GF/DM U.S. Release?

Megamanny · 03-03-2007, 11:52 AM

So, I can't seem to dig up any information on this from the "IIDX Gold Official Topic" over on the IIDX forum.

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I will keep this topic up-to-date, please do NOT call the arcade because all current info is to be found RIGHT HERE!

Here's what's known:
Brunswick Zone in Naperville, IL is receiving a test IIDX GOLD machine in early march. They have already recieved two of Konami's new game Thrill Drive 4: Crazy Streets.

Update 1: I met two konami technicians who flew in to set up both games and BZ's arcade technician tonight and all three confirmed a test period of 2 weeks in early March. The machine will then go to some arcade show where konami will sell Gold machines (hopefully). After the show the manager has gotten approval and is dedicated to getting a machine.

Update 3:
Supernova 2, GuitarFreaks and DrumMania are testing in Summer 2007[

Update 4: Gold in the US will retain the same songs as jp but have English localization (duh!)

If you look at the 3rd update it says something about Supernova 2 an GuitarFreaks and Drummania.

Does anyone have any information on this that they can enlighten me with?

Saber-san · 03-03-2007, 11:59 AM

If what you say is true, I guess you can say it's cool they are doing that, but why now all of a sudden? Most arcades I go to have GF/DM, SN, etc... I'm not saying it's bad but I have my doubts that this will happen.

eddie · 03-03-2007, 01:06 PM

We'll have some news on this soon.

BobbyS · 03-03-2007, 10:52 PM

They released V in the US before.

ThatsGobbles · 03-03-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyS

They released V in the US before.

I'm pretty sure they didn't.

rmz · 03-03-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyS

They released V in the US before.

No offense, but you're completely wrong. Given that you also thought that V3 came before 5th through 11th mixes, maybe you should do a little more research before stating your thoughts as facts? :/

Ztype · 03-04-2007, 12:05 AM

This is amazing news, and is totally possible. I imagine GF/DM would be way more popular then Beatmania in the states.

***Paul*** · 03-04-2007, 12:25 AM

If these do come out, it would be really awesome. Of course we'd get some American bands on there like Green Day, but i'm sure other songs from other GF/DM will be on it. I'm pumped and looking forward on seeing more news!

*TTRlovesMittens* · 03-04-2007, 01:35 AM

Oh god, I just hope to god there aren't any GH fiends that are going to start flame wars. I mean, if it's V4 based we are going to be in SERIOUS trouble D:

MC Yiffalot · 03-04-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Saber-san

Most arcades I go to have GF/DM, SN, etc...

You suck.

Anywho, I would love to see a legit GF machine in the states. I guess drummania, would be badass, too. Probably wouldn't catch as much flack from GH fanboys if they saw DM. =D

Blackraven · 03-04-2007, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by danieldahunter

You suck.

Anywho, I would love to see a legit GF machine in the states. I guess drummania, would be badass, too. Probably wouldn't catch as much flack from GH fanboys if they saw DM. =D

Agreed.

However, I don't know though as to how Konami would handle that stupid MTV Drumscape thing + a potential lawsuit if ever.

I don't think Redoctane would go counter (probably for GF) but they can't touch DM that's for sure.

chocori · 03-04-2007, 06:45 AM

Konami needs to just give us e-amuse and start selling V3s/replacement parts to the U.S. and we'll be happy to blow off even more money on them >_>

Hope they don't pull another US Guitar Freaks release (alright, NINE songs!)

ThatsGobbles · 03-04-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by red shoe paul

If these do come out, it would be really awesome. Of course we'd get some American bands on there like Green Day, but i'm sure other songs from other GF/DM will be on it. I'm pumped and looking forward on seeing more news!

I'd actually enjoy seeing mainstream American rock bands on GFDM, as long as they don't get rid of Konami Originals to put them in. After playing a DTX sim of "Move Along" by The All-American Rejects, I found it really, really fun, and it was surprisingly challenging (level 82) and fun.

ThatsGobbles · 03-04-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

Agreed.

However, I don't know though as to how Konami would handle that stupid MTV Drumscape thing + a potential lawsuit if ever.

I don't think Redoctane would go counter (probably for GF) but they can't touch DM that's for sure.

IIRC, MTV seems to be trying to forget that they ever made DrumScape. It was a huge sales flop, due to its craptacular-ness.

EDIT: Crap, I just noticed the double post. Sorry 'bout that.

AdamW · 03-04-2007, 12:20 PM

but if they see someone else making money off the concept then obviously they're going to want to 'leverage' (oh, I feel dirty) their patent to get in on the action. and by action i mean filthy, filthy lucre.