Genso Suikoden Tierkreis

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  Konami’s Unannounced Goods: Soundtrack and Digital Artbook With Every Copy of Suikoden Tierkreis

  March 10, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on Konami’s Unannounced Goods: Soundtrack and Digital Artbook With Every Copy of Suikoden Tierkreis Share this Konami’s Unannounced Goods: Soundtrack and Digital Artbook With Every Copy of Suikoden Tierkreis

  

  I told you there was more. While Konami hasn’t officially put the word out (I think we’re seeing a trend here), fans who pick up the game next week will be receiving an additional disc containing snippets from the soundtrack along with a digital artbook. We’ve seen similar gifts for past Suikoden releases, and the fact that I hadn’t heard anything until now had me wondering what was up.

  So, is it as cool as the physical artbook and arrange CD that was shipped with Suikoden V? Well, it’s a different approach for sure. While I miss being able to put the disc in my CD player (the files are in mp3 format), they did an excellent job picking out and spotlighting some of the best tracks from the full-length 3-disc soundtrack.

  Find out what you’ll be treated to after the jump. (more…)

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  Biggest DS Soundtrack Ever: Genso Suikoden Tierkreis Original Soundtrack (Review)

  February 25, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | 5 Comments Share this Biggest DS Soundtrack Ever: Genso Suikoden Tierkreis Original Soundtrack (Review)

  

  It’s been a crazy couple of months for Suikoden fans. First there was the promo-only soundtrack, and then a confirmed stand-alone release. Then we were able to speak with Konami’s Norikazu Miura about the game’s soundtrack, and now it’s been announced that there will be another album released in Japan titled Genso Suikoden Tierkreis Extra Soundtrack featuring additional music from the game as well as arranged music by Elements Garden.  And that’s not even all of it, as we already have more coverage planned for the coming weeks, but I would have nothing less for my favorite game series of all time.

  We finally got our hands on the game’s 3-disc soundtrack which hit Japan last week. Is it everything we had hoped for? Did the outside contributions from composers like Masaharu Iwata and Yoshino Aoki (two composers that I’m quite fond of) make a difference? Well, I don’t want to spoil it, so you’re going to have to read the review.

  Take a glimpse at what you’ll be listening to on your DS next month after the jump. (more…)

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  Genso Suikoden Tierkreis: Greatest Game Series Moves to DS, Norikazu Miura Handles Score

  August 24, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this Genso Suikoden Tierkreis: Greatest Game Series Moves to DS, Norikazu Miura Handles Score

  

  Anyone who knows me is well aware that I am completely obsessed with the Genso Suikoden series, with the first installment being my favorite game of all time. It’s been a couple years since fans were graced with a new Suikoden title, and Suikoden V on the PS2 was an amazing experience that left many hungry for more.

  Well, here it is. Konami has announced that Genso Suikoden Tierkreis is nearly 50% complete and will be released on the Nintendo DS. The plot sounds amazing, although some of the gameplay elements sound like a backslide to the terribleness that was Suikoden IV. Composer Norikazu Mirua has stated on his blog that he is involved with the title, which is good news for those who enjoyed his music in Suikoden IV, Suikoden V, and Suikoden Tactics. I know I’m excited! We’ll let you know when more details regarding the soundtrack become available.

  Any hardcore Suikoden fans out there who have been waiting for a Suikoden game regardless of the platform it’s released on? Have you been following Miura’s work, and is he an acceptable replacement for original Suikoden composer Miki Higashino?

  [via Due Fiumi, thanks Chris!]

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