I wanted to try and keep non anime related posts to a minimum but after seeing this I really wanted to post a few things. This can also apply to anime DVDs as well so the same principal applies. Now days when a high profile game is released there is nearly always a “limited edition” version that is sold alongside it for extra money, but you get a few extras along with the game. Usually this involves a DVD you never watch, a CD with audio you hardly ever listen to and some other trinkets. It has always felt a bit flat for me when looking at this. They never offer any reason to fork out the extra money. Thankfully they are trying to rectify that with games such as Farcry 2 that are starting to pick up on the whole “limited edition means more bonuses with the game” However largely the western world is failing at this. They consider the above mentioned DVD and CD that come with the game enough reason to charge sometimes $30 or more than the game alone.

Then you go places such as japan or korea. They laugh at the idea of simple limited editions. Not only that but i’m pretty sure they understand that if you make said LEs really limited (sometimes in the 1000’s, sometimes in the 10,000’s) and add excessive extras that they will sell at an insane rate regardless of the price. This is where the DJ Max series comes in. They have just announced a LE version of the new game DJ Max Portable Black Square. Not only is this excessiveness in it’s pure form, but it is REALLY limited. We’re talking only 1500 made here. This is what i’m talking about… more…

First of all what’s this news doing on an anime site? Well i’m not really sure but I had to post about something and this is the newest thing to happen of any interest to me besides me getting a new computer, so I figured that this at least has some form on anime to it in the way of Music Videos to the songs you can play. Regardless of all that, for those who actually own a PSP and play the game (and those who don’t, shame on you) you’ll be happy to know that the new game DJ Max Clazziquai has been released. I must admit to obtaining this game in less than reputable ways, and am partially a contributer to the following problem but this is just because i’m broke right now. I’ll be buying the game when I get money next week or so. So anyway, this is what was planned to happen.

The new DJ Max game was set to be released in 2 parts… sort of. There was to be a Beginner game this month, to introduce new people into the world of DJ Max. This game had the following features

– Eaiser modes of play such as 2 Button, and 4 Button FX in addition to the usual, 4, 5 and 6 button modes.

– 48 or so songs from mostly new artists, and the band (group? idk who they are) Clazziquai. I suppose this could be a Guitar Hero Aerosmith type deal only the korean version.

– Eaiser note charts for beginners to follow and play, although at the harder levels things heat up a little bit. They are ment to prove a challange to newer players.

This game is entirely noob friendly as the original did have a little bit of a learning curve for people who have never tried a game like this before. I love it even though i’m quite a decent player (I can finish every song in DJ Max Portable 2 except for Nightmare which is damn hard) Anyway part 2 was set to be released next month. Enter Black Square. This follow up was for the veterans of the series who wanted a challange. It included

– 8 button mode for people who have pet spiders to help them work the buttons. I can’t play 8B at all because my hands are so big, that even holding the psp without the game on is a bit uncomfortable

– Music from the first 2 DJ Max games, along with a ton of new songs from the classic people such as Nein, Planetboom, Croove and so forth totaling over 100 songs

– Harder note charts than Clazziquai for extra difficulty.

This was set to release next month in november sometime.

According to a rumor and a korean website, someone (not sure who, I doubt it would be the developers) are pissed off that Clazziquai was leaked/released onto the internet a day, or on the day that it was on sale. This shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone who knows how fast the game scene moves on the internet. Usualy games are out, and cracked before they are even avaliable in stores.

So what have they decided to do? Why put Black Square on hiatus of course. I have no clue as to why they would even think of doing this but according to some it’s their way of saying “buy the game or else we wont release part 2” This got me thinking. Can you imagine if another company did this?

We all know by now how Starcraft 2 will be released in 3 parts yeah? Imagine the shitstorm that would happen if they said “parts 2 and 3 are on hiatus for an unknown time until we are happy with sales because of people downloading the game” They would be burnt alive and hung for treason to gamer-kind. Ok mabye not that hard but you know what I mean. I guess since the DJ Max series is really a korea-first type game that they don’t really care about what other countries think about what they do.

Either way it seems the wait for the next DJ Max game will continue and be a bit of a long one. I hope i’m wrong on this and it is just a false rumor, or that the game will only be on hold for a few months.

Here are a 8 of the brilliant new songs which happen to be my favorites, with their background videos to go with them. Man the videos they have are so much better quality than their first and even their 2nd games. The first 2 looked like someone could have done it or better with a flash program and some time. These ones are really quality looking, Especialy First Kiss.

Flea – Ok I found this song last night while playing and without a doubt is my favorite song in the entire game. Bravo Clazziquai, you are now officaly awesome. Oh and this is also the opening video to the new DJ Max game so you have the credit screens before the song actually starts.

 

Eternity – This song is stunning to me. Its so peaceful, and yet has such a great beat to it and of course Miya (the singer in it) has her beautiful voice as always which makes it such a charm to listen to.

First Kiss – Such a nice feel to this song

Creator – I love this song so much. Deffinately in my top 4 songs

Night Stage – Another awesome song. I love the guy’s voice.

The Clear Blue Sky – I didn’t like this song at first but it’s grown on me

I Want You – Quite a bouncy song that I really enjoy listening to and playing.

Closer – Not a real fan of the video but the song is great to play even on the easiest setting. Only it’s ruined by that stupid rapper JC. God I wish they would give him the ass and not let him do any songs anymore. At least ones where he isnt the main singer. Just shut the hell up and stop ruining songs.

Honeymoon – Again this has a good beat to it and a catchy tune that i’m already humming to myself.

And that’s that. There is no shortage of gameplay videos to watch on youtube so if your even kinda interested in music games and own a PSP this is is a must have. This is the only reason I turn my psp on anymore