Gaijin Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Strange thing is, I don't recognize half of what's listed on the back of the Buster Beam shirt. Buster Homerun, Buster Tomahawk, Buster Ring, and strangest of all, Buster Cowboy? Drama CD's I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Strange thing is, I don't recognize half of what's listed on the back of the Buster Beam shirt. Buster Homerun, Buster Tomahawk, Buster Ring, and strangest of all, Buster Cowboy? Drama CD's I believe. Yep. They are from the radio dramas, all of which can be found on the complete Sound Collection of Gunbuster 3 CD set. If you have the Kaiyodo action figure, the Gunbuster comes with the Buster Homerun and Buster Tomahawk weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Yep. They are from the radio dramas, all of which can be found on the complete Sound Collection of Gunbuster 3 CD set. If you have the Kaiyodo action figure, the Gunbuster comes with the Buster Homerun and Buster Tomahawk weapons. Got pictures of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 (edited) Yep. They are from the radio dramas, all of which can be found on the complete Sound Collection of Gunbuster 3 CD set. If you have the Kaiyodo action figure, the Gunbuster comes with the Buster Homerun and Buster Tomahawk weapons. Got pictures of these? Yep. Go to http://www.toponeraegunbuster.com/Gunbuster-Toys.html to see other images. Edited February 3, 2005 by Noriko Takaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I knew of the figure, and guessed as much. Thanks for the info. Any idea what the "Buster Cowboy" is? That just sounds odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Well, the whole Gunbuster OAV was sorta based on the assumption that there was also a tv series with so many (i don't remember how many )episodes. Which of course didn't actually exist. So we get al the other "Buster" weapons and moves. Doesn't the new PS2 game use these, as I think it was to take the place as an interactive version of the series which doesn't exist but, you have to pretend that does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Well, the whole Gunbuster OAV was sorta based on the assumption that there was also a tv series with so many (i don't remember how many )episodes. Which of course didn't actually exist. So we get al the other "Buster" weapons and moves. Doesn't the new PS2 game use these, as I think it was to take the place as an interactive version of the series which doesn't exist but, you have to pretend that does? I remember that. They even went so far as to put next episode previews on the soundtrack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Oddly enough, I think it's better off for not having been a TV series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunbuster Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 according to Natioal Console Support, the game has the "episodes" "The Gunbuster franchise enjoys a third story which is presented in interactive video game form on the PS2. Join Noriko Takaya, Kazumi Amano, Coach Ota, and the rest of the original cast in a completely new 25-episode action/adventure game where scenarios are split into world roaming interaction followed by full-blown Gunbuster action. In the world roaming portion, players interact with other characters, exercise, and work a few menial tasks. In the Gunbuster sequences, players pilot the mighty Gunbuster and bust up gangs of alien foes with weapons/moves such as the Buster Beam which pulverizes entire squadrons with a powerful laser cannon and the Super Lightning Kick. Similar to the original animation, Noriko bellows out commands which trigger the big robot's attacks. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I'd buy it but, my new PS2 can't play imports. Alas, my Macross PS2 has become shelf space stealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 It's still a shame that has no chance of coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 If it's playable without knowing written japanese, then I'm all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarensaas Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Awww, they GOTTA bring that here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Considering that the average anime fan goes, "huh?" when I tell them what my favorite anime is, I doubt there's even a thought to bringing it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 (edited) After seeing the trailer for the game, I'm seriously debating on getting a PS2 capable of playing imports again... seeing the RX-7's do Inazuma Kicks, The 2 Buster Machines with their beam lasers sweeping aliens, and the Gunbuster doing Buster Beam and scoring 1419 hits against enemies, Homing Laser doing 225,417 hits and counting (with Noriko screaming out Buster Beam and Homing Laser just like the anime), seeing the Buster Tomahawk and Home Run in action, plus Super Inazuma Kick with accompanying screaming at the top of their lungs by Noriko and Kazumi...oy. Wonder how much of the game is "digital comic" and how much is action. I want it. Edited February 4, 2005 by Gaijin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 After seeing the trailer for the game, I'm seriously debating on getting a PS2 capable of playing imports again...seeing the RX-7's do Inazuma Kicks, The 2 Buster Machines with their beam lasers sweeping aliens, and the Gunbuster doing Buster Beam and scoring 1419 hits against enemies, Homing Laser doing 225,417 hits and counting (with Noriko screaming out Buster Beam and Homing Laser just like the anime), seeing the Buster Tomahawk and Home Run in action, plus Super Inazuma Kick with accompanying screaming at the top of their lungs by Noriko and Kazumi...oy. Wonder how much of the game is "digital comic" and how much is action. I want it. Is the trailer available to download somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikaru Ichijou Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I played/stumbled through the first few episodes last night (I just got to the Excelion). The game works like Sakura Taisen, but without the time-limited conversation selections. You walk up to people to initiate conversation. You can pick a general topic from a list (that seems to grow over time), but don't have mid-conversation choices (at least so far). You cycle through cutscenes (real-time, and from the OVA), exploration on-foot, mini-games/training, conversations, and combat. There's opening and ending credits (with the songs from the OVA) for each episode (which you can skip) along with the mid-episode eyecatch. I presume the OP will change as the "show" progresses. The game runs in a high-res mode, so the text is very sharp. Noriko's facial expressions are great, and there's tons of speech! It seems like I'll be able to get through the game without knowing a huge amount of Japanese. There seems to be some sort of inventory system that I'll need to figure out. There's also a place to configure/upgrade(?) your special attacks. I got the first one (Inazuma Kiiiiik) after the duel on Earth. The game is available for $65 at http://www.ncsx.com. It seems to be worthy for Gunbuster fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 Is the trailer available to download somewhere? You can try here if the link still works: http://animejapan.cplaza.ne.jp/b-ch/specia...top_pv_500k.asx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Is the trailer available to download somewhere? You can try here if the link still works: http://animejapan.cplaza.ne.jp/b-ch/specia...top_pv_500k.asx Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Skip the songs...why the hell would you want to do that? BTW, how navigatable are the menu's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Is the trailer available to download somewhere? You can try here if the link still works: http://animejapan.cplaza.ne.jp/b-ch/specia...top_pv_500k.asx That is SICK! That was so sweet it made me crap my pants. Part cell shaded Xenosaga, part ZOE, and add in a dash of "bounce", and its got me drooling! Damn, son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 That is SICK! That was so sweet it made me crap my pants. Part cell shaded Xenosaga, part ZOE, and add in a dash of "bounce", and its got me drooling! Damn, son! You got that right! The only import games I have ever bought were the PC Engine Gunbuster games when I still had a working system and Typing Gunbuster for the PC, but this new game has prompted me to buy it, and a compatible system to go with it. I can't wait until I get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 That is SICK! That was so sweet it made me crap my pants. Part cell shaded Xenosaga, part ZOE, and add in a dash of "bounce", and its got me drooling! Damn, son! You got that right! The only import games I have ever bought were the PC Engine Gunbuster games when I still had a working system and Typing Gunbuster for the PC, but this new game has prompted me to buy it, and a compatible system to go with it. I can't wait until I get it! Give us the lowdown when it arrives. I need a PS2 that plays imports again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Guess I know one of the things I'm buying when I visit Tokyo this spring! Since I was already planning on buying the new PS 2 when I was over there, I now know what game I should try to pick up while over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 The next gunbuster 2 eps 2(raw) is out....if you know where to look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 The next gunbuster 2 eps 2(raw) is out....if you know where to look for it. I need to work myself up into a masochistic mood so I can watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Just saw the trailer for it, seems there is a second Buster Machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I watched the raw. It's not bad, though I doubt that there's anything to reddem it to you guys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 TNI have lots of pictures from the current Wonderfest and in the Kaiyaido section... http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=Wo...ize=800&start=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 That's a nice looking toy. Me want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Woah! I'm really liking the Gunbuster and the EVAs. Are those re-sculpts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Studio Half Life booth has some more Gunbuster pics. http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=Wo...ize=800&start=0 Some one at afigures plays too much video games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 So many hinges on that thing, I wonder if it splits into the two Buster Machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 So many hinges on that thing, I wonder if it splits into the two Buster Machines. Looks like it, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 So many hinges on that thing, I wonder if it splits into the two Buster Machines. http://halfeye.m78.com/himiken/h-ken/h-ken.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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