Hatsune Miku Project DIVA 2nd (PSP)

[videoman]

The next Project DIVA has been announced and I would like this localize to the US!

According to Weekly Game magazine"Weekly Famitsu" says Hatsune Miku　Project DIVA 2nd will release in　July 29.
In piapro, SEGA collaboration costume result was announced.

User designed costumes : publication of results
http://piapro.jp/static/?view=sega01_result

[AdrianMorales]

I'm playing the first game and it is truly an addictive and fun experience. Unfortunately, this so called 2nd looks more like an expansion than anything else. Something tells me that SEGA &Co. are just trying to capitalize on the game’s success. It remains to be seen though.

[Sleepless Neko]

I wonder if this 2nd will include the new vocaloids, as well...
Or they can't include them because of they're from different company?

[videoman]

More Updates!

According to the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, a sequel to the PSP rhythm game Project DIVA has been formally announced — tentatively titled, 「Hatsune Miku Project DIVA 2nd」.

* Title (tentative): 「Hatsune Miku Project DIVA 2nd」
* Release Date: July 29th, 2010
* Price: 6090 JPY
* Platform: Playstation Portable
* Music: Two new songs so far confirmed. 「magnet」 by minato; and 「Romeo And Cinderella」 by doriko.
* Modules (see below): Piapro costume list.
* Controls: Directional pad now in use; bringing the total to 8-buttons. In addition, a “holding-button” function as seen in Project Arcade is also in use — making the game even more challenging. (source)
* Data: Transferring data from the first Project DIVA PSP game also evident.
* Features: “Duets songs” will be introduced — two vocaloids on the screen together.
* Edit Mode: You’ll be able to see your edits in real time — convenient for matching Miku’s motions and button presses to the music.
* Other: Music from the first game to return.

http://www.moetron.com/newimages/20100303_diva01.jpg
http://www.moetron.com/newimages/20100303_diva02.jpg
http://www.moetron.com/newimages/20100303_diva03.jpeg

[Nerroth]

Was Luka in the last one, or is she new to this version?

[videoman]

They are duets in this version and they will have more songs for each vocaloid!

To answer your question is yes!

[Enzeru]

Looks awesome! I can't wait for 8B and hold notes.

[Sleepless Neko]

Was Luka in the last one, or is she new to this version?

She was, all Crypton Vocaloids are present... I guess, the casts in this game are still the same then.

I hope each Vocaloid have their own dance style, seeing Kaito dance like Miku was just hilariously wrong.

[Foobar]

Really just wish someone would localize Vocaloid for PC instead, I'm not terribly interested in the spin-offs.

[Saburo Hikari]

I will definitely import this. These new features are enough to warrent a purchase, especially the ones for Edit Mode. Not being able to see what edits you make in real-time is a pain. Maybe I'll actually finish a PV this time! Hope the duet feature is in this game's edit mode too.

I also hope to see male dance moves too. So disappointed when I could use Kaito, yet still was forced to use the female dances.

[Enzeru]

Really just wish someone would localize Vocaloid for PC instead, I'm not terribly interested in the spin-offs.
The Vocaloid 2 Program's Japanese language is just a cover. If you remove a text file, then it will be reverted to the English that Vocaloids like Sonika or Prima use by default. There are a few tutorials out there but it's really simple, so there is no need.

[Ningyo]

Lovely costumes!

I guess it would be smartest to localize the 2nd one if they intend to bring over this game, it probably improves some things over the first.
Also, I agree with hoping for different dancing styles - I haven't seen it myself, but it does sound pretty strange to see him dance exactly like the girls :P Poor guy.