Thursday, May 8, 2014

Namco Taiko Blog (May 8 2014) - May 9 Livestream: Final Call on New Details!

The livestream is tomorrow evening guys! As we pass the 40-hour mark in the countdown, Etou dedicates today's official Taiko Team blog update to a summary of proceedings of yhe livestream, while adding even more details!

Time: May 9 2014 19:30 JPT (expected to last 2 to 3 hours)
Link to livestream

Point 1: Taiko at Hakurei Shrine Reitaisai
Don't forget the event is just this weekend! In addition to the exhibiting details we have seen, be prepared to hear exclusive word on a certain live campaign at the event!

Point 2: Taiko 3DS2 Special
See the upcoming console release (out June 26) in action with a partial song list, synopsis and mechanics of the brand new story mode, and live gameplay footage!

Point 3: Dawn of the Showdown! National Tournament Finalist Interviews
With hopefully no further obstacles in sight, the National Taiko no Tatsujin Tournament 2013 can finally realize on June 14 2014. In the livestream, the following 10 finalists will appear and talk about their experience and outlook to the finals.

Finalist Interviews Round 1
Mikan of Hokkaido
Light? of Tohoku A
Jugem of Tokyo A
Shaka of Kanagawa
Kamui of Hokuriku
Zeima of Koushin
Rizeru of Kinki C
Hinawin of Chuukoku
Boruchan of Shikoku
Matsuu of Kyushu A

This is not the only interview session though. Stay tuned for future livestream for another installment!

Point 4: Everybody Comments! Livestream Comment Challenge
New to this livestream is a campaign involving everybody watching the show! When the total comment count reaches certain goals, rewards will be made open to everyone. So comment away!

Livestream Comment Challenge Rewards
10,000 Comments: Free Twitter icon in a future blog post
20,000 Comments: The Race Car (head) outfit part will have a 500-point discount in the AC0M Reward Shop until May 18
30,000 Comments: Free title part in AC0M, whose name to be decided by the audience and distributed May 13 (must be registered on Donder Hiroba by May 11)
50,000 Comments: Free smartphone wallpaper in a future blog post
76,500 Comments: An Etou's Kitchen Live section in the next livestream
87,600 Comments: Etou will wear a Tatsudon T-shirt to Reitaisai
100,000 Comments: Limited early bird unlock of PaPaPa Love in AC0M during May 12~18

And as a final reminder for Reitaisai goers: bring your Banapassport to the exhibiting cabinets, and get the exclusive Hakurei Reimu outfit before everyone else!

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