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– With the new platform of the Softmax console game (family video game) business division posing a challenge, the company is set to enter the market through the localized release of a title for Nintendo DS.

– 2 types of Nintendo DS titles released in Korea this year (“Monster Farm DS,” “Hi! Hamtaro DS”)

Softmax (CEO: Jeong Yeong-won; www.softmax.co.kr) is making inroads into the game development business for Nintendo DS.

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Cute, magical, and hell-bent on becoming the world’s most powerful monsters… Who knew?

November 12, 2008
What is Kopin? That is one of life’s great questions. The Kopin in general is a legendary creature with a roundish head and a propensity for magic. Contrary to popular belief, Kopins do not grant wishes. Kopins live in a wide variety of areas in the world of Luminous Arc – they can be deadly opponents in battle or friendly help at the local bar.

In between missions in Luminous Arc, players encounter special sequences called “Life of Kopin,” that feature a specific Kopin determined to become the world’s most powerful monster. He doesn’t necessarily try too hard to meet this goal, and he does it in what might be considered an unorthodox fashion, but he’s dedicated to his mission and his antics enrich the Luminous Arc experience.

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– Mario & Luigi 3 (DS) – February 11, 2009
– Trace Memory (Wii) – January 22, 2009
– Mario Tennis (GCN to Wii port) – January 15, 2009

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The latest Famitsu review scores are as follows:

The Last Remnant (Xbox 360, Square Enix): 10 / 10 / 9 / 9 – (38/40)
MotorStorm 2 (PS3, Sony): 8 / 8 / 9 / 8 – (33/40)
Otomedius G (Xbox 360, Konami): 7 / 7 / 6 / 6 – (26/40)
Machi e Ikouyo: Doubutsu no Mori [Animal Crossing: City Folk] (Wii, Nintendo): 9 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (33/40)
Saka-Tsuku DS: Touch and Direct (NDS, Sega): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (32/40)
Tomyka Hero: Rescue Force DS (NDS, Takara Tomy): 5 / 6 / 7 / 5 – (23/40)
Clank & Ratchet: Maru Hi Mission * Ignition (PSP, Sony): 9 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (32/40)
Prinny: Ore ga Shujinkou de Iinsuka? (PSP, Nippon Ichi): 7 / 7 / 7 / 7 – (28/40)
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam (PSP, Bandai Namco): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (32/40)
Socom (PS3, Sony): 7 / 8 / 6 / 7 – (28/40)
Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Kindan no Yami no Delta (Wii/PS2, Marvelous): 6 / 6 / 5 / 6 – (23/40)
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS2, EA): 6 / 7 / 5 / 5 – (23/40)
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 8 / 9 / 7 / 7 – (31/40)

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LOS ANGELES, Nov 11, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced an updated lineup for the first quarter of 2009 today.

In addition to the previously announced STAR OCEAN(R): Second Evolution(TM) for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE(TM) for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Square Enix revealed that both the remade classic, DRAGON QUEST(R) V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride(TM), and the latest entry in the VALKYRIE PROFILE(R) series, VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume(TM), will be primed and ready for Nintendo DS(TM) owners come 2009.

The countdown begins today for the first offerings of an exciting new year!

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– Matt catching up on Monster Lab, MySims Kingdom, Spyro, Celebrity Sports Showdown
– 3 weeks without a podcast, they did one last week but it failed, crashed, etc.
– Bozon’s been working on SmackDown vs. Raw, playing Call of Duty World at War reviews (should go up tomorrow)

Tales of Symphonia

– Daemon’s reviewing the game, says fans of the first game will like it
– Nothing new or original about it
– Bozon thinks it didn’t click like the first Tales game
– No overworld, just clicking around
– Slower combat
– Daemon enjoyed the combat, but it’s very linear
– Main character is winy, always complains

Quantum of Solace

– DS version is okay, Wii version not so much
– Controls aren’t great on the DS version
– Bad framerate issues on the Wii version, visuals aren’t even too impressive
– Has a bunch of technical issues on Wii
– Online mode is somewhat fun
– Not attacking the Wii version just for the fun of it
– Bozon wanted a cool Bond game with IR precision

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