Blaster Master™ Overdrive Headed To WiiWare Monday!

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on: February 07, 2010, 04:44:08 AM
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Redding, CA – February 6, 2010 – SUNSOFT, a division of SUNCORPORATION (JASDAQ: 6736), has today announced that BLASTER MASTER™:OVERDRIVE will be available in North America on February 8th for WiiWare.

BLASTER MASTER™:OVERDRIVE is an action-shooting game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus. Poor, defenseless animals worldwide infected by the virus have been turned into flesh-eating, hemoglobin-swilling terrors. Fortunately, the world has Alex. And, even more coincidentally, he happens to be one of the world’s foremost biologists - specializing in viral mutation profiles and genetic manipulation.

Every studious biologist facing imminent global annihilation needs a sweet ride, and Alex is no exception. He has S.O.P.H.I.A., a shape-shifting, gas-guzzling, projectile-spewing paean to destruction on four wheels. Things look grim, but with Alex and S.O.P.H.I.A. on the case, the world just may have a chance.

Gameplay in BLASTER MASTER™:OVERDRIVE retains the critically acclaimed format of the original NES BLASTER MASTER™, alternating between side-scrolling platforming in S.O.P.H.I.A. and overhead-perspective blasting and exploration when controlling Alex. Upgrades for S.O.P.H.I.A. must be collected to access progressively more challenging terrain and a total of eight distinct areas. Each area features a mutant boss that must be defeated to progress.

The sublime blend of side-scrolling shooting/platforming mixed with overhead perspective action/shooting areas is just as addictive now as it was in the original game. The game is rated E10 for Mild Fantasy Violence and can be purchased from the Wii Store online for 1000 Wii points beginning February 8th, 2010.

As with the BLASTER MASTER NES Virtual Console release, fans are encouraged to improve their skills completing this game so they can compete and win in a coming promotion that will test their skill for collectible prizes.

About SUNCORPORATION. Located in Aichi prefecture in Japan, SUNCORPORATION has been innovating electronic equipment and software for almost forty years. Their corporate slogan, “Dream, Challenge, and Creation” perfectly summarizes the spirit that gave birth to their software company SUNSOFT. Worldwide, SUNSOFT has developed or published almost 100 games for both consoles and arcades. They also publish for iPhone and Windows mobile platforms.

About GAIJINWORKS. GAIJINWORKS was founded by Victor Ireland after spending more than 15 years as President of Working Designs, where he innovated deluxe packaging, special premiums, pack-in soundtracks and game documentaries for their RPG product. Many of the practices he innovated have become standard in the RPG segment, and console video games in general. GAIJINWORKS is focused on continuing a tradition of fanservice for game fans.

Information about the rating for this game can be obtained at www.ESRB.org.

Direct media inquiries to press@sunsoftgames.com

“BLASTER MASTER” is a trademark of SUNSOFT

© 2010 SUNSOFT

http://www.sunsoftgames.com/news/2010-02-06%20BlasterMasterOverdrive.php

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Soooo, who's excited? 8)



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Reply #1 on: February 07, 2010, 05:26:46 AM
I'm not all that excited to be honest.

I'll still give this a try, I did like the old Blaster Master.




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Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 05:59:26 AM
I loved the original, so I can't wait!



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Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 12:18:08 PM
I'm excited~ >U< I mean, it's Blaster Master, and the NES Main Theme was awesome!

I'll go "download" the game somewhere until the Japanese one shows up.

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Reply #4 on: February 07, 2010, 03:19:02 PM
OMGOGMOGMGOMOGMOGMOGMOGMGM!!
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Wait.
>no europe release date
ffff....



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Reply #5 on: February 07, 2010, 03:23:46 PM
Sounds like someone is happy.



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Reply #6 on: February 07, 2010, 03:33:14 PM
THEN LET'S LIVE STREAM IT!!! :3

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Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 03:48:49 PM
Where's the fun in watching someone else play the most anticipated game of the now?

Posted on: 2010-02-07, 15:44:07
[youtube]qSbslfm3aoE[/youtube]
traileeeeerrr



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Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 11:50:12 PM
I'm having fun with the game now. It has save points inside the Gates, a Map with the - button.
And you have 3 weapons. A laser buster, homing bubbles and a rocket launcher.
You can find permanent upgrades for your HP and things like that.
You will lose weapon upgrades when you get hit, like the original game.

I love this game. ^^b

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Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 11:53:24 PM
Streaming it?



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Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 11:56:30 PM
I will definitely get this eventually.



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Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 02:28:35 AM

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Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 02:53:32 AM
It looks like a lot of fun, but also like they still could've done more with it.



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Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 08:17:58 PM
So I'm gonna like, live stream and stuff now. o.o
http://www.justin.tv/vixynyan

Posted on: February 09, 2010, 18:14:32
So a lot of people were amazed at my skills when I beat every boss in the game.
Cephi and Akira saw the stream, and so many others. ^^b
I will save the clips of the whole game this week.

I made a video of the Final Boss & Ending

[spoiler=embed video][youtube]djD9RkJ3Toc[/youtube][/spoiler]

Posted on: February 10, 2010, 02:31:54
If you missed the stream, you can watch the whole game now.
If you just want to see the bosses, you can do that too. x3

Full Game Run
Part 01 (Boss 1)
Part 02 (Boss 2)
Part 03
Part 04 (Boss 3)
Part 05
Part 06
Part 07
Part 08
Part 09
Part 10 (Boss 4)
Part 11
Part 12
Part 13 (Boss 5)
Part 14
Part 15
Part 16 (Boss 6)
Part 17
Part 18
Part 19 (Boss 7)
Part 20
Part 21
Part 22
Part 23 (Final Boss & Ending)

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Reply #14 on: February 12, 2010, 09:30:27 AM
Thanks for the links Vixy!
Will get down to watching them soon. :3


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