Gundam Game Thread

[LynnieS]

Originally Posted by Nerroth

Does anyone know if anyone has ever tried to get a licence from Bandai to make a tabletop combat game, or pen-and-paper RPG, based on any of the Gundam timelines?

(I was trying to see about drumming up some interest here in the idea, but I have no idea if the idea will gather much in the way of interest...)

There is the Gundam War card game out already, but apparently, the English version is now gone.

[Shikimori Kazuki]

Originally Posted by Knight_SV

finally get my hands on the PS3 version of GM2 and i'm still playing it right now, and since my japanesse is limited i'm a bit problem at understanding the requirement to unlock the missions in the mission mode

may i refer you to this website? --> http://koeiwarriors.co.uk/

this fansite or website is a place where gamers discuss their tactics and post guides on how to play KOEI games, I am sure it is a valuable resource for players that needs help to play KOEI games that are Japanese based. I hope it helps.

[Nerroth]

Originally Posted by LynnieS

There is the Gundam War card game out already, but apparently, the English version is now gone.

So nothing involving scale plastic or metal minis, or Battletech-esque diagrams for various mobile suits, then?

[LynnieS]

Originally Posted by Nerroth

So nothing involving scale plastic or metal minis, or Battletech-esque diagrams for various mobile suits, then?

Nothing in the RPG space that is recent as far as I know. Tsukuda Hobby came out with a few UC sets some years back that you might be able to find used and/or on-line somewhere, but I would imagine that they would be fairly expensive - even assuming that you can find one for sale.

[Nerroth]

Well, I suppose it means that if a game company got their act together, they could petition Bandai for the licence - but while gamers of other systems might (or might not) like the idea, would there be many Gundam fans who would like a tabletop combat system?


(I was thinking one 'duel-scale' game based around the HG kits, and a 'tactical scale' closer to the wargame Aeronautica Imperialis in terms of scale, might be an interesting choice...)

[LynnieS]

Originally Posted by Nerroth

Well, I suppose it means that if a game company got their act together, they could petition Bandai for the licence - but while gamers of other systems might (or might not) like the idea, would there be many Gundam fans who would like a tabletop combat system?

(I was thinking one 'duel-scale' game based around the HG kits, and a 'tactical scale' closer to the wargame Aeronautica Imperialis in terms of scale, might be an interesting choice...)

Possibly not... There are RPG communities like for "Warhammer" and such out there, as you know, but Gundam ones, interestingly enough, I haven't heard of any. Card-based games like "Gundam War" and "Gundam Chronicles Battline" look to be more in fashion instead.

Tsukuda Hobby's sets were made back in the 80's(?), and Bandai/Banpresto have typically been concentrating more in the videogaming space these days. If you have a company, can come up with a good business plan and/or a working (and fun!) prototype that can be demo'ed, that might be something to consider.

A few things to have to think about, IMHO, are:

- Dilution of the brand - although having put characters and mobile suits in games like "SRW" and "Gundam Mousou" already...
- Canon. Something that breaks canon without being authorized would likely get slapped down.

You probably won't get a huge (if any!) amount of help from Bandai even if they give you the go...

[Nerroth]

Well, I'm not sure if I would be in a position to do anything - but I'd be delighted to see a company give it a go, so long as they handle it properly (and the licence fee from Bandai isn't prohibitive).


There are companies that can be pretty careful regarding maintaining the integrity of a given property - but I'm guessing that there must already be someone at Bandai who co-ordinates the various media to make sure that the material all fits together, which would be a useful source for anyone wishing to make sure a game system was consistent with what you see in the anime, manga, drama CDs etc.

[RAVNEN]

OMG!!! Lacus actually pilot a MS in GMusou 2.It is a GM & IJustice,wow just wow. Sadly,after 1 hour of playing,I've only unlock Guncannon.Time to see what it can do to Big Zam.

[duotiga]

more or less is cfm
Bandai Namco announce Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield Portable.

It’s 4 Vs 4 Gundam team battle port from arcade. Release date March 2009.
spoiler for big pix

Spoiler:

[Yu Ominae]

Been playing this old game for a while on the PSP, but kinda stopped as I was lazy. Pretty interesting since I'm a Gundam fan. Recently got back to it. Gameplay was a bit interesting since it doesn't make your mobile suit clunky when they move I guess.

Problem is I can't save. Everytime I try to save, the game goes on to delete a savegame file. I'm at a loss here. Unless if there's a way, I may just put this in the dumpster. Shame if I only had the chance to try it out at my import store in Vancouver (which is now gone).

[RDF2050]

Originally Posted by Yu Ominae

Been playing this old game for a while on the PSP, but kinda stopped as I was lazy. Pretty interesting since I'm a Gundam fan. Recently got back to it. Gameplay was a bit interesting since it doesn't make your mobile suit clunky when they move I guess.

Problem is I can't save. Everytime I try to save, the game goes on to delete a savegame file. I'm at a loss here. Unless if there's a way, I may just put this in the dumpster. Shame if I only had the chance to try it out at my import store in Vancouver (which is now gone).

What game of the PSP you are talking about?

I still enjoy playing Gundam Vs. Gundam

[Fishfood1]

relatively sure he put the game title in his reply(at the top). "gundam battle tactics"

I think

[Yu Ominae]

Originally Posted by Fishfood1

relatively sure he put the game title in his reply(at the top). "gundam battle tactics"

I think

Thanks for the help.

And yeah, I was talking about Gundam Battle Tactics.

[P.G.]

Silly question, since its my first time playing a Gundam Game. Can you unlock Lacus as your Pilot~? silly right~?
btw playing w/ my free time played pilots were Domon(Lv30), Shin(Lv34) T_T.

[Yu Ominae]

Originally Posted by RDFMASTER

What game of the PSP you are talking about?

I still enjoy playing Gundam Vs. Gundam

I'll wait for GVG Next if it's on the PSP soon.

And yeah, I checked the manual of Battle Tactics. I'll get a scan on ASAP.

[RAVNEN]

Originally Posted by P.G.

Silly question, since its my first time playing a Gundam Game. Can you unlock Lacus as your Pilot~? silly right~?
btw playing w/ my free time played pilots were Domon(Lv30), Shin(Lv34) T_T.

Yes,you can actually unlock Lacus Clyne,have'nt try it myselft.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/code/952640.html

As Gamefaqs.com stated:
Lacus Clyne: Clear Kira Yamato & Athrun Zala's story missions, and read Lacus'
mail in Kira's terminall; clear the mission given

[P.G.]

lol thanks for the info~ gah~ need to play tomorrow w/ both of them. and still not done w/ Shinn's extra missions etc. I get to unlock Yazan Gable thou~
I just love the one on one fight Mission, (Domon: Gundam fight get ready GOoooo~!!) lol

[RDF2050]

I love Exia I beat a lot of time the freedom in G vs G

The Only Thing I wait for is Trans-AM

[Gevurah]

Originally Posted by duotiga

more or less is cfm
Bandai Namco announce Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield Portable.

It’s 4 Vs 4 Gundam team battle port from arcade. Release date March 2009.
spoiler for big pix

Spoiler:

LOL! So crazy Senjou no Kizuna is coming out for the PSP. I loved that game in the arcades back when I visited Tokyo so hearing about its release is pure win. Looks like I'm gonna have to hook it up to the big screen to get somewhat of the same feeling as the arcade.

[MakubeX2]

Originally Posted by Gevurah

LOL! So crazy Senjou no Kizuna is coming out for the PSP. I loved that game in the arcades back when I visited Tokyo so hearing about its release is pure win. Looks like I'm gonna have to hook it up to the big screen to get somewhat of the same feeling as the arcade.

Don't expect too much now. Without that huge arcade pod, this will just be a Gundam FPS.