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PM Studios Announces DJMax Portable 3 in the US!

May 25, 2010 | Patrick Gann | 1 Comment Share this

But wait, what happened to the second game?

As it turns out, the incredibly addictive DJMax Fever for PSP was a combination of 1 and 2 from Japan.

These DJMax games feature really wonderful vocal and instrumental music from Japan, Korea, and elsewhere. The OSV staff (myself included) have really enjoyed these games, whether the arcade Technika games or these PSP titles.

DJMax Portable 3 will be available simultaneously for UMD and PSN download later in 2010 thanks to the good folks at PM Studios. The game will feature over 50 songs, and frankly, I can’t wait to play it.
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DJ MAX TECHNIKA 2 Released in Korea With New 2-Disc Soundtrack

April 30, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

It’s entirely possible that this is not breaking news, but I’m certainly just finding out about it. I absolutely adored the original DJ MAX TECHNIKA soundtrack, and a new posting on VGMdb indicates that not only is there a sequel to the amazing touch-based rhythm arcade title in Korea, but also a fancy Limited Edition box containing the game’s 2-disc soundtrack and other assorted goodies.

One thing that was interesting about DJ MAX TECHNIKA was the variety of artists who contributed to the game, mainly from Korea, but also the inclusion of Japanese composer Shinji Hosoe. If this artist list on VGMdb is correct, it looks like Hosoe is contributing once more, which is definitely a plus as his “SON OF SUN” was one of the best (and most difficult) tracks on the set list. Unfortunately it appears as though ESTi is not included, but we will be hearing music from La Tale lead composer, DINY. I hope PM Studios is able to bring this one to the United States like they did for the first game!

Have you had the opportunity to experience DJ MAX TECHNIKA yet? Are you surprised by the announcement of a second game in the series despite the struggling global arcade market?

[via VGMdb]
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More Ways to Love DJ MAX Fever: Now Downloadable on PSN!

January 26, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on More Ways to Love DJ MAX Fever: Now Downloadable on PSN! Share this

Miss out on a physical copy of DJ MAX Fever last year? I admit that I never saw the title at my local retailers, so this is a great way to introduce more gamers to this amazing rhythm game on the PSP. It’s from Korea, so you know the music is good. If you somehow managed to miss out entirely on this game, I recommend checking out our interview with PM Studios and Korean artists ESTi and Natus for more information as to what it’s all about.

Patrick also raved about the game’s music selection and multiple difficulty settings (which you’re going to need, because this game is HARD) in his review. PM Studios made the title available online last week, so be sure to pick it up if you missed it last year.

[via Siliconera]
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DJ Max Fever Review: Or, “I Used To Think I Was Good At Rhythm Games”

April 29, 2009 | Patrick Gann | 2 Comments Share this

PM Studios brought DJ Max Fever to North America, and it marks the first time a console-based DJ Max game is officially released here in the US (the other games have “International Versions” that work on American PSPs, but were technically import products). Korean developer “Pentavision” created a sleeper-hit of a rhythm game that has really started to catch on in East Asia. And Americans who want to jump in on the latest rhythm game have the opportunity with one fantastic collection.

You see, in East Asia (Korea and Japan), multiple DJ Max games were released on PSP. DJ Max Portable and DJ Max Portable 2 each had over 50 songs. The “best” tracks from each of those two games were merged to create the North American DJ Max Fever. The soundtrack features music from a group of fantastic composers, most of whom are Korean. Among the many great composers on here, I have to give props to ESTi and Nauts, the prolific composers whom I (and many other fans) first encountered through Ragnarok Online nearly a decade ago.

In this review, we’ll be analyzing not just the music, but also the gameplay for this unique rhythm game. All of this comes, of course, after the jump. (more…)
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DJMAX TECHNIKA Exclusive Collection: A Generous Serving of Korea With A Dash of Japan (Review)

January 16, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this

Here we are with another opportunity for me to share my love for composers from Korea. Just a couple months ago we reviewed the free La Tale Original Soundtrack, and if you were a fan of that release, you’ll be happy to know that most of the composers who worked on that game are featured on the DJMAX TECHNIKA Original Soundtrack. But that’s not all you’ll find here, as the soundtrack to this arcade rhythm game is just as diverse as any DDR release we’ve seen in the past.

So what is the DJMAX TECHNIKA Exclusive Collection? It’s actually a box set that can be purchased in Korea as a sort of accompaniment to the arcade game. Included are a Platinum Crew Membership, sticker sheets, a screen cleaner, a thorough booklet with lyrics, staff and composer biographies (in Korean), and of course, a two disc soundtrack. The first disc features the shorter in-game versions, while the second disc, titled “Platinum Mixing,” hosts extended and alternate versions of some of the tracks. This is truly an amazing collection.

Read our review after the jump. (more…)