When word got out that Patapon has been released in Japan and will be out on 26th February 2008 in the US, I was actually pretty clueless about it. All I know was that it’s created by the same people who did Loco Roco, it’s a 2D platformer and … that’s about it. Seriously, I knew nuts about the game until I tried the demo this morning. Now I understand why everyone has been so “fussy” about it (so to speak) heh.

Since I have admitted that I knew nuts about the game (and perhaps still do), I will just go through what I have experienced in the demo. For starters, you are the Great Patapon God(?) who will lead your tribe into doing things by whacking drums. Perhaps that’s not the best way to put it but heck, that’s what the game is all about. It is a rhythm-driven game with its own unique style.

Dig those tribe’s men!

The first 2 missions I went through taught me how to play the rhythm for moving and attacking. It is not as simple as just pressing the correct buttons in order to move or attack. You have to keep the beat going consistently to fire up your tribe men’s spirits or they will lose their confidence. There’s nothing worse than having your men charging in on the enemy at full force only to be slaughtered when you lose the rhythm.

In summary, give this demo a shot and see for yourself. As for me, I am more or less addicted to this game already. The music, the gameplay, and the art-style would be a refreshing breather from the current PSP lineups. Having played the demo, I couldn’t help wondering … imagine you can play this game with the drums from Rock Band!

Play-Asia is selling this game for US$24.90. If you haven’t pre-order your copy, you may do so by clicking here.

Now repeat after me: Pata-Pata-Pon~! Pata-Pata-Pon~!

Pictures from IGN

If you can’t wait to get your hands on Apollo Justice Ace Attorney, then perhaps this short little demo will whet your appetite. Enjoy!
(My content section couldn’t hold the original full size so it’s a bit blurry, my apologies!)

I recently watch MGS4 gameplay demo that was debuted during E3 2007. In this demo you can see a lot of old school plus new stuff, such as the Octocamo that automatically changes the camo to fit the surroundings, the ability to play the entire game in first person view mode, play dead, control the tiny Metal Gear Mk II as well as new erm … “ways” to knock your enemies out cold.

After seeing the demo, I seriously can’t wait for this game to come out. Overall the graphics on the demo looked fantastic except for a few things. For one thing the framerate sometimes dip to below 30+ and the shadow looks blocky (something similar to Battlefield 2 shadow). Since this isn’t the final build and the game isn’t coming out until March 2008, Kojima Production still have plenty of time to polish up the game.

My “Playstation 3″ fund has already started and will probably grab the system along with MGS4 when it’s released.

I’m sure most of you MGS fans would have seen the earlier trailer which shows a lengthy cutscene sequence as well as Raiden fighting with Vamp at the end of it. During that trailer, there’s a scene that shows Snake pointing a gun through his mouth, like he wanted to end his life. That particular scene does rise a bit of concern, like why would he do that? (after all big boss was the one who started the whole mess). As a gamer that thinks too much, I would like to present my point of view of a “possible” reason. I have included pictures to further illustrate that “possibility“.

He just have to grab that part ..

Who could resist such wonderful magazine!???

His butt sure attracts the enemy …

The new “technique” to knock guys out cold. This is just getting weirder …

I’m … too lost for words … really … Snake … that’s ….

After seeing the pictures above, I’m sure you will understand why I think he would want to end his life. I know I would.

If you haven’t seen the demo gameplay, here’s your chance.

Easy now fellas