Awesome new info On Shining Tears.

[HuBBsDoctor]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Benoit</i><p> <br>For the millionth time, I didn't read that. And it's fact, which is NOT known by any gaming mag, or site.<br>[/quote] Then were did you hear it? If not from an official source then its rumor and speculation.<p><blockquote><i>Originally posted by Benoit</i><br>Those are not connections. You just visit and read magazines on the Internet, which aren't always correct on what they say. Plus, I already told you it's confidential information.<br>[/quote]<p>I never said the gaming sites and magazine were my connections. I actually talk to two different people who work in the industry.<p><blockquote><i>Originally posted by Benoit</i><br>Stop questioning my source. Do you have that low faith?<br></blockquote><p>Well when theres no proof to be shown...

[Benoit]

I know it from David, who in turn heard it from Ali, who interviewed Yuji Naka. As long as the info doesn't reach the media, it's fine, but I couldn't get the link. If I do get it in the future, though, I'll be sure to post it.<p>And now, I rest my case. I've proven and said what I wanted to. The rest is up to you.

[HuBBsDoctor]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Benoit</i><p>I know it from David, who in turn heard it from Ali, who interviewed Yuji Naka. As long as the info doesn't reach the media, it's fine, but I couldn't get the link. If I do get it in the future, though, I'll be sure to post it.<p>And now, I rest my case. I've proven and said what I wanted to. The rest is up to you.<br></blockquote><p>And who is this Ali? What gaming faction does he work for? How can you be so sure he is credible? So you rest your case. I guess you've got nothing else to back it up with either.

[Benoit]

Ooh, teasing, are we? I thought we could close this subject as adults.<br>He works at The Next Level.<br>And now, I'm really out of here.

[zoothe]

So, has anyone heard any news on Shining Tears? What about the new Shining Force game that's coming out?

[SheWren]

For this subject, Shining Force Central is a better choice than here.

[zoothe]

Yeah, but I *like* this forum....<p>Also, here are some new pics of ST that I stumbled across:<p> http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/2979520040723_130316_0_big.jpg <p>[size=small][Edit by zoothe on [TIME]1091545990[/TIME]][/size]

[Tekno-Crystal]

PS2 can pump out some nice graphics, but the better the graphics the slower it gets. I've seen some nice games on it, but it gets choppy ~_~.

[Benoit]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by zoothe</i><p>Yeah, but I *like* this forum....<br>[size=small][Edit by zoothe on [TIME]1091545990[/TIME]][/size]<br></blockquote><br>Who said you had to join theirs? Just read the news on the front page!

[ThePeaGuy]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by zoothe</i><p>Yeah, but I *like* this forum....<p>Also, here are some new pics of ST that I stumbled across:<p> http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/2979520040723_130316_0_big.jpg <p>[size=small][Edit by zoothe on [TIME]1091545990[/TIME]][/size]<br></blockquote><p>A catgirl, huh? How original... %)<br>

[OnnaWren]

*beats a dead horse* CLICHE!

[=Aoiga=]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Monocromatico</i><p>Characters look PSOish, no?<p>Which is good.<br></blockquote><br>Not hardly! They are just chibi.

[Ryucross]

I saw that same Catgirl picture on SFC! Anyways, will there be more playable characters than just those guys?

[zoothe]

from the-magicbox.com:<p> <blockquote>- Sega will release the PS2 action RPG Shining Tears in Japan on November 3.</blockquote> <p>Now we just wave to wait and see if a translation will be made.<p>EDIT: Also, the official site has been updated: <br> http://shining-tears.jp/ <p>[size=small][Edit by zoothe on [TIME]1093884244[/TIME]][/size]

[Demon Child]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by zoothe</i><p>So, has anyone heard any news on Shining Tears? What about the new Shining Force game that's coming out?<br></blockquote>I've read a little on the new Shining Force. This is proabably nothing new for any of you but I'll post it anyway. O_o;<p><blockquote>New details on Shining Force<p>New entry in popular strategy RPG series will feature new illustrator, new battle system.<p>TOKYO--This week's edition of the popular manga weekly Shonen Magazine features the first details of the upcoming Sega title, Shining Force, due for the PlayStation 2.<br>Slated for release in spring 2005, the game's main character will be Max, the hero of Shining Force, which was released earlier for the Sega Genesis. It is not yet known whether the game will feature a new story or whether it will be a remake of the original 1992 game. At any rate, Max has been given a new look by character designer Yuriko Nishiyama, best known for her Shonen Magazine manga Dragon Voice (a popular manga discontinued about a year ago). Other characters in the game include Max's love interest, Meryl (who was orphaned at a young age), and an as-yet-unnamed mysterious swordfighter.<p>Shining Force's strategic battles, the central feature of the series, will now use fully 3D graphics and will feature a new gameplay mode where more than 20 characters can clash simultaneously.<p>It is expected that Sega will reveal more details of the game's story and battle system soon.<p>By Staff, GameSpot POSTED: 08/30/04 01:37 PM </blockquote> <blockquote>Shining Force for the PS2 renamed, dated<p>Sega's Shining Force series is being resurrected on the PlayStation 2 as an action RPG; manga series to precede launch of the game.<p>TOKYO--Sega has updated the official Web site for the upcoming PlayStation 2 version of Shining Force. The title has been renamed Shining Force NEO, and its new release date of March 24 has been confirmed.<br>Shining Force NEO will be a real-time action RPG that plays without any screen switches between the field and the battle scenes. Gamers will control the lead character, Max, much like in the original Shining Force, which was released on the Sega Genesis in 1992.<p>The game's storyline, combat system, and characters, however, have been updated. You'll be controlling Max directly in Shining Force NEO, while the rest of your party will move on its own via the game's AI. Gamers can switch between four different weapons: the one-handed sword, which allows you to equip a shield on your other hand; the two-handed swords, which are extremely powerful but slow, and don't allow for a shield; the bow, which lets you attack from a distance but is the weakest of all four weapons; and the rods, which aren't useful for physical attacks but let you cast spells.<p>Shining Force NEO will first surface in manga form in Kodansha's monthly Magazine Z starting two months before the release of the PS2 game. The manga will be based on the same world and characters, but it will follow a storyline of its own. The game is expected to retail for 6,800 yen ($65).<p>By Hirohiko Niizumi, GameSpot POSTED: 12/10/04 03:11 PM</blockquote>