Okami Message Board

No, not as in enthusiasts. Not even mechanical fans, either. We're talking about video game themed hand fans by deviantART user SarurunKamui—like the Okami one above. Pretty fantastic, right? SarunrunKamui has a bevy of them on deviantART which you should check out, but here are some highlights. Arcanine, from Pokemon Espeon and Umbreon from Pokemon The protagonist of Journey Ho-oh from Pokemon Lugia, from Pokemon Amaterasu, from Okami You can visit SarurunKamui's Etsy shop here, where you can commission fans.

#showus It is always nice to see a video game set in the feudal, pre-industrial era of Japan. The Japanese countryside in general has a special, comforting atmosphere, and combining it with badass samurai warriors and political drama always has spectacular results. We have selected games for today's Show Us gallery that both have these attributes, and use them really well. More »

#silenthill Gorgeous prints of Okami, The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy, while always welcomed, are not a rarity. Charming impressions of Pyramid Head, on the other hand, are a lot more rare. And, admittedly, with good reason. More »

#okami I've seen some Okami statues in my time, but I've never seen one made using a technique called "needle felting", which I'm going to imagine involves flying to 20,000 feet, scooping some cloud into a basket then coming back down and knitting with it. More »

#okami Tricky question! The HD version for the PS3 looks pretty damn good. If you don't believe me, have a look at this gameplay footage. More »

#okami Amaterasu of Okami fame is a majestic creature. One that is definitely worthy of artistic mediums, far and wide. More »

#okami While it won't look as good as it could, which is a bit of a shame, Capcom's upcoming HD re-release of Okami still looks great. Especially when you watch this new trailer in 1080p, and remember just how satisfying it was to unleash that STORM OF FLOWERS. More »

#okamihd This last weekend in Tokyo, Capcom put on a little event called Capcom Summer Jam. In it they showed off a large portion of their upcoming and recently released titles. Foremost among these was the first playable demo of Okami HD—which Kotaku East was on hand to play. More »

#capcomsummerjam Capcom Summer Jam, Capcom's own mini-Tokyo Game Show, happened this last weekend in Japan. Inside the show, Capcom showed off its biggest new and recently released titles in playable form. More »

Note: this is from the already released Wii version of Okami.

If you, like me, still haven’t played Okami, Capcom is giving us another chance with Okami HD, scheduled for a release on PlayStation Network this “fall” for PlayStation 3.

Besides the high-definition bump, Okami will have support for PlayStation Move. You’ll still be able to use a controller.

I’ve never purposely passed on Okami, and I know how many great things have been said about it, but circumstances have worked against me...and the supposedly 40-hour playtime has always given me pause.

Maybe I’ll finally make the leap. Okami HD being only $19.99 helps, too.

Capcom resurrecting the Cover Studio classic, now with obligatory Move support.

If you missed out on Okami or the DS sequel, Okamiden, Capcom's upcoming re-release may suit your needs. Okami is currently being remastered for the PS3, with full 1080p HD graphics and PlayStation Move support.

This is all according to the latest issue of Famitsu, as revealed by Twitter sleuth Sinobi (translated by Andriasang). This Okami remaster is planned to launch on November 1 in Japan, for ¥3990 ($50).

Update: Capcom just sent out a press release confirming the news. Okami HD will launch on PSN this fall, replete with PS3 Trophies and optional PS Move support. It will be priced at $19.99.

If you missed out on Okami or the DS sequel, Okamiden, Capcom's upcoming re-release may suit your needs. Okami is currently being remastered for the PS3, with full 1080p HD graphics and PlayStation Move support.

This is all according to the latest issue of Famitsu, as revealed by Twitter sleuth Sinobi (translated by Andriasang). This Okami remaster is planned to launch on November 1 in Japan, for ¥3990 ($50).

Update: Capcom just sent out a press release confirming the news. Okami HD will launch on PSN this fall, replete with PS3 Trophies and optional PS Move support. It will be priced at $19.99.

#okami Capcom and Sony have just confirmed earlier reports that Clover's classic Okami will be getting a HD re-release. More »

#rumor No stranger to re-releasing its games—especially Okami—Capcom was rumored to be working on an HD remastering of the game for the PS3. It's not entirely implausible, and it actually makes sense. More »

#capcom Capcom will reveal an "unexpected" new game in next week's edition of Famitsu, Andriasang reports today. More »

#cosplay Say hello to Taiwanese cosplayer Ajo. The cosplayer often appears at Taiwanese game events, cosplaying her heart out. More »

#soulcalilbur For a bunch of itinerant warriors chasing after a sentient, demonic weapon all over the medieval world, the characters of Namco's Soulcalibur franchise have always looked exceptionally striking. There's been lots of layers and detailing to the outfits that Taki, Cervantes and Xianghua have rocked over the years. Maybe even appliqué, too? Well, that's all about to get even more fashion-forward in the series' next chapter with the addition of designer Mari Shimazaki. More »

#okami Paper sculpture? That'll do. Built from paper and glue, Aussie artist Richi89's take on Amaterasu, the star of Capcom's Okami games is quite the sight. More »

#art Cult classic PlayStation 2 game Okami got a Wii port. It never got a NES version, because that system was well before the game's time. But what if it did? More »

#cosplay If only more cosplayers could be like Dante. Dante the Samoyed doesn't care that he's dressed up as one of Capcom's most beloved characters. He's just pleased to smell all the nice people at Otakon. and occasionally lick his own privates. More »

#lordsofuberdark Ever since it popped up this morning, people have been quick to say that Aaron Bishop's Lords Of Uberdark looks a lot like Minecraft. The fact Minecraft's creator helped spread the word may have contributed to that. More »

#fancypants I normally try and keep this cosplay roundup free of furries. Because, well, I'm slightly afraid of them. But there were two instances this week that were simply too good to pass up sharing. More »

#beforetheywerefamous Video Game Characters weren't always doing...whatever it is they do. They had to earn their rankings, work for minimum wage, and rise to their current super stardom. More »

PSP developer Ready At Dawn Studios is known for delivering console-like experiences on the Sony handheld, specifically with the God of War series. And now it appears as if the studio will be developing another actual console-based experience. A recent job listing, at least, says that a console game is in development at the studio. Provided nothing terrible happens, this’ll be the first console title Ready at Dawn will have released since the 2008 Wii port of Okami, a PS2 original.

"Are you ready to work on an exciting new AAA IP for the home console?" the listing asks, not leaving much to question. "Ready At Dawn is working on a 3rd-person action adventure and is looking for talented, motivated and self-directed developers to join our team,” it says.  

 

A portion of a C3 review… Reborn for a second chance at critical acclaim on Wii, Okami makes effective use of the machine’s strengths, yet still carries a few flaws from its original incarnation, and creates a couple new ones initially. Regardless of these, Amaterasu’s adventure is still an epic endeavour, and a must play for [...]

#capcom No sadly, not the monkey man. A photo from Capcom's office Halloween hijinks (above) shows Mike Haggar on a monitor. The Final Fight character looks like he's in a stage from the forthcoming Marvel vs. Capcom 3. . More »

#screengrab Okami-themed decal job spied in the parking lot of an unnamed Michigan college campus by reader Chris S. The driver's love for the game extends from hood to license plate. More »