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Everything I've ever seen of the PS3 safari sim Afrika looks incredible. Granted, I still have no idea what gameplay will be like in this title, but it looks great enough that I find myself drawn to it. I'm hoping it will be a high-definition adaptation of the Pokemon Snap formula. Stop laughing.

While we still have no official word on release, Play-Asia is saying that Afrika will be released on August 28th. This rumor comes to us by way of Siliconera, who says that the importer also managed to nail down the date of Initial D: Special Stage before anyone else.

Of course, there's always the chance that this could turn out to be totally wrong. We'll mark it as a rumor and continue to remain hopeful.

One thing's for sure: this PS3 game will definitely be better than the 1980s hit song "Africa" by rock band Toto. The song is sh*t and the words make no sense at all. This song also ranks in my top ten list of the worst instrumental solos ever to be recorded!


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Spitfire at 05/25/2008 10:28
I agree with you I cant help but wonder, will this game be like that safari arcade game where you have to snare the animals or more like Pokemon Snap??

I dont think people with a PS3 will be lining up for a HD safari photo taking adventure. Doesnt seem like their target audience.
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Druid 01 at 05/25/2008 10:31
that arcade game is fucking great, i hope their are some saber tooth tigers to catch in this too lol
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 05/25/2008 10:35
Did you just diss Toto? Oh, it's on now sir.
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Clockwork at 05/25/2008 10:35
That's all I can imagine, a high definition Pokemon Snap. I can't exactly dismiss the game cause I don't know anything about it.
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Scary Womanizing Pig Mask at 05/25/2008 10:57
This reminded me of how much I want a new pokemon snap game. Africk sounds cool, but I kind of enjoy photographing pokemon more then real animals.
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Antlerbot at 05/25/2008 11:05
musically and harmonically, that song is actually quite good and varied. The issue is, I think, an unfortunate use of terribly synthesized instrumentation.
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Dale North at 05/25/2008 11:18
Antlerbot, harmonically it's very strong. Melodically, not so much. The rhythmic patterns in the melody are good, but the melodic repetition makes it somewhat unexciting. It doesn't parallel the determination pointed at in the horrible lyrics. And I agree, the synths suck.
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Novakaine at 05/25/2008 11:25
You mean we still have no idea what this game is about? Jesus, it's been two years since it was unveiled! Are they planning on selling it on graphics alone? Oh, they probably are....
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Qraze at 05/25/2008 11:34
i have only heard of it with no gameplay videos or pictures. if someone could link some that be cool.
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 05/25/2008 11:46
If this game is successful, Nintendo might make a new Pokemon Snap!
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 05/25/2008 12:15
Unless there are mudkipz in this game I don't care
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Samit Sarkar at 05/25/2008 12:22
Hahaha, as soon as I scrolled to this post and saw the YouTube video, I knew that it was going to be of Toto’s “Africa”.
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Ashley Davis at 05/25/2008 12:43
I don't care what anyone says.. fuck, I love Toto.
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interbutts at 05/25/2008 12:55
Only one thing could make this day better

CRANKIN' UP THE TOTO
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mattynunchucks at 05/25/2008 12:55
I thought this was going to be about Toto songs coming to Rock Band or something and now am infinitely disappointed.
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TheDiamondSutra at 05/25/2008 13:32
IMO its in the top ten best love songs, right next to "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Higher Love". But the song by itself sounds awkward.
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B5512 at 05/25/2008 13:45
Any band with janet reno/stephen king on percussion is ok in my book.

Anyway, I've always wanted to pelt gazelles and tigers with pester balls, so this might finally be my chance.
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bbrigg1 at 05/25/2008 14:13
Toto + video games = greatest site ever
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bbrigg1 at 05/25/2008 14:13
or Vice City
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PaperBowser0 at 05/25/2008 14:56
Wait...who's Dissing Toto!!!???
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thisissami at 05/25/2008 15:55
:o i love africa!!! don't know any of toto's other songs, so that's all i can say...
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vonrichter at 05/25/2008 16:44
That's actually a well-crafted and inspired song.

Why not trash bland dreck like Britney Spears instead of trashing good songwriting?
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vonrichter at 05/25/2008 16:49
Great vocals on this track... the harmonies on the chorus are classic. The modulations in this song are also very nice. Nice to hear hear a pop hit with some harmonic movement instead of a static drone once in awhile.
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Tet at 05/25/2008 17:16
You forgot to add the video is fucking stupid too, from the repeated showing of Africa on the globe for those who don't know where it is to the guy on keyboard who looks and acts like he has fetal alcohol syndrome.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 05/25/2008 18:08
Wow, Toto is apparently an extremely polarizing band.
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Sharpless at 05/25/2008 19:28
YOU DO NOT FUCK WITH TOTO.
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Brilliam at 05/25/2008 22:07
WOW that video is like a blueprint on how to dress in Mile End Montreal RIGHT NOW. Seriously I feel like I saw all of those guys today on my way to buy groceries.
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Droll at 05/25/2008 22:20
Hopefully Afrika IS like Pokemon Snap.
But this time: more safari, less track.
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mistic at 05/25/2008 23:49
I'm pretty curious about this game :-)

I'd love to go trekking through africa in high def without musquitos and everything :-)
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 05/26/2008 13:04
Toto FTMFW
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Ninjajuice at 05/26/2008 18:32
Fuck you. Arica is an awesome song.
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Dexter345 at 05/26/2008 19:15
Um, Africa by Toto is awesome. Who do you think you are, some kind of musician for a semi popular video game cover band?
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