Okay, we're confused.It looks like, based on a press release that got sent out today, that the paddle controller that came bundled with Arkanoid DS in Japan won't be seeing a release in North America. That is, basically, an unforgiveable crime. Seriously, why would you even want to try to play the game without it?
Another notable tidbit of info from the press release is a confirmation that both games will be budget priced at $19.99, which will help shoulder some of the cost of having to import the paddle controller (sadly, Play Asia only has pink paddles in stock anymore, so you'll have to wait or settle for that color). Both games are slated for a June 17th release this year.
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4-02-2008 @ 1:20PM
Jackson H said...
Seriously, why would I ever buy this game without the paddle?
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4-02-2008 @ 1:42PM
Mad Martin Kinderhook said...
Not cool at all, if this is true. I suppose I should consider myself lucky that I'm more looking forward to Space Invaders Extreme, as it looks the less paddle-dependent of the two. Sympathies to the Arkanoid camp; that had to be a huge (if not the main) draw for the game.
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4-02-2008 @ 1:58PM
pr0vidence said...
I now see very little reason for me to purchase this game. I was very excited about it. I just scored an NES version not too long ago which included the Vaus controller and love it. I nearly imported the Japanese version, but held off hoping it would get localized. Now it is, but without the paddle, I may not buy it at all!
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4-02-2008 @ 2:06PM
THRILLHO said...
i have the black paddle, and its truly the only way to play this game. playing with the stylus makes you feel kinda stupid.
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4-02-2008 @ 2:26PM
Jacksons said...
That's just disappointing.
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4-02-2008 @ 2:45PM
Ryan Hartman said...
This news made my ballsack retract up into my abdomen. Like a Dolphin's junk does in the cold water, ya know? Just like that. I'm disgusted and outraged.
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4-02-2008 @ 10:41PM
Dave A. said...
Wait, "both games"? So it's Arkanoid DS and... what else?
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4-02-2008 @ 11:38PM
TheFreak said...
Space Invaders Extreme.
4-03-2008 @ 3:03AM
atastysammich said...
Wait for a different color? Pssh, my Lite's in one of those ridiculous-looking Nerf cases.
There is no turning back.
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