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Late Night Consoling

by Alec Matias, Feb 24, 2005 7:17pm PST
Related Topics – Sega, Games: Console, SOCOM

A complete surprise. Who would think that a Japanese company, headed by a very proud and successful game designer, would give Microsoft any thought, much less develop two RPGs for its next console? Today's announcement is just a stellar move for Microsoft. The Xbox has had an extremely hard time in Japan with absolutely pitiful sales numbers; the Japanese crowd ignores it. In an attempt to appeal to that audience, it does so in an amazing fashion; sign the mastermind behind the Final Fantasy series. These two RPGs are first and foremost for the Japanese market; they'll be released there before anywhere else. Will this give Microsoft the edge it needs to be a contender in Asia? Check out the interview with Peter Moore, linked below, to get some insider insight on this landmark deal for Microsoft.

  • Sakaguchi's Mistwalker Developing Two RPGs for Next-Gen Xbox

    [xbox]
    Microsoft announced today that the father of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and his company Mistwalker, will work with Microsoft Game Studios to develop two RPGs for Microsoft's next Xbox console. "I'm excited about the two epic game titles we will be developing," Sakaguchi said. "A number of talented creators have signed on to help develop these games, and I'm confident we will be able to create games that provide gamers with a new kind of thrill. Microsoft's cutting-edge technologies in the next-generation platform will allow me to bring to life an array of ideas that I have had for many years," Sakaguchi said. "I want these games to be alive with a new vision for gaming and vividly depict new characters that will transcend the game, find a place in the hearts of gamers, and make time spent with my games a fond and long-lasting memory."

  • Dirty Harry Coming to Next-Gen Consoles

    Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed that they are producing a video game adaptation of the 1971 movie Dirty Harry. WBIE didn't specify what systems it'll release for, just that it'd be on next-generation hardware. However, they did say the game will have the likeness and voice of Clint Eastwood, the actor behind the character.

  • RedOctane Now Publishing Games

    [ps2]
    The company best known for its videogame rental service and Dance Dance Revolution pads announced today that it has opened a game publishing division. The company is tight-lipped about its first game, only stating that it is a PS2 title shipping in the spring of this year.

  • Four Nintendo Games Dated

    [gcn] [gba]
    The Big N announced firm release dates for four of its titles shipping in May. May 1 sees the shipping of Pokemon Emerald for the GBA. On May 9, the sequel to Donkey Konga hits stores shelves. On May 23, two titles are released: Geist for the GameCube and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for the GBA.

  • Misc. Q&As/Features

    [ps2] [xbox]
    Game Informer talks about the Mistwalker deal with Peter Moore, Microsoft corporate VP of worldwide marketing and publishing. GameSpot chats with a couple developers on SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy Seals.

Misc. Media/Previews

PS2
GameSpot posts a handful of footage for God of War. GameSpy has a trailer for Musashi: Samurai Legend.
Xbox
At FileShack is the first trailer for Raze's Hell.
Portable
IGN has a trailer for Rayman DS and screens for both Crushed Baseball (GBA) and Blades of Thunder (GBA).
Multi
A boatload of new screens for Rainbow Six: Lockdown (PS2, Xbox) can be found here at the Shack. GameSpot has screens of Dead to Rights II (PS2, Xbox). GamerFeed posts new details on Killer 7 (PS2, GCN) and previews Fight Night Round 2 (PS2, Xbox, GCN). GameBiz plays around with Rugby 2005 (PS2, Xbox).

Console Game Of The Evening [Submit Yours!]

Mickey Mouse: World of Illusion for the Sega Genesis. "What to say...awesome game, childish, yet clever, nice graphics, excellent gameplay as well as opportunities to play three versions of the same game depending on players choice of characters =D" (submitted by 1c3b411).


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