Namco Taiko Blog (January 21 2015) - Half of An Eleven: Kimidori Update Ver. 11.xx

Hello surprise blog update and firmware update! Here's a quick dose of Ver. 11.xx (second number undecided) to be released on January 29 (Thursday)!

New Songs

•  SURPRISE-DRIVE 「仮面ライダードライブ」より from Kamen Rider Drive
•  妖怪ウォッチ2 元祖／本家／真打 BGMメドレー
  Yokai Watch 2 Genso/Honke/Shin-uchi BGM Medley
•  Help me, ERINNNNNN!! 東方Projectアレンジ ビートまりお Touhou Project Arrange; BeatMARIO
•  Endless Seeker 東方Projectアレンジ A-One Touhou Project Arrange; A-One

We're updated with a latest Kamen Rider theme in the Anime department, and a Yokai Watch (game) BGM Medley that seems to run with the Pokemon Medley trend.

We are also having two of the four first-hand Touhou Arrange from last year's Autumn Reitaisai out officially. What about the Marisa outfit and the other two songs? They will be in for another time, so hold your horses just yet (we have held for so long anyway).

 

 

That was a little skimpy, especially considering Kimidori is almost... Eh? There's more? But not to be revealed for now? Oh well. =_=

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Mugen no Sora Lyrics

Composition: NYO (Silver Forest)
Arrangement NYO (Silver Forest)、Jupiter
Lyrics: ShibainuP (しばいぬＰ▽・×・▽) (Axis Planet)
Vocal: SAYA (Silver Forest)

Japanese lyrics sourced from Silver Forest's official site

3DS is now region-free! (somewhat)

 Since the 3DS was launched way back in 2011, it has gained a notorious reputation for being Nintendo's first fully region-locked handheld (yes I know about the DSi but that was only for a few select games). Many have tried to get rid of the annoying restriction through many means: starting petitions (which Nintendo didn't care about), hacking it (which went nowhere for the first few years, and even after it was hacked, the utility value was very low and not publically usable, see: Cubic Ninja exploit), or creating flashcards (Gateway 3DS, but has low firmware compatibility, is expensive, and also not widely available).

Then, just 2 days ago, Smealum, a top 3DS hacker, created something that embodies all the desirable aspects of a region lock bypass; it works on the latest firmware (currently), it's simple enough to use, doesn't involve installing any dodgy software into your 3DS (thus running the risk of corrupting/bricking the system), and doesn't leave any trace. With this, you can run any game, from any region, on your 3DS! It's almost too good to be true! Most importantly, in our context:

You can now play Taiko 3DS and Taiko 3DS2 on a US or EU 3DS!!!

The hack can be found here.

Obviously, Nintendo is not going to take this lying down and will probably patch it in a future firmware update (it also doesn't work on the New Nintendo 3DS or the New XL). Most likely the hack will be updated together with it, so keep a close eye on the scene if you have any doubts!

List of Taiko no Tatsujin songs in Japanese Karaoke services

While the main sources for enjoying original songs from Taiko no Tatsujin games are the very same games (and all the officially-licensed merchandise after them and the artists behind them), a certain amount of Taiko songs can also be enjoyed through karaoke machines, another long-time staple in Japan public buildings for the spare time, such as bar/taverns and restaurants. So far, it's possible to find Taiko-related songs under three main brands: JOYSOUND, UGA and DAM Station (DAMステーション). Most of these songs come directly from the second Playstation 2 Anime-themed videogame, but other iconic songs from the series appear as well.

Song of the Week! 17 January 2015

General Nintendo gamers who have watched the previous, not-Japanese run of the Nintendo Direct presentation series are aware that the previously-exclusive 3DS title Puzzle & Dragons Z is coming this May to Europe and North America, together with a brand new Super Mario crossover game.

What better occasion for another P&D-oriented double feature?

Namco Taiko Blog 2 (January 15 2015) - Battle Conference! First Taiko Team Live of the Year

Now that we are farther from the year-end, let's get monthly things back in schedule! Specifically, livestreams! Although things are a bit different for once.

In addition to the incoming World Hobby Fair appearances, Taiko no Tatsujin has one more event to appear at for this January: The Game Party Japan 2015(闘会議2015; Tokaigi 2015). And since there is no reason not to take the livestream out of the usual studio and star at the Namco Bandai booth then, so they will. Tune in January 31 (Sat) at 11:00~12:00 (am).

Let's take things literally for a moment: since it is the Battle Conference, the Team is throwing down a few gauntlets for the crowd to contribute:

• Daifuku's Gauntlet: Help me clear Natsu Matsuri Muzukashii!
  Not the best player in the Team, Daifuku really wants to be better! Give her advice on how to proceed, now that she can manage Natsu Matsuri Futsuu.
• Masubuchi's Gauntlet: Tell me your instant Intro-dons!
  What song(s) would you instantly recognize just by listening a bit of the intro? Do tell!
• Takemoto's Gauntlet: Surprise me with Taiko pics!
  Send via Twitter your photos with a Taiko no Tatsujin twist! Include the hashtag #タケモトからの挑戦状, your name and the title and description of the photo.

Well what about Etou? Does he have a gauntlet too? He takes the emcee this time, but maybe he has something exclusive to say...?

Again stay tuned to all the events!

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Taiko no Tatsujin x Assassination Classroom collab!

Taiko games are no stranger to create special campaigns tied in with popular Anime series, both internal and external to the Bandai animation division. However, today's newly-announced Anime collaboration ties in portable mobile/Apple devices together for the first time!