Gundemonium Collection coming to PSN

[evil_ash_xero]

Holy crap...Beckley???

Mmhm. Right smack dab in the middle of nowhere.
Not always a very good place to live!

Yeah, sorry, I never see anyone from here in these forums.
Yes, it sucks here.

[guigui]

So, last update states the game should be out on june 1st, any news ?

[CptRansom]

Rockin' Android's site hasn't mentioned any news. Sucks. I'd really like to get the PC version of this.

[kengou]

It does not appear to be on PSN today. My guess is next week, but who knows really...

[Sara]

We were really set on this date.
I don't have any answers as to what happened yet.
The release has not been cancelled though, and I am sure there will be news soon.
Just be patient with us... Please.

Here is some new media from the PS3 versions:
http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/072/072132/imgs_1.html
http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/072/072111/vids_1.html

[guigui]

Hey Sara, it is good to hear news from you.

Just be patient with us... Please.

Remember that the things we expect the most are precisely the ones we like the most. It is hard to be patient, but we will be !

[Sara]

Well, here's some more media for you guys.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-20 ... gne/100846
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-20 ... gne/100848
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-20 ... ppa/100850 (With some English-subtitled dialogue)
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-20 ... ppa/100852
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-20 ... ion/100856
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-20 ... ion/100858

I've been putting up with trolls on GameFAQs lately due to the delay. Ugh.
Can't people see we're doing everything we can? We love these games.
If I could make them come out any sooner, you can bet I would.

Well, no skin off of my back.
At least there's still plenty of people excited about it.

[tearsofash]

Keep up the good fight. Don't let the trolls at gamefaqs get to you... I mean, it's gamefaqs. Not exactly the pinnacle of human civilization.

[Sara]

No argument here. Still annoying, though.

[Evolution-One]

Sara, what are the chances of you being at E3 and announcing the next batch of Rockin' Android PS3 games? Flying Red Barrel & SUGURI Perfect Edition would be nice, thanks!

Are Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne & Hitogata Happa being released as a package on the PS3 or as three separate games? I noticed that they were rated separately by the ESRB but I'm not sure if that means they'll be released as one or not.

Thanks Sara.

EDIT:
Not hinting or anything but just to let you know that if you and/or the other Androids are going and do have a spare ticket...I'm off work then!!! Just letting you know...

[Sara]

Sara, what are the chances of you being at E3 and announcing the next batch of Rockin' Android PS3 games?

I don't THINK we'll be at E3, but we might. If so, I doubt we'd have much of a presence there anyway.
We're not a big name. Still, I think Sony may talk about Gundemonium there, though.

Also, I do NOT know THIS for sure either.
But I THINK the Gundemonium trilogy on PS3 will be available as a bundle or separately, just like PC.
They are certainly separate games rather than an all-in-one pack when you play them.

None of that's official, it's all speculation on my part.

Edit: It looks like we're now taking orders on PC version physical copies. No word on the DDLs yet.
http://rockinandroid.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=93

[Observer]

Sara, what are the chances of you being at E3 and announcing the next batch of Rockin' Android PS3 games?

I don't THINK we'll be at E3, but we might. If so, I doubt we'd have much of a presence there anyway.
We're not a big name. Still, I think Sony may talk about Gundemonium there, though.

Also, I do NOT know THIS for sure either.
But I THINK the Gundemonium trilogy on PS3 will be available as a bundle or separately, just like PC.
They are certainly separate games rather than an all-in-one pack when you play them.

None of that's official, it's all speculation on my part.

Edit: It looks like we're now taking orders on PC version physical copies. No word on the DDLs yet.
http://rockinandroid.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=93

I was just about to ask this. I went to the site and found I can pick a physical copy. However, I have to ask something of great importance: do you guys ship outside the US? South America. Argentina to be more especifically. Or would it be easier to get someone in the US or Canada to get the game for me and ship it from there to circumvent a lot of trouble?

Always wanted Hitogata Happa OST... Thank you for still supporting the PC too.

[Sara]

I am 99% sure we ship internationally, as we have been known to get orders from Japan on SUGURI.
There have even been a couple of reviews of it from there, actually.
I think it's a safe bet that we will ship wherever anyone may order from...
If not, then at WORST, we'd tell you, and you'd get a refund.

[Observer]

I am 99% sure we ship internationally, as we have been known to get orders from Japan on SUGURI.
There have even been a couple of reviews of it from there, actually.
I think it's a safe bet that we will ship wherever anyone may order from...
If not, then at WORST, we'd tell you, and you'd get a refund.

That's a relief since we are in the same continent, heh. More than ever, god bless America (the continent)!

Ok, now I've got to see if my bank will let me put money on a PayPal account...

edit: you guys already started shipping or this is like some sort of preorder thingie?

[Zeether]

People in Japan have ordered Suguri?

[Sara]

People in Japan have ordered Suguri?

Maybe it's because it's such a good deal?
Stuff can be pretty expensive in Japan.
Kinda baffles me too, though.
Then again, collectors...

[Sara]

SOE Press Release states release date of June 15th for PSN versions.
http://www.soepress.com/release.asp?i=347

THE GUNDEMONIUM COLLECTION LAUNCHES ON THE PLAYSTATION®NETWORK!
Sony Online Entertainment and Rockin’ Android Bring First-Ever Doujin Games to the PSN
WHAT: On June 15, 2010, Sony Online Entertainment and indie video game developer Rockin’ Android will release the Gundemonium Collection on the PlayStation®Network. The arrival of the Gundemonium Collection marks the first doujin, or Japanese-indie “bullet hell” shooter games to hit the PlayStation Network. The action packed Gundemonium Collection can be purchased as a bundle for $14.99 or each of the three titles, Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne, and Hitogata Happa, will be available individually for $5.99.

FEATURES: Each game delivers action packed 2-D anime-style game play, and brings the indie “bullet hell” genre to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. With high-impact weaponry, each of the Gundemonium titles offers multiple levels of frenetic action, remote play capability and at least ten PlayStation®Network Trophies. Players are also able to take snapshots and video of their in-game action to upload to YouTubeTM.

Gundemonium Recollection features:

Three playable characters and a fourth unlockable
Five levels of intense side scrolling bullet gameplay
Story, Practice and Mission modes allow players to take their shooting skills to the max

GundeadliGne features:

Two playable characters and a third unlockable
Five Levels of multi-directional bullet-hell action
Six Matrix Masters counter attack spells to choose from
Co-op two player mode

Hitogata Happa features:

Seven playable characters, and an eighth unlockable
Six stages of top down overhead gameplay
Unlockable hidden missions

WHEN: The Gundemonium Collection is now available for $14.99 on the PlayStation Network. Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne and Hitogata Happa are also available individually for $5.99 each.

ABOUT SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold LegendsTM, PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free RealmsTM, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

ABOUT ROCKIN’ ANDROID
Rockin’ Android is recognized as a highly respected independent publisher of action-packed doujin games for the personal computer and for the PlayStation®Network. Rockin’ Android is also noted as a world-wide leader in online downloadable games that feature a combination of highly stylized anime visuals and stunning character designs with easy-to-follow interface controls. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Rockin' Android is known for publishing the highly acclaimed blockbuster PC game franchise of SUGURI and SUGURI PERFECT EDITION as well as its downloadable PC games, including titles such as QLIONE and FLYING RED-BARREL-A DIARY OF A LITTLE AVIATOR-. More information can be found at www.rockinandroid.com.

©2007-2010 Platine Dispositif. Translation and localization are ©Rockin’Android Inc. Portions of this software are © 2006-2010 Sony Online Entertainment LLC. SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

[Elixir]

Seven playable characters, and an eighth unlockable

This is wrong, right? Hitogata has more than one unlockable character.

[Sara]

This is wrong, right? Hitogata has more than one unlockable character.

Of course it's wrong. Nothing like that has changed, don't worry.
I'd be ticked off if we ended up actually removing things like that.
It's a press mistake caused by a typo someone made on an earlier version of our site.
Rest assured it's all fine, although that mistake was left in the trailer due to time constraints.

(The game site has launched, by the way. http://gundemonium.com/)

[ex.machina]

15$ sounds a bit pricey for my taste.
Still looks interesting, I will grab it once it's down to 9.99.

[CptRansom]

$5.01 is serious business.

[Matsunaga]

15$ sounds a bit pricey for my taste.
Still looks interesting, I will grab it once it's down to 9.99.

3 games for $15 is expensive? Sounds like a bargain to me.

[kengou]

What's up with every press release and gaming news site claiming SOE as the publisher and Rockin' Android as the developer? I think it's important to give credit to the developers of those doujin games, and Rockin' Android localized them and published them to the west, right? Not to blame Rockin' Android for that mistake, of course, I doubt it was their fault, and not to minimize their hard and APPRECIATED work in bringing these games for us in the west. But I'd like to see credit properly given by whoever comes up with these press releases - and by the gaming press who should properly research this sort of thing.

Edit: I also have to laugh at the brilliant marketing wordplay taking place here:

Rockin' Android is known for publishing the highly acclaimed blockbuster PC game franchise of SUGURI and SUGURI PERFECT EDITION

From our perspective, of course we know about this, but from the overall gaming point of view, I'd hardly call Suguri a "highly acclaimed blockbuster PC game franchise." This is just silly.

[Sara]

Well, this stuff originates from SOE's press releases.
To be fair, they are essentially the publisher for the PSN releases.

[Ganelon]

I'm assuming the PC version generates more pure income for the company? Is there any in-game feature of some sort that would be worth getting the PSN version for (as in, not trophies, 16:9, and stuff like that). It sounds like the physical PC version is better in pretty much every way except convenience. But I'll get the PSN version just for that reason.

[Sara]

I'm assuming the PC version generates more pure income for the company?

Basically, but we want the PSN releases to do well.

Is there any in-game feature of some sort that would be worth getting the PSN version for (as in, not trophies, 16:9, and stuff like that).

Some people might want the YouTube recording and online scoreboards.
The PC version has neither of those, although PC users can obviously record videos themselves anyway.

[TrevHead (TVR)]

online scores is a big plus in my book

[Observer]

Well, I've sent my credit card for validation on PayPal so I'll be waiting that pesky code number so I can finally purchase this.

Does the PC version also have online scoreboards like Cloudphobia, Stella Vanity and a couple other games have? Either way, the artbook and complete OSTs are far too tempting to pass. Same with Suguri so hats off for that move.

[tearsofash]

I'm assuming the PC version generates more pure income for the company?

Basically, but we want the PSN releases to do well.

Might send the right message, and more PSN titles to follow? That place is sorely lacking in these sorts of titles.

[Sara]

Does the PC version also have online scoreboards like Cloudphobia, Stella Vanity and a couple other games have?

Unfortunately, the PC version does not have any online scoreboard features.