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Website or command center? You decide

Posted Jun 13th 2008 2:45PM by Phil Larsen
Filed under: News

Don't tell us the delay for Commando Steel Disaster was caused by a bunch of web developers anxious to show off their fancy animations before the game was released. The official website for this hot run-and-gun title has gone live, and is an admittedly cool little package featuring screenshots, concept art and the original trailer.

That trailer is good and all, but this is a war those badass little sprites are fighting. Get some fitting tunes and the blood will really rise! Commando Steel Disaster is set for an release on August 19 in North America, so there's plenty of time to get in some Metal Slug action before then. It's pretty much the same thing.

Gallery: Commando: Steel Disaster

[Via press release]

Commando: Delay Disaster

Posted Apr 21st 2008 12:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

Remember when we said that Commando: Steel Disaster's early-May release date "puts Commando mostly out of the way of the late-May/early-June rush of action-oriented DS games?" As it turns out, that's not the case. Lexicon Entertainment announced today that the game would be delayed until May 30th in Europe. You know, right around when every other DS game and their mother comes out.

Many of the late-May through July dates are for the North American region, but we're assuming that a lot of you English-speaking Europeans import games without tangible release dates because of the cheap dollar. Does this delay push this game off your radar, then, in favor of other things?

Gallery: Commando: Steel Disaster

[Via press release]

Commando: Steel Release Date

Posted Apr 14th 2008 9:45AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News

Previously announced for a Q3 release in the U.S. from XS Games, Mana's Metal Slug-ian shooter Commando: Steel Disaster is now coming out on May 6th, published by Take-Two subsidiary Jack of All Games, according to Gamestop. While we don't know about the release date, the publisher information is consistent, since Jack of All Games distributes XS's releases in the U.S. (according to the original press release).

We want to believe this listing ourselves, since it puts running and gunning in our hands sooner. And it puts Commando mostly out of the way of the late-May/early-June rush of action-oriented DS games.

Gallery: Commando: Steel Disaster

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Commando locks and loads for U.S. release

Posted Mar 31st 2008 4:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News

Mana's Metal-Slug-but-not-really run-and-gun Commando: Steel Disaster will be coming to the U.S. in Q3, courtesy of XS games. We've been keeping tabs on Commando for a while now, anxious for some Metal Slug-style blasting, and a U.S. version has felt increasingly likely since a European release for the game was confirmed.

With a Metal Slug 7 release date still to be fired our way, we fancy that Commando might just beat SNK's title to shelves, while the trailer we posted earlier this month suggests it could be a capable imitator.

Gallery: Commando: Steel Disaster

[Via press release]

Commando: Steel Trailer

Posted Mar 17th 2008 11:15AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Video

Lexicon Entertainment has made a new Commando: Steel Disaster trailer available, and it certainly impresses. It seems that Lexicon knows exactly how to convey the important qualities of a shooting game through video. We admit that we're a bit disappointed with the lack of actual in-game sound effects in the trailer, and we don't even know if that music appears in-game.

The graphics and animation are great, actually, but even that's not what really gets our attention. What tells us that this might be an interesting run & gun is that the player dies in almost every scene. In the trailer. That's hardcore.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Secret of From the Abyss

Posted Dec 20th 2007 1:30PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Video, Imports

We initially dismissed From the Abyss when Famitsu announced the title last October -- partly because it seemed like a drop in the ocean of generic RPGs coming out in Japan, and partly because we saw that the studio developing the game is "Sonic Powered." To be honest, we're not familiar with any of Sonic Powered's previous work, but we took its name as a signal to immediately bail out.

It turns out that Sonic Powered has nothing to do with the hedgehog of the same name, and From the Abyss actually has some interesting merits -- it's a 2D ARPG in the same vein as the Seiken Densetsu (Mana) series, styled to look very much like Children of Mana, though with less polish. After answering a set of questions to create your pseudo-personal character, you'll be able to fight enemies with a variety of weapons/magic and capture their souls to gain their skills. Apparently, some ancient seal has been broken, monsters are now roaming the land, and yadda yadda story.

There's even a two-player cooperative mode, but it's limited to local play, and it appears that you'll be playing in a special dungeon as opposed to the main campaign. Hella lame, we agree. From the Abyss hits Japan early next year on January 17th. You can see the game's boxart and some screenshots in the gallery below.

Gallery: From the Abyss

[Via GAME Watch]

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Project Exile finds publisher for early 2008 release

Posted Oct 17th 2007 1:10PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News, Video

We thought that Project Exile was abandoned, left to rust in an unused barn with the other RPGs from indie studios that we haven't heard much from in months (e.g. Western Lords), but that wasn't the case! Signature Devices and Graffiti Entertainment announced that they've teamed up with Montreal-based developer Studio Archcraft to publish Project Exile, predicting a release for the 1st quarter of 2008.

If this is your first time hearing about the title, Project Exile is a "Japanese-style RPG" that follows the traditions of classic SNES RPGs with both its graphics and game design. In fact, its similarities to games like Chrono Trigger, the Seiken Densetsu series, and Final Fantasy 6 are so pronounced, there was a bit of controversy over whether or not the developer was using altered sprites ripped from its forefathers.

Though we're weary over what functionality the team might've shoehorned in during the game's mid-development move from the GBA to the DS, if Studio Archcraft manages to fulfill its promise of "eight fully developed playable characters armed with over 100 different abilities, skills, and combos," we'll definitely be at the front of the line when Project Exile hits shops.

[Via Joystiq]

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Buy Heroes of Mana for a not ridiculous price

Posted Aug 23rd 2007 12:20PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Sales

As great as Heroes of Mana might be, we can't fathom spending $40 dollars on any non-import handheld title, lest it has the words Contra on its cover or, at the very least, a cowboy pig. It's not that we're strapped for cash; we're just saving up our allowance to order a Masculator. Yeah, laugh at us now, but we'll see who's the chump when our arms are brimming with muscles. It most certainly will not be us.

Amazon and Best Buy seem to be the only retailers with any damn sense, marking Heroes of Mana to $29.99, a price more reasonable than the $40 it's going for at other shops like GameStop. If you're looking for a portable RTS to take you through these last weeks of summer, look no further! Well, unless you're looking at Ecoris.

[Via CAG]

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The story of Mana continues with new screens

Posted Aug 13th 2007 2:00PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Screens

Just in time for release, we've got fresh new screens from Heroes of Mana, the RTS-take on the long-running series. Set after the never-released-here Seiken Densetsu 3, Heroes of Mana tracks the story of Roget, who crash-lands in the midst of an adventure of epic proportions.

Early reviews -- which we'll take a look at later -- are all over the place, but one thing's pretty solid: the screens are looking nice. Check out the updated gallery to see for yourself.

Gallery: Heroes of Mana DS

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Square Enix release dates: RoF due next spring?!

Posted Jul 9th 2007 12:20PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News

Square Enix spent the morning revealing its lineup of "fresh new faces and timeless classics" that the company plans to exhibit this week at E3, attaching US release dates to its upcoming titles:

Heroes of Mana - August 14
Front Mission - October 23
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker - November 6
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings - November 20
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates - Spring 2008

We're jumping on our beds with glee over the fact that we'll be receiving Front Mission so early after the localization was announced, but several disappointing details failed to escape our attention -- Final Fantasy Tactics A2: The Sealed Grimoire, It's a Wonderful World, FFIV DS, and Dragon Quest IX's absence; and Ring of Fates' distant date. The multiplayer ARPG and its DS Lite bundle are scheduled to hit Japan this August 23rd.

[Via NeoGAF]

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Heroes, Mana-style

Posted Jun 20th 2007 5:50PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: News, Screens

Heroes of Mana may not be the Mana game that fans really want, but at least it's looking pretty nice -- and more strategy on the DS can never really be a bad thing. If only it had WiFi multiplayer, alas. We'll just have to make do with ratcheting up the ol' ranking so we can earn downloadable maps and items.

Heroes of Mana is scheduled for release in the US this August.

[Via press release]

Gallery: Heroes of Mana DS

Comparing Square Enix's Japanese and US boxart

Posted Apr 27th 2007 4:05PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Interviews, Imports

In a recent interview with 1UP, Square Enix's marketing communications manager gave us some insight on the process behind adapting Chocobo Tales' packaging for the US. We happen to prefer the Japanese version's modest artwork over North America's chaotic cover, but we understand that the company had a younger audience to appeal to and a different message it needed to convey.

We've collected DS covers from Square Enix's Japanese and US releases after the post break for you to compare and decide which one you like best. To its credit, the company hasn't completely mangled its DS boxarts so far (The same can't be said about Nintendo's bastardization of Hotel Dusk's cover). How do you feel about Children of Mana's simplified design? Does Final Fantasy 3's stripped packaging appeal to your western tastes? And do you agree with 1UP that publishers have been doing a better job with dressing their products?

Continue reading Comparing Square Enix's Japanese and US boxart

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Deals of Mana

Posted Apr 17th 2007 3:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News, Imports, Sales

Amazon must have a warehouse teeming with Childen of Mana shipments, as the online shop seems to have a sale on the game every other week. Square Enix's dungeon crawler has sold for less in the past, but today's $17.99 pricing is still a significant discount from it's regular $29.99 tag. This offer disappears tomorrow -- likely reappearing in a fortnight -- so don't wait too long to drop the game into your cart.

Play-Asia's Heroes of Mana sale will stick around until the end of the week, but there's no guarantee that the title will stay in stock. The Japanese text might be too much for first-time importers, but according to what we've heard, this RTS/RPG is a quality purchase. You can grab Heroes of Mana for $19.90, paying an extra $2.60 for shipping to the US.

[Via CAG]

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Heroes of Mana confirmed for North America

Posted Mar 26th 2007 5:16PM by Jason Wishnov
Filed under: News

Heroes of Mana, the latest in Square-Enix's we're-not-exactly-sure-what-genre-this-series-is Mana series, has been confirmed for release in lovely North America. Though many thought the real-time strategy game was a sure bet for western audiences, lackluster sales in Japan had caused worry among ~~David Hinkle~~ pessimists who may or may not be named David Hinkle.

Obviously, the Japanese do not enjoy beautiful flash-based websites and things that are not turn-based. Or maybe it was just a lackluster game, but hell, we'll find out soon enough. Rabites, here we come!

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Heroes of Mana site opens for business

Posted Dec 1st 2006 3:55PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: News

The new site for Square Enix's Heroes of Mana is up, and it's gorgeous. From the faded, dreamy visuals to the included wallpapers and screenshots, it's enough to elicit a tiny hope that this will be the one Mana fans have been waiting for, RTS or not.

If nothing else, just leave the site open in another window or tab and enjoy the music!

[Via GameLife]

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Website or command center? You decide

Commando: Delay Disaster

Commando: Steel Release Date

Commando locks and loads for U.S. release

Commando: Steel Trailer

Secret of From the Abyss

Project Exile finds publisher for early 2008 release

Buy Heroes of Mana for a not ridiculous price

The story of Mana continues with new screens

Square Enix release dates: RoF due next spring?!

Heroes, Mana-style

Comparing Square Enix's Japanese and US boxart

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