Weekly Famitsu Info & Scans (March 18, 2008)
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The latest scores, scans and information from this week’s issue of Famitsu are out, including fresh details on Persona 4, Metal Gear Solid 1 & 4 and plenty more.

More after the jump.

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Scores

Minna Atsumare! Quiz Party (NDS, Ertain): 5 / 6 / 6 / 5 – (22/40)
Sakana to Asobou! Aquazone DS – Kaisuigyo (NDS, GungHo): 6 / 6 / 6 / 6 – (24/40)
Lyra no Bouken: Ougon no Rashinban (NDS, Sega): 6 / 6 / 6 / 6 – (24/40)
Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Bongole Shiki Taisen Battle Sugoroku (NDS, Takara Tomy): 5 / 5 / 4 / 5 – (19/40)
Simple DS Series Vol. 35: The Genshijin DS (NDS, D3): 7 / 7 / 7 / 7 – (28/40)
Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 (NDS, Bandai Namco): 7 / 8 / 7 / 8 – (30/40)
Lux-Pain (NDS, Marvelous): 7 / 8 / 7 / 7 – (29/40)
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP, Capcom): 9 / 9 / 9 / 9 – (36/40)
Tomb Raider: Anniversary (PSP, Spike): 9 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (32/40)
Dead Head Fred (PSP, D3): 7 / 8 / 7 / 7 – (29/40)
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch – Lost Colors (PSP, Bandai Namco): 7 / 7 / 6 / 6 – (26/40)
Ninja Reflex (Wii, EA): 4 / 6 / 5 / 7 – (22/40)
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Wii/PS3, Activision): 8 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (31/40)
Nitrobike (Wii, Ubisoft): 4 / 5 / 5 / 4 – (18/40)
Lyra no Bouken: Ougon no Rashinban (Wii, Sega): 6 / 7 / 6 / 6 / – (25/40)
Tomb Raider: Anniversary (Wii/Xbox 360/PS2, Spike): 7 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (31/40)
Elminage: Yami no Fujo to Kamigami no Yubiwa (PS2, Starfish): 6 / 7 / 6 / 7 – (26/40)
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch – Lost Colors (PS2, Bandai Namco): 7 / 6 / 6 / 6 – (25/40)

Persona 4 (PS2)

– Trailer on DVD
– July 10th release
– 85% Complete
– Looks like Persona 3 but better
– 180+ Personas
– Hashino is directing, Soejima is art director and character designer, Meguro is composing
– Takes place in the countryside, a more nostalgic environment
– The theme is murder mystery/suspense, it’s a mystery thriller with twists and turns
– Multiple endings
– 1.5x the size of P3
– 60-70 hours
– There is a weather forecast system, and whenever there is a fog, a murder occurs

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Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One (DS)

– The game is 50% ready.
– The battle system is isometric.
– Famitsu claims the game is an Action RPG.

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The Sky Crawlers (Wii)

– Will be released in August 2008.
– Being produced by “Ace Combat”’s team.

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Mana-Khemia (PSP)

– Will cost 5,040 Yen.
– Development at 75%.
– New battle elements.

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Gundam: Operation Troy (Xbox360)

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MGS 4 (PS3)

– MGS 1 will be released at PSN soon. It will be playable on the PSP as well.
– Normal edition will cost 8800 Yen, Special Edition 9800 and the bundle 51,800 Yen.

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Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)

– Only shows summary of all information released thus far.

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