#dengeki playstation

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Did you know that the October 1995 to mid-1996 build of Missing Link used 3D models? These models were generated by the same Silicon Graphics workstations used for the 3D models in Donkey Kong Country. The 3D models were later scrapped and replaced with 2D sprites.

The top image here is from a preview article in Dengeki PlayStation vol.15, February 1996, and the bottom from vol.19, April, 1996.

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Dengeki PlayStation F Volume 10, October 13, 1995 Prototype Missing Link article, English translation (via Archive link)

This is very probably the first printed preview of Guilty Gear, which didn't officially release until May 14, 1998.

The .PDF has the eight original Japanese pages with a translation of the article in English afterwards. The pages were low quality so I didn't apply the translation text over them like I did with the April 1996 article. (in truth, I might go back and do it anyway but I honestly cannot be bothered at the moment)

Thank you to Volcanic Fighter (Nincopyjasb) for providing the original files.

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RESIDENT EVIL 2 Feat. in Dengeki PlayStation magazine Feb. 1998

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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure in Dengeki Playstation, Dec 25th, 1998.

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Dengeki Playstation Magazine Vol.500 (2011) translations Final Fantasy Type-0 interview with Tetsuya Nomura

The World of FF Type-0 With a Different Concept of Death

We would like to ask you about the latest work you've been involved with, Mr. Nomura. First of all, along with FF Type-0's release date and price, the artist who performs the theme song was announced.

Nomura: This time around, we asked BUMP OF CHICKEN to do the theme song. The first time I met them was actually during the premium preview screening of FFVII Advent Children in 2005. They were enthusiastic fans of the FF series, and I remembered them telling me all about their passion for it. We had a number of opportunities to talk, and we promised to work on a title together someday that would suit their band. Finally, the time has come when we can fulfill the promise that was made years ago.

How did BUMP OF CHICKEN react?

Nomura: They were very happy and excited to work hard on it. After taking in all of the contents of the scenario and setting, they were able to write a song while incorporating the requests of Director Tabata. We had many meetings, so I felt like I had a very proactive part in the creation of the piece.

What kind of song is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Zero”?

Nomura: The lyrics are meaningful. The moment you listen to them, they'll pierce through your heart. I think that the feeling you get when you listen to the song will be different before you play the game and after you complete the ending. "Zero" is more than the opening and ending theme. It also plays throughout the story, so please listen to it as if it were a part of the blood that flows through this work.

When you put it like that, it makes me feel even more curious about the story.

Nomura: One of the themes of FF Type-0 is the emphasis of the meaning of life by using the unreality of war in modern Japan. Because it's linked with academic life, which is something everyone experiences in reality, I think it will be easy for players to relate.

Certainly, even from watching the videos that have been released, it seems like a lot of effort went into representing death.

Nomura: Furthermore, the setting of FF Type-0 is a world where "the concept of death is different."

What does having a "different concept of death" mean?

Nomura: You'll receive more details later. This is the key to FF Type-0, so it would be best to have Tabata talk about it. I believe there was a line in the latest video that hinted at that aspect of the setting.

What's more, the high-profile voice actors in FF Type-0 have been attracting attention. Were you responsible for the casting, Mr. Nomura?

Nomura: You're right. Tabata entrusted me with the character-related work. There was a reason we hired such big-name voice actors this time, and it was purely to deepen the individuality of each character. FF Type-0 is an ensemble piece centered around Class Zero as a whole, so it doesn't delve deeply into the backgrounds and episodes of each character like other FF titles. The content of the story is difficult, so there was a possibility that it would leave a weak impression if we did something poorly. I chose such magnificent voice actors so that each character could leave a lasting impression even if they appear only for a short time.

Are there other characters we haven't seen yet?

Nomura: The remaining characters also have outstanding voice actors. I hope you'll look forward to them.

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if we're doing dengeki playstation scans i also have a few of my own :)

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MESSE SANOH

ゲームショップ・メッセサンオーの予約特典テレカ絵柄。これはシャドウか？ペルソナなのか？主人公はいったい何に魅入られているのだろうか？シナリオにからむ重要な存在と主人公が対面している激レアな絵だ。

Game shop Messe Sanoh's pre-order bonus telephone card illustration. Is that a Shadow? A Persona? Just what on earth is Hero so entranced by? An extremely rare illustration of an essential presence involved in the story facing Hero.

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Advertisements for Echo Night and Shadow Tower from the April 1998 issue of Playstation Dengeki. From Software's two productions of the year were released within mere weeks of one another during the summer. Not at all a bad time to be alive.

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Delivery Man : Delivery from Amazon.

Kirito : Amazon? I didn't order any package. I thought I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken with a side of soup. But this will do.

Delivery Man : Have a nice day.

(Closes door)

Kirito : Alright. My new Playstation has arrived!

(opens box to sees something)

Kirito : Hey, where's my Playstation?

(an arm comes out of the box)

Kirito : (yelps) Whuh?...

??? : Hello? Kirito is that you? Thank goodness I have arrived at your house! Now please get me out of this box, so that I can find some proper clothes to wear and--

Kirito : Woah! A Giant talking box with a human arm! Die you evil box!

*WHACK*

Alice : Ow! Kirito! Watch where you hitting with that broom!

Kirito : Alice? Why are you not wearing clothes...in the box?

Alice : I was shipped by Amazon. Good thing they come in travel sizes with any suspicious packages.

Kirito : Oh, now I see what's going on. How can you barely fit in that thing?

Alice : Just needed a little ride. After all, I was downloaded from data, from where?...

Kirito : It's because I rented for free.

Alice : No I was made from the help of that is Lain Iwakura.

Kirito : Who's Lain Iwakura?

Alice : You know, that 14-year old computer wizard who does stuff on the net, she's a popular one that knows about computers and wires.

Kirito : Yeah, same old, same old. Plus, she's a an intellectual in cases of many internet stuff, but just to remind you, the internet is full of secrets and you might not like it, cause it's a bad sign.

Alice : I know that. Just please get me out of this.

Kirito : Alright.

(Alice gets up from the box)

Kirito : Holy cow, you're real, hot, and even indecency.

Alice : That's because I forgot to put on some pants and clothes. And you are right, I am kinda hot. Don't say I warned you about not wearing any clothes and going full naked in publicity. It's a crime in the real world.

Kirito : Mind if I can take a look at it?

*SMACK*

Kirito : Ow!

Alice : And keep your mitts of my hot bod, but you may touch it once, and no groping!

Kirito : Welcome to my world. I'm glad that Alicization is over, I can't still figured it out why was I in a coma. Oh that's right...

Kirito : I had dream of a harem in the world of Arabian Nights.

Alice : With the Seven Rings in Hand?

Kirito : You're right, they always do that. So, no taking advantage of me, eh? I bet you're too corny for once of a life-time meal.

Alice : Don't speak it like that.

Kirito : So...I'm still worried with my order, I ordered a Playstation instead of ordering Kung Pao Chicken with a side of soup.

Alice : That was lunch, also...I was the one who ordered it, which is my food.

Kirito : Well that's a downer.

Alice : Since I'm gonna be in the real world, I have something for you.

Kirito : Oh, you have something that I was not be appreciated with kindness, hopefully, I got all the respect I needed to make people regret.

Alice: No, but this came in hand. (holds out a Playstation 5)

*Sonic 3 1-up jingle*

Kirito : MY VERY OWN PLAYSTATION! It's finally here! Where did you get it!?

Alice : Well...there's one place that I founded in America.

Kirito : Where would you even get a Playstation 5 from?

"Meanwhile in Maryland USA..."

Me : Where did I put my Playstation 5 that I never used it?

(pans back to Japan)

Kirito : This is sweet! I'm gonna be pro when everyone sees me playing cool games! But on terms of it, does this one have playstation vue?

Alice : Sure, it's got plenty of entertainment!

Kirito : Sweet! Hey, guys! Got me a new Playstation. Also, get this girl some clothes, she's naked in the house!

Suguha : Aw yeah! Sweet! I'm ready for some Playstation!

Alice : Looks like my work here is done. Also, I really need to get off the Zenra in Japan. My body is too hot for this. I wonder how the others are doing fine?

*meanwhile in heaven*

All : (indistinctly in chatter)

Eugeo : (sighs) Every dog has it's days, one of these days. Whatever you do, don't trust anyone in cyberspace. This is fine by me.

Sachi : Hey, could you lend us a hand? I would like a few words to prove to you, that I'm gonna be a Christmas angel when I arrive to his house.

Eugeo : Here we go again.

(Iris shot)

*cues NSMB Game Over*

(Iris out)

[fganniversaries]

On this day 9 years ago, the promotional video for the PlayStation 3/PlayStation Vita port of Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax was released. It can be watched below.

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Dengeki PlayStation F2, April Special Issue, Volume 19 ( April 10, 1996)

Archive.org upload w/webview .PDF and .ZIP of the full resolution scans: archive.org/details/dengeki-play-station-f2-vol19

I bought this magazine for the Guilty Gear beta article (which I hope to translate soon), but it's absolutely loaded with interesting early fighting game reviews/previews as well as a decent Final Fantasy 7 preview article.

Translation of the table of contents with the English title in brackets (where applicable):

[LEFT COLUMN] Dengeki [electric shock/attack] PlayStation April Special Issue F2 SPECIAL REPORT - A volley of big titles! ● Exclusive screenshots of the hottest new wave of fighting games! GUILTY GEAR….8 ● The latest information on the PS version of the latest popular Neo-Geo title!

[SNK Special] The King of Fighters '95….13 Samurai Spirits: Zankoro Musouken [Samurai Shodown III]….14 Real Bout Garou Densetsu [Real Bout Fatal Fury]….15

● Super latest information on very big titles that we can't wait until December FFVII [Final Fantasy 7]….148 ● The latest RPG from the tag team of SCE and MediaVision Wild Arms….154 ● Simulation romance in which a vampire protagonist plays an active role in high school life BLOODY BRIDE ~Imadoki no Vampire~ [Today's Vampire: Bloody Bride]….158

Kiokusoshi [(computer) storage element] F2 Strategy and data of fighting games post-release Street Fighter Zero….74 Toushinden 2 [Battle Arena Toshinden 2]….84 Suikoden….90 Goukouji Clan 2….94 Fire Pro Wrestling: Iron Slam ‘96….98 Don't Lose! Magic Kendo 2 [Kendo Rage 2]….100 Sora Ninku….102 Champion Wrestler: Jikkyou Live….103 …and more―

[RIGHT COLUMN] Unrivaled Lightning Combat! The hottest hand-picked PlayStation fighters of today.

Tekken 2 Tekken 2 for PS is here, with numerous special modes and amazing high quality CG movies, far surpassing the arcade version! Really useful in-depth strategy, Part 1….18

● The PS version of "Tekken 2" has finally been released with a reputation as the best bishoujo fighting game! Advanced V.G. [Variable Geo]….34 ● The latest information on this title that all PS users have been waiting for! Vampire [Darkstalkers]….46 ● Easy controls and a variety of action! A very promising title in the bishoujo fighting genre!! Asuka 120% Special….56 Galaxy Fight….62 Mobile Suit Gundam Ver.2.0….66 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S. [Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS: All Members!! Championship Contest]….68

Arcade Special: The arcade wave is sweeping over the PS… ● Report on the entertainment system trade show, which will occupy the entire game scene in the future. AOU Show Reported '96….116 ● A preview of the latest installment in the classic and very popular series. Street Fighter ZERO 2….122 ● The latest arcade fighter on the System 11 board. As expected, a PS port for… Soul Edge….124

[BROWN LOWER BOX] New software schedule….6 [Manga] Tekken 2: Hajimete Monogatari [The First Legend/Story]….106 [Patient Corner] F's Servants….110 Readers' Survey….114 Dengeki Soft Station….127 Software Maker Question Box F2….144 Dengeki News Station….146 Dengeki PS extra issue preview….160 Next issue preview + Game Index….161

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Silent hill on the cover of various videogame magazines like Dengeki PlayStation,playstation magazine and Famitsu