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11:30 AM on 06.18.2013

I don't want to forget about Ys: Memories of Celceta

XSEED Games may have single-handedly championed the Sony Vita at this year's E3. Not one, but three offerings are slated from the niche publishing localization house. Japanese RPGs like Valhalla Knights 3 and Ragna...

Wesley Ruscher

10:30 AM on 05.31.2013

Final Fantasy V OST also gets remastered, coming soon

Similar to the re-release treatment that the Final Fantasy IV soundtrack will be getting this coming July, Square Enix has announced details for the Final Fantasy V Original Sound Track Remaster Version. While it won't be as ...

Jayson Napolitano

10:30 AM on 05.30.2013

Theatrhythm OST finally coming, spans five discs

Theatrhythm is still one of my favorite games for the 3DS, and probably even my iPhone. It would make sense, given the game's focus on music, that a soundtrack album would have be released, but it's eluded us... until now.Whi...

Jayson Napolitano

9:00 PM on 05.20.2013

You’ve (probably) already turned Japanese

[In light of recent criticisms, Dtoid community blogger Voltech took it upon himself to defend Japan's games and culture, and argues that they aren't so different from the West's. Want to see your own words appear on the fron...

Voltech

1:00 PM on 05.12.2013

No More Heroes 2, Chulip man wants to crowd fund

Games that go beyond simple power fantasy motifs have been growing in prestige and popularity. Journey, The Walking Dead, and Cart Life are just three warmly embraced, award winning modern releases that defy expecta...

Jonathan Holmes

4:00 PM on 04.30.2013

Final Fantasy IV OST re-release shows ultimate form

Final Fantasy IV is easily one of my favorite soundtracks in the series. That's probably because it contains one of my favorite tracks of all time, "Troian Beauty." Square Enix apparently agrees and is re-releasing the long o...

Jayson Napolitano

4:00 PM on 04.12.2013

Japanese language pack for Tomb Raider costs another $30

It's no secret that the gaming industry can be prone to some pretty deplorable business practices. Square Enix announced one today that's just another drop in an ever-growing ocean. Beginning on April 25, Tomb Raider on ...

Brett Makedonski

6:30 PM on 03.01.2013

Daytona USA composer celebrates his career a third time

Well we all know Takenobu Mitsuyoshi is great, but just how great is he? So great he now has a third compilation album featuring his works lined up for release. His album series From Loud 2 Low started in 2003 including some ...

Audun Sorlie

6:00 PM on 01.27.2013

Hi-Chew sugars kids up, and tricks them into hygiene

Soft, fruity, chewy. Man, what isn't there to love about Morinaga's delicious candy treat, Hi-Chew? For those of you who haven't had a chance to indulge in a pack of this sugary snack, it's probably best described as somethi...

Hiroko Yamamura

7:30 PM on 01.23.2013

I helped a girl take a piss in Ni No Kuni

It wouldn't be fair to say that Ni No Kuni has a specific urination quest. It's more of a side story or side effect of a larger task, if you will.  Nevertheless, when I came upon this girl who needed to whiz, I immediate...

Niero Gonzalez

10:30 PM on 11.14.2012

Wii U's USB storage, BC, and digital promo laid bare

Earlier today, I shared an English-language Nintendo Direct that detailed many of Nintendo Network's features. Who would have guessed that the Japanese branch would follow up a few hours later with yet another Direct with li...

Tony Ponce

6:00 AM on 10.22.2012

Bravely Default Flying Fairy OST looks amazing

I've just listened to the highly-anticipated soundtrack for this game, and while it's great, I was most surprised by the incredible packaging afforded for this two-disc collection that was released on October 10 in Japan. I'm...

Jayson Napolitano

4:00 PM on 10.15.2012

Note Worthy 007: Borderlands, Pandaria, Double Dragon

We're back with another issue of Note Worthy, our monthly soundtrack round-up feature. In addition to the moody Borderlands 2 soundtrack and the ethnic-flavored Mists of Pandaria, we have what I'm calling one of the best soun...

Jayson Napolitano

6:30 PM on 10.10.2012

Promoted blog: Why I'm worried Project X Zone will be bad

[Dtoid community blogger Cutie Honey shares his concerns about the upcoming game from Monolith Soft, Project X Zone. For an opposing viewpoint, see our own Dale North's thoughts on the game. (Let it never be said that Dt...

Cutie Honey

9:00 PM on 09.30.2012

'Worst game ever' gets an awesome tribute/sequel

Back in 1986, famous Japanese actor/director Beat Takeshi contributed to the design of a videogame. Legend has it that Takeshi did not have an affection for videogames at all (not unlike Jack Thompson), and in a half-intoxic...

Jonathan Holmes

10:30 AM on 09.20.2012

TGS: In which I don't understand Metal Gear Social Ops

While at the Konami booth at Tokyo Game Show today, I made a concerted effort to play Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops, a team up between Kojima Productions and mobile juggernaut GREE. It didn't go particularly well, but I can't ...

Conrad Zimmerman