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Even though there are only four new screens of Namco Bandai’s Fragile ~ Farewell Moon Ruins, their beauty warrants an update. Besides, we can’t have been the only ones who thought of Yorda, of Ico fame, when we first clapped eyes on the slight, barefooted girl above (also seen here). We currently know nothing about this waifish character, though some Ico-style hand-in-hand gameplay wouldn’t go amiss; Fragile’s post-apocalyptic wasteland certainly seems like the ideal location for a bit of cooperation!
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Bandai Namco has unveiled the first details of the Wii-exclusive RPG Fragile. Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu reports that the game is being developed by Tri Crescendo (of Baten Kaitos and Eternal Sonata fame). Game design and graphic direction are being handled by the staff that worked on Seven and Venus & Braves, two little known, but highly regarded, PS2 strategy RPGs.
Fragile storyline takes place in the near future, in a world that has lost its population. You play as Seto, a young boy who wanders around, searching through the abandoned cities and facilities of this world, trying to learn the truth behind the disappearance of all the people, and to find someone to keep him company.
The Wii Remote is used as an aid in exploration. Seto uses it as a flashlight to light up his surroundings, and it can also be used as a metal detector he has. In the game Seto has to deal with ghosts/demons who appear in the ruins with a stick of some sort, translates IGN.
A recent event showing a short teaser video of Fragile, had the game’s producer talking. He said that although the game might look like a horror game at the moment, the game is really more of a human drama story. There will be various short stories and sketch arts on walls and stuff throughout the game hinting at the world before. — Additional translation from Japanese by Duckroll.
Bandai Namco have opened up a teaser site for Fragile, a new RPG they are developing exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.
The upcoming game is described as a “Ruin Exploration RPG” taking place in the Farewell Moon Ruins. Click on this Fragile game scan from Japanese games magazine Famitsu to see more artwork and vague screenshots.
Check back on the official website (first link above) on November 26th to see the game’s unveiling online. This is actually the second Wii-exclusive RPG Namco are working on, the first being Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk. — Translation from Japanese by Neogaf.
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Namco Bandai are set to launch downloadable content for the Xbox 360-exclusive flight action game Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation on Wednesday, November 21st. Five additional planes will appear as downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
One of the planes will be a free download, while the other four will cost an unspecified amount of Microsoft Points.
The list of five planes is as follows:
* Su-33 Flanker — The Idolmaster Miki: Providing American gamers with a taste of the smash hit Idolmaster series, this variation gives the Su-33 added stability and an undeniable flair for the dramatic.
* F16C — Historic Windhover: Sacrificing stability and for unparalleled freedom of movement, this plane is the same as the one used by Emmerian freedom fighter and Garuda team member Daniel Pollini.
* Mirage 2000-5 — Experimental: This phenomenally fast aircraft is the culmination of exhaustive research on thrust refinement. This increase in speed comes at the cost of stability, making it suited to only the most skilled pilots.
* A-10A — Thunder Shark: This highly recognizable plane exchanges missiles for a devastatingly powerful Gatling gun, using its increased stability to hit its mark.
* F/A-18F — Scarface Emblem: Bearing the insignia of the heroes of Ace Combat 2, this aircraft’s armor has been reinforced at the expense of maneuverability.
Sadly 1UP didn’t mention which plane would be free, but I’m guessing it’s the Idolmaster Miki custom plane.
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Filed under: Virtually Overlooked
Welcome to our weekly feature, Virtually Overlooked, wherein we talk about games that aren't on the Virtual Console yet, but should be. Call it a retro-speculative.
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Eternal Sonata (titled Trusty Bell: Chopin’s Dream in Japan) on Xbox 360 follows the adventures of famed composer Frederic Chopin as he travels through his own dream world filled with colorful characters and stunning locales. In a land where music influences both combat and exploration, Chopin sets out on a journey not only of self-discovery, but also one of redemption.
Hiroya Hatsushiba, President of Tri-Crescendo and Creative Director and Script Writer for Eternal Sonata, talks about the game’s main concept, the music of Chopin. Watch the first part of “The Making Of Eternal Sonata”.
Eternal Sonata will be ported to PS3 in 2008 as well.
