Thursday, January 19, 2017

Namco Taiko Blog (19 January 2017): Yellow ver. is Official! Major Version Update, JAEPO 2017 and Livestream

From the heavy cold-shelter of winter blankets Daifuku brings you brighter news to look forward to! And she means literally from her winter blankets:
大福さん(太鼓のおねーさん)

Taiko no Tatsujin Yellow ver.
太鼓の達人 イエローVer. 太鼓の達人 イエローVer.

Well this might not surprise you when us and many other fans leak info from vendor sites months in advance, but it is the first official announcement and reveal of the key visual, basing off Okinawan traditional festivities.

Today is only a visual reveal with minimal actual gameplay info, but stay tuned to next week (January 26) when Etou takes over the helm for more on Yellow ver. songs, mechanics and rewards! Of course also keep reading us when we relay official news (and more) all the way towards the March 2017 release date and beyond.

Taiko no Tatsujin for JAEPO 2017
太鼓の達人 イエローVer. JAEPO出展決定

Before the public release though, Taiko no Tatsujin Yellow ver. will be available for preview in this year's Japan Amusement Expo across February 10-12.

NB. Please do not mistake the double events at Makuhari Messe this year: the preview Yellow ver. cabinets are at JAEPO 2017 (Hall 1-3). Tokaigi 2017 (Hall 4-8) does not have preview Yellow ver. cabinets in the BNEI booth.


Taiko Team Official Livestream (Petit)
太鼓チーム公式生放送

And before, before that, the Taiko Team will be back in the livestream circuit for a small appearance featuring Yellow ver., JAEPO and more!

Date/Time: Febraury 2 2017 19:00-21:00 (no test livestream this time)
Contents:
  • Live gameplay from the new cabinet firmware
  • New song reveal galore
  • LIsten to new Namco Originals
  • Details of JAEPO 2017 exhibit
  • And more!
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