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Topics of April 2004

Latest news

●4/30 news link 1 ~ SEGA (04/05/01 19:30)

◆The release of "WCCF 02-03 Ver.2.0" has been delayed because there are various issues that need to be resolved, including rights.

http://www.wccf.jp/vivalawccf/lounge_viva.html

◆New Mushiking! “2004 First” Tojo!

http://mushiking.com/whats/2004f.html

◆Manga Mushiking's "King" has become a card!

http://mushiking.com/news/200404.html#0430_1

◆SEGA Prize, new product information posted in May

http://sega.jp/prize/

◆SEGA Europe announces the Xbox version of “Outrun 2”! *Information posted by “K-SONIC”

http://www.sega-europe.com/index.html

◆Hitmaker Arai mentions the plan for “Initial D Online Version” at an event in Korea!

(It seems to be the PC version) *Information posted by “Kouga”

http://www.gameload.co.kr/bbs/zboard.php?id=domestic&no=23

●4/30 news link 2 ~ Namco (04/05/01 19:30)

◆Official title decided! "Wangan Midnight MAXIMUM"
TUNE”! *Information posted by “Anonymous”

(This was previously reported on 4/28, but this is an official announcement...)

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/wanganmaxi/

◆“Taiko no Tatsujin” Portal Site
Namco Donda page has been reopened!

http://www.namco.co.jp/donderpage/index.php

◆Latest series! “Taiko no Tatsujin”
Gather! It's a festival! ! The fourth generation is here!

http://www.namco-ch.net/taiko_yondaime/index.php

・Namco, it's summer! It's festival!! It's taiko!!! PS2 "Taiko no Tatsujin"
Atsume! Matsuri da!! Yondaime” will be released on July 22nd

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040430/taiko.htm

◆Will the new “Splatterhouse” be released on PS2? *Information posted by “K-SONIC”

(There was some overseas information about AC a long time ago, but I wonder if it is for home use only...)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00023HUQC/ref%3Dbr%5Flf%5Fvg%5Fh%5F%5F4/202-2352697-6423034

●4/30 news link 3 ~ Others (04/05/01 19:30)

◆Banpresto, May game prize information

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/japan/amuse/

◆“Wartran Troopers/World Combat” soundtrack, preview of some of the songs included has started

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/wartran/index.html

No.49

http://www.arcadiamagazine.com/product/arc_049.html

◆ Hot at the “Battle Hot Gimmick” release event!?

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/30/news03.html

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2004/04/29/103,1083244278,25364,0,0.html

◆New shooting project started in arcade game! We are looking for designers with shooting game production experience *Information posted by “K-SONIC”

http://www.cave.co.jp/company/cg_designer.html

04/04/29 20:30 ●Today's news link

◆It came out after all! “VF4 FT” location test at “Shibuya Virtua Expo”!

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2004/04/29/103,1083218494,25355,0,0.html

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/29/news01.html

◆A special “Mushiking” card is included in the Shogakukan school year magazine supplement!

http://www.netkun.com/musiking/furoku.htm

◆Mushiking's first book "'Beetle King Mushiking' Encyclopedia of Beetles and Stag Beetles" is now on sale from Shogakukan!

(Unfortunately, it's just a picture book of bugs. There are many photos of techniques in action, but there are no cards or strategies...)

http://www.netkun.com/musiking/books.htm

◆A trial event for “Battle Climax!” will be held tomorrow on April 30th and May 3rd at Korakuen Museum.

http://gameinfo.yahoo.co.jp/info/headlines/geg/20040429/cpt/17000000_eg003.html

[Bonus]

◆The 3-screen experience cabinet “GT Simulator” will be exhibited at the “PlayStation and Science” exhibition starting today.

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/29/news02.html

http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2004/04/29/4b6e144f3c0e1ed4fc6fabf00b1a53e9.html

04/04/27 22:45 ●Today's news link

◇As for Ofuna, which I mentioned in the story on the 23rd, it seems that nothing happened due to various circumstances.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

◆Akihabara Hey is conducting a survey where you can win “3 years worth of delicious sticks”! There's even a participation award!

(As expected from an excellent company with increasing dividends! Does that mean 1000 bottles for 3 years? It would be painful if it tasted the same...)

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/460474.html

◆Konami Managing Director Tateno appointed as vice president of Takara

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/27/news02.html

◆Out of stock one after another! “BORDER DOWN” is very popular right now for some reason! ?

(No matter how you look at it, it's all thanks to A magazine's Best VGM award. Maybe it's good luck that a certain critical magazine's review was so positive?)

http://www.grev.co.jp/magazine.htm

◆Cover of the next issue of Arcadia (product version)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/magazine/2004/2004_11547-06.html

[Household related information]

◆SEGA will release EyeToy camera compatible game software “SEGA SuperStars for EyeToy”!

(Beat down virtual characters and zombies (HOD)!... It looks quite impressive. I wonder if the entire "Samba DE Amigo" is included?)

http://sega.jp/release/nr040427_1.html

◆Double the number of winners of Starfish “Steel Empire from HOT・B” purchaser campaign!

At Sofmap.com, you will receive a free Sofmap limited wallpaper collection CD-ROM.

http://www.s-f.co.jp/soft/gba/kotetu/pre_naka.htm

◆XBOX "Ultra Puzzle Bobble" screen

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0404/game042704c.shtml

◆SNK mobile site portal site “SNK WORLD-V” opens on 4/28!

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/keitai/vodafone.html

04/04/27 3:15 ●4/26 news link

◆SEGA is linking railways and amusement parks with summer vacation limited events ~ “Mushiking Stamp Rally” and “Mushiking World” will be held!

http://sega.jp/release/nr040426_2.html

◆Taito, financial results summary for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 [PDF] (This fiscal year, we will create a system that will allow us to launch three large machines a year, and next year we will open 26 new large AM facilities, etc.
There are many interesting things...)

http://www.taito.co.jp/ir/ir_library/tanshin/pdf/tanshin_20040426.pdf

・Notice regarding revision (increase) of dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 [PDF]

(The commercial equipment & facilities business is doing well, and the dividend is 1,000 yen, an increase of 250 yen! Wonderful!)

http://www.taito.co.jp/ir/ir_library/tanshin/pdf/haitoushusei20040426.pdf

◆Konami holds AC "Mahjong Fight Club 3" media-only tournament ~ Direct match with professional mahjong players, but narrowly loses?

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040426/mfc.htm

◆Amusement Journal: Interesting new product information

http://www.am-j.co.jp/newmachine/top0404.html

◆「ＡＳＩ'Midway “Ultimate Arctech Thunder” and Raw Thrills Gun STG “Target: Terror” announced at “04”

http://www.ampress.co.jp/newsd_latest.htm

◆ Arcadia next issue preview

http://www.arcadiamagazine.com/index.html

◆SEGA AM, Ollie King product introduction (late now...)

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/ollieking_01.html

◆PS2 “beatmania IIDX 7th style” development secret story *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.dengekionline.com/news/check/20040423check90.html

[Bonus]

◆Why the site disappears (see section 4/24)

http://www.gameiroiro.com/talk/

◆ "NS Sarakin" official page is still under maintenance...

(It's been 4 full days since last Friday...it's not maintenance, it's completely shut down)

http://www.awnet.jp/ns_kintaro/cgi-bin/toppage.cgi

04/04/25 2:15 ●Weekend news link

◆Another large arcade opens in Akihabara! Tokyo Leisureland Akihabara store scheduled to open on April 2nd!

*Information provided by “G.CAR.STK” and “Doka”

Location: http://www.froma.com/s/r/F130020s.jsp?__u=1082825350378-1023162400760008664&mp=1&map_seq_no=1&edition_cd=1&st=14&rqmt_id=00152461

◆This is all the songs on the CD "SEGA ROCK"!

Vol.1: http://www.hmv.co.jp/Product/Detail.asp?sku=1864109 (Sega Rally 2, VO, Shinobu, etc.)

Vol.2: http://www.hmv.co.jp/Product/Detail.asp?sku=1864085 (AC is only one song by FZ)

◆ "Dead or Alive 2" Copyright Infringement Case - Against the Tokyo High Court judgment in which Tecmo completely wins the case, the opposing vendor appeals to the Supreme Court *Information provided by a person who wishes to remain anonymous

http://www.tecmo.co.jp/company/dc200404232.htm

04/04/24 5:30 ●4/23 connector

◇New location discovery information one after another! *Thank you for providing information from everyone!

"Z Gundam DX", "High Para 2", "Chaos Field", etc... Don't miss the location information!!

◇Boss battle images of “Zoids Infinity” story mode are posted on Dengeki Hobby released today!

New aircraft announced!

◇Konami's "Mahjong Fighting Club" items are now available for April's prize!

＞For details, go to Transplant & Goods Information/Premier Goods

◇ “Strikers 1945-3” is under development?? *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

This week's Famitsu article clearly states that, but it's unclear whether that means it's a port of “1999” or if it's really “3” (or even if it is, given the purpose of the article, is it for home use?).

◇ Has the DC port of “Chaos Field” been decided from the beginning??

*Information provided by “Jinawa 2”

◇Is this a rush of mania?? Characters from Namco's crazy "Dancing Eye" are now available! ?

＞For details, go to Transplant & Goods Information/Premier Goods

◇Unfortunately, the announced new Zunta album was for home use (and it was already available on mail order sites)...

04/04/24 5:30 ●4/23 news link part 3 ~ Home information

◆PS2 “Saikyo Shooting Collection Vol.1 STRIKERS 1945 I” from Taito&II」

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040423/taito.htm

http://www.gpara.com/comingsoon/strikers/index.htm

◆Three cosplayers who will appear at the "Hot Gimmick" release event to be held on April 29th have been decided!

http://www.x-nauts.com/PS2/HG/nw.html

◆Arica postpones the release of PS2 "Espgaruda" & releases the latest original mode movie!

(You can see the mentholatum girl "Chihiro" in the movie)

http://www.arika.co.jp

◆Konami will hold in-store experience events for PS2 “Gradius V” in various locations starting this weekend!

http://www.konamityo.com/gra5/topic/topic02/topic02.html

◆Xbox Arcade Titles in-store tournament Vol.1 held!

http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/event/arcadetitle-tournament/vol1/default.htm

◆Taito's full-fledged 3D racing game "Battle Gear" compatible with V app

http://k-tai.impress.co.jp/cda/article/news_toppage/18635.html

04/04/24 5:30 ●4/23 News Link Part 2 ~ Other than Sega

◆“Chaos Field” Location test at 5 stores near Tokyo this weekend

http://www.mile-stone.co.jp/product/product.html

◆Monthly Amusement Journal May issue

http://www.am-j.co.jp/amusement_journal/amj200405.html

◆“BORDER DOWN SOUND TRACKS Vol.2” pre-orders are booming & Sega direct resale of the previous soundtrack and image soundtrack, which had been sold out, has been decided in a hurry!

http://www.grev.co.jp/magazine.htm

◆Taito's new game center is now available in a prime location in Akihabara! (Between Tora no Den and old Asobit City)

*Information provided by “someone who seems to be passing by” and “someone”

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba/hotline/20040424/image/gam1.html

◆Is Kaneko's website, which is in litigation with Hitachi, apparently closed? *Information provided by “Kagehisa Asami” as of 4/20

(Even though updates have been stopped since July 20 last year, I was still able to watch it last week, but apparently...)

http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/

04/04/24 5:30 ●4/23 news link part 1 ~ SEGA

◆SEGA partners with Singapore NCI Leisure Pte Ltd. to develop “King of Beetles” in Singapore

http://sega.jp/release/nr040423_2.html

◆SEGA acquires rights to use Disney characters as commercial prizes in Asia

http://sega.jp/release/nr040423_1.html

◆“Puyo Puyo Fever” Mac version released on 6/24! From 5/24
Even in i-mode! (Is the Win version left?)

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/24/news01.html

◆Sega's famous songs are turned into rock by gorgeous members!

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/23/news25.html

◆Dreamaga emergency survey - What do you think of "SEGA AGES"?

(Now, let's all wish for "SDI" and "Outrunners"!)

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/24/news03.html

04/04/23 4:30 ●4/22 connector

◇ Unknown vertical STG “Cadenza 3” by “12STAG” triangle service is on location in Shinjuku!

*Information provided by “Kitato” as of the day before yesterday.

◇Will something happen on Ofuna tomorrow (Saturday)? ! *Information provided by a person who wishes to remain anonymous

What will happen is a secret ♪ (If you are interested, you may be able to find out something if you thoroughly scour the past logs...)

◇Neo Geoland no longer exists in Esaka! *Information provided by “passerby”

It seems that the second store was also closed at the end of February. The release at the beginning of the year announcing the closing of the first store said that the second store would continue...

◇DC version of “Chaos Field” released?

It is said on an overseas site that it will be... ...But since it also mentions things like porting from Atomis, I feel like I'm just speculating. Well, even if it's only half the story, I'm just reporting it.

◇The PS2 "Street Fighter 3 3rd" limited edition comes with 3 items: a special DVD, a complete reprint of the Game Stomook, and Akiman's special jigsaw puzzle! *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

◇The original mode of PS2 “Espgaruda” is a new character!

Black who looks like Black Peter Pan and Chihiro who looks like a Mentholatum girl.

It looks different from Tsukasa Kado's painting. (I prefer this one)

◇PS2 “Hot Gimmick” is an ambitious work that challenges the limits of sexiness for home use!

Well, to be honest, this is amazing! I'm always impressed that SCE allowed her to be so naughty! And there's also a naked samurai! There is also a jump fight (though it is only for COM battles)! Honestly, the level of perfection is incomparable to the DC version, so it's definitely worth buying!

04/04/23 4:00 ●4/22 news link

◆SEGA Private Show coming soon! & Namco “Taiko no Tatsujin 6” released in July!

http://www.able-corp.com/timely.htm

◆SNK "KOF NEOWAVE" official site OPEN!! Location test information updated!

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/official/neowave/index.html

◆Konami “Guitar Freaks 11thMIX & Drum Mania 10thMIX” official page opened!

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/gfdm/gf11dm10/top.html

◆Professional mahjong player participating in the "MJ2" Dongfeng Pro League: Katsuhiko Kamata loses his professional mahjong card!

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/mj2/topics/topics20040422.html

◆Namco, May prize products

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/prize/prize-5.html

◆Valkyrie manga will be published in “Comic Blade GUNZ Vol.2” released on 4/20!

Valkyrie's childhood is revealed in this manga!

http://www.namco-ch.net/n-lineup.html

◆ Officially announced the PS2 versions of SNK's "Metasura 4", "Metasura 5", and "KOF2003"!

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/consumer/schedule.html

04/04/22 10:00 ●4/21 news link

◆Prior to implementation from April 28, “AW-NET
Spring Campaign” dedicated website opened

http://www.awnet.jp/pc/spring.html

◆Banpresto preview schedule

http://www.able-corp.com/timely.htm

◆“Key of Avalon Ver.1.20
New Summon” Product Introduction

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/avalon_120_01.html

◆ Apology and notice regarding incorrect game card data for “Key of Avalon Ver.1.20 New Summon”

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/avalon_120_02.html

◆Konami “BATTLE CLIMAXX!” card information and store information released

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/battle/

◆Konami “Quiz Magic Academy” official page renewed

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/qma/mainmenu.htm

◆Image collection from “KOF NW” location shoot

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0404/game042104a.shtml

◆US SNK Neo Geo, PS2 “KOF 2002&2003" "Metal Slug 4&5” announced

http://gameonline.jp/news/2004/04/22017.html

04/04/21 3:30 ●4/20 news link

◇The truth behind “VF4FT” Aomori location shoot… *Information provided by “Kita no Clerk”

He said he was just playing a promo video. Ahhh...

◆Konami, press release: Industry first! Commercial online competitive professional wrestling game “BATTLE CLIMAXX!” is finally available at amusement facilities nationwide

http://www.konami.co.jp/press/2004/04/011/r.16.04.20.html

[SEGA]

◆Weekly-AM2: GW is virtual. The annual "Shibuya Virtua Expo" will be held!

・I have a feeling that something amazing is going to happen...

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/jp/wam2/takuan/43.html

・There seems to be some kind of hidden gem.

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/jp/wam2/2004/2004_04_20/2004_04_20_1.html

◆Starting today! "Key of Avalon"
Suddenly there is a problem with the "New Summon" card!

http://www.alpha-st.co.jp/

・Details of the version upgrade for "New Summon" (Updated on 4/9, but not introduced until now.)

http://www.a-key.jp/system_07.html

04/04/20 2:30 ●4/19 news link

◆Aruze, that "school romantic comedy mahjong" is now even more powerful and now available! "Hi☆Pai Paradise 2"

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/07_videogame/05_hipai2/hipai2.html

◆Play “Mushiking” at Tokyo Joypolis during Golden Week! Limited edition “Mushiking Hologram Badge” present!

http://sega.jp/joypolis/040419_1.html

◆Gref “BORDER DOWN 2nd Soundtrack” demo mp3 released *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.grev.co.jp/

04/04/17 14:00 ● Weekend news is full of shocking information

◇Unconfirmed information that "VF4FT" is on location in Aomori! *Information provided by “passerby”

＞ ※Information from a “former Aomori person” that it is a false alarm. ...We are very sorry.

◇Is there a possibility that the next “Vampire” is not a port of “Chronicle” but a new work? *Information provided by “T”

Is it the "Soldier" that was rumored before?

◇The test for the "New Gundam Series (tentative)" scheduled for Osaka is scheduled for May! *Information provided by “T”

◇“Zoids Infinity” currently on display at Zoids Fair has been updated today! *Information provided by “Rakshasu”

See bulletin board for details

04/04/17 13:30 ●4/16 news link ~ Should I change it to morning update...

◆4/21 (Wednesday) ~ “Giga Drake” location test at Round One Yokohama!

http://www.web-konami.com/event/ac/gigadrake/index.html

◆Dimps “THE RUMBLEFISH” information site is now open!

http://www.dimps.co.jp/rumblefish/index.html

◆AM2 “Quest of D” developer column series started

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/questofd/contents/column/01.html

◆Event details of "Shibuya Virtua Expo" (not good)

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/vf4evo/contents/news/topic20040415.html

◆The latest arcade version of Super Real Mahjong “Hi☆Pai Paradise 2” is scheduled to be launched in May!

"Hi☆Pai Paradise 2" content will soon be added to the mobile version of "Super Real Mahjong" official website, and a giveaway campaign for original goods will also be held!

http://www.srmj.com/new/index.html#hi_pai

◆Commemorating the opening of the used book market AKIBA PLACE store! Mahjong match with “Hot Gimmick” cosplayers!

If the user wins, a fun-filled event awaits! 4/29 (Thursday/Holiday) 13:00~

http://www.x-nauts.com/PS2/HG/nw.html

(If you're wondering where that is, click here. A store like this has opened in such a place...I stopped by this week, but I didn't notice...)

◇Korean AC situation report by Kouga!

See bulletin board thread 1411. > Mr. Kouga, thank you so much.

[Goods information]

◆Konami Style “Pop’n Music” T-shirt production project

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/popn_t/index.html

◇Kotobukiya “Namco Gallery Pinto Collection” July 1st on sale for 350 yen! 10 + S4 = 14 types in total

The specific types are unknown, but there seem to be a variety of old and new styles, from “Mappy” to “Taiko no Tatsujin.”

◇It seems that Bandai's trading figure "Capcom Imagination", which was scheduled to be released this month, has been canceled due to various reasons.

[Bonus]

◆Capcom's E3 2004 exhibit list? (Is “Capcom Fighting Evolution (PS2)” actually the “CFAS” that should have been shelved???)

http://gameonline.jp/news/2004/04/16025.html

◆New wallpapers are now available on the “Gura 5” official page! (It's a failure that is not easy to use as wallpaper. The picture can't be helped, but please at least use a little more thought in the layout...)

http://www.konamityo.com/gra5/down/wall021.jpg

04/04/16 10:00 ●4/15 news link

・I'm sorry for giving up without notice last night... (sweat)

◆“BORDER DOWN SOUND TRACKS -Vol.2-” has a surprising bonus (?)

http://www.grev.co.jp/magazine.htm

・Exclusive advance reservations available only at Sega Direct!

http://segadirect.jp/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?SKU=0101008-01241

◆"XBOX Arcade", a comprehensive site for XBOX AC ported titles, is now open!

(There will be a lot of content such as mini-games and wallpaper distribution using the characters that appear.Currently only Formula 2)

http://www.xboxarcade.jp/

04/04/15 2:00 ●4/14 news link

◆"Shibuya Virtua Expo 2004" held at "High-tech Land Sega Shibuya"

http://sega.jp/location/040414_1.html (Press release)

http://www.sega-am.jp/event/vf4ev_shibuya/ (official page)

◆Pop'n Artist: Des-ROW's 1st album production project - Commercialization decided with 5,000 pre-orders by 5/5

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/des-row/index.html

◆The e-AMUSEMENT linked app “Gita Dry Life” with Konami “GF11” and “DM10” is now available!

http://www.konami.net/special/e-amusement/games_gdlife.html

04/04/14 1:30 ●4/13 news link

[Sammy/AW-NET special feature]

◆“Net Select”
Salaryman Kintaro” location test site opened

(You cannot view any content unless you are a registered player)

http://www.awnet.jp/ns_kintaro/cgi-bin/toppage.cgi

◆“Net Select”
4 locations added for “Salaryman Kintaro” location test

http://www.awnet.jp/pc/temp/netselect.html

◆AW-NET (PC version) will be renewed in April! Spring campaign also held

http://www.awnet.jp/pc/

[Others]

◆AOU, "Questionnaire about game centers" second part of the results [PDF] (Some parts are crushed and cannot be read...)

http://www.aou.or.jp/news/04004/newa0404-b.pdf

◆ Milestone, "Arcade puzzle game" in development results has been corrected to "(2003)"...

(Now, which one is it????)

http://www.mile-stone.co.jp/gaiyo.html

◇Pachislot “Tekken” will be released from Yamasa! It seems like it was a very enthusiastic result.

*Information provided by “Koto 2”

04/04/13 9:30 ●4/12 Only news link

◆ “Battle Gear 3 Tuned” new course will be released on 4/28!

http://www.battlegear.net/index2.html

04/04/12 1:00 ●Weekend news

◇Amazing! Testers have not been notified of the end of the beta test for guild “Zekross”! *Information provided by a certain tester

I can't believe it, but apparently not a single email has arrived. Isn't it bad enough to call it a "service"?

◇Taito's location magazine "TILT" is scheduled to be renewed!

From the 6/1 issue. The page currently being distributed is extremely thin due to preliminary preparations (lol)

◇Thank you very much for providing information!

Today I received a lot of information via BBS and email. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude.

Please note that the information is listed in each corner, so please refer to the items in red.

Thank you for your continued support.

[Bonus]

◆Location test: “The King of Fighters NEOWAVE” (Is it like the overseas version “2002+”?)

http://gameonline.jp/news/2004/04/12001.html

04/04/10 5:00 ●4/9 news link

◆Namco's "Dragon Chronicle Legendary Master Arc" location test begins!

http://www.dragon-web.com/home/news2.html

◆Miraculous revival from shelving! "Tetris Yakuza" 5/2
On sale!

http://www.riverservice.co.jp/j-sinseihincalender/index.html

◆Namco America and Sammy USA booths at the U.S. Spring Commercial AM Machine Exhibition ASI'04

(Aaah, I can see some kind of unknown casing...)

http://www.ampress.co.jp/ampo_latest.htm

◆The demo movie of “Shikigami no Shiro 2 Appreciate DVD” is completed!

(Wow, what a dangerous play!)

http://www.m-cs.co.jp/downloaded/downloaded_jp.html

◆Pre-order bonus for “Gradius 5” is a DVD containing super play collection etc.

http://gameonline.jp/news/2004/04/09022.html

◇I'm sure there is such a thing as an "anisong version of D●R" somewhere in the world... (mysterious delusion)

04/04/10 5:00 ●18+ News Link ~ My Harvest “Hot Gimmick” Special Feature!

◆Super bargain! “Hot Gimmick Collaboration Pack” that combines “Kairakuten” and “Digital Surfing” is on sale for a limited edition of 1000 pieces!

http://www.myharvest.co.jp/myharvest.files/HG_corabo/index.htm

◆On April 16th, Akihabara Sofmap will be giving away free ultra-luxury posters of “Digital Surfing” drawn by Kannon Yoshizaki!

(Aaaaaah, I want to go! I want to go... but I can't! I want it too much!)

http://www.myharvest.co.jp/myharvest.files/HG3/EVENT_TOKUTEN/index.htm#event

◆ Information on stores that offer original bonus phone cards when making reservations and purchases for “Digital Surfing” is now available!

http://www.myharvest.co.jp/myharvest.files/HG3/EVENT_TOKUTEN/index.htm#tokuten

04/04/09 3:00 ●4/8 news link

◆Problem with some lots of boards for Technotop “Mahjong Momotaro” and “Mahjong Momotaro HOT Version”

http://www.t-top.co.jp/pc/page/ttr/page 05.html

◆What is "Arcade Puzzle Game (2004)" in Milestone's development track record?

(Puzzle hasn't been released in Japan at all this year other than "ZOOO" which will be released at the end of next month...???)

http://www.mile-stone.co.jp/gaiyo.html ＜Amended to 4/13 “2003”

◆Banpresto Announces Acquisition of Preferential Negotiation Rights from Rehabilitation Company Togo Support Co., Ltd. [PDF]

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/japan/company/ir/press/040408.pdf

◆New product information page for Konami “GUITARFREAKS 11thMIX” and “drummania 10thMIX”

http://www.web-konami.com/products/ac/gf11/index.html

http://www.web-konami.com/products/ac/dm10/index.html

◆Start of operation of “MJ2 Version B” compatible with Pro League

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/mj2/topics/topics20040408.html

◆“BORDER DOWN” 2nd soundtrack will be released!

http://www.grev.co.jp/border_down/info01.html

◆“War Run Troopers/World Combat” soundtrack production project begins with Konami Style!

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/wartran/index.html

04/04/08 3:45 ●4/7 news link

◆ “Chaos Field” postponed to 6/? (This is just a guess based on the caption. There is also a possibility of a typo.)

http://www.mak-jp.com/

◆Konami “GUITARFREAKS 11thMIX & drummania 10thMIX” pre-page opened

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/gfdm/gf11dm10/

◆“BATTLECLIMAXX” promotional movie distributed on Konami TV channel

http://www.konami.co.jp/ja/tv/index_ent.html

◆Tank HT-03/NGX is now available at the Konami “Wartran Troopers” paper craft corner!

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/wartran/

◆“Keys of Avalon” Player’s Guide: “Ver1.20 New Summon”

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040407/ava.htm

◆PS2 “Samurai Shodown Zero” includes an original story

http://gameonline.jp/news/2004/04/08002.html

◆PC versions of Cats “Venus Online” and “Beauty Online” are now available

(Since PW from the product version is required to start, the contents cannot be confirmed...)

http://www.cats-net.jp/pc/

◆Namcolle, a candy toy that is a diorama of Namco's old FC packages, is now available from Megahouse!

*Information provided by “irei” (Business contact: Thank you for everything. We will reply to you later.)

http://www.megahouse.co.jp/products/namcore/index.html

04/04/06 22:15 ●Today's news link: Evening edition

◇Aruze Private Show 2004 held!

Full of scoops that are not written anywhere! Exhibition details are listed in the "Aruze" corner.

◆Alze Private Show 2004 held! (Reports from news sites)

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040406/aruze.htm

http://www.gpara.com/news/04/04/news200404064398.htm

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2004/04/06/103,1081231007,23528,0,0.html

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0404/06/news06.html

◆Konami “WRESTLE ARENA BATTLE CLIMAXX!” New product information page established (official launch will be in May)

http://www.web-konami.com/products/ac/battle_climaxx/index.html

◆“SEGA Network Mahjong MJ2” Product Overview

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/mj2_01.html

◆ "KOF MI" 4th new character: Image of Minon (?)

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0404/game040504d2.shtml

◆Fever on GBA! “Puyo Puyo Fever” for GBA will be released *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://gameonline.jp/news/2004/04/06018.html

04/04/06 12:30 ●Today's news link: Morning edition

◆“Dinosaur King” official page under construction, developed by Hit Maker! Currently testing at a different location!!

http://www.kyoryu-king.com/

*Information reprinted from Space V1. We are looking forward to hearing information from those who have seen the test.

◆“THE IDOLM@STER” official page updated! PV has been updated and character voices have been distributed (a huge amount!)!

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/idolmaster/

04/04/06 2:00 ●4/5 news link

◆Super scoop!! Many cards are listed on Yahoo! Auctions... SEGA's completely unknown new work "Ancient King Dinosaur King" has been tested on location! *Information provided by “Shisohan” (We look forward to receiving detailed information from you.)

http://search.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/search/auc?p=%B6%B2%CE%B5%A5%AD%A5%F3%A5%B0&auccat=0&alocale=0jp&acc=jp

◆Konami "BATTLE CLIMAXX!" Official page opened in preparation for operation starting tomorrow!

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/battle/

◆The "Street Fighter 15th Anniversary" site ended on March 31st...

http://www2.geestore.com/sf15th2/stf15th.html

◆I-mode official website “Sukisuki Inu Fukuen” is now available from today! (What happened to PS2?)

http://www.inufuku.jp/mobile.htm

◆Introduction feature of "Game Criticism" "Games aren't selling! Customers aren't coming!? New movements surrounding shops and arcades" *Information provided by "Kagehisa Asami"

http://www.microgroup.co.jp/game/

04/04/05 1:00 ●Weekend news link

◆Banpresto Apology and Notice: Regarding voluntary recall of amusement prizes (needle mixed in during sewing)

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/topdata/release.html

◆Now I want to try the "F355 Challenge"... (Download > Movie below...)

http://www.mainax.com/index2.html

04/04/04 10:00 ●Weekend news link

◆Let's play with Xbox Strike Force event "Soul Calibur 2" in Yokohama!

Namco development team including Mr. Setoriyama will be visiting as guests.

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2004/04/03/103,1081000756,23434,0,0.html

◆Grotesque aliens are constantly approaching!! “SEGA AGES 2500 Series Vol.14 Alien Syndrome”

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2004/04/02/104,1080880847,23382,0,0.html

◆The Tokyo High Court rejects an appeal by a manufacturer that sold a parameter editing tool that allows you to enjoy the nude characters of "DOA2"!

http://www.ampress.co.jp/news_sokuho.htm

04/04/03 3:00 ●Tonight is another hard run! 4/2 news link

◆Apology for Pop'n 11 bug and notification of online update *Information provided by "Seek"

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/popn/music11/owabi.html

◆This is Aruze's "Jakuoudo"! (In addition to the new housing photo, the retitled logo is also unveiled for the first time!)

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/10_puratonet/01_janoudou/index.html

・Incidentally, "Battle Marine AC" was also updated in the same way.

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/10_puratonet/02_battlemarine/index.html

◆“beatmania IIDX visual works vol.2” is finally accepting reservations!

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/bm2dx_visualworks2/index.html

◆ZUNTATA A certain game soundtrack CD is being produced...(It's not necessarily an AC title, so don't worry)

http://www.taito.co.jp/ztt/index.html

◆Microsoft will continue to approach arcade publishers for XBOX

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040402/xbox.htm

04/04/02 2:30 ●Run alone! News link for 4/1

◇The input glitch in “Pop’n 11” has been resolved on 3/31! *Information provided by “Seek”

◆The official website of “King of Beetles” has been re-opened as an original domain!

http://mushiking.com/

◆「THE IDOLM@STER」 WEB pre-debut edition
Staff comments updated! (Answers to most questions)

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/idolmaster/

◆Banpresto, April prize information

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/japan/amuse/

◆Big Viper flies again!! Konami releases new information on PS2 “Gradius V”!

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040401/grav.htm

◆SNK opens PS2 “KOF MAXIMUM IMPACT” official page!

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/official/kof/index.html

◆“Capcom AC Chronicle” release date decided! And “Tougeki 2” is also available on DVD!

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/future.html#dvd

[April Fool’s Day] *Information provided by “irei”

◆Alpha System announced on March 31st the April reel story that was scheduled to be announced on April 1st.

http://www.alfasystem.net/apology.html

(Well, I was defeated by this wonderful double trick! I'm so frustrated!)

◆Irem is expanding into a different industry! Opening a “hamburger shop”!

http://www.irem.co.jp/ (Unfortunately, it has disappeared... it should be posted here eventually)

・If you couldn't see it, click here

http://www.gpara.com/news/04/04/news200404014364.htm

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