Shinseiki Evangelion Koutetsu no Girlfriend 2 Publisher: Broccoli Genre: Anime, Adventure Release: 01.20.05 Price: 8190 yen, Memory: 93K This latest Evangelion game explores the relationship between Shinji, Ayane and Asuka. Basic gameplay remains the same as you fight real time simulation battles and build up your country. In addition to new scenarios, the game features a greatly improved edit mode. Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenka Sousei with Power Up Kit Publisher: Koei Genre: History, Simulation Release: 01.20.05 Price: 11340 yen, Memory: 2412K As Koei tends to do with all its games, it has released a "powered-up" version of last year's Nobunaga's Ambition PS2 title. Of course, your save data from the original title works with this update. You can now make use of twin blades in your effort to defeat giant beasts. In addition to new weapons, beasts and quests, Capcom has improved the play mechanics. Noting the success, Capcom was quick to put together this expansion package. Monster Hunter G Publisher: Capcom Genre: Fantasy, Action Release: 01.20.05 Price: 4990 yen, Memory: 116K Monster Hunter surprised everyone (mostly Capcom, we'd presume) when it went on to be the biggest selling original title in Japan for last year. Under certain conditions, event scenes featuring full screen animated stills will appear, as will a few mini games. While on break, you move around the school in full 3D, conversing with other students via interactive conversation scenes and occasionally casting spells. You must also take time to deepen your relationships with your teachers. Over a two week period, you work to improve your school record, leading up to an end of term test. Mahou Sensei Negima! Ichi-jikan-me: Okochama Sensei ha Mahou-zukai - Tokutaiseiban/Yuuteiseiban Publisher: Konami Genre: Comic, Adventure Release: 01.20.05 Price: 6090 yen, Memory: 400K Based off a popular comic and cartoon, this game places players in the role of a 10 year old witch named Negi. Hobbit no Bouken: Lord of the Ring - Hajimari no Monogatari Publisher: Konami Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, RPG Release: 01.20.05 Price: 6090 yen, Memory: 374K Don't let the looks fool you, this game was released first in America under the Vivendi label. Gameplay remains basically the same as Shinsengumi, although Genki has improved the presentation with voiced event scenes. Taking place in the Bakumatsu era, players can chose to play as the Sabaku who protect the Bakufu or the Toubaku who work to defeat the Bakufu and create a new Japan. This year's sequel places you in the role of an opposing force. Click on the name to see all of IGN's current coverage on the title.įu-un Bakumatsuden Publisher: Genki Genre: History, Action Release: 01.20.05 Price: 7140 yen, Memory: 100K Last year's Fu-un Shinsengumi let players take control of their favorite members from Japan's Shinsengumi fighting force. The following games were released between 01.17.05 and 01.23.05. Don't feel jealous - we're just using it to tease outsiders. The more competent readers will notice that this section is available on the regular IGN channels as well every Monday. If you're having trouble keeping up with what's new in the Japanese market, turn to this section every week. IN STORE NOW! This section of IGN Japan recaps the games that made their way onto store shelves over the course of the previous week. Turn the page for a look at the latest releases from Japan. and a few portable games seeing simultaneous release. Thursday is the first big game rush of 2005, with Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2, Nanobreaker, Radiata Stories, Altered Beast, Death by Degrees: Nina Williams, Outrun 2, Resident Evil 4, A.C.E. Once upon a time (actually, some time last year), we assembled all the free game junk that we got at events, from magazines and as bonus promotions for games into an occasionally weekly story that we called "Japanese Swag." The holiday rush kept us from doing more of those features, but now they're back, only contained within Gaming Life in Japan! Turn down a few pages for some cool goodies that can only be obtained in Japan. In this week's issue, we also debut a new section of Gaming Life in Japan.
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