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[AgentOtaku]

.....sorry for the bump....

but for anyone who has played this yet (like at an event or something), know if the 3d incarnation will be indeed 60fps ala Maverick Hunter X?

 

[Cookie Monster]

Anyone see the ad for this in the latest EGM/Game Informer? They refer to the vampire hunter family as the Beaumonts. Sounds like someone in Konami's ad group wasn't taking good notes...

 

[kuYuri]

No one has made an official topic for it yet. The last person to do it before it was locked was MarkMan.

Only one week!

 

[brandonh83]

Just a week away? Really? Damn I need a PSP.

 

[vilmer_]

Play Asia has the Japanese Konami Style Dracula X bundle up for pre-orders FYI.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-15-dracula%2Bx-70-299w-43-7o.html

It includes,
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle (PSP)
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Artbook
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Pouch
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Screen Protector
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Strap
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Poster

And here's the Konami site but only pictures of the art book up right now.
http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/draculax_st/index.html

Oh.... MAN!

 

[RavenFox]

Play Asia has the Japanese Konami Style Dracula X bundle up for pre-orders FYI.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-15-dracula%2Bx-70-299w-43-7o.html

It includes,
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle (PSP)
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Artbook
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Pouch
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Screen Protector
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Strap
Akumajou Dracula X Chronicle Poster

And here's the Konami site but only pictures of the art book up right now.
http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/draculax_st/index.html

Holy Wowzers!

 

[Christopher]

Just a week away? Really? Damn I need a PSP.

Dude I just got a Slim you really do need to get one - I really don't regret it, with Castlevania coming out next week and with back up games like Rachet and Clank, Megaman X Hunter, Megaman Powered Up, and Ultimate Ghouls and Ghosts.

 

[MarkMan]

I gave up !

Locked to shreds...

Someone finish the fight...

I'm going to be busy next week with other games

I'm glad I got to play through this one though... <3

May you all have a wonderful experience that I know this game can deliver...

BELIEVE

 

[Lee N]

I gave up !

Locked to shreds...

Someone finish the fight...

I'm going to be busy next week with other games

I'm glad I got to play through this one though... <3

May you all have a wonderful experience that I know this game can deliver...

BELIEVE

I'm not sure what you're trying to say here..

Did you finish it or not?

 

[MarkMan]

Oh yes I did, I meant I gave up on trying to make a new official thread

 

[colinp]

I thought there was a two week minimum before official threads could be opened..?

 

[Christopher]

um it comes out the 23rd...

 

[Lee N]

I thought there was a two week minimum before official threads could be opened..?

.. and Dracula X Chronicles is less than a week away.

 

[brandonh83]

Dude I just got a Slim you really do need to get one - I really don't regret it, with Castlevania coming out next week and with back up games like Rachet and Clank, Megaman X Hunter, Megaman Powered Up, and Ultimate Ghouls and Ghosts.

Yeah I've been wanting a PSP for a while, but after spending money on the videogame assault as of late (Metroid, Zelda, Orange Box, etc.) and being a poor college student, it's been rather difficult to keep up. I'm taking out a student loan though probably this week and I'll get one with that.

 

[kammy]

I would have prefered a remake of SCV4.

Is this on the cards? At least this looks kinda like CV4, but IMO 4 was always the best, the rest of the games seem too dated in hindsight. Plus CV4 had the best music, atmosphere and graphics/art design (non of the ghay shit)

 

[colinp]

.. and Dracula X Chronicles is less than a week away.

Right, so why the locks? Or are we waiting for someone to make the official thread?

 

[Lee N]

Right, so why the locks?

Because the thread was made 5 months ago?

 

[Barakov]

I really want that artbook. But then again I want to play the game next week. Decisions, Decisions.

 

[colinp]

Because the thread was made 5 months ago?

Nice :lol

 

[kuYuri]

So, uhhh... who wants to make it? Any volunteers?

 

[Lee N]

So, uhhh... who wants to make it? Any volunteers?

We could just ask a mod to unlock the thread MarkMan created.. if he's ok with that.

 

[Mejilan]

I wasn't going to, but.... PREORDERED.

That stupid 8 bit figurine...

 

[Garcian]

It's quiet in here.

Any online reviews of this floating about yet? Is the original Rondo definitely an unlockable & not just selectable from the start?

 

[Paranoid_Robot]

Can I just confirm that SOTN is full widescreen on the PSP? And that not just 4:3.

Thanks in advance

 

[MarkMan]

4:3...

Also.. Saw this random guy at E 4 all walking around with a whip... I asked to take a pic with him and he let me hold his whip... Cool dude...

Game is almost here guys! Hope everyone enjoys it!

And if anyone is interested, or hasn't seen it yet... I still have old coverage up of DXC and Castlevania week, which can be seen here. (just scroll down a bit)

 

[Gizmo_Monkey]

so is Yamane doing the music? I hope so coz she is one of the best composers of all time and should get a OBE or something. Her Curse of Darkness soundtrack was just out of this world, woulda been even better if it was tacked onto a better game too. But she is like a A+++++ extremely talented female.

 

[AgentOtaku]

will be picking up my preorder tommorow!

 

[dark10x]

so is Yamane doing the music? I hope so coz she is one of the best composers of all time and should get a OBE or something. Her Curse of Darkness soundtrack was just out of this world, woulda been even better if it was tacked onto a better game too. But she is like a A+++++ extremely talented female.

Totally agree. I assume you've also heard her fantastic OZ soundtrack (which a lot of fans missed out on)?

 

[Gizmo_Monkey]

Yeah her OZ ost is absolutely fantastic too. EVERYONE should listen to it if they can. Its just as good as any of her other stuff.
So anyway has it been confirmed that shes composing this one?

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

Yeah her OZ ost is absolutely fantastic too. EVERYONE should listen to it if they can. Its just as good as any of her other stuff.
So anyway has it been confirmed that shes composing this one?

I think we can say with reasonable certainty that 33% of the game will enjoy Yamane composition, while 66% will not.

 

[MarkMan]

For those of you with a Fry's Electronics near you.... they're advertising the game for $24.99 and in stock on Thursday before noon....

 

[polyh3dron]

4:3...

Also.. Saw this random guy at E 4 all walking around with a whip... I asked to take a pic with him and he let me hold his whip... Cool dude...

Game is almost here guys! Hope everyone enjoys it!

And if anyone is interested, or hasn't seen it yet... I still have old coverage up of DXC and Castlevania week, which can be seen here. (just scroll down a bit)

LOL That guy's the Japanese Lee Van Cleef..

 

[GamePnoy74]

For those of you with a Fry's Electronics near you.... they're advertising the game for $24.99 and in stock on Thursday before noon....

Thanks for the info, I'll get my copy there =)

 

[65536]

And here's the Konami site but only pictures of the art book up right now.
http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/draculax_st/index.html

So, does anyone know where to get the pack that includes the soundtrack in the UK? YesAsia have the special edition pack for sale, but I don't think that's the one with the soundtrack. (which is the main thing I'd want - loved the soundtrack disc that came with Portrait of Ruin)

 

[Takuhi]

So, does anyone know where to get the pack that includes the soundtrack in the UK? YesAsia have the special edition pack for sale, but I don't think that's the one with the soundtrack. (which is the main thing I'd want - loved the soundtrack disc that came with Portrait of Ruin)

Himeya seems to be the only import shop selling that particular bundle, and the UK is on their list of countries they ship to.

http://www.himeyashop.com/product_info.php/products_id/8210

$108. Ouch. But I've ordered from them before, and have had no complaints.

 

[GhostSeed]

So, does anyone know where to get the pack that includes the soundtrack in the UK? YesAsia have the special edition pack for sale, but I don't think that's the one with the soundtrack. (which is the main thing I'd want - loved the soundtrack disc that came with Portrait of Ruin)

You can also buy the soundtrack separately.
http://www.vgmworld.com/catalog/index.php?table=cocoebiz_music&item_num=1323

Also I'm working a official thread for this game and it should be up shortly.

 

[Cheerilee]

so is Yamane doing the music? I hope so coz she is one of the best composers of all time and should get a OBE or something. Her Curse of Darkness soundtrack was just out of this world, woulda been even better if it was tacked onto a better game too. But she is like a A+++++ extremely talented female.

No. IGA confirmed it in a Play magazine interview.

Yamane did the soundtrack for SotN. Someone else did the soundtrack for Rondo, and it's one of the best Castlevania soundtracks ever (possibly better than anything Yamane has made, depending on your taste). Someone else again, new to the Castlevania series, is doing the Rondo Remake, and by most accounts it's significantly worse than the original music or Yamane's work.

 

[65536]

Thanks for the links Takuhi and GhostSeed. That does seem quite expensive, and I'm not sure I want to get the Japanese version of the game. (unless it has an English language option of course) Perhaps I'll just pick up the soundtrack on its own.