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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's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 10:28
Spitfire
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.
Druid 01's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 10:31
Druid 01
that arcade game is fucking great, i hope their are some saber tooth tigers to catch in this too lol
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 10:35
Mxyzptlk
Did you just diss Toto? Oh, it's on now sir.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 10:35
Clockwork
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.
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 10:57
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
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.
Antlerbot's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 11:05
Antlerbot
musically and harmonically, that song is actually quite good and varied. The issue is, I think, an unfortunate use of terribly synthesized instrumentation.
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 11:18
Dale North
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.
Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 11:25
Novakaine
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....
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 11:34
Qraze
i have only heard of it with no gameplay videos or pictures. if someone could link some that be cool.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 11:46
Dan CiTi
If this game is successful, Nintendo might make a new Pokemon Snap!
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 12:15
F Whipple
Unless there are mudkipz in this game I don't care
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 12:22
Samit Sarkar
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”.
Ashley Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 12:43
Ashley Davis
I don't care what anyone says.. fuck, I love Toto.
interbutts's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 12:55
interbutts
Only one thing could make this day better

CRANKIN' UP THE TOTO
mattynunchucks's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 12:55
mattynunchucks
I thought this was going to be about Toto songs coming to Rock Band or something and now am infinitely disappointed.
TheDiamondSutra's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 13:32
TheDiamondSutra
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.
B5512's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 13:45
B5512
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.
bbrigg1's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 14:13
bbrigg1
Toto + video games = greatest site ever
bbrigg1's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 14:13
bbrigg1
or Vice City
PaperBowser0's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 14:56
PaperBowser0
Wait...who's Dissing Toto!!!???
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 15:55
thisissami
:o i love africa!!! don't know any of toto's other songs, so that's all i can say...
vonrichter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 16:44
vonrichter
That's actually a well-crafted and inspired song.

Why not trash bland dreck like Britney Spears instead of trashing good songwriting?
vonrichter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 16:49
vonrichter
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.
Tet's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 17:16
Tet
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 - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 18:08
Mxyzptlk
Wow, Toto is apparently an extremely polarizing band.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 19:28
Sharpless
YOU DO NOT FUCK WITH TOTO.
Brilliam's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 22:07
Brilliam
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.
Droll's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 22:20
Droll
Hopefully Afrika IS like Pokemon Snap.
But this time: more safari, less track.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2008 23:49
mistic
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 - Comment posted on 05/26/2008 13:04
MechaMonkey
Toto FTMFW
Ninjajuice's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2008 18:32
Ninjajuice
Fuck you. Arica is an awesome song.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2008 19:15
Dexter345
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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