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DJsyndrome.com soft launch
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With the news and game database up and running, DJsyndrome.com is considered to have soft launched. While there is still a lot of information that will be added in the coming weeks, with the infrastructure active the site is ready for public consumption.
As far as the current state of the site goes, 98% of the basic game information has been added; only a few product numbers remain missing. Those missing product numbers have temporary information entered (which begins "temp-") so that the database works correctly. About 50% of the box art has been uploaded. No unlock information has been added, and no specific game descriptions are up.
Finally, as the site is currently aimed at home releases, there is no specific song information nor is there any information on specific arcade releases. Additionally, the BEMANI Pocket series is not covered; only home systems (e.g. PlayStation, PlayStation 2) and handheld systems (e.g. GameBoy) are covered under the current version of the site. |
Friday, February 24, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Beatmania IIDX11 IIDX RED release date announced
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The release date for the home console version of beatmania IIDX11 IIDX RED for the PlayStation 2 was recently revealed by online retailer Play-Asia.com. The game is currently set for release on May 18, 2006. |
Friday, February 24, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Beatmania IIDX11 IIDX RED officially announced for home consoles
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After being strongly hinted at in DDR STR!KE, Konami announced the intended home release of beatmania IIDX11 IIDX RED in their most recent newsletter. Set for release on the PlayStation 2, IIDX RED will include all 52 songs from the arcade release (including licensed songs, which often do not make it to home machines), and will sport over 80 songs in all. No release date was announced, though the game is expected sooner rather than later.
IIDX RED is up for pre-order now at Play-Asia.com. Expect more on this title in the coming weeks. |
Thursday, February 23, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Beatmania US delayed
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Beatmania for the US PlayStation 2 has been delayed. Previously set for a March 16, 2006 release date, a number of retail and news sites recently moved the date to March 28, 2006. Officially Konami still lists the game as a generic "Spring 2006" release, so all of this is still subject to change. |
Thursday, February 23, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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GuitarFreaks V & DrumMania V Special Edition packaging
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Konami has posted a 3d render of the Guitar Freaks V & DrumMania V Special Edition slipcover:
Normally available only through Konamistyle.jp (which only ships to Japanese residents), the Special Edition is also up for pre-order at Play-Asia.com. |
Thursday, February 23, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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GuitarFreaks V & DrumMania V box art
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Packaging has been released for GuitarFreaks V & DrumMania V for the PlayStation 2. When the game hits shelves on March 16, 2006, the cover will look like this:
Both the standard edition and Special Edition are up for pre-order at Play-Asia.com. |
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Pop'n Music 12 Special Edition packaging
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Konami has released a render of the slipcover for the Konamistyle Special Edition of Pop'n Music 12 Iroha:
Although this edition is normally exclusive to Konamistyle.jp (which only ships to Japanese residents), Play-Asia has made it available for pre-order for those living elsewhere in the world. |
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Pop'n Music 12 Iroha box art
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Konami recently released the cover artwork for the 12th installment of Pop'n Music: Iroha:
Pop'n Music 12 Iroha is up for pre-order in both standard edition and Special Edition from Play-Asia.com. |
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Beatmania US box art revealed
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Konami recently revealed the box art for the US PlayStation 2 version of beatmania, albeit at thumbnail resolution. The shadowed figure puts this art in line with the rest of the US BEMANI releases, and makes for a nice visual effect as well:
Beatmania US is due on March 16, 2006. |
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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Beatmania US controller revealed
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Orange Lounge Radio recently revealed a picture of the Konami Official Controller for beatmania for the US PlayStation 2.
As was expected from earlier artwork, the turntable side has been rounded off, but the external controller housing is otherwise identical to the Japanese controller. A few cosmetic changes were made to the face plate to reflect the lack of "IIDX" from the name and the US "DJ" logo.
Internally the controller is supposed to perform significantly better than the Japanese controller, including spring-loaded keys and a better turntable feel.
Beatmania is due for the US PlayStation 2 on March 16th, 2005. |
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 by J.T. Kauffman
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