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Krew Studios' 'Project Orb' is as close to CUBE as we're going to get
"It's coming. A game unlike anything you've ever seen. Prepare yourself ... for CUBE!"The still nascent Krew Studios isn't doing much to distinguish itself from the developer of the fictional CUBE, if you ask us. This week, the studio announced intentions to create an Xbox 360 title for release this year, currently named "Project Orb," and frankly, we can't help but draw comparisons to the faux game trailer of yore.For starters, we don't know a damn thing about Project Orb, other than some unbelievably ambiguous screens and a mention in the company's announce PR that the project "will indeed be a music title."That's not exactly surprising, given the pedigree behind Krew Studios -- co-founder Michael Yum was an executive producer at PM Studios, whose last project was DJ Max Fever. Even more importantly, however, is the other half of that duo: famed music industry exec Clarence Avant."Clarence and I really wanted to start with something that could revolutionize the music industry as well as help rebuild a market that was considered sinking as of late 2010," Yum notes in the announcement. We'll get our first chance to see exactly what Yum means in the not so distant future it seems, as he also said that "further announcements will be made shortly." For now, gaze upon the orbs above and below ... if you dare.%Gallery-147698%
DJ Max Fever heats up PSN today
DJ Max Fever is being re-released on PSP today via the PlayStation Network. The Korean music game has been a hit amongst hardcore rhythm enthusiasts, but it's been a rather difficult game to find outside of import shops and specialty retailers. The game's re-release on the PlayStation Store should introduce it to a whole new audience. With gameplay similar to Beatmania, DJ Max Fever should help fill the void left by the termination of Rock Band Unplugged DLC. Good news for PSP Go owners: Fever will include 60 songs from the get-go, with no need to buy the game piecemeal. We'll be giving away ten copies of the game on our Facebook page later today, when the PlayStation Store update goes live. Make sure you become a fan so you can get a chance to win. Official rules apply.
A DJ Max limited edition you can actually buy
Didn't win our DJ Max Fever contest? Well, you can now use the power of Real Money(TM) to purchase your very own Limited Edition copy. The "Crew Edition" package of DJ Max Fever includes all the goodies of the Limited Edition but comes in a new US-only box. Each set comes with the 3-disc soundtrack, art book, puzzle, post cards, poster, mask, Technika Players Card and a signed copy of DJ Max Fever.Only 125 copies have been made. The "Crew Edition" will be available for $130 exclusively at Bemani Style.
Joyswag: DJ Max Fever Limited Edition
Think you're hardcore? No music game may be more hardcore than PSP's DJ Max Fever. Now, we're giving you a chance to win a copy of DJ Max Fever Limited Edition. This is an extremely rare set that includes a copy of the game, soundtrack, art book, puzzle, post cards, and mask. Each set is autographed by the entire team. There are only 30 copies of the Limited Edition and they will not be sold. They can only be won through various ranking system and contests. (This is one of them!)To enter this giveaway: Leave a comment with your favorite DJ Max song. (Don't have one? Pick a random one from this list!) You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec). Limit 1 entry per person. This entry period ends at 5:00 pm ET on Friday, March 20. We'll randomly select 1 winner at that time to receive DJ Max Fever Limited Edition (ARV: $199.99); and 3 runners-up will receive DJ Max Portalbe for PSP (ARV: $39.99). Please check your email. For a list of complete rules, click here. This isn't the only way you can win! Find out more about the "Platinum Crew" service, coming soon to DJ Max Fever, after the break.%Gallery-33942%
DJ Max Fever song list revealed
We haven't heard much about the upcoming US release of DJ Max Fever. The PSP-exclusive music game is set to hit American audiences soon, and many are wondering what Korean hits will be in the game. Naphistim, webmaster of DJMAX:US, received the full song list from PM Studios' Michael Yum. It can be viewed after the break.
Sony to offer 'full support' for DJ Max Fever
The odds of DJ Max Fever becoming a runaway success are slim. In spite of an obvious uphill battle, Michael Yum and the rest of the PM Studios gang are trying their best to get the Korean music game to the hardcore masses of PSP owners. The upcoming US version of the notoriously difficult music game won't get a gimped localized soundtrack, which will certain lessen its mainstream appeal. "We pretty much knew we were going exclusively for the hardcore gamers," Yum told The Escapist.However, Yum notes that their best bet comes with the hardcore market. "In the US, active PSP owners are the hardcore gamers. There aren't many casual-oriented PSP titles, you know? We didn't think we were going to attract the casual audiences the first time anyway."Thankfully, there's some hope for DJ Max Fever, as Sony has offered the team their "full support" in promoting the game. "Just earlier this week, Sony offered us full support for the title. They want to push specific games that they see as key titles ... They also want to put our game on the billboards and in the commercials, so yeah, hopefully you'll be seeing a lot more of DJ Max Fever with Sony backing it up." While PSP Fanboy readers are most likely familiar with the game, Yum and the rest of the DJ Max team will need all the help they can get -- Sony's vote of confidence doesn't guarantee them success, but it certainly evens the odds just a litlte bit.
DJ Max catches fever, gets delayed
According to IGN, the K-Pop rhythm game that was supposed to come out this November will be delayed. DJ Max Fever is now slated for first quarter 2009. It's not an entire lost, however. The extra months, says PM Studios, will give developers time to add in new gear, upgrade items, and hidden content. They're also working on making the title "fully compatible with the PSP-3000" and "perfecting a brand new game engine that is tentatively titled 'BS'." With all "BS" jokes about the delay aside, we're interested in finding out exactly what this change is all about and see if it was worth the extra wait. After all, the wait for a DJ Max game in North America has been long enough.
Trailer: DJ Max Fever
It's finally happening. DJ Max is coming to America, and in a big way too. DJ Max Fever is the ultimate version of DJ Max so far -- and best of all, you won't have to pay for crazy import fees. Check out this new trailer to see all the features Fever is packing.
DJ Max Fever: the much-better-box-art
Some of us were worried about DJ Max Fever, the upcoming English release of the popular PSP music game. Why? The mock-up box art used by PM Studios was a little ... iffy. Thankfully, that's all changed, as they've revealed their brand new much sexier box art (above).Check out the full box art (back and front) here.%Gallery-33942%
DJ Max Fever will also get limited edition run, DLC
The DJ Max games in Korea received some ridiculously cool, and expensive, limited edition sets (pictured, above). Looks like the upcoming US release of DJ Max Fever will follow suit. However, it may be hard to find at your local retailer. Michael Yum from PM Studios explained to Bemanistyle: "We are currently working on the limited edition package. Being a new publisher, it is very hard for us to get commitments from retailers on the limited edition."Game Director Ki In Kim also added that DLC may be in the works for Fever. "Downloadable content is something we are planning right now." Considering the success of DLC for music games on consoles, we think that's a pretty smart idea.[Thanks, Deluxe!] Is your head getting hot for more? Check out our DJ Max page for all our coverage.
PM Studios: PSP drought will help DJ Max
It's undeniable that there's been a serious drought of new PSP software for the past few months. While this may be a deterrent to many publishers and developers, it's actually considered a plus for PM Studios, the publisher behind the upcoming US release of DJ Max Fever. In an interview with Siliconera, Michael Yum of PM Studios noted that "the game should be easy to find. Almost every retailer has made a commitment to the game. The drought of PSP games has really helped us, lol."That's a great thing to hear, too. We were afraid that this import hit would fall by the wayside. Expect more on the upcoming US release of DJ Max as we get closer to its release. Is your head getting hot for more? Check out our DJ Max page for all our coverage!
DJ Max is coming to America with a Fever
Wait, what's that in the mail? Our very own copy of DJ Max Fever? ZOMG! The incredibly popular Korean music game is finally coming Stateside. The gameplay should be familiar to those that have played a Beatmania game: you must press buttons that correspond with falling notes. However, DJ Max is known for its notorious difficulty. Beware!DJ Max Fever is a mix of the two DJ Max Portable games released in Asia so far. With over 100 songs, five difficulty levels, Network Battle Mode, and an unlockable gallery of music videos, soundtracks and images, this looks like a winning addition to the PSP library. Even more surprising, it's coming out soon: November 11th.
