New Cave release(s) from Rising Star?

Orochi S · June 17, 2011, 12:47:37 PM

New Cave release(s) for Europe have been quite strongly hinted at by Rising Star Games on their forums, with an official announcement hopefully coming in the next few weeks. Check the two posts by Kallam - RSG staff:

http://www.risingstargames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=546&start=60

lam47 · June 21, 2011, 04:55:12 AM

Looks promising. I will re buy any cave game to support the company.

TimingTripod40 · June 21, 2011, 09:19:21 AM

Do they publish in the US?

Orochi S · June 21, 2011, 04:28:40 PM

I don't think that they publish in the US, unfortunately, and I suspect that their releases are region-locked. Anyone know for sure?

I will also be buying any Cave games that they publish, even if I already own imports - gotta show the support! Besides, maybe they will release more interesting editions with bonuses and extras like they did with Deathsmiles?

Daverost · June 22, 2011, 06:59:58 AM

Pretty sure they don't release in the US and pretty sure their releases are region-locked. At least their DeathSmiles was.

Orochi S · July 22, 2011, 06:04:04 PM

Looks like Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu is getting a European release on October 15th - it's listed on Amazon France, but has not yet been officially announced by Rising Star Games:

http://www.amazon.fr/Rising-Star-Dodonpachi-resurrection/dp/B005CNUYWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311343548&sr=8-1

TimingTripod40 · July 22, 2011, 06:45:38 PM

Hopefully this leads to a GoD release in the US.

CIB · July 23, 2011, 06:06:47 PM

Quote from: TimingTripod40 on July 22, 2011, 06:45:38 PM
Hopefully this leads to a GoD release in the US.

HAN

Can't wait for it

Van_Artic · July 28, 2011, 05:16:50 AM

even though it was hinted already, they just confirmed DDPDFK (they're translating the title much like the iphone version)

question is, how they will handle the release? i see 3 possibilities

-1.5 disc with 1.51 and BL already on the disc
-1.5 disc with 1.51, BL and BL arrange on the disc
-2 disc release in one package

EDIT: there's an interview that pretty much answers my questions

http://www.midlifegamer.net/2011/07/dodonpachiresurrection/

Orochi S · July 28, 2011, 06:35:47 AM

Details have just been announced - the retail release will just contain DDPDFK 1.5, while Black label will be available as DLC on the day of release.

http://www.risingstargames.com/blog/rising-star-games-unveils-stellar-fourthquarter-lineup.html

Daverost · July 28, 2011, 07:05:52 AM

Now here's the all-important question: Will they make it region-free? (Probably not.)

HVL · July 28, 2011, 11:27:48 AM

Quote from: Daverost on July 28, 2011, 07:05:52 AM
Now here's the all-important question: Will they make it region-free? (Probably not.)

Pretty much guaranteed to be as region free as Deathsmiles.

Going to get a copy or two when this hits the ?/?10 bargain bin. I wish they'd include some exclusive extras to make it more desirable for those who have the Japanese version.

Mel · July 28, 2011, 11:46:55 AM

No Word on Black Label arrange (ketsui) mode. Would be nice to have as dlc.

J*R*F_BN3_WM2K · July 28, 2011, 05:37:45 PM

Quote from: HVL on July 28, 2011, 11:27:48 AM
Quote from: Daverost on July 28, 2011, 07:05:52 AM
Now here's the all-important question: Will they make it region-free? (Probably not.)

Pretty much guaranteed to be as region free as Deathsmiles.

Err... My PAL copy of Deathsmiles does not work on my J360. Don't know of that's what you meant.

CIB · July 28, 2011, 05:45:31 PM

Man, I am so happy.
I didn't buy a japanese xbox360 since I had no cash and already deathsmiles, futari and espgaluda II to train hard on but was going to change my mind for DFK BL coz going to the arcade was starting to be boring (I'd rather play in my sofa)
I'll buy this one on day one, and get whatever DLC they offer for it

supabok · July 28, 2011, 09:19:50 PM

Noob question, but would this release possibly work on a N.American 360 or is it strictly PAL?

Let_It_Be · July 29, 2011, 01:09:46 AM

It will almost certainly be region locked to PAL machines, so you will not be able to play it on a NTSC-U 360.

DJ Incompetent · August 25, 2011, 09:16:50 AM

Raising Star says in a facebook reply on its press release that their new DDPR will work on US 360s http://www.facebook.com/RisingStarGames/posts/258848714139342

edit:
But the DLC will be region locked.
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=717385#p717385

Daverost · August 25, 2011, 04:53:45 PM

Quote from: DJ Incompetent on August 25, 2011, 09:16:50 AM
Raising Star says in a facebook reply on its press release that their new DDPR will work on US 360s http://www.facebook.com/RisingStarGames/posts/258848714139342

Quoteedit:
But the DLC will be region locked.
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=717385#p717385

Aliquantic · August 25, 2011, 10:53:41 PM

No no, there's no word on the DLC yet, and all we know for sure is that it won't be on the US marketplace... there's no information on region-locking on the DLC, and it doesn't seem too likely to happen outside of publishing restrictions.

sh00g · August 26, 2011, 12:04:29 AM

Buying this just to support RS.

StarCreator · August 26, 2011, 08:41:56 AM

Sadly, torisu also confirmed the game will not work on Japanese consoles. I might still import it but just like Deathsmiles NA, I wouldn't actually be able to play it.

lam47 · November 01, 2011, 12:54:55 PM

Black label is up already! 800msp.

ssfsx17 · November 01, 2011, 01:18:00 PM

Quote from: lam47 on November 01, 2011, 12:54:55 PM
Black label is up already! 800msp.

For which regions? And does it include Ketsuipachi?

May or may not buy it depending on those factors

lam47 · November 01, 2011, 01:41:32 PM

There won't be ketsuipatchi for uk. I don't know if it's out in the rest of Europe or just here in the uk.

Orochi S · November 03, 2011, 05:20:48 AM

Ver. 1.51 is up now, and it is only 80mp

Let_It_Be · November 03, 2011, 12:39:10 PM

80?

That has to be some kind of record for lowest price for DLC that wasn't free.

Orochi S · November 03, 2011, 01:24:49 PM

Quote from: Let_It_Be on November 03, 2011, 12:39:10 PM
80?

That has to be some kind of record for lowest price for DLC that wasn't free.

Indeed - I wondered if it was some sort of mistake. I snapped it up though! I have the Japanese disc release of Black Label, but not of 1.5, so I'm looking forward to getting the PAL game tomorrow.

I just looked at the DLC download sizes - Black Label (800mp) is 255.18 MB while 1.51 (80mp) is only 3.61 MB, so the prices sort of make sense.

Muchi Muchi Spork · November 03, 2011, 03:30:56 PM

The 1.51 might be some sort of diff file it runs against the original to save a new version... BL has a whole new soundtrack.

Orochi S · November 03, 2011, 05:04:37 PM

Quote from: Muchi Muchi Spork on November 03, 2011, 03:30:56 PM
The 1.51 might be some sort of diff file it runs against the original to save a new version... BL has a whole new soundtrack.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten that Black Label has a different soundtrack. I guess 1.51 is a bit of barg, then. Surely people would be willing to pay more for it!?