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[Amir0x]

I did a lazy search so I'm not sure if this was reported or not, but anyway I'll just post it:

Tokyo Xtreme Dated in Japan
Plus, a few new details on Genki's street racer.
By Anoop Gantayat

February 9, 2005 - Genki has announced a final release date for the new PSP edition of Shutokou Battle. The series, known in America as Tokyo Xtreme Racer, will arrive to Japan on 4/21 with a price set at 5040 yen.

A few new game details have also been revealed. In additon to one on one SP Battles, the game has two added battle types: Team Battle where five cars race, and Ranking Battle where your goal is to gain the highest rank in your team.

Genki has once again gone for reality with the title's raceways. Those familiar with Tokyo will see such landmarks as Tokyo Tower, the Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba. All the famous freeway lines will make their way into the game.

We'll have more as Shutokou Battle approaches its April release.

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I've always secretly been a fan of this racing series, so I hope it turns out ok. Might be something I pick up from the bargain bin.

 

[Guns N' Poops]

The game looked quite awesome in TGS videos, besides having a laughable draw distance. But that shouldn't be anymore by now.

 

[jarrod]

Genki rules. Despite the botched DC Daytona and VF3 ports.

 

[drohne]

this looks cool, and i'm a fan of the franchise, but i think ridge racers and wipeout pure will provide my psp racing fix. genki should do super magnetic niu niu 2 on psp. on anything, really.

 

[BuddyC]

You can see the highway just, drop off, in that shot.

 

[nitewulf]

i remember playing super magnetic niu niu on a demo kiosk like...wow...must be 4 years already.

 

[BuddyC]

Yea, Super Magnetic Neo was pretty kickass. I wouldn't be opposed to a PSP version.

 

[Gek54]

Looks alot like that very first GT shot on the PS2.

 

[Amir0x]

What is this "Super Magnetic Niu Niu (neo)"?

 

[SolidSnakex]

It's looking really good in the recent shots

http://www.genki.co.jp/games/psp_sb/index.html

I'm pulling for a Kaido Battle PSP also. It's Genki's best racing franchise imo.

 

[drohne]

What is this "Super Magnetic Niu Niu (neo)"?

it's the best 3d platformer ever. imagine crash bandicoot with exacting level design, an almost treasure-esque mechanical gimmick, and charm to burn. it's on dreamcast, "niu niu" being the japanese release and "neo" the domestic.

 

[The End]

What is this "Super Magnetic Niu Niu (neo)"?

a hella awesome DC platformer

buy++


if the PSP turns into a DC port machine, it'll be my favorite console ever.

 

[Amir0x]

It's looking really good in the recent shots

http://www.genki.co.jp/games/psp_sb/index.html

I'm pulling for a Kaido Battle PSP also. It's Genki's best racing franchise imo.

Holy crap, it looks great in those shots.

 

[DarienA]

1. I'm made Kaido Battle never came to the US.
2. What's the deal with SB Online? Haven't heard a peep out of Genki since it was announced.
3. Where's the next SB dammit? I need more Shutokuo Battle!!!!

 

[jarrod]

Seems Genki decided to split up it's racing franchises for the new handhelds. PSP gets Shutokuo Battle while DS gets Kaido Battle. There's a snippet of Kaido DS in one of the DS promotional videos, but I think it might be FMV.

Oh and why did Sammy back out of that US release of Kaido Battle PS2 anyway?

 

[SolidSnakex]

Shutoku Battle Online was released on the PC in 2003.

http://www.genki.co.jp/en/games/sbonline.html

Doesn't look like there will be a console version this gen.

 

[Mofo]

it's the best 3d platformer ever. imagine crash bandicoot with exacting level design, an almost treasure-esque mechanical gimmick, and charm to burn. it's on dreamcast, "niu niu" being the japanese release and "neo" the domestic.

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