Okami Message Board

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

#showus It be always nice t' see a video game set in the feudal, pre-industrial era a Japan. The Japanese countryside in general has a special, comforting atmosphere, 'n combining it with badass samurai warriors 'n political drama always has spectacular results. We have selected games for today's Show Us gallery that both have these attributes, 'n use them really well. More »

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

#okami I've seen some Okami statues in me time, but I've never seen one made using a technique called "needle felting", which I be going t' imagine involves flying t' 20,000 feet, scooping some cloud into a basket then coming back down 'n knitting with it. More »

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

#okami Amaterasu a Okami fame be a majestic creature. One that be definitely worthy a artistic mediums, far 'n wide. More »

#okami While it won't look as good as it could, which be a bit a a shame, Capcom's upcoming HD re-release a Okami still looks great. Especially when ye watch this new trailer in 1080p, 'n remember just how satisfying it be t' unleash that STORM a 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 a their upcoming 'n recently released titles. Foremost among these be the first playable demo a Okami HD—which Kotaku East be on hand t' 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 it be biggest new 'n recently released titles in playable form. More »

Note: this be from the already released Wii version a Okami.

If ye, like me, still haven’t played Okami, Capcom be 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. ye’ll still be able t' use a controller.

I’ve never purposely passed on Okami, 'n I know how many great things have been said about it, but circumstances have worked against me...'n 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 ye missed out on Okami or the DS sequel, Okamiden, Capcom's upcoming re-release may suit yer needs. Okami be currently being remastered for the PS3, with full 1080p HD graphics 'n PlayStation Move support.

This be all according t' the latest issue a Famitsu, as revealed by Twitter sleuth Sinobi (translated by Andriasang). This Okami remaster be planned t' 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 'n optional PS Move support. It will be priced at $19.99.

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

This be all according t' the latest issue a Famitsu, as revealed by Twitter sleuth Sinobi (translated by Andriasang). This Okami remaster be planned t' 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 'n optional PS Move support. It will be priced at $19.99.

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

#rumor No stranger t' re-releasing it be games—especially Okami—Capcom be rumored t' be working on an HD remastering a the game for the PS3. it be not entirely implausible, 'n it actually makes sense. More »

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

#cosplay Say AHOY t' Taiwanese cosplayer Ajo. The cosplayer often appears at Taiwanese game events, cosplaying the wench heart out. More »

#soulcalilbur For a bunch a itinerant warriors chasing after a sentient, demonic weapon all over the medieval world, the characters a Namco's Soulcalibur franchise have always looked exceptionally striking. There's been lots a layers 'n detailing t' the outfits that Taki, Cervantes 'n Xianghua have rocked over the years. Maybe even appliqué, too? Well, that be all about t' pillage even more fashion-forward in the series' next chapter with the addition a designer Mari Shimazaki. More »

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

#art Cult classic PlayStation 2 game Okami got a Wii port. It never got a NES version, because that system be 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 a Capcom's most beloved characters. He's just pleased t' smell all the nice people at Otakon. 'n occasionally lick his own privates. More »

#lordsofuberdark Ever since it popped up this morning, people have been quick t' say that Aaron Bishop's Lords a Uberdark looks a lot like Minecraft. The fact Minecraft's creator helped spread the word may have contributed t' that. More »

#fancypants I normally try 'n keep this cosplay roundup free a furries. Because, well, I be slightly afraid a them. But there be two instances this week that be simply too good t' pass up sharing. More »

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

PSP developer Ready At Dawn Studios be known for delivering console-like experiences on the Sony handheld, specifically with the God a War series. 'n 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 be 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 a Okami, a PS2 original.

"be ye ready t' work on an exciting new AAA IP for the home console?" the listing asks, not sailing away much t' question. "Ready At Dawn be working on a 3rd-person action adventure 'n be looking for talented, motivated 'n self-directed developers t' join our team,” it says.  

 

A portion a a C3 review… Reborn for a second chance at critical acclaim on Wii, Okami makes effective use a the machine’s strengths, yet still carries a few flaws from it be original incarnation, 'n creates a couple new ones initially. Regardless a these, Amaterasu’s adventure be still an epic endeavour, 'n 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 a an unnamed Michigan college campus by reader Chris S. The driver's love for the game extends from hood t' license plate. More »