#game arts

[vgadvisor]

#chrono trigger #snes #squaresoft #ys ii chronicles+ #pc #windows #nihon falcom #lunar: silver star story complete #playstation #game arts

[fuck-yeah-intro-movies]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)

#intro movie #opening movie #wii #nintendo #super smash bros #brawl #super smash bros brawl #game arts #sora ltd.

[satoshi-mochida]

Grandia(non-HD) releases today digitally for the PS4/5. It is also available digitally for the Switch(along with Grandia II) and on Steam(HD).

#Grandia 1 #Grandia #Game Arts #RPG #PS4 #PS5 #This image is from the game's OST; I couldn't find a good image of it's box art/logo that I wanted to use.

[easternmind]

A compendium of references to Portugal in Japanese video games

The beginning of the historical relations between Portugal and Japan dates to the year 1541, when a Portuguese ship washed ashore at Jingujiura. Nearly sixty Japanese words are of Portuguese origin. A variety of Japanese traditions and culinary delights were introduced by Portuguese traders, sailors and missionaries. But in what way has this cultural exchange extended to the more recent phenomenon of Japanese digital games? As a portuguese devotee of Japanese culture, the topic seemed relevant enough to merit some additional exploration.

To my knowledge, the first significant reference to Portugal in Japanese video game is found in Koei's The Age of Discovery from 1990, a game published in the west under the title Uncharted Waters. The main character is a disgraced Portuguese nobleman named Leon Ferrero who resorts to maritime exploration, trade and naval warfare to restore his family's good name and prestige.

Its 1993 sequel, known in the west as New Horizons, diversifies the base game structure of the original by including multiple characters to select from, each with their own story and mission. Among them is the tale of João Franco, the son of the original episode's protagonist Leon, who sets out to discover the mysterious location of the fabled Atlantis, no less.

Another meaningful reference can be found a year later in ArtDink's 1991 strategy game The Atlas, in which the player takes on the role of a 15th century explorer with a five year contract with the King of Portugal to discover and chart lands around the Iberian Peninsula.

In 1998, ArtDink recreated the game for contemporary systems and published as Neo Atlas. The protagonist is a Portuguese trading company owner seeking business expansion opportunities in remote territories, as well as discover and chart hitherto unknown parts of the globe. A similar premise is found in a later sequel, Neo Atlas III.

Apart from nautical strategy games, a few other titles exist where mentions to the Portuguese territory, language and culture can be traced.

Atlus' futuristic vision of Earth in Maken X includes a most unexpected tour of Europe, with a mandatory stop in Lisbon. Inexplicably, the developers got its geographic location wrong and moved to all the way to the northern Spanish region of Léon. The level, itself, boasts a reasonably accurate depiction of one of the city's oldest quarters, Alfama, and the architectural styles found therein.

Although I could not discern any actual references in the game itself, the Grandia II soundtrack by the veteran composer Noriyuki Iwadare contains two themes whose lyrics are written in Portuguese: A Deus, a double-entendre that can be translated to both farewell and to God; and Canção do Povo, meaning People's Song. Also, the name of the official soundtrack is named Melodia, which translates to Melody as you'd expect. Both themes were performed by guest singer Kaori Kawasumi, who took on the composer's challenge to sing them despite her not knowing the language.

She was coached and assisted by José Álvarez and Motoi Sato from the Portuguese Arts and Culture Center in Japan, whom she thanks in the acknowledgement section. The Grandia II Special Package edition booklet contains a page with two photos of Portugal, one for the Jéronimos Monastery in Lisbon and the other, seemingly, for the Moorish Castle in the nearby town of Sintra.

The last Pomping World (a.ka. Buster Bros/Pang) that Mitchell Corporation ever produced before shutting down was the 2010 DS European exclusive Magical Michael. It includes two levels set in Portugal, one in Lisbon by the Belém tower, a nautical landmark, and the other in the Sintra National Palace. Their representation is at once pleasingly stylized and true to life.

This final reference is found in Spike Chunsoft's third installment of their successful visual novel series, Nyūdanganronpa V3 Minna No Koroshiai Shin Gakki. Among the dozens of MonoMono machine items that can be acquired, one is a weathercock styled after a traditional Portuguese folktale hero, the Galo de Barcelos, meaning the rooster of Barcelos, a town in Northern Portugal.

As per the description, this animal became famous through an age-old tale involving a man wrongly sentenced to death who seconds before his execution remarked he was as certain to be innocent as it was certain that a nearby rooster would sing. Because the bird did crow, much to everyone's amazement, he was exonerated. Thus, the black rooster became a symbol for truth.

I would like to thank @diogojira and @DanielOlimac for their assistance in making this article possible.

#Japanese history #Portugal #culture #tradition #japanese videogames #portuguese references in japanese video games #Uncharted waters #the atlas #neo atlas #maken X #pang #magical michael #grandia II #koei #atlus #game arts #mitchell corporation #spike chunsoft #artdink #lisbon #alfama #sinta #Noriyuki Iwadare #kaori kawasume

[they-have-the-same-va]

Alex Noa from Lunar: Silver Star Story shares a voice actor with Ashley Angel from O-Town from Clone High.

Voiced by Ashley Angel (from O-Town)

#same voice actor #voice acting #lunar #lunar silver star story #clone high #game arts #working designs #mtv #mtv entertainment studios #lord miller productions #doozer productions #nelvana #🇺🇸

[vg-music-i-like]

Fire Emblem Theme // Super Smash Bros Brawl

Lyrics:

Latin:

Fire Emblem iter sine fine Vadite eris sociis

Umbrae labantem invidiae Ac sanguinans diritas Villae hastam velavit ignibus ab aditus est

Ego illam diem commemorabam Nunc simul cum meis socii oriar

Fire Emblem, nostrum vinculum numquam frangamur

Ut relicum manendi consistimus Insuper hastilium qui diem salvae

Fire Emblem, ad insigne summato coheres lux

Fire Emblem, multa stella Suspicis tenens tuum ferro

Umbra terra haud quadam es aura adducere Harenes adsurgus dium astra terram

Fire Emblem, de illustra Qui vallum oriens fulgebunt?

English:

Fire Emblem, companions walk The endless path together.

In the wavering shadow of spite, Our home is faced by the oncoming spear, Engulfed in flames

I keep that unforgettable day in my heart And now rise up together with my companions.

Fire Emblem, our bond shall be never broken.

We hold fast to protect tomorrow And the one who awaits our return.

Fire Emblem, light gathers on the flag we unfurl.

Fire Emblem, we gaze upon the multitude of stars, Gripping our blades.

If we do not bring light to the darkness in these lands, The shooting stars will soar over a wasteland.

Fire Emblem, on whom does the morning sun shine As she climbs over the edge of battle?

#today marks 34 years of fire emblem o7 #smash bros #smash bros brawl #fire emblem #shadow dragon and the blade of light #fe1 #ost #soundtrack #shogo sakai #nintendo #sora #game arts #intelligent systems #2008 #1990 #remix #personal favorites

[fancypantsrecords]

Noriyuki Iwadare - Grandia II Memorial Soundtrack | Wayô Records | 2023 | "Light Of Granas" Yellow Marbled | /500

#noriyuki iwadare #grandia ii #wayô records #vinyl #colored vinyl #lp #music #records #record collection #vgm #video game music #soundtrack #game arts #youshi kanoe #grandia

[gmology]

Grandia (1997) | 26 yrs

#grandia #rpg #game arts #justin #feena #sue #90s game #nostalgia #retro #retrogaming #gmology

[ufotomorrow]

grandia is such an amazing adventure 

#grandia #justin #feena #game arts

[smbhax]

Grandia - PS1

#grandia #ps1 #psx #playstation #game art #game arts #rpg #game #video game #video games #gaming #cd rom #game disc #game discs #disc art #cd roms

[vgadvisor]

#grandia ii hd remaster #pc #windows #game arts

[arcadebroke]

#Alisia Dragoon #アリシアドラグーン #1992 #Game Arts #Sega #Alisia #cover art #box art #art #design #90s #1990s #90s Console Gaming #SEGA Mega Drive #Mega Drive #Retro Gaming #Gaming #Video Games #Character Art #Character Design

[satoshi-mochida]

Grandia Launching for PS4 & PS5 Next Week

Noisy Pixel Source

Game Arts has announced that the classic PlayStation 1 and Sega Saturn JRPG, Grandia, will launch for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 21, 2023, at 11 AM ET/ 8 AM PT.

No pricing has been announced, but the title has been confirmed to be part of PlayStation Plus’ November Game Catalog for Premium tier subscribers. It’s also worth noting that this upcoming release just seems to be a port with enhancements and isn’t the HD re-release seen on Nintendo Switch and PC.

Additionally, while not yet confirmed, this PSN release of Grandia will likely feature trophy support when considering other original PlayStation 1 ports.

Grandia tells the story of Justin, who is out exploring the ruins of an Angelou Civilization. Upon arriving, he is requested to travel east and find out the secret of why this ancient civilization disappeared. The game was developed by Game Arts, the developer of the Lunar series, and features a turn-based battle system and classic RPG storytelling. Players can anticipate over 80 hours of gameplay, 80 magic spells and techniques, and over 200 weapons and items.

Grandia HD Collection on Nintendo Switch features enhanced visuals and fully supports the hybrid system. In addition, this collection on Switch includes both Grandia HD Remaster and Grandia II HD Remaster.

Grandia HD Remaster includes exclusive Steam cards and achievements, along with widescreen support and customizable resolutions. Players will also be able to remap the controls on the keyboard and gamepad.

In case you missed it, check out our review of the collection on Nintendo Switch.

#Grandia 1 #Grandia #Game Arts #PS4 #PS5 #RPG #Noisy Pixel

[hardcore-gaming-101]

Top 47K - Project Sylpheed

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank SETA’s space combat game for the 360.

#hardcore gaming 101 #podcast #top 47858 games of all time #project sylpheed #game arts #seta #space sim #xbox 360 #video games

[necrobatty]

Been playing games to relax to from my back catalog. Grandia 2 from the HD collection definitely feels like it's done enough to be satisfying to play through even if I enjoyed 1 a lot more in terms of story and character pacing for me.

But it has "Demonically Possessed body horror JRPG Edgelord Brother Villian" character and his appearance and battle animations eased my brainrot so much this weekend. Once again 2000s gaming design choices has my back in my trying times.

#grandia 2 #game arts #fanart #cw body horror #melfice #grandia 2 melfice #necrobatty #2023

[anthonyvaccarelli]

Grandia streamed by HungryGoriya

#art #games #video games #fan art #fantasy #fantasy art #RPG #playstation #sega saturn #crystals #space #game arts #gouache #watercolor #acrylic #mixed media #clouds