Valkyrie of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles

[Dead to Rights]

Valkyrie of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles is an upcoming Strategy RPG developed by SEGA for the Playstation 3. It is set in the fictional world of Europa, in the country of Gallia, which has come under attack by an enemy nation. Players take control of an uprising of Gallian nationals, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals have received a lot of attention, featuring sketch-style cel-shading of such high quality that it has attracted favorable comparisons to animations by Studio Ghibli.

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Gameplay

Valkyrie of the Battlefield features a unique turn-based battle system called BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zones). In-between turns players are treated to an overhead map view, but zoom in to control each individual unit on the battlefield. Movement and other actions are handled in real time, though limited by an AP gauge that varies for each character. This gauge can recharge even during the same turn as you operate other characters. Additionally, players are in direct control of the characters' aim, allowing for headshots and other advantages. The environment also factors heavily in combat. In an urban level, for example, snipers can be sent onto rooftops to eliminate unsuspecting enemies below while tanks and other units can outmaneuver enemy positions via the streets.

Each character in the game fulfills a unique role - for instance, Alicia Melchiott is a mid-range rifle unit, while her male companion Welkin Gunther is a tank driver. There are also a host of other units including short-range machine gunners, heavy artillery, and snipers.

Official website (http://valkyria.jp/)

[Sanctine]

I really got sad when I learned that Operation Darkness was coming to North America, seeing as I'm now leaning toward buying a PS3 when I have cash and time, but I think this will even it out. I don't feel so bad anymore. :)

[DamageCity]

From the TGS booth

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[Sayckeone]

Day one.

[Kakizaki]

That booth looks pretty rad....so does the game.

[EvilHero]

I get this game confused with Operation Darkness. I'll definetly pick this up if it sees a U.S release.

Reminds me of a sub par game called Future Tactics.

[Sanctine]

Reminds me of a sub par game called Future Tactics.

I dunno. I liked Future Tactics. It wasn't anything revolutionary, but it was simple and fun. The multiplayer was also a nice thing to add. Seems like a no brainer, but most games like it don't have multiplayer.

Maybe I should check out some video footage of this game, because I honestly have no idea what it plays like. I just assumed it was a third person shooter.

[EvilHero]

I dunno. I liked Future Tactics. It wasn't anything revolutionary, but it was simple and fun. The multiplayer was also a nice thing to add.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it too; their really isn't anything like it out there. It certainly wasn't going to win any awards, but with a price tag of 20 dollars on release, it was definetly worth it.

[Dead to Rights]

Release Date: 4/24/2008
Price: 7,980 yen (standard edition), 9,980 yen (limited edition box)

Limited edition box set features:

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The figure looks like ass, but I'm totally digging the tank.

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[Kakizaki]

Haha, I was gonna post that a few days ago, but was too lazy.

[RayFoxSith]

Day one.

[Sayckeone]

I forgot. I DLed a ton of videos of this off of the JPN marketplace, no demo yet. I dunno what to say about it, cause I forgot most of what I saw, but it looks good.

DLed Ryu ga Gotoku 3 demo too...

[unknown]

They better bring this over to the US.

[cj iwakura]

Really nice character art.

[unknown]

Announced for the US and Europe!

http://kotaku.com/360404/sega-marches-valkyria-chronicles-westward

I'll be picking up a PS3 this fall.

[Inzaghi]

Oooooh. I never thought this wouldn't come here, but I'm glad to see it announced.

[DarkShear]

Day one.

Ditto on that opinion. Game looks pretty wicked rad kick ass.

[Kakizaki]

Looks good.....for a PS3 title. PFfffffffffffftt!

[Sayckeone]

This is the best video game related news of the day. I love it when Sega makes me eat my words. Now, hopefully it's vintage Sega like Ryu ga Gotoku and Feel the Magic are.

Looks good.....for a PS3 title. PFfffffffffffftt!
Would look better on 360, imo.

[DarkShear]

Would look better on 360, imo.

I thought I had read that the PS3 was more powerful than the 360...am I confused?

[Sayckeone]

Nah, I'm actually just making fun.

[DarkShear]

Nah, I'm actually just making fun.

You sarcastic man pig, you tricked me!

[Sayckeone]

I ALWAYS DO!

[Kakizaki]

I thought I had read that the PS3 was more powerful than the 360...am I confused?


Yes. The 360 will actually drive you to the moon. That is how powerful it is.

I once used a 360 as a spare tire. It still worked after I was done.

[Sayckeone]

I hear you can heat a small apartment with it.

[Kakizaki]

^lol. That probably is true.

[Kid Marin]

Hope the game will turn out to be good, at last i could consider getting a PS3.

[zippedpinhead]

This is a day one purchase for me. Quite possibly the first one too (unless I hunker down and get Gran Turismo 5: prologue or MG:O)

[Dead to Rights]

^WHAT? Call of Duty 4: MW should be your first purchase!

This game is already listed on Gamestop.com
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product%5Fid=270199

[zippedpinhead]

I've already played through CoD:4 on the 360, Borrowed my roommates rig to play it.

I as yet do not own it on the PS3, but I might soon how does it hold up?

[Dead to Rights]

They're absolutely identical aside from few textures and whatnot.

Still, as strong as Call of Duty 4 is shaping up to be in the gameplay department, the most immediately impressive aspect is by far its graphics. The PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions all look surprisingly similar, but that's not due to one platform being the lead; Infinity Ward personally assured us that development occurred simultaneously on all three platforms, and that there wasn't a base system. With that said, the console similarities end when it comes to textures, lighting and resolutions, because those three areas make the PlayStation 3 version definitely excel over the Xbox 360 SKU. Regardless, every console owner will proudly use Call of Duty 4 to showcase their high-definition TV, because COD4 is by far the best-looking console game you will see this year.

[Sayckeone]

I as yet do not own it on the PS3, but I might soon how does it hold up?
Like a tank

[Shintai]

A game that looks good, from SEGA!? Its a miracle! The last couple of years have been pretty bad on Sega's part. I mean, look at Sonic next 0 gen, holy crap was it a stinker. The only good games Sega has made in recent years was the Shining games. Shining Tears was awesome, Shining Force Neo was meh, but Shining Force EXA was basically the same as Neo, but was actually good.

[Sayckeone]

Yakuza says hi.

[marceall]

Yakuza 2

[Arjuna]

Famitsu gave Yakuza on PS3 a 10/9/9/9. Wonder if they will bring it over.

[marceall]

It's must

[Dead to Rights]

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Some new old information from the March issue of EGM.

- Features Rainbow Six-styled squad based combat

- Main character is Welkin

- 30 different stages throughout the game

- Online modes (doesn't mention anything specific like: versus, co-op, etc

- According to Sega over 100 customizable characters will be playable

- No official release date, but Sega hopes to release it sometime in 2007

More info and trailers from NeoGAF:

New 720p trailer
http://dlvalkyria.segaonline.jp/movie/story_0803_720.zip

Smaller version
http://dlvalkyria.segaonline.jp/movie/story_0803_540.zip

Character introduction videos:

Rosie
http://dlvalkyria.segaonline.jp/movie/ci_rosie_ver.zip

Largo
http://dlvalkyria.segaonline.jp/movie/ci_largo_ver.zip

Welkin
http://dlvalkyria.segaonline.jp/movie/welkin_ver.zip

From Discovery to Intercepting the Enemy-
Battle Aspects of "Valkyria Chronicles" Reveled

New information was announced regarding Sega's upcoming S-RPG, "Valkyria Chronicles", slated for release on April 24th.

"Valkyria Chronicles" is a simulation RPG which depicts a war-time drama with a fictitious Europe as its backdrop. The human story revolves around Welkin Gunther, an aspiring teacher born in the small country of Gallia, trapped between the Republic and Empire, two long-time warring factions, and the 7th volunteer platoon.

What became clear this time around are the 3 aspects of the battle system: Enemy Search, Target Mode, and Interception. Being a fusion between strategy simulation and action, discovering the enemy (Enemy Search), aiming and attacking (Target Mode), and automatically attacking enemies that enter into your field of vision (Interception), become very important aspects in battle. We'll introduce you to these battle aspects with a mix of images below.

If the enemy cannot be found, they cannot be fought

In this game, you cannot necessarily see all the enemies at the onset of the battle. Enemy units behind barriers, hiding in the bushes, etc, are not shown on the map. Because the enemy unit types or numbers are not revealed, there are situations where you will be at a disadvantage because you cannot take advantage of the characteristics of your units (soldier, tank, anti-tank units), nor will you know what balance of forces to send into battle. That said, it becomes important to discover the enemy and execute an effective strategy. The Enemy Search mode is described below.

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In the Command Mode where you give your units their orders, undiscovered enemy units are not shown on the map. Only movement sounds of undiscovered units can be heard, and even if you find them once, depending on the situation, you may lose track of them again.

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After moving your unit and entering the Action Mode, if an enemy unit is in your visual range, lines are drawn between yourself and all the discovered enemy units. This is called the Enemy Search Line. With this, it gives you a much better idea of how many enemies are surrounding your platoon unit. Depending on the degree of danger, the line colors change as well.

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Battles also occur at night, which reduces your range of vision significantly. Because of this, even if you are at a good outlook, it becomes necessary to approach the enemy units to an extent for the Enemy Search Line to be displayed. As such, it's important to be vigilant.

To Reliably Kill, or All or Nothing

When you hold a weapon in Action Mode, the system progresses to Target Mode. Once in Target Mode, red circles known as pointing marks appear. During Target Mode, time stops, which allows you to aim at the pointing marks and attack the enemy. During this time, the amount of damage you do to the enemy is determined to a large extent by hit accuracy (i think?) and what part you hit, this how you fire becomes important. These aspects are explained below.

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Once in Target Mode, time stops, which enables you to aim at the pointing marks. Around the mark, there is a red circle which indicates the circumfrence of where your bullet(s) might land and its size is determined by the weapon's accuracy and the unit's firing skill. If you compare the left and right images you should notice the difference in the circle sizes for Alicia who holds a rifle, and Rosie who holds a machine gun.

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The higher the accuracy, the smaller the red circle becomes, and vice versa. The smaller the circle, more accurate attacks are possible whereas the larger the circle, the opposite is true. High accuracy weapons are generally similar to rifles and are limited to single shots, whereas low accuracy weapons are generally similar to machine guns capable of multiple shots. If multiple shots land, the end result is that automatic/semi-automatic weapons do more damage. Thus, where to aim becomes an important factor in battle. Furthermore, accuracy goes up the closer you are to an enemy, thus enemy units are easier to hit when closer. In addition, accuracy improves as your units level up as well as through R&D of advanced weapons.

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Aiming points are divided into 3 locations: Head, chest, legs. Headshots result in smaller targets but do a significant amount of damage. Chest shots are easy to hit, but does average damage and are relatively easily dodged. Leg shots do about as much damage as a chest shot and is difficult to avoid, but is difficult to aim properly (I guess there's a separate parameter for your character aiming and the enemy dodging). Changing your targets depending on the enemy's remaining HP and the weapon you're using in Target Mode is the basic strategy in Target Mode.

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There are times when you fire and miss due to the enemy's evasion. For these enemies, aiming for the legs, which is difficult to avoid, might be effective.

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Though Welkin typically rides Edelweiss (tank), depending on how the story progresses, there may be times where he is required to join the battle with a gun.

Ambushing Strategies are Effective

In this battle system, it's possible for your units to intercept and damage a unit that comes into field of view. Each unit type has a predetermined intercept range where if an enemy enters, your soldier automatically attacks with its equipped weapon. Generally the intercept range is limited to the area in front of the unit, but patrols can cover a wide intercept range both in terms of distance as well as their flanks. Incorporating intercepts into your strategy, it is possible to do a tremendous amount of damage even during the enemy's turn. Note that snipers and anti-tank units do not have an intercept range.

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In this game, predicting the enemy's invasion route and placing units for intercepting the enemy is an effective strategy. Player units automatically attack when an enemy enters their intercept range. Thus, it's possible to do significant damange not only during your turn, but during the enemy's turn as well, leading to a quicker resolution of the conflict.

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Obviously the enemy will try to intercept you as well. To evade life threatening damage, it becomes necessary to take actions such as taking the shortest route through the enemy's intercept range as quickly as possible, or moving from barrier to barrier while taking advantage of the enemy's reload time.

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However, being intercepted by a tank results in multiple attacks and heavy attacks, so don't push yourself. When moving through a tank's intercept range, you need to be prepared to take critical damage. Thus, taking a long way around to avoid this may be an appropriate strategy. However, depending on the tank type it may have an auxiliary gun armed to protect the tank's weak link; the radiator, so quick and accurate decisions are required.

[DamageCity]

SIGH I just found some sweet flyers for this. I really need a scanner.

[Pixel]

In this game, you cannot necessarily see all the enemies at the onset of the battle. Enemy units behind barriers, hiding in the bushes, etc, are not shown on the map. Because the enemy unit types or numbers are not revealed, there are situations where you will be at a disadvantage because you cannot take advantage of the characteristics of your units (soldier, tank, anti-tank units), nor will you know what balance of forces to send into battle. That said, it becomes important to buy a guide to execute an effective strategy.
Fixed. 8)

Really looking forward to this. Thanks for the update.

[Gillian Seed]

I think this game looks sweet. I DLed that long video from the japn marketplace too, so I am looking forward to it.

[Dead to Rights]

Shuntaro Tanaka (director and the scenario designer for Skies of Arcadia) will be also be directing Valkyria. I also heard some other members from the Skies of Arcadia team is involved as well, so that's definitely some ballin' news.

Tell us about your take of the future of the game industry..


Nishino: There is a problem with the platforms .. I feel confused that games like Wii Fit sell.. They aren't games.. I did make some casual titles too.. But really.. Wii Fit and Wii Sports should be the gateway for the nongamers.. But ultimately they should play proper games like Valkyria Chronicles

I thought this thread from NeoGAF (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250540) was pretty funny.

[Kakizaki]

This game really has me intrigued.

[Gillian Seed]

Shuntaro Tanaka (director and the scenario designer for Skies of Arcadia) will be also be directing Valkyria. I also heard some other members from the Skies of Arcadia team is involved as well, so that's definitely some ballin' news.


Yes! I was already interested, and now this just seals the deal. Must play, Day 1.

[Dead to Rights]

More info from GAF (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284751):

Vyse and Aika (Skies Of Arcadia) make cameos as playable characters!

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- Famitsu's review gave it 8/8/8/9, claiming:

+The game is very refreshing by combining action and simulation game elements together
+Graphics, Scenario, Presentation belongs to the top class games' performance
+Compliment on the originality and unique aspects on the game.
+Large battle stages
+Gameplay can be quite challenging at times

- Sega's triumphant return

-Valkyria Chronicles Original Soundtrack (composer: Hitoshi Sakimoto of FFT/FFXII fame)
Release Date: May 21, 2008
3045JPY
First Press release comes with picture label cover and some stickers

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If you put some batteries (small round flat type) in the bottom of the tank it will actually move. It even has an off/on switch.

Not even worthy of being called impressions (I just played for a few hours).

- So far the game seems to be quite challenging, #### around and YOU WILL DIE.

- Soundtrack is ballin' due to Hitoshi Sakimoto

- Game just looks absolutely beautiful in HD

[Sanctine]

Damn, I NEED a PS3.

[Dead to Rights]

^Word. A few more pics in case you're curious what the inside of the case looks like.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/DeadToRights/monthly%20spoils/valkyria_inside_1.jpg

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[RayFoxSith]

Hot damn, I want that box set.

[Tenbatsu]

Hot damn, I want that box set.

True that.

[Pixel]

WTF!? It looks like Scandinavia was blown off the face of the planet. :shock:

[Killface]

####, Vyse and Aika are both in there?

I'm gonna have to reconsider picking up a 360 over the PS3.

[Kakizaki]

Jesus Christ. That is a LE. Nice.

[Sayckeone]

You are wrong, Kakizaki. This is a LE:
http://rpgfan.com/pics/atl-collection/products-01.jpg

[Kakizaki]

lol. Those little standees always reminded me of the standees that were included with easter egg coloring kits. Paaws or something like that.....

[Sei]

Bought!.

Oh, out of stock everywhere, unbought.

I wish we got stuff like this. #### you G4 and your ####ty making ofs and #### you Tin Cans.

I want a tank.

[Sayckeone]

They reminds me of the budget 80's board games that were too cheap to use plastic game pieces.

[Kid Marin]

http://img.gkblogger.com/blog/imgdb/000/000/228/677_2.jpg

http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/images/forum/icones/icon82.gif

[Chronis]

http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/images/forum/icones/icon82.gif Indeed. It's not bad cover by not as good as the JP version.

[Sayckeone]

LOL Please tell me that's fake. :lol:

[Gillian Seed]

More info from GAF (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284751):

Vyse and Aika (Skies Of Arcadia) make cameos as playable characters!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/DeadToRights/game-forum/vyse_1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/DeadToRights/game-forum/aika_1.jpg


I was already sold, but I didn't see this. Now I am DOUBLE SOLD!

[Sei]

Day one. I'll pay quite a bit for a Japanese quality collectors edition too, C'mon Sega.

[Kaoro]

Does Sega ever do collectors edition releases? I can't think of any off the top of my head, but I don't follow Sega these days.

[Kakizaki]

^I assume you mean in the U.S.?

[Kaoro]

Yeah, U.S.

[Sanctine]

Does Sega ever do collectors edition releases? I can't think of any off the top of my head, but I don't follow Sega these days.

I remember there being a Limited Edition release of the original Shenmue. But that's all I recall.

[Kid Marin]

LOL Please tell me that's fake. :lol:
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=4058

[Sayckeone]

...

There have been instances in the past where GS has put up box art before the final art was done. I'm really hoping this is one of those cases.

How much do these box art guys get paid? I can seriously do a better ####ing job than most of them with a little graphic design/photoshop training.

[Sanctine]

There have been instances in the past where GS has put up box art before the final art was done. I'm really hoping this is one of those cases.

That looks final to me. I mean, I hate it, it's ugly as ass, but it looks like a final cover. I think that's going to be it.

How much do these box art guys get paid? I can seriously do a better ####ing job than most of them with a little graphic design/photoshop training.

Sega probably has an in-house art department, and probably pays their employees a handsome $35 an hour for an experienced designer.

But don't go blaming this on the designers themselves. Usually, this is the cause of the higher ups wanting a different look to the game than what it needs. Even if you designed the best box art ever, chances are it'd be thrown out the window so many times 'till you just didn't care anymore.

[Sayckeone]

^That's ####ing lame. All execs need to eat a dick.

[SlaughterX]

Does Sega ever do collectors edition releases? I can't think of any off the top of my head, but I don't follow Sega these days.

I remember there being a Limited Edition release of the original Shenmue. But that's all I recall.

And that was just a hacked OST thrown in to the regular game case. Glad I never opened my copy, sold it on Amazon for like $100 or so. :) I do not like Shenmue.

[Olethros]

Known glitch in the JP version might not get fixed for NA:

http://rpgland.com/content/?p=5387

[Sanctine]

The nice thing about patches is that they can fix issues like this. The bad thing about patches is that games tend to be released earlier and a lot more buggy, with the publisher using updates as an excuse for not doing as thorough a testing.

I'm sure there'll be an update to fix this, or whatever. Still sucks, though.

[Pixel]

I'm sure there'll be an update to fix this, or whatever. Still sucks, though.Yeah, that'd be nice.

Usually Sega quickly accommodates the demands of its fanbase in Japan. It's been 2 months; they have the patch now, right?

[Sayckeone]

The nice thing about patches is that they can fix issues like this. The bad thing about patches is that games tend to be released earlier and a lot more buggy, with the publisher using updates as an excuse for not doing as thorough a testing.

I'm sure there'll be an update to fix this, or whatever. Still sucks, though.
And then you have Atari, whom doesn't even bother patching after using said excuse.

[Sanctine]

And then you have Atari, whom doesn't even bother patching after using said excuse.

That's because they aren't a game manufacturer. They actually make fifty dollar coasters.

[Sayckeone]

^Oooh. Somebody lied to me then.

[Logan]

Japan gets DLC in August which includes a Hard EX mode, Free Battle option, and new items. Also "Edie's side story" which has fully voiced story sequences and new battles for an additional 600 yen ($6).

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/06/30/valkyria-chronicles-gets-some-downloadable-content-in-august/

[Pixel]

http://www.gamersyde.com/game_1329.html
A bunch of gameplay videos, ~2 months old.

[Sei]

The hard ex mode costs 300 yen. No clue why the article makes no mention of its cost.

[rainking187]

GameStop.com lists an artbook as a preorder bonus for this game. Normally an artbook seems like an ehh bonus (every game gets a ####ing artbook) but the art style in this game looks really nice, so it should be interesting.

[Voodoo]

GameStop.com lists an artbook as a preorder bonus for this game. Normally an artbook seems like an ehh bonus (every game gets a ####ing artbook) but the art style in this game looks really nice, so it should be interesting.

I love art books

[SickleCellAnemia]

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/270199_bonusLG.jpg

[Kid Marin]

Japanese voices confirmed in the NA version: http://www.siliconera.com/2008/08/14/valkyria-chronicles-comes-out-in-november-with-voiceover-options/

[Sanctine]

That's a nice addition. I can't wait for this.

[RayFoxSith]

No word on if we're getting the special edition or not? It's a far cry, I know. But it would be nice....

[ShadowRaskolnik]

GameStop.com lists an artbook as a preorder bonus for this game. Normally an artbook seems like an ehh bonus (every game gets a ####ing artbook) but the art style in this game looks really nice, so it should be interesting.

Nice, I would probably buy this even though I don't own a PS3.

[Kaibigan]

Yeah, i hope for a Limited Edition of this game. There might be some place that has an exclusive bonus deal (aside from GS/EB with the Artbook) but who knows, we'll have to wait.

Also, yeah, Vyse and Aika are playable. Fina is also in the game too, as an NPC Medic in one of the scenes of the game.

[Towel]

This game looks like the tits.

[Esoteric]

^This game looks like a PS3 game.

[Kaibigan]

He basically said this game looks good.

[Towel]

He basically said this game looks good.

Did that guy need a translation for my slang? I feel like a negro.

[Esoteric]

I was saying that since it was a PS3 game, it SHOULD look like tits.

[Sei]

What kind of tits?

[Esoteric]

What kind of tits?

http://k41.pbase.com/o3/46/501746/1/88555896.WaxOuzv2.2007115012.jpg

[Kaibigan]

What kind of tits?

http://k41.pbase.com/o3/46/501746/1/88555896.WaxOuzv2.2007115012.jpg

Cute and tiny tits, apparently.

[Sei]

Awwwwww.

[Futomimi]

Broken tits. :(

[Arjuna]

Repost... NAO.

[Esoteric]

Works for me. DOES NO ONE GET THE JOKE?!

[Sei]

It works for me. It's a very pretty, shiny, and high hanging tit, by the picture. I wonder what it's pair is like.

[Futomimi]

I hate you. :evil:

edit: @ Esoteric, not Sei

[Esoteric]

http://www.laspilitas.com/California_birds/Chicadees_and_titmice/Oak_titmouse/oak_titmouse_3.jpg

[Sei]

^ I must give it to you, you post the best tits.

[Esoteric]

I hate you. :evil:

edit: @ Esoteric, not Sei

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[Kaibigan]

post more tits please and thank you.

[Esoteric]

I DELIVER TO MY FANS

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/262354477_6ffc983aa6.jpg

[Kaibigan]

I DELIVER TO MY FANS

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/262354477_6ffc983aa6.jpg

Tits and nuts. Geeze. They're pretty big too.

[kolaces]

I DELIVER TO MY FANS

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/262354477_6ffc983aa6.jpg

Tits and nuts. Geeze. They're pretty big too.

:lol:

[Futomimi]

Okay, that one is pretty cute. I suppose I can forgive you this time.

[SickleCellAnemia]

I DELIVER TO MY FANS

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/262354477_6ffc983aa6.jpg

Tits and nuts. Geeze. They're pretty big too.
It looks like it's having trouble getting its nuts in its mouth.

[Esoteric]

I cannot wait for this game. I was listening to the soundtrack today, and holy crap it's one of Sakimoto's best.


Also, under Bonus Offer...
"Pre-order Valkyria Chronicles and receive a free art book. Offer good while supplies last.

All Customers: Art book is included with the game. "
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=270199

Does this mean that, no matter what, the Art Book comes with the game?

[Flußkönig]

I cannot wait for this game. I was listening to the soundtrack today, and holy crap it's one of Sakimoto's best.


Also, under Bonus Offer...
"Pre-order Valkyria Chronicles and receive a free art book. Offer good while supplies last.

All Customers: Art book is included with the game. "
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=270199

Does this mean that, no matter what, the Art Book comes with the game?

It could either mean that the art book is packed in with the game, or that might only apply to copies ordered online.

I thought the ost was really boring and a step down from what Sakimoto had done in the past. Maybe I should listen to it again.

[Esoteric]

Listen to the later tracks. It gets so much better.

[Arjuna]

I really hope that isn't the actual cover, that's ####ing ugly.

[SlaughterX]

So yeah, the demo came out on the US PSN last week. The graphics weren't as impressive as I thought they would be, it all actually looks quite simple. However the game play was far more fun than most other SRPGs I've played, maybe I'll actually finish this one...

Here's the IGN review.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/925/925395p1.html

[Sei]

Sei's Review Roundup:

IGN 9/10
1Up A-
RPGFan 88/100
PS Official Mag 4.5/5

Looks awesome, so happy to have preordered!


The demo is incredibly neat. Nice to see another awesome PS3 exclusive, this and Resistance 2 in the same month :)

Source: http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942165.asp

[Balrog]

I picked this up over lunch today. I got the art book even though I didn't preorder it!

[iammako3]

I love how Penny arcade keeps mentioning this game. Hopefully that will help sales pick up a bit more.

When I was in Japan at an MGS4 event, I met a guy who works at Sega. We had time to waste and were talking about cool games coming out and I (stupidly) said "Oh! And have you seen the trailers for that PS3 game. . . um, something Valkyria? It looks fantastic!" He smiled at me and said, "Well thank you. I didn't even have to mention our game, you already like it." Haha, forgot it was Sega made. Go me!

Anyway, though I should be working harcore on my NaNoWriMo, I think I might relax a spell and play some Valkyria Chronicles right now! Ta!

[SlaughterX]

GameSpot finally got around to reviewing it...

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/senjounovalkyria/review.html?tag=topslot;thumb;2

Anyway I picked it up a couple of weeks ago, I think I'm on the 4th chapter...

[frequency]

I blame GameSpot and all these other big games media people for the poor sales. It's lost in the shuffle because they decided to ignore it. Your every day consumer probably doesn't even know this exists...

Behind Fallout, it's definitely my favorite game this year.

[SlaughterX]

Blame Sega first for the poor marketing, but then again this is a niche game... people that care about these types of games knew about it long before it was released.

[frequency]

Maybe it's just me, but I never see any games marketed... Ever...
I can't even recall the last time I've seen a game commercial. And I use AdBlock + NoScript, so I never see ads online.

[Esoteric]

There are ads in Playstation Official Magazine and I have seen commercials on G4 and Comedy Central.