Yes, it may be the start of a new decade, (where are those flying cars and robot butlers, by the way) but I’m here to celebrate the past… or more specifically, the past of videogames. Why am I revelling in the world of yesterday? Well, it’s because I’m here to announce a brand new PlayStation 3 exclusive: 3D Dot Game Heroes – a nostalgic wonder-fuelled time-travelling trip back to the glory days of 8-bit gaming. And it’s coming to Europe this May. Rejoice!
3D Dot Games Heroes takes its inspiration from classic role-playing games released on ancient consoles that are now appearing on the Antiques Roadshow. In fact, people who played videogames throughout the 1980s will fall to their knees and weep when they see Dot’s many homages to the games that defined their childhood (I’ve seen it happen). It’s a virtual trip down memory lane complete with swords, wizards and monsters.
However, this is modern retro, so it has splendid PlayStation 3-powered graphics that give traditional sprites a new 3D lease of life, simple pick-up-and-play controls, which hark back to a time when you didn’t need a load of buttons just to open your inventory, and a fun tongue-in-cheek storyline with plenty of links to the past… ahem.
But, one of the greatest features of 3D Dot Game Heroes (and there are plenty to choose from) is the sweet character creation system so you can make your own blocky hero. Whether you fancy becoming an adventuring cat, a hard-as-nails robot, or a ‘tribute’ to a well known videogame character, you just have to build them using the straight forward and intuitive system. Or you can pick from one of the ready-made characters, who each have their own unique traits.
Well, that’s it for now, so here’s that important release info again: 3D Dot Game Heroes will be released by SouthPeak Games on PlayStation 3 in Europe this May. To keep up to date with more details, head to www.southpeakgames.eu or www.3ddotgameheroes.com/ and hopefully I’ll be back with some more Dot Heroes info soon…
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:16 pm by oGGe45
Yeah! Thank you, thank you!
Please, I beg you… Deamon’s Souls.. Pleaaaase!!
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:22 pm by betahoven
SouthPeak Games – you’re awesome.
Thanks for bringing this to Europe, I hope it’s a success for you guys. You got one guaranteed purchase from me anyway.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:35 pm by aNtArEs150
Oh my god! amazing stuff!
I´ve been waiting so much this tittle and now I’ll be able to play it.
Rob, and now …. ¿Demon’s Souls? =)
Thanks !
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:41 pm by spatsnaz
Thanks so much for bringing this over! I tend to avoid importing games because of the added costs but I was on the edge of importing this. Looks awesome.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:41 pm by Goneaway7
We want DEMON´S SOULS too!!!!!
Sony, listen to the users!!
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:44 pm by SHINTA-TAICHOU
Mr. Burman, Can you tell us in which languages will it come?
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:47 pm by V_Ben
I think i love you guys. thanks for bringing this over
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:51 pm by Sambuque
Great news!
I won’t have to import as for Demon’s Souls.
It could lead to more Atlus games coming in Europe.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:55 pm by Typpihappo
I’ve one question, and please, please, PLEASE answer this: are you planning to bring the DLC (to be released in Japan this month) to European Stores? I’ll choose between the American and European version by that.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 12:57 pm by Typpihappo
..Oh, @Molin, it’s not an Atlus game. Why do people keep saying that? It’s merely released in NA by Atlus — it’s developed by From Software, the makers of Armored Core, Demon’s Souls, Tenchu and Ninja Blade, among others.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 1:34 pm by SurrealNightmare
The EU release and english translation has been licensed from Atlus from the looks of things. You could still technically see it as being an “Atlus” game because of that.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 1:40 pm by X_Weapon
Great work SouthPeak Games
I hope the price will be the same of the North American release.
39,9$ = 29,9€
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 1:51 pm by Inzoum
This is absolutely fantastic! I’ve been keeping an eye out for this title, and I’m really glad to know it’ll be released in Europe. 100% buying this.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 2:15 pm by Molin
@Typpihappo
Yeah, I now it’s from From Software, I was just referring to Demon’s Souls being released by Atlus in US but not in EU.. as a publisher and all. But you’re right, it’s a From Software game
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 2:57 pm by chimnino
people [DELETED] about prizes… How much did you pay for SNES games back in the days? I paid about Fl. 140,- which is about 65 euro’s or something. PC games were Fl. 99,- which is about 50 euro’s. Prizes stayed the same, no need to cry.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 4:21 pm by ieatpixels
oh god yes!
I was really hoping this game would come out in English, I love 8 bit, I’ve only got 1 ps3 game and I’m surely going to get this one!
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 4:47 pm by Green-
Great!
Cant wait to hear the soundtrack. =)
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 4:52 pm by Shin-Ra
Apparently a recent patch added a 1-2GB install, cutting loadtimes to practically nil, like they should be!
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 4:55 pm by GuttermouthSIN
If SouthPeak are willing to bring such a niche title to Europe, maybe Sony could let them publish Demon’s Souls here?
I already have it, so it’s not a big deal to me, but I’m sure there’s still a great deal of people wanting to play it.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 5:14 pm by Gam3roff
Hmmm… quite…specific…
But who knows, maybe this is the next big RPG title?
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 5:31 pm by slickjones
Great news. Now would you kindly release Demon’s Souls as well, please?
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 5:44 pm by playmartelli
Looks like fun. I just wanted to add to the list of Deamon’s Souls in Europe people. Such a awesome game, i couldn’t wait for you guys to get in gear so i imported a copy from the US. What i would also like to ask is that i think Deamon’s Souls still has a lot of mileage and would love to see DLC for it in the future. Of course i’m already presuming that you will release it in Europe but then you would be stupid not to right?! Ahhh such a small voice in a big world, but who knows?
Away i look forward to playing this…
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 5:54 pm by shdwz
Is there an online component. I am quite keen on getting this game actually?
Will SouthPeak games be publishing Demon Souls in Europe as well?
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 5:58 pm by playmartelli
Sorry i meant Demon’s soul not Deamon’s souls, copy + paste error. Just so there’s no confusion…
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 5:59 pm by Spedfrom
You’re bringing this instead of Demon’s Souls? Don’t expect me to buy it. I’m only interested in Demon’s Souls. At least until that one is released over here.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 6:13 pm by Gam3roff
I’ll be the next person joining the Demon’s Souls EU release movement. I’d love to play this game, but buying it at a very high import price cap is not on my wishlist.
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 8:11 pm by guitain
I desperately watched the TGS Trailer in Japanese, and tried translating as much as possible! That is how stoked I am about this game! =D
This news is VEEEEEEEEEEEERY welcome!
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Posted on 14 January, 2010 at 10:48 pm by DiGiC
I (ashamedly) don’t follow many games and haven’t seen this before, but I gotta say, WOW, I’ll defo be picking up this
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Posted on 15 January, 2010 at 1:37 am by Shuya86
Thank you for making this possible Southpeak games, 3d dot game heroes looks amazing.
If you can get more of those quality Atlus games over to us in the EU then please do!
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Posted on 15 January, 2010 at 12:28 pm by BenderUnit22
Thanks guys. I was prepared to import it (since it’s a From Software game that Atlus picked up, just like Demon’s Souls which never came to Europe), but this is simply awesome news.
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