Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Good morning, here's a dog dressed as Amaterasu]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/10/good-morning-heres-a-dog-dressed-as-amaterasu/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/10/good-morning-heres-a-dog-dressed-as-amaterasu/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/10/good-morning-heres-a-dog-dressed-as-amaterasu/#comments Even dogs took part in the cosplay activities at this year's Otakon convention, with Dante the dog here dressing in the divine garb of Okami's heroine, the goddess Amaterasu.

If you have a white dog you'd like to style as Amaterasu (and who is a good boy like Dante -- good boy!) his owners detailed the process of making the costume on their blog. Happily, the whole thing was conceived from the perspective of what would be best for Dante; even the decision to bring him to Otakon in the first place was explained as "this was better for him than leaving him in a boarding place for five days." The whole post is full of tips and disclaimers about ensuring your dog's happiness and comfort while also making it look like a video game character.

Basically, our hearts were warmed twice by this story. And then a third time when our eyes drifted back up to the picture.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amaterasucosplaynintendoOkamiokamidenotakonwiiWed, 10 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[SOTA's new Darksiders, Darkstalkers and Okamiden toys go to Comic-Con]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/sotas-new-darksiders-darkstalkers-and-okamiden-toys-go-to-comi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/sotas-new-darksiders-darkstalkers-and-okamiden-toys-go-to-comi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/sotas-new-darksiders-darkstalkers-and-okamiden-toys-go-to-comi/#comments Toymaker SOTA has announced that it's prepping a trio of exclusive, licensed video game-based items for this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, which runs July 21-24. The biggie (and by that we mean nearly a foot tall) is a statue ($160) of Morrigan and Lilith from the gothic fighter Darkstalkers, which depicts the two as they "fall, together, in a loose embrace, unaware of how much longer they have together" and "freezes in time a moment that Morrigan and Lilith wish to last forever." SOTA's words, not ours.

Smaller and fluffier, a keychain-sized Okamiden plush will be included as part of a "San Diego Comic-Con Impulse Pak" ($40) that features three of SOTA's non-game-related Bobble Budds. Finally, there's our favorite of the bunch: Darksiders' War astride his horse, Ruin, in an LED-lit statue (above, $250) that looks as hot as the flames erupting from the Apocalypse rider's steed.

All three items will be available at the show and through SOTA's online store. You can view more pictures and details at the source link.

JoystiqSOTA's new Darksiders, Darkstalkers and Okamiden toys go to Comic-Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcomic-con-2011DarksidersDarksiders-Wrath-of-WarDarkstalkersokamiokamidensan-diego-comic-con-2011sota-toystoysFri, 08 Jul 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden producers discuss planning around Pokemon and 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/okamiden-producers-discuss-planning-around-pokemon-and-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/okamiden-producers-discuss-planning-around-pokemon-and-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/okamiden-producers-discuss-planning-around-pokemon-and-3ds/#comments The producers of Okamiden realized they were in a pickle, marketing-wise, when they were finishing up the Western version of the game just as the 3DS and Pok émon Black and White were being announced for the same release window. Capcom decided to thread the needle and send Okamiden out right between these two.

"Even though the news of the Nintendo 3DS was a bit earlier than we had expected," said producer Motohide Eshiro and director Kuniomi Matsushita in a postmortem on Gamasutra, "we decided that releasing the pan-Western versions of the game after Pokémon and before Nintendo's 3DS would be our best bet."

The developers also revealed the inspiration behind Okamiden's partner system, which pairs the tiny Chibiterasu with young swordsboys, mermaids, Moon Tribe aliens, and others. "A child version of Amaterasu would only have half the abilities of the adult Amaterasu," they said. "It would be rather difficult for half of a god to save the world, but if there were a partner, then the two of them could work together to save the world."

JoystiqOkamiden producers discuss planning around Pokemon and 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdskuniomi-matsushitamotohide-eshironintendookamiOkamidenpostmortemFri, 25 Mar 2011 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden review: Small puppy, big game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/15/okamiden-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/15/okamiden-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/15/okamiden-review/#comments If I were to overthink Okamiden, I would suspect its premise is a subtle commentary on the game's own development. The world of Nippon as it appears in the DS game is filled with the small children of the people and gods found in Clover Studio's 2006 PS2 game Okami. It's tempting to say that this is the developers' subversive way of comparing themselves to children at play in the world Clover created. But it's more likely Capcom realized a cute puppy would sell games.

It is a really cute puppy.

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JoystiqOkamiden review: Small puppy, big game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdsnintendookamiOkamidenTue, 15 Mar 2011 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Free Chibi keychain with Okamiden pre-order from Capcom store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/free-chibi-keychain-with-okamiden-pre-order-from-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/free-chibi-keychain-with-okamiden-pre-order-from-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/free-chibi-keychain-with-okamiden-pre-order-from-capcom-store/#commentsCapcom just won the Okamiden arms race. Whereas GameStop offers a pretty cute paintbrush stylus with pre-orders of the celestial DS adventure game, Capcom's own online store is offering ... this. A tiny plush Chibiterasu keychain, small enough for you to bring with you everywhere, forever, like the most convenient best friend ever.

We'll offer some free advice to other retailers: if you want any chance of attracting us away from this irresistible offer, you're going to have to take the loss and bundle a bigger Chibiterasu plush. It's a burden, we know, but if you want to succeed in this world, you have to give us really cute toys of baby Japanese wolf-gods.

JoystiqFree Chibi keychain with Okamiden pre-order from Capcom store originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcapcom-storechibiterasudsnintendookamiOkamidenpre-orderFri, 03 Dec 2010 20:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden mug makes hot beverages cuter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/okamiden-mug-makes-hot-beverages-cuter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/okamiden-mug-makes-hot-beverages-cuter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/okamiden-mug-makes-hot-beverages-cuter/#commentsWere the Okamiden teacups not puppy-shaped enough for you? Capcom's latest Japan-only merchandise offering is this mug, with Chibiterasu's face, tail, and wings (is that what those are?) on it. The mug will be out in February for ¥1,890 ($23) -- plenty of time for you to start that coffee habit.

This mug is the latest in Capcom's user-suggested merchandise campaign. Previously announced releases include towels, a book cover, the Chibiterasu plush, and these slippers that we're just now seeing, which need to be on our feet right this very second.

JoystiqOkamiden mug makes hot beverages cuter originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdse-capcomjapanmugnintendookamiOkamidenTue, 09 Nov 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Brush up on Okamiden with new screens and video]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/brush-up-on-okamiden-with-new-screens-and-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/brush-up-on-okamiden-with-new-screens-and-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/brush-up-on-okamiden-with-new-screens-and-video/#commentsCapcom sent out some new media for the upcoming DS adventure Okamiden, the scaled-down sequel to the PS2/Wii game Okami, starring the scaled-down descendant of that game's heroine. Nice how that works out, isn't it? One aspect that isn't scaled down is Chibiterasu's arsenal. The Celestial Brush allows you to restore life to dead things, repair broken bridges and other objects, and even summon cherry bombs with a line-art bomb shape, as seen in the video.

The artwork in our gallery includes two adorable new celestial deities, and a new partner for Chibiterasu, child actor Kagu.

Gallery: Okamiden (10/6/10)

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JoystiqBrush up on Okamiden with new screens and video originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdsnintendookamiOkamidenThu, 07 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Stroke of genius: Okami's Amaterasu in Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/23/stroke-of-genius-okamis-amaterasu-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/23/stroke-of-genius-okamis-amaterasu-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/23/stroke-of-genius-okamis-amaterasu-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3/#comments
Joining the mighty Thor in Marvel vs. Capcom 3's character lineup is Amaterasu, sun goddess, white wolf and star of Capcom's Okami. She may be the smallest fighter on the roster, but, as you can see in the video after the break, she's as fierce as she is amazingly rendered.

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JoystiqStroke of genius: Okami's Amaterasu in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomFightingMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-WorldsmicrosoftOkamiplaystationps3xboxFri, 23 Jul 2010 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Two great Okami convention collectibles coming soon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/15/two-great-okami-convention-collectibles-coming-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/15/two-great-okami-convention-collectibles-coming-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/15/two-great-okami-convention-collectibles-coming-soon/#commentsFiled under: , ,

There are not one but two brilliant Okami-related items in this post, and we tossed and turned all last night about which one we should put pre-break, and which one we should put after. In the end, we flipped a coin, and this amazing Okami polystone statue won. It features a terrific sculpture of everyone's favorite Shinto deity, Amaterasu, and will be available starting at the 2010 International Tokyo Toy Show for 15,540 yen. That's about US$176, so it's not cheap -- but at about 8" across and about 5" tall, it's a nice chunk of sculpted form.

We're still not sure we made the right decision though -- the second piece of collectible Okami gear will be found at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, and also after the break.

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JoystiqTwo great Okami convention collectibles coming soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcollectiblescomic-con-2010nintendoOkamiokamidensan-diego-comic-con-2010sdcc-2010tokyo-toy-show-2010wiiThu, 15 Jul 2010 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Okami and Okamiden mugs warm up Capcom online store in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/okami-and-okamiden-mugs-warm-up-capcom-online-store-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/okami-and-okamiden-mugs-warm-up-capcom-online-store-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/okami-and-okamiden-mugs-warm-up-capcom-online-store-in-japan/#comments Starting in June, Capcom will be offering a pair of Okami-based mugs for ¥3,150 ($34). Siliconera spotted the "tea cups," which feature the canine protagonists from Okami and the upcoming DS sequel Okamiden. The vessels also change color as you pour hot liquid into them, blossoming from dark designs into the full-color scenes depicted in the image above.

Now, cut up your credit card before you try to ship these internationally!

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqOkami and Okamiden mugs warm up Capcom online store in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 May 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcupsjapanmugsOkamiokamidenThu, 13 May 2010 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Trademark paints a picture of American Okamiden release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/trademark-paints-a-picture-of-american-okamiden-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/trademark-paints-a-picture-of-american-okamiden-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/trademark-paints-a-picture-of-american-okamiden-release/#commentsThe evidence continues to build for a worldwide release of Okamiden. Less than a week after a European trademark appeared for the DS Okami sequel, Siliconera discovered an American trademark for the same thing, filed February 12. At this point, it seems assured that Capcom will localize the game, unless it decides not to do so simply to punish us for presumptuousness.

At the same time, the company filed a trademark for Ghost Trick, another interesting DS game shown at TGS, whose North American release has already been officially announced. Between these two games and Ace Attorney Investigations, Capcom is single-handedly making continued DS ownership worthwhile in 2010.

JoystiqTrademark paints a picture of American Okamiden release originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomghost-trickGhost-Trick-Phantom-DetectiveokamiokamidentrademarkWed, 17 Feb 2010 17:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden trademarked in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/okamiden-trademarked-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/okamiden-trademarked-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/okamiden-trademarked-in-europe/#commentsThough we're confident Capcom wouldn't leave Okamiden, the DS followup to the critically acclaimed Okami, in Japan, it's nice to have some supporting evidence. Siliconera spotted a trademark for Okamiden on the European trademark database, suggesting that Capcom plans to publish it in Europe. And if Capcom Europe is picking it up, it's a sure enough bet that Capcom USA will as well. We look forward to playing it for more than a few minutes!

We're going to celebrate the impending localization by first asking Capcom about it, and then staring dreamily at the character art of Chibiterasu. So cute.

JoystiqOkamiden trademarked in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDSeuropeNintendookamiokamidentrademarkThu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Viewtiful Joe's Kamiya would 'like to finish' series, won't henshin-a-go-go back to Okami]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/viewtiful-joes-kamiya-would-like-to-finish-series-will-never/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/viewtiful-joes-kamiya-would-like-to-finish-series-will-never/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/viewtiful-joes-kamiya-would-like-to-finish-series-will-never/#comments
Hideki Kamiya, creator of the forthcoming Bayonetta, would be up for making a sequel to his stylish side-scroller Viewtiful Joe if given the opportunity, according to a report by Game Informer. Not so much for Okami, though, which he'd wanted to revisit until he learned Capcom was making Okamiden for DS. "I heard the announcement that someone else would be making a sequel," he told the magazine. "Now I'm just not interested in it anymore."

Kamiya, who left Capcom along with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and other key staffers to form the now-defunct Clover Studio, doesn't retain the rights to any of the IPs he created at either company -- but nevertheless feels that the story of Viewtiful Joe "is incomplete," adding "I'd like to finish it someday."

While that's probably a long shot, Kamiya has already proven he's a man full of amazing ideas, which we'll hopefully see many more of after Bayonetta -- a game he could very well make a sequel to -- is released in the US on January 5.

JoystiqViewtiful Joe's Kamiya would 'like to finish' series, won't henshin-a-go-go back to Okami originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BayonettaCapcomDShideki-kamiyaNintendookamiokamidenPlatinum-Gamesviewtiful-joeWiiMon, 07 Dec 2009 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden trailer is in desperate need of a cheek pinching]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/27/okamiden-trailer-is-in-desperate-need-of-a-cheek-pinching/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/27/okamiden-trailer-is-in-desperate-need-of-a-cheek-pinching/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/27/okamiden-trailer-is-in-desperate-need-of-a-cheek-pinching/#comments Is it a good idea to pinch the cheeks of a rabid, killer God-wolf? Most definitely not -- however, after watching the latest trailer for Chibiterasu's handheld babysitting adventure, Okamiden, we don't think we'd be able to help ourselves if ever placed in the lupine protagonist's presence. Forget that. We'd cheek-pinch every single thing in this adorable video: the little kid who accompanies Chibi, the enemies the duo swiftly cut in half, even the barren trees they magically bring back to life.

And trees don't even have cheeks. How crazy is that?

JoystiqOkamiden trailer is in desperate need of a cheek pinching originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adorablecapcomDSNintendookamiokamidentrailervideoFri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[TGS 2009: Hands-on: Okamiden]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/tgs-2009-hands-on-okamiden/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/tgs-2009-hands-on-okamiden/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/tgs-2009-hands-on-okamiden/#commentsI've waited in long lines for two things at TGS: the Level-5 demo session, which has been packed since the first minutes of the show, and Okamiden, which required more standing around than I expected. How can the sequel to a game that is regarded as a sales failure, developed by someone else, be such a massive draw to the TGS crowd? Perhaps the adorable Chibiterasu and Kuninushi statues inside the demo area helped bring people in. Or maybe people are just way into sitting down -- an amenity offered (and required) by both the Level-5 and the Okamiden demo.

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JoystiqTGS 2009: Hands-on: Okamiden originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDSNintendookamiokamidentgs-2009Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese gamers want Persona 4, Phoenix Wright anime series (and so do we)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/japanese-gamers-want-persona-4-phoenix-wright-anime-series-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/japanese-gamers-want-persona-4-phoenix-wright-anime-series-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/japanese-gamers-want-persona-4-phoenix-wright-anime-series-and/#comments Japanese gaming pub Dengenki recently polled its readers on what series they'd like to see translated into anime form. The Top 10 list looks nearly exactly the same as our own wishlist:
  • 1. Persona 4
  • 2. Phoenix Wright
  • 3. Okami
  • 4. Kingdom Hearts
  • 5. Idol Master
  • 6. Metal Gear Solid
  • 7. Yakuza
  • 8. BlazBlue
  • 9. Persona 3
  • 10. Atelier Rorona
Atlus' PS2 RPG Persona 4 tops the list, managing to beat out some big names like Kingdom Hearts and Metal Gear Solid. Perhaps the success of Persona: Trinity Soul reminded readers that the franchise works in serialized TV format? While we'd certainly like to see another Persona anime, an adaptation of Phoenix Wright seems like a no-brainer. Capcom, are you reading this?

[Via Andriasang]

JoystiqJapanese gamers want Persona 4, Phoenix Wright anime series (and so do we) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionAdventureanimeatelier-roronaAtlusblazblueBlazBlue-Calamity-TriggerCapcomClover-Studiosdengenkiidol-masterkingdom-heartsmetal-gear-solidNintendookamipersona-3persona-4phoenix-wrightReady-At-DawnRPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-3Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4WiiyakuzaThu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden screens are predictably cute]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/okamiden-screens-are-predictably-cute/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/okamiden-screens-are-predictably-cute/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/okamiden-screens-are-predictably-cute/#commentsAt this point, Capcom's Okamiden is succeeding with its two-pronged attack of nice graphics and adorable baby wolves. Looking at these screens, we feel only vestiges of the outrage we once felt about the idea of continuing Clover's work in the developer's absence. Instead, the feeling of wanting to play this game has overtaken us.

These lovely screens show possibly the most sensible reason for putting Okami on the DS: reduced development costs the Celestial Brush. Chibiterasu can use the Brush (which, for you, is the stylus) to rebuild a bridge, restore life to a tree, and, of course, to cut stuff. But really cutely, because everything Chibiterasu does is adorable.

JoystiqOkamiden screens are predictably cute originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurecapcomokamiokamidenFri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Finally, a real Okamiden trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/finally-a-real-okamiden-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/finally-a-real-okamiden-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/finally-a-real-okamiden-trailer/#commentsFollowing last week's heartbreakingly brief teaser video, Capcom has released a new, more satisfying trailer for Okamiden. Somehow, between last week and today, the company seems to have taken care of the framerate issue that was previously apparent.

The new footage is silky-smooth, looking a lot better than a 3D DS game would seemingly have the right to. It demonstrates that between the Celestial Brushing and the self-contained fighting sequences, the game hasn't changed much in its transition to DS. Which means that this is basically the Okami sequel that we all wanted. Except so much cuter. And, of course, not developed by Clover, which is admittedly troubling.

JoystiqFinally, a real Okamiden trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomokamiokamidenTue, 08 Sep 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[First Okamiden footage: it's Okami, but smaller]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/03/first-okamiden-footage-its-okami-but-smaller/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/03/first-okamiden-footage-its-okami-but-smaller/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/03/first-okamiden-footage-its-okami-but-smaller/#commentsAs part of a "Tokyo Game Show Click Theater" showing off its TGS lineup, Capcom released a brief teaser for the DS Okami followup, Okamiden. The gameplay footage looks slightly choppy, and the textures are slightly rough, but the game is unmistakably Okami and looks pretty impressive for a DS game. Besides, it's still in an early stage.

We're officially torn now. We don't want to trust an Okami game that doesn't involve Clover Studio, but Chibiterasu is unbelievably cute, and we want to own anything with his/her image on it. The game will be playable at TGS, and attendees will receive a free fan (with Chibiterasu on it, so see above for our opinion of the item).

JoystiqFirst Okamiden footage: it's Okami, but smaller originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDSNintendookamiokamidentgs-2009Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Okamiden's new protagonist: Chibiterasu the lil' wolf]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/okamidens-new-protagonist-chibiterasu-the-lil-wolf/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/okamidens-new-protagonist-chibiterasu-the-lil-wolf/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/okamidens-new-protagonist-chibiterasu-the-lil-wolf/#comments1UP has summarized the Famitsu article about Okamiden (which, yes, means it's real). The DS sequel, produced by Ace Attorney Investigations' Motohide Eshiro and directed by Dino Crisis series staffer Kuniomi Matsushita, takes place a few months after the end of Okami, at which point demons return for some reason.

Instead of Amaterasu, the wolf being that comes down to help the village is Chibiterasu, a younger, less all-powerful wolf. Chibiterasu is helped by a partner character, the first of whom to be revealed is Kuninushi, the child of Susano from the first game. Chibiterasu will work with other partner characters throughout the game, each of whom can also be controlled independently.

JoystiqOkamiden's new protagonist: Chibiterasu the lil' wolf originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurecapcomDSNintendookamiokamidenTue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Famitsu scans show DS Okami sequel 'Okamiden']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/rumor-famitsu-scans-show-ds-okami-sequel-okamiden/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/rumor-famitsu-scans-show-ds-okami-sequel-okamiden/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/01/rumor-famitsu-scans-show-ds-okami-sequel-okamiden/#commentsApparent Famitsu magazine scans are out, revealing what would appear to be the promised "Okamiden" game. We can't see the title in this scan, but if an Okami sequel and an unrelated game called Okamiden were revealed at the same time, it would be a pretty weird coincidence.

If this is real, it shows a DS sequel to Clover Studios' beloved PS2 action-adventure game, which captures the original's watercolor style admirably, if a bit blockily. Of course, the DS is even more of a natural for the Okami paintbrush mechanic than the Wii is!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDSfamitsuNintendookamiokamidenrumorTue, 01 Sep 2009 02:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom rewards patient Okami buyers with Amaterasu phone strap]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/capcom-rewards-patient-okami-buyers-with-amaterasu-phone-strap/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/capcom-rewards-patient-okami-buyers-with-amaterasu-phone-strap/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/capcom-rewards-patient-okami-buyers-with-amaterasu-phone-strap/#commentsSomeone in Japan has been waiting years for the Wii release of Okami, having let the PS2 release pass in 2006, and then watching the Wii port release everywhere but Japan in 2008. That hypothetical person's patience will be rewarded on October 15, when e-Capcom orders of the Japanese Wii version of Okami will ship with this Amaterasu phone (or DS) strap.

It's totally worth the wait. It beats the "bonus" IGN watermark we got in North America, though the replacement art was certainly nice. In addition to the little porcelain Amaterasu, a limited number of Okami soundtrack discs will be handed out with the game.

[Via Andriasang]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amaterasucapcome-capcomjapanokamipre-orderstrapFri, 28 Aug 2009 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Go buy Okami for $20 at the Capcom Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/psa-go-buy-okami-for-20-at-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/psa-go-buy-okami-for-20-at-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/31/psa-go-buy-okami-for-20-at-the-capcom-store/#comments It's okay, we can wait. Just head over to the Capcom Store and buy your copy of Okami right now. It's only $20.

What's that? Oh, yes, that price applies to both the PS2 and Wii versions. Seriously, Capcom lowered the price to $20. We know, right? What? You say you haven't even played Okami yet? You'd better hurry up and buy it before someone finds out. It's okay, we won't tell anyone.

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More lovely Okami art here.

Here's a bargain you should wolf down with a quickness: GameStop is currently selling Okami for the low, low price of $24.99.

We're a tad late to this one (we are reliably informed it's been at this price for a few days, so you should definitely tell us this in the comments, perhaps adding "lawl old"), but when a game as great as Clover's masterpiece is so cheap, it doesn't harm to remind you again. Also, by providing fifty hours plus of entertainment for under twenty-five bucks, this is the perfect game for a recession!

See also: Ready at Dawn talks Okami with Wii Fanboy


[Via Go Nintendo]

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"Huge." "Awesome." Hugesome. That's how we'd define the Tatsunoko vs. Capcom SPOILER that just hit the 'net, so we're taking appropriate action and filing this one after the break.

If you do intend to import the 2D fighter, you're best off NOT clicking the blue text below. If you couldn't care less about spoiling not one but potentially two games for yourself, go forth and click, young warrior, and prepare to go slightly weak at the knees as we unveil Tatsunoko vs. Capcom's final boss ...

Continue reading Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Huge, awesome spoiler

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfightingokamispoilerstatsunokotatsunoko-vs-capcomTue, 02 Dec 2008 19:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom store holds Black Friday promotion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/27/capcom-store-holds-black-friday-promotion/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/27/capcom-store-holds-black-friday-promotion/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/27/capcom-store-holds-black-friday-promotion/#commentsFiled under:

If you've been holding off on some of Capcom's games, then this weekend is a good opportunity to grab some. The Capcom store will be holding a special promotion starting tomorrow and running through Sunday where you can get 15% off the purchase of two Wii games and 25% off of your purchase of three or more. On top of that, if your order is over $75, then Capcom will ship your order for free.

What's interesting is that apparently pre-orders work here. In their Capcom blog post, they mention that the soon-to-release Neopets Puzzle Adventure qualifies for this, so we're assuming others do as well, including Dead Rising: Chop 'Til You Drop.

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The Wii has been on shelves for close to two years now. That means there are plenty of games to experience on the console. What we want to know is what games do you think have the best story? Did you really enjoy the yarn that Okami spun? Think Super Mario Galaxy had a great story? Which Wii games have had the most memorable plots to you?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>okamiplotstorysuper-mario-galaxyTue, 21 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Check the mail: Okami covers finally ship]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/27/check-the-mail-okami-covers-finally-ship/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/27/check-the-mail-okami-covers-finally-ship/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/27/check-the-mail-okami-covers-finally-ship/#commentsFiled under:

Just in time for you to have traded the game in three weeks ago, the replacement covers for the Wii version of Okami have finally shipped. If you can cast your minds back to late April, you'll recall when the video game blogging gods tricked Capcom into accidentally hiding the IGN logo on the box art for the game.

Though Capcom made quick work of announcing a fix, the replacement covers haven't been so speedy, but, thankfully, jilted fans should be receiving them any day now.

Gallery: Okami replacement covers

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Hey, remember ordering replacement boxart for your copy of Okami? To make up for the unsightly blemish on the covers that came with the game (sorry, IGN), Capcom offered a selection of replacement art ranging from "the real cover, but IGN-free" to completely new, unconventional box designs, and we all got to pick one.

We've had to wait a bit, but it turns out that we'll get all of them! According to Capcom's Colin Ferris, "Each cover sheet features the cleaned cover art on one side, and the two different new designs on the other." The covers are now on their way out, ready to adorn those copies of Okami that you forgot about or traded in.

If you didn't order a replacement cover, perhaps because you didn't yet own Okami and are an honest person, you can still find the high-quality images available for printing.

JoystiqOkami replacement covers shipping with bonus! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, you reading this! You a Japanese developer? If so, we need a word! Firstly: wow, thanks for reading us -- that's awesome. Secondly, and with the niceties over: you know what your problem is? You're too soft! At least that's what Platinum Games' Atsushi Inaba reckons.

In an interview with Gamasutra, Inaba suggested that Japanese developers spend too much time concentrating on established franchises, and not enough on amazing, creative new ideas -- ideas such as MadWorld, which is what Inaba is presently working on. If anything, argues the Okami creator, it is Western developers who are now producing the most innovative videogames.

"We don't feel that we're at the top of the industry, but we know that we have to catch up to where Western developers are," he concludes. Is he right, readers?

JoystiqMadWorld's Inaba: Japanese devs are 'too soft' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though it's the height of summer in the northern hemisphere, we want one of these. We wouldn't usually post items from Etsy that have already sold out, but then we don't see too many Okami hats cluttering up the internets. This fine head garment, featuring Okami protagonist Amaterasu, reportedly took around five hours to complete, and was crafted from polar fleece. And we want one. Did we say that already?

Let's hope somebody out there can nag seller riomccarthy into making more!

[Via Capcom Blog]

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A snippet from the latest issue of GamePro claims that Daxter and God of War: Chains of Olympus dev Ready at Dawn has ditched PSP development in favor of producing Wii-only titles. Joystiq contacted RAD (pretty cool acronym, huh?) president Didier Malenfant, who was quick to squash the report (although we can't be sure he didn't thwap it with a Wii remote left over from porting Okami to Nintendo's console).

Malenfant further tells Joystiq that his company "[doesn't] have any Wii titles currently in development." RAD had previously hinted at plans to create games for current-gen consoles after finishing Okami Wii, and just today confirmed that it has two all-new games underway. So, two new games in development, none for Wii ... rumorong!

JoystiqRumorong: Ready at Dawn not going Wii-exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Need a case? Sure, you could buy one -- and there are plenty available -- but as a dedicated Show and Tell reader, surely by now you can guess where this is going. If you just shouted out, "Wisconsin!," you are both very wrong and very random (also, stop yelling at the screen; it's sensitive). If, instead, you suspect a little DIY is ahead, you just may be right.

Reader Eleniel decided to make a case, but there was just one problem -- no sewing machine about. But that's okay, because DS Fanboy readers are hardcore, so like your intrepid hostess, Eleniel sewed it by hand. It is, however, one hell of a lot better than my work. It's got that fancy new zipper technology. That doesn't mean it's perfect, though; Eleniel confesses that the pocket designed to hold games doesn't exactly hold anything. We still like checking it out, though. And, while on the DIY kick, Eleniel also made an Okami-inspired skin. Might as well go all out, right? You can check out the finished products in our gallery below.

Gallery: Eleniel's DIY case and skin

Show and Tell is all about your stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts. Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest.

JoystiqShow and Tell: By hand originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 May 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casecraftsdiyokamiskinThu, 22 May 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon paints in a new price for Okami]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/amazon-paints-in-a-new-price-for-okami/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/amazon-paints-in-a-new-price-for-okami/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/amazon-paints-in-a-new-price-for-okami/#commentsFiled under:

Following Best Buy's example, Amazon has marked down its Wii copies of Okami to $29.99 from its standard $39.99 pricing, throwing in free shipping for good measure. You won't even have to leave your house to take advantage of this deal, now. In fact, you don't even have to get up from your chair!

We're not sure how long the online retailer plans to host the sale, so buy the game now or you'll never find a use for that replacement boxart you ordered. That's right, we're totally on to you. You ordered one of those covers without actually buying the game just to get free stuff, didn't you?


[Via CAG]

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We love Sundays, as there are always new game sales to look forward to. Luckily, this week there are some sweet deals on a few Wii titles. Scouring through the ad listings at Cheap Ass Gamer, the ones we found of interest include:
  • Okami for $29.99 at Best Buy
  • Boom Blox with a free $10 gift card at Circuit City and Target
  • Speed Racer for $29.99 at Target
Keep in mind that while Circuit City offers its deals online, Best Buy and Target's are brick and mortar only. Also, Target deals vary by region, so the ones above may or may not apply to stores near you.

[Via CAG]

Read: Best Buy ad with Okami for $29.99
Read: Boom Blox with free $10 gift card at Circuit City

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Uh, no post title, it is in fact not Iron Man (although, we should say the prospect of seeing the film this weekend sounds nice). What we're all going to be playing, no doubt, is Mario Kart Wii. With its multitude of tracks, online play and plethora of control schemes available (got to love that wheel!), it looks like it's a shoe-in for this weekend's down time. What about you all?

Will you be racing it up in Mario Kart Wii, or are you playing something else? Maybe you're still chipping away at Okami? What are you playing?



What are you Playing? is a weekly feature where we ask what it is that you're, well ... playing! Every Friday, look for a new topic and a new chance to converse with the community about what games you're enjoying and which games are disappointing. So tell us already!

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Poor Okami for the Wii. You just can't seem to get good press, whether it be through your hilarious advertising or more hilarious boxart (at least we got a pretty neat fix, though!) Now, the game's director, Hideki Kamiya, is upset that Clover's contributions to the game were cut from the Wii title's ending credits.

Trust us, we're not trying to poke fun, because, and we'll be complete honest here, we want to have Clover Studio's babies. We loved those guys and every project they had their hands on. And, even if it's a Wii port, we think him and other Clover staff members that worked on the game should be credited. Capcom doesn't think so, however.

Since the end credits were all one movie (which had the Clover logo at the end of it), Capcom decided to pull the entire credits. They claim that they had no access to the original source file for the logo, so they couldn't just pull that. If you ask us, that sauce is kind of weak, because in this day and age, the ability to quickly transfer information between parties is widely known and Capcom could've easily picked up a phone and called whomever they needed to. Also, there's, uh, e-mail.

If you want to see the original ending credits, cruise past the break.

Continue reading The Okami goofs continue: Clover contributions pulled from Wii port end credits

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Posting on the official blog of his new studio Platinum Games, Okami director Hideki Kamiya, who developed the original PlayStation 2 version with the now defunct Clover Studio, addresses (in English) Capcom's "incredibly disappointing" decision to cut the original credits. Capcom says the cut was made because the original staff roll, which is a pre-rendered movie, contains the Clover logo (at the very, very end), and since Clover was not involved with the Wii port directly, Capcom had "no right" to leave the old logo. Capcom claims it couldn't remove the logo (at the very, very end) because it didn't have the source file. What, couldn't pick up a phone or fire off a few emails?

Kamiya explains that it's not simply the removal of his name and the staff names from the credits that upsets him. "Of course, we all have pride in our work; we all want to stand up and say 'I made this!' Yet more importantly, I find it extremely regrettable that the omoi that went into the staff roll is gone from the game as well." (A translator's note explains "omoi" is "best defined as a combination of thoughts, emotions, and messages.") Kamiya stresses the importance of this post-game omoi, specifically describing the relevance of Okami's original credits in relation to the epic length of the game. "It was a special staff roll for a special moment," writes Kamiya. "And now it is gone."

Jeez, after the watermark debacle, Wii's Okami seemed transformed into a "comedy of errors." Now it's just a true tragedy, huh?

[Via Kotaku]

Continue reading Clover staff credits cut from Okami Wii, original director 'shocked'

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Europe, sad news: you're getting Okami. No, no, that's not the bad part, as the really horrible part of this news is just when you're getting the game. That day is June 13th. It's a tough wait, we know, but the critics seem to think it's worth your time.

Europe, are you going to wait for the Wii version to release in June? Or, are you going to check out the PS2 version instead? It's okay, you can be honest with us. We won't judge you too much.

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In order to share the new replacement Okami boxarts with people outside the U.S. (to whom they can't ship the printed copies), Capcom has made the boxarts available as PDF downloads, in a big, take-it-to-Kinko's resolution. Capcom's one-time blunder is becoming more of a boon to fans every day.

We checked the new version of the original design for IGN watermarks, and didn't see one. That means that you can place the IGN watermark wherever you'd like! You now have the power to choose the size, location, and opacity of the IGN logo on your Okami boxart. For that matter, you could use any watermark you like!

JoystiqPrint your own Okami boxart, IGN watermark optional originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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