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The “Tales” series is very popular in Japan and other countries in the world. There is lots of versions from many consoles, such as Playstation, Gamecube. However, there is a version that never have been released for Gamecube. It is supposed to be a sequel of Tales of Symphonia. Here is a scanned picture from a Brazilian Magazine called “Nintendo World”, which talks about it.

-Scan taken on the Issue 66, February 2004, from Nintendo World, page 13.-

Translation by joaowojcikiewicz and help with some old grammar errors by KooPako:

“Sequel to Symphonia (Tales of Symphonia – GC)
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RPG to Gamecube will have a sequel
Namco doesn’t stop. Just after releasing Tales of Symphonia, elected as Gamecube’s best RPG of 2003 by specialized game sites, Namco announces it’s sequel. Tales of Legendia will be the sequel of Symphonia, its plot takes place years after the events of the original game ( symphonia ). the game will also feature a Multi-Linear Battle system. (a mix of elements of RPGs and fighting games in battles), with 3D simulated graphics. Namco also revealed that the game will have connection with the new game of Tales which is being developed to GBA. More information in the next issues.”

NOTE: The magazine never came with more news about Tales of Legendia in the next issues.
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The game would also connect with Game Boy Advance. Connecting with an another “Tales” game that was not announced on this article. It could probably have E-cards with special items for the game, or use the Game Boy Link to play Multiplayer or something.

There is no other informations about this game.

In the day August 25, 2005, Tales of Legendia was released for Playstation 2.

Thanks to gabrielwoj for making the article, joaowojcikiewicz (for translating the Portuguese article) and KooPako (for helping with grammar) for the contributors!

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[U64 Italian Podcast] Episodio 1.8: Perfect Dark 64 Beta

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12-08-2011

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The Unseen 64 Podcast is only in Italian, sorry!

U64 Podcast: Episodio 1.8 – Perfect Dark 64 Beta [61:41] Dopo più di 2 anni di silenzio, lo staff di Unseen 64 ha trovato il coraggio (e il tempo) per registrare una nuova podcast, dedicata alla beta di Perfect Dark. In questo episodio mono, yota, blek, reno, infrid e tyrian3 (di www.gamescollection.it) parleranno per un’ora del secondo FPS sviluppato da Rare per Nintendo 64, sui motivi dell’abbandono della licenza di James Bond, l’odio per Elvis, spunti sul remake per Xbox Live Arcade, l’amore di Blek per il signor Carrington, gli enigmi random dell’ultima missione, gli Skedar rimossi dal gioco, l’idea poco utilizzata di sfruttare luci e ombre per il gameplay, le differenze con e senza expansion pack, commenti sul leggendario articolo di analisi della beta di PD, teorie su Joanna fuori dalle finestre, il cartello “Anal Land”, i cambi e i tagli nelle missioni in singolo, l’entrata esclusiva al Pond Punk Bar, l’amore dei programmatori per il formaggio, gli alieni nemici nell’area 51, il mix delle armi beta, il bersaglio nascosto, la modalità face mapping e dispersioni sull’Hot Coffee di GTA, l’editor dei livelli e le flash card per N64, le lamentele per la qualità di Skype, le orride facce di Perfect Dark per GBC, i prototipi di Rare scoperti dai collezionisti e i codici segreti inutilizzati. Saremo migliorati o peggiorati dopo tutto questo tempo? >> U64 Episodio 1.8 – Download Versione in MP3

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Dune Generations [PC – Cancelled]

U64 Staff & Contributors

10-08-2011

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Cryonetworks in 2001 disclosed information about Dune Generations, an upcoming online real-time strategy game based on Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel series. The company launched an official Web site for the upcoming game that features some concept images, a brief background story and description of the persistent gameworld, and a list of frequently asked questions. Dune Generations was scheduled for release at the end of 2001.

Info from the official page:

The infrastructure of a permanent and massive multiplayer world that exists online; the intrigues and magnificent scenery from Frank Herbert’s Dune Universe; endless space and terrestrial epics: this is what you’ll discover in DUNE Generations.
DUNE Generations is based on three concepts: Short and long-term resource management, real-time commercial and military strategy, and control of a dynasty of leaders within three types of Houses: military, commercial or mercenary. Players will have to make strategic decisions for the advancement of their House and work together or fight one another for domination of the thousands of colonies at their disposal. They will have to evolve in a world with strict rules and use them for their own purpose and benefit. One key purpose, of course, is to gain access and control over the most important planet in the DUNE Universe: Arrakis, where the Spice, the most precious substance in the Universe is produced.

Cryo would be the publisher behind the game; Canada-based DreamCatcher Interactive would be the distributor for North America as part of a partnertship which published a number of other Cryo games.

Dune Generations would let players assume control of a dynasty in the Dune universe. The goal of the game would be to build the dynasty into the most powerful family in the universe, by gaining control of the planet Arrakis, the source of the most precious substance in the universe: spice. Players would choose to control one of three types of dynasties – traders, soldiers, or mercenaries – and each dynasty type would provide a different playing experience.

With the closure of Cryo at the beginning of 2002, the game was canceled due to a failure to negotiate a deal with the company’s creditors. [Info from Wikipedia]

Thanks to Elian for the contribution!

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Unreleased Dragon’s Lair Genesis / Mega Drive leaked

U64 Staff & Contributors

09-08-2011

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The original Dragon’s Lair is a laserdisc game published by Cinematronics in 1983. A “port” for the Genesis / Mega Drive was in development, along with the SNES one, but it was never released. Dragon’s Lair Genesis / Mega Drive ROM leaked sometime around June / July 2011, it’s almost bug free and more or less complete. It is a port of the released SNES version. You can find the leaked Genesis / Megadrive version in here.

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Kirby Squeak Squad [DS – Beta / Unused]

U64 Staff & Contributors

08-08-2011

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Kirby: Squeak Squad, known in Europe as Kirby: Mouse Attack and in Japan as Kirby of the Stars: Calling on the Dorotche Gang is a platform game developed by Flagship and Natsume and published in 2006 / 2007 by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory for the Nintendo DS. Mariosegafreak noticed a page of unused sprites on the Spriter’s Resource archive. Apparently the unused “Block Kirby” ability is a three-star Kirby wearing a hat from the beam ability. Not enough proof? Check the ability icons sprite sheet and you will find ‘block’. When trying to use a cheat code to activate it, Kirby just spits it out as if you pressed select/X.

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