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Here's a new 5 min video with the usual Japanese weirdness* for commercials along with some new details on the game (battle system, environments, collection ..etc).

*it will make more sense once you read game synopsis

Here's a synopsis of the game by IGN and Anoop Gantayat:

"You might not have heard of Japanese development studio Crafts & Meister, but you have heard of some of its talent. One of the founders of the studio is Street Fighter II designer Noritaka Funamizu. The studio has produced a number of titles since their 2004 formation, most notably arcade cell shaded fighter Super Dragon Ball Z.

Expect to hear a lot more from the studio with their new game, a unique Wii action game titled Earth Seeker. The game was revealed in Japan today, and while specifics are lacking at present, the premise is certainly intriguing.

Earth Seeker is set on an alien world and puts you in battle with giant monsters. These monsters are actually your own creation, it seems.

The game's background story begins 1,000 years in the past as the Earth is about to be destroyed. Mankind puts all its great treasures -- including, it seems, full buildings -- in ships and flees the planet, only to crash land on another planet somewhere.

That's one of the ships buried in the ground.

Following the crash, the ships' computers attempt to recreate the Earth's environment, something they've apparently been programmed to do. The computers are buggy due to the crash, though, so they end up combining encyclopedic information in creating new life forms.

The result is that you'll be facing off against some bizarre creature types. Examples revealed so far including a panther which has a power plug for a tail and a partially glass exterior allowing you to view its innards. There's also a creature that combines a "dragon" with light bulbs. Some creatures have motors for their movement.

An example of a monster.

You won't be alone in your fight against these beasts. The planet's natives are known as Guardians. They didn't take too kindly to the 1,000 years of bio contamination caused by your ships. But they do take kindly to your alcoholic beverages, and as long as you keep on supplying them with drinks, they'll help you out. The Guardians used your ship's technology to evolve as well, and now they can make use of items called "Energy Balls" during combat.

A sample Guardian. The Guardians have a variety of forms.

All this makes for an interesting premise to be sure, but Crafts & Meister hasn't said how it will come together in a game. Development is currently at 60%, according to Weekly Famitsu, so those details have presumably all been ironed out and are just waiting to be shared with the public.

Japan will get Earth Seeker through Kadokawa Games this Winter. International releases have yet to be announced." - source



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It looks very good, who is publishing it?, any chance that it comes out in America? maybe we can ask Xseed for a translation.



Guy 1 "Artho Heeha! =D "

Guy 2 "Shecairo >:( "

lol ,  Grammar Nazi fail.



flagstaad said:

It looks very good, who is publishing it?, any chance that it comes out in America? maybe we can ask Xseed for a translation.

It's being published by Enterbrain (best known for publishing Famitsu magazine).  No plans for a US release as of now, but there's always some chance another publisher like XSEED could pick it up in the West if people showed an interest.



PullusPardus said:

Guy 1 "Artho Heeha! =D "

Guy 2 "Shecairo >:( "

lol ,  Grammar Nazi fail.

The intentional pun was good.. but in Japan just like on the internet, Grammar Nazis are always lookin to pounce!



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foxtail said:

It's being published by Enterbrain (best known for publishing Famitsu magazine).  No plans for a US release as of now, but there's always some chance another publisher like XSEED could pick it up in the West if people showed an interest.

Now the question is... How can we show our interest?



flagstaad said:
foxtail said:

It's being published by Enterbrain (best known for publishing Famitsu magazine).  No plans for a US release as of now, but there's always some chance another publisher like XSEED could pick it up in the West if people showed an interest.

Now the question is... How can we show our interest?


It seems Enterbrain will be publishing Rodea sky soldier in america, so I guess we have good chances of getting this game too... 



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menx64 said:

It seems Enterbrain will be publishing Rodea sky soldier in america, so I guess we have good chances of getting this game too... 

Yeah, Rodea the Sky Soldier and some other unannounced game (Lolipop Chainsaw) were both trademarked by Kadokawa in the US already.  My guess is they're either setting up a US publishing division, or they at least plan to partner with someone else on publishing in the west.

Also, Xseed said they were interested in both Earth Seeker and Rodea.  I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing both in the US eventually.



jarrod said:

Also, Xseed said they were interested in both Earth Seeker and Rodea.  I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing both in the US eventually.

Yes, there is hope after all. I like the work that Xseeds make with the games, I would like to see it translated by them.



So you let underage little kids do stuff for you by giving them alcohol? interesting...



 

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