#taiko no tatsujin: v version

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Rhythm Games

Remember back to an ancient time: the mid-2000s/early 2010s.  Even if you weren’t completely plugged into pop-culture or into video games at the time, chances are very slim that you hadn’t heard of Rock Band or Guitar Hero, everyone’s favorite rhythm-based rock star escapist fantasy games, pre-packaged with the iconic plastic guitar and drum set peripherals with multicolored buttons.  In these games, you and a couple of friends would try and play colorful notes on your instruments as they came across the screen in sync to the rhythm of popular music such as Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train”, or Dragonforce’s “Through the Fire and Flames” if you particularly hated your hands.  While these specific games are undoubtedly of western origin, they were made upon the foundations that East Asian Developers built.  In this blog, I will introduce you to the wider world of rhythm games in East Asia.

So, what exactly is a rhythm game anyways?  Similarly to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, a rhythm game is a game where the player is tasked with accurately hitting notes as they travel from one side of the screen to the other while music plays in the background, and the goal is to get a high score by missing as few notes as possible and getting the timing perfect when hitting the notes.  A lot of modern rhythm games have found ways to shake up this formula, which I’ll get into a bit later, but for all intents and purposes that is the basis of any rhythm game.

There are two games that are debated to be the “first” ever rhythm game: Dance Aerobics by Nintendo, and PaRappa the Rapper published by Sony, both of which were made by Japanese companies.  Chronologically, Dance Aerobics came first in 1987 as a simple yet fun game where you would use a peripheral called the Nintendo Power Pad to physically interact with the (relatively basic) music.  While the game itself wasn’t too revolutionary in the public sphere at the time, it certainly paved the way for the entire genre of rhythm games.  It would be almost a decade later in 1996 before the scene really exploded with none other than PaRappa the Rapper, a goofy yet stylish game where you would play as the character PaRappa the Rapper, a rapping dog who tries to win over the girl he likes through various quirky shenanigans.  The gameplay was similar to Dance Aerobics, except the player would listen to a portion of the song first, then try and mimic it by following button prompts on their PlayStation controller.  PaRappa the Rapper was a massive success, both locally and overseas, which really kicked off the rhythm game craze.  Big hits such as Beatmania, Guitarfreaks (the Japanese inspiration for Guitar Hero), and Pop N’ Music soon followed, and of course who could forget the absolute juggernaut that is Dance Dance Revolution.  

PaRappa the Rapper Gameplay - https://youtu.be/H2UDyLcl3CU?t=120

Fast forwarding to current times, the rhythm game market is thriving (and so are its fans).  There is an absolute wealth of games to choose from for anyone of any skill level.  Some personal favorites of mine include Muse Dash (which was actually created by a Chinese company), Groove Coaster, and Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!  I’ll include videos of each so you can get a taste of what to expect.  Also, there is no shortage of western rhythm inspired games if you are interested as well, such as Beat Saber (if you have a VR headset), Friday Night Funkin’ (which is free on the computer), and Crypt of the Necrodancer (a dungeon crawler RPG where you must move and attack in rhythm to the music).

Muse Dash- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnIfkmkbHas

Arcade Version of Groove Coaster- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WeDfUQl6J0

Taiko no Tatsujin- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YHPFqvfQtU

As someone that has been playing rhythm games for a very long time now, I am glad that I could share this expansive genre with you today.  It is a hobby that combines my love for both music and video games, so I implore anyone that shares these interests to give them a try if you haven’t already, you won’t be disappointed.

-Andrew Jerden  

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What's your favorite music game?

pop'n music will always be my #1....

for bemani titles, my favorites are mùseca, sound voltex & beatmania iidx! i got a soft spot for all of the bemani titles in particular, but these are ones i keep going back to... mostly for aesthetics and cabinet design lol. and i have spent so many nights Almost buying a gamo2 iidx controller

outside of bemani i'm a huge fan of parappa the rapper, k-shoot mania, taiko no tatsujin, guitar hero & rock band! i wanna get more into just dance since the switch versions look exciting & haven't really touched it since late middle school.... oh! and i bought djmax v respect the other day since it was on sale!!

i think the only ones ive been HUGE enough into to constitute fanart were popn and parappa, which honestly is fine by me because i don't know what i would do if i fixated on like. guitar hero characters SHKSDJSDJ

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“gaming asks”

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First game you can remember playing?

either tetris or skifree or space cadet pinball

Last game you played?

BLACK BIRD by onion games for nintendo switch!! it’s basically ���defender” but with that great onion games/lovedelic art style. it’s really great tho there seems to be some occasional slowdown on the switch.

Games you’ve played?

i have played “virtual boy wario land”, “pac-man VS.”, and “rockstar games presents table tennis”, among others.

Game(s) you’re currently playing?

this is too long a list but: i’m currently playing BLACK BIRD, super mario 3D world, bowser’s fury, hitman 3 (which i “beat” but am nowhere near finished with), nioh 2 (only just started but rly liked), golf on mars, ACNH. (also unfinished: ghostrunner, RDR2, prodeus, “the dark pictures: man of medan”, sludge life, metro exodus, tony hawk pro skater 1+2 (finished 1 but not 2))

Game you plan to play next?

more BLACK BIRD! i think i might have been at the final boss. that might put me in the mood for some MILLION ONION HOTEL or maybe restarting DANDY DUNGEON(, both from onion games).

Games on your to-play list?

i just bought “The Ninja Warriors Once Again, or: The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors”, ODDWORLD: stranger’s wrath HD, and “Sky Racket” when they were on sale on the eshop recently. i also downloaded SINE MORA EX, might load that up whenever i’m done with BLACK BIRD. i might try to play more cyberpunk 2077 before tim rogers’s review hits (though i didn’t really like the game at all). i rly wanna play more nioh 2 as well. generally, prey (2017), sekiro, RE4, pathologic 2, and rain world.

Game you’d get if time / money was no object?

chess, netrunner, magic the gathering. or rainbow six seige

Favorite game?

DOOM (1993), or TETRIS EFFECT, or moon: Remix RPG Adventure (or donkey kong: jungle beat)

Favorite game franchise ?

donkey kong, “souls”, or mario

Favorite game in a series?

mario 3, f-zero GX

Favorite game to play?

f-zero gx or god hand. maybe sekiro. using those gamecube shoulder buttons to slide side to side in F0GX and then pulling both for those 90° turns feels amazing. no dodge has ever felt better than using the right stick in “god hand”.

Most frustrating game to play?

tetris 99 is just not what i like abt tetris. dirt 5 feels like competitive plastic chewing. forced TAA, crashes, jerkweed voice fuckers spitting in your ear constantly, gross dutch angled race countdown, bogus music 😑 bogus! rockstar games also frustrate me (tho i like RDR2 & table tennis (& i probably like the manhunt games)); those awful menus do nothing but clunk. (having to hit “A” scroll the map in the map tab in GTA V? when the map is the only thing you can interact with on screen? 😑)

Comfort game?

mario kart 8 dx, puyo puyo tetris

Underrated game?

moon: Remix RPG Adventure, kane & lynch 2: dog days, rock band unplugged

Game that reminds you of your childhood?

lego star wars, “star wars battlefront ii: the 2004 one”

Game you’re really good at?

guideline tetris. i’m also good at star wars battlefront ii but only on mos eisley and only against bots

Game with the most playtime?

across different versions, tetris. on my switch ACNH takes the cake over BOTW, puyo puyo tetris, and mario kart 8 dx. on steam it’s dirt 4.

Favorite console?

PS2 & GBA SP (which just both happen to be the first consoles i had as a kid). honorable mentions to the gamecube, the personal computer (which is the actual best but does not count, i suppose), and “the switch pro”.

Favorite game ending?

nier automata or moon: Remix RPG Adventure or APE OUT

Favorite genre / kind of game?

racing games (see: f-zero GX, burnout 2, outrun 2, dirt 4, mario kart 8 dx, hotshot racing, etc.), “stylish character action” (god hand, bayonetta 2) or “hard action” (god hand, ape out, disc room, tormentor X punisher), platformers

Favorite side games / quests?

the baker in moon: Remix RPG Adventure, siegward in dark souls iii, dark souls/bloodborne quests in general

Favorite cheat codes / glitches?

my fav cheat code is the one in lego star wars that changes all guns to coffee mugs. in super mario land 2: six golden coins you can make mario fall into the game’s memory and walk directly to the end of the game.

Favorite game mechanism?

the directional dodges in GOD HAND. the push/grab in APE OUT. looping level design, like doom or dark souls or metroid. getting a tetris.

Favorite characters from a game?

wario, bayonetta, everyone in moon, donkey kong, the guy from panic restaurant 

Favorite boss battle?

beauvoir from nier automata during route B. also a fan of the final boss in dark souls iii. 

Favorite game soundtrack?

katamari damacy, moon, mario 3, botw, ape out

Most calming game soundtrack?

tetris effect, DKC, firelink shrine theme/DS1 menu music

Most energetic / pump up game soundtrack?

ape out, those digital hardcore songs in TAIKO NO TATSUJIN

Favorite boss fight music?

something from splatoon or bloodborne probably

Favorite game aesthetic?

megaman legends, sonic mania, mario 3, the wario land games, moon

Favorite character designs?

moon, chulip, the wario land series, katamari, panic restaurant

Favorite game fanart / fanartist?

splendidland

Favorite game fanfiction / author?

those splendidland comics where mario says fuck or where smash brothers characters are gay for each other. also this CYELATM

Do you make fancontent for any games?

i got ok at drawing wario a while ago. i should practice again

What streamers / playthroughs would you recommend?

jerma985: jurassic park trespasser, saw 1 & 2. giant bomb: “giant bomb makes mario”, “hitsmas”. aurateur.

What skins are on your controllers?

my own :-(

Are you a completionist?

no, i do play slowly though. as far as being a series/franchise completionist, i am bad about thinking i need context for new games by playing old games in the same genre first

Has anything made you ragequit a game?

ornsein & smough :-( bad menus, slow tutorials in lots of games

What do your customizable characters look like?

green skinned ladies with mustaches, balding or with a bob

What game would you suggest to a non-gamer?

golf on mars, bad chess

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Managed to install Taiko no Tatsujin V Version with all DLCs, and it comes with some Touhou songs.

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La PS Vita n'est pas morte! Je viens de trouver un petit Taiko no Tatsujin: V-version en import jap pour alimenter la belle de Sony. 🎌 Je dépoussière tout ça avant de lancer le rythm game... 🌬️💨 #psvita #taikonotatsujin #japan #gaming #sony #playstationvita https://www.instagram.com/p/B55oixWhM_I/?igshid=vj0x5gwqcfcv

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Session de Dodon ga Don Gets English Localization via Asian Region

As the hype train continues to roll for Taiko no Tatsujin: Session de Dodon ga Don, Bandai Namco has released the Asia region trailer for the game with English subtitles and will receive full English localization. The Asia bundle will soon be available for preorder, but until then, check out the trailer below!

The YouTube description states:

Announcing the English language version of “Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum Session!” for PS4, available in Southeast Asia! A bundle will be available, which includes the game software and an exclusive Taiko Drum Set for PS4!

-Image of Taiko Drum Set shown is currently under development. -Taiko Drum Set for PlayStation®4 is an official licensed product for the PlayStation®4.

Over 70 tunes ranging from latest hits, classics, variety and OST songs, users can play remotely with friends and family in “Friend Session Play” mode, or challenge popular characters and celebrities to a game in “Guest Session Play” mode!

The Japanese version will be out on October 26, which the Asia region can expect it shortly after with no exact date currently. There is no word yet form Bandai Namco on a North America or Euro release.

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig5Kr0xBajE[/embedyt]

Taiko no Tatsujin: Session de Dodon ga Don Gets English Localization via Asian Region was originally published on bemanistyle ♪

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Japanese Charts: Pokémon Let's Go Still Controling, Battles Off 3 New PS4 Titles - Nintendo Life

Japanese chart figures are now in for 19th November - 25th November and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are still leading the method with an excellent second week on the market.

The 2 video games managed to create another 162,467 sales in the region this week, including onto last week's 661,240 tally to reach a whopping 823,707 physical sales in just 2 weeks(digital downloads might likely be taking that overall over a million). The nearby competitor this time around was EA's Battlefield V which secured 110,653 sales.

Neko Tomo was a brand name brand-new release on Nintendo 3DS today, handling to move 5,212 copies, and new Change title Nari Kids Park HUGtto! PreCure Charted in 18th place. Here's a look at the leading 20 (first numbers are this week's sales, followed by total sales in brackets):1) [NSW] Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (Package Editions Consisted Of) (Nintendo, 11/16/18)-- 162,467 (823,707) 2) [PS4] Battlefield V (Electronic Arts, 11/20/18)-- 110,653 (New) 3) [PS4] Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summertime Memories (Granzella, 11/22/18)-- 42,272 (New) 4) [PS4] Shenmue I & & II (Limited Edition Included) (Sega, 11/22/18)-- 37,529 (New) 5) [NSW] Super Mario Celebration (Nintendo, 10/05/18) -- 24,450(370,077) 6)[ PS4] Fallout 76 (Minimal Edition Included) (Bethesda Softworks, 11/15/18)-- 11,800 (85,289) 7) [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe(Nintendo, 04/28/17) -- 11,714(1,847,777) 8)[NSW] Splatoon 2 (Package Version Included)( Nintendo, 07/21/17) -- 10,527(2,709,412) 9)[ PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII (SIE, 10/12/18)-- 10,052 (470,942) 10) [NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Microsoft, 06/21/18)-- 9,818 (375,166) 11) [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Minimal Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17)-- 6,883 (1,166,281) 12) [3DS] Luigi's Estate(Nintendo, 11/08/18) -- 6,640(43,329) 13)[http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_mario_odyssey">NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Bundle Variation Consisted Of) (Nintendo, 10/27/17) -- 5,309(1,850,991) 14 )[ 3DS] Neko Tomo (Bandai Namco, 11/22/18)-- 5,212 (New) 15) [PS4] Red Dead Redemption 2 (Limited Editions Included) (Take-Two Interactive, 10/26/18)-- 4,411 (196,592) 16) [3DS] Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon(The Pokémon Business, 11/17/17) -- 4,169(1,764,472) 17 )[NSW] Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo, 03/16/18)-- 3,996 (646,201) 18) [NSW] Nari Children Park HUGtto! PreCure (Bandai Namco, 11/21/18)-- 3,301 (New) 19) [PS4] Hit man 2 (Warner Bros. Interactive, 11/15/18)-- 2,821 (12,983) 20) [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! (Bandai Namco, 07/19/18)-- 2,650 (228,067)

Change hardware continues to offer well, too, regardless of the Pokémon launch day impact being softened this time around; 108,375 brand-new Change consoles found their way into caring houses. Here are this week's figures, with last week's in brackets.

1) Switch-- 108,375 (200,850) 2) PlayStation 4-- 13,281 (8,922) 3) PlayStation 4 Pro-- 11,083 (8,867) 4) New 2DS LL-- 6,512 (4,189) 5) New 3DS LL-- 2,419 (1,788) 6) PlayStation Vita-- 1,688 (1,877) 7) 2DS-- 952 (622 ) 8) Xbox One X-- 676 (119 ) 9) Xbox One-- 46 (45 )

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— masterlist ☆

★ Series Tags

Dragon Age・Mass Effect・The Witcher・Yakuza

★ Specific Tags

• A-E — Ape Escape・Chobits ･ Divinity: Original Sin 2 ･ Dragon Age: Origins・Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening・Dragon Age: Origins - Leliana’s Song・Dragon Age 2・Dragon Age: Inquisition・Dragon Age Inquisition: The Descent/Trespasser

• F-J — Fable・Final Fantasy 7 Remake・Gris

• K-O — Mass Effect ･ Mass Effect 2 ･ Mass Effect 3 

• P-T — Sayonara Wild Hearts・Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session!・Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version

• U-Z — Virginia・The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt・The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine ･ The Witcher 3 - Hearts of Stone ･ Yakuza 0・Yakuza 1・Yakuza 2・Yakuza 3・Yakuza 4・Yakuza 5・Yakuza 6・Yakuza: Dead Souls・Yakuza Ishin!・Yakuza Kenzan!・Yakuza Kiwami・Yakuza Kiwami 2・Yakuza: Like a Dragon 

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Session de Dodon ga Don! Releases October 26 in Japan

Taiko no Tatsujin: Session de Dodon ga Don! will finally release for PlayStation 4 in Japan on October 26, Bandai Namco announced with an update to the official website.

The game will retail for 6,100 yen or bundled with the “Drum and Drumsticks for PlayStation 4” controller for 9,980 yen. Releasing is also a digital “Deluxe Version” including the “Donda Pack Vol. 1 to 6 Set” season pass that will also be available for 9,288 yen.

For the first time, a Taiko no Tatsujin Season Pass can be purchased for 2,700 yen. This will net you six music packs, each containing five songs. Not a fan of eason passes? Grab the packs you want for 540 yen a piece. Release dates for each pack can be seen below:

Donda Pack Vol. 1 – 10/26/17

Donda Pack Vol. 2 – 11/?/17

Donda Pack Vol. 3 – 12/?/17

Donda Pack Vol 4. – 1/?/18

Donda Pack Vol. 5 – 2/?/18

Donda Pack Vol. 6 – 3/?/18

Early purchases will include a code to download the Namco original song “Ryuu to Kokuen no Himegimi.”

Shop-DLC exclusive tracks are available at whatever store you pre-order/purchase at:

Babel no Tou (from Amazon.co.jp);

Taiko March (from Aeon);

Mojipittan Medley (from GEO-online);

Tower of Druaga Medley (from Joshin);

Mappy Medley (from Toys ‘R’ Us);

Dragon Spirit Medley (from Yamada Denkiweb)

Burning Force Medley (from the PlayStation Store).

(Thanks Taiko Time!)

New trailer below!

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJr6Q0YY-CI[/embedyt]

Seen in the trailer are a few characters from other Bandai Namco games. This is a mode called “Guest Session Performance.” Within this mode, you’ll be able to play alongside special characters. The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu confirms that Hello Kitty, Hatsume Miku, Pac-Man, and Heihachi Mishima will also appear as well as Doraemon. This mode looks great and will love to see how the characters interact and change throughout the songs.

We’re wayyyy too excited to pick up the game and drum. Expect some livestreams once this releases. The game is up and available for pre-order via Play-Asia! We’ll update you when the bundle is available.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Session de Dodon ga Don! Releases October 26 in Japan was originally published on bemanistyle ♪

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Web oficial y carátula de Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version para PSVita.

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Anunciado un nuevo Taiko no Tatsujin para PSVita.

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