Ready for something a little different for your DS? How does an adventure in the skies sound? Check out the description ofNostalgia, a new game from Ignition and Tecmo on the way this September:
Set in an alternate-reality version of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the worldin his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’ll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.
Um, that soundsreallygood. Like something I would dream up while laying around fantasizing about the types of games I would kill for, but never actually get made. Except this one IS actually being made. Even better, this game is being produced by Keisuke Kikuchi, who also worked onFatal Frame. Described as a “nontraditional RPG”, the game will allow you to visit locales such as New York, Africa, Russia and Cairo, features two different combat engines, and allows tons of user customization.
I want screens of this game bad! Hopefully I’ll have some for you in the very near future. What do you think of this concept so far?
Ignition and Tecmo Present NOSTALGIA for Nintendo DS™
Prepare to Lift-Off in September 2009
Glendale, CA – June 19, 2025 – Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTVEnterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, and Tecmo, inconjunction with Matrix Software and Red Entertainment, invite gamers totakeoff on a nostalgic journey through time and space with Nostalgia forNintendo DS™ – launching September 2009. Set in an alternate-realityversion of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrongLondoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the worldin his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’llexplore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies,complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world fromunfathomable evil.
Developed by Matrix Software (Dragon Quest V PS2, Final Fantasy III-IV DS),in association with Red Entertainment (Gungrave, Bonk, Thousand Arms),Nostalgia brings together a powerful think-tank of old-school Japanese RPGdevelopment talent to present a stunning new vision in gaming. Produced byKeisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame, Tokobot) and directed by Naoki Morita (SakuraTaisen), with art direction by Yoshiteru Tsujino (Far East of Eden), airshipdesign by Takuhito Kusanagi (Grandia, Blue Submarine No.6, Samurai 7), andenemy design by Keita Amemiya (Iria- Zeiram the Animation, Kamen Rider),Tecmo has amassed an all-star dream team of industry veterans to forge abrand new DS adventure that hearkens back to the classic glory days ofJapanese role-playing games.
According to Nostalgia producer, Keisuke Kikuchi, “I knew this game had suchpotential when I saw Mr. Morita’s project book. It is an adventure game setin another Earth, offering an enjoyable story that involves variousdifferent cultures in many diverse locations. The key element that bringsthe game together is the airship, the conveyance which fits its game systemand world-view. I wanted to make this idea into a product for everyone toplay.”
“We feel deeply honored for the opportunity to bring Tecmo’s esteemedJapanese Nintendo DS role-playing game “Nostalgeo no Kaze” to an entirelynew audience as Nostalgia,” said Shane Bettenhausen, New BusinessDevelopment Director of Ignition Entertainment. “Amid a sea of remakes andrehashes, this endearing adventure blazes its own unique path with deeplyengrossing gameplay systems, but it also hearkens back to the classic RPGsof yesteryear with its unforgettable characters and universal narrativethemes.”
Key Game Features:
• Ambitious, fully 3D polygonal graphical engine offers dramatic, sweepingcamera angles and impressive vistas rarely seen in a DS title.• Cohesive, anime-inspired art direction that effectively captures thegame’s turn-of-the-century charm.• Travel to incredibly unique, non-traditional RPG locales via airshipincluding London, New York, Cairo, Africa, and Russia.• Features two distinct combat engines: One is a brisk, turn-basedclose-quarters melee between your party members and monsters; while theother offers thrilling, large-scale airship battles. In addition, yourbattle skills are scored at the conclusion of each conflict, inspiringstrategic mastery.• Handy in-game notebook feature keeps track of people, monsters, airshipsand items you’ve run across.• Plenty of user-defined customization, allowing the player to trick out hisor her airship with various weapons, armor types, and special skill attacks.The player can also choose character-specific skills from a branching treefor a more personalized experience.• Explore a variety of diverse, engaging dungeons that include brain bendingpuzzles and tricky Indiana Jones-style traps.• Optional quest system inspires players to approach the adventure from aless linear perspective, extending the life of the gameplay experience.
For more information, visitwww.nostalgiads.com
For assets including fact sheets, screens and artwork please contact SusanHale, Executive Director of Public Relations at Ignition Entertainment viaemail[email protected]or by phone (818) 502-5387.
ABOUT IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT LTD:Ignition Entertainment Limited is a UTV Media Communication company.Ignition was created by a core team of gaming industry veterans with thepurpose of building upon their successful track record to develop andpublish within the international games industry. You can find moreinformation about Ignition Entertainment Ltd. Atwww.ignitionusa.com
ABOUT UTV SOFTWARE COMMUNICATIONS LTD:UTV Software Communications Ltd. is India’s foremost Media & EntertainmentCompany with leadership position in four Verticals that includes MotionPictures, Broadcasting, TV Content and Interactive (i.e. Animation andGaming). Listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange with the Motion Picturesbusiness listed on the AIM, London Stock Exchange. Walt Disney Inc. holds astrategic stake in UTV. It has subsidiaries with offices across India, theUK and USA. More information on the group is available atwww.utvnet.com
ABOUT TECMO, LTD.:Tecmo is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainmentsoftware. Tecmo has been entertaining gamers since 1967 and has created someof the best arcade and videogames available.Tecmo portfolio includes theworld famous videogame franchises “Dead or Alive”, “Ninja Gaiden”, “TecmoBowl”and others. Games have been made for all platforms including handheldgame system as well as PC.
you’re able to find more information about Tecmo athttp://www.tecmo.co.jp/andhttp://www.tecmogames.com/
ABOUT RED ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION:
Red Entertainment is a leader of game planning, focusing on characters,world view and gameplay. Based on our expertise on planning, producing andcoordination, we aim to develop our business and to provide customers allover the world with surprises and excitement by creating games of differentmedia/ genres.”Sakura Taisen” and “Gungrave” are the most widely knowntitles.
You can find more information about RED athttp://red-entertainment.co.jp/
ABOUT MATRIX SOFTWARE:Matrix is a developer of interactive entertainment software with a companymotto “Create and develop interesting contentsernestly and in unison.”Since1994, starting with the Sony PlayStation, Matrix has developed many gamesfor platforms including the PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and thelatest home entertainment systems. Software has also been developed formobile phones and various fields other than game platforms. For moreinformation about Matrix, accesshttp://www.matrixsoft.co.jp/
