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The Game With No Name to scare pants off Japanese gamers

chautemoc | April 23, 2008 | Previews | DS

A new horror title called Geemu no Nanatsu DS (The Game With No Name) is set for a July release in Japan. Judging by the screens, if they don't release it here, they'd be making a big mistake. What's with that screenshot in the top right corner though? Looks like something from an early Final Fantasy.

Apparently the title is based on an urban legend that says anyone who plays the game will die a week later; I wonder if the marketing team will be fired after this is released.

It has also been divulged that the title will mimic the Nintendo DS menu screen; sending you messages and unnerving you as your adventure progresses.

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Slumpy monkey | April 23, 2008

OMFG TAKE IT OFF, TAKE IT OFF!!!!*hides*

Although no doubt that this is going to get a ton of controversy. I bet some guy will actually die from this*not the curse, just coincidence"
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  Final Blade | April 24, 2008
  
  _{Yes and if that does happen, games will get even more spotlight that we don't need; Jack Thompson anyone?}
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kik36 | April 23, 2008

WOW, can't say I really get into the whole "chain letter" type media that goes on these days. The movies like The Ring and such bore me more than anything, but the Japanese market eats this shit up!!
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BANDITO ATTACK | April 23, 2008

someone call up on japan and tell them this is a dumb idea
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Gothic Girl | April 24, 2008

In theory, it's a good idea from a marketing point of view.
But since it's already been done in the Ring, the idea sucks.

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What's with that screenshot in the top right corner though? Looks like something from an early Final Fantasy.
The Game With No Name is being made by Squeenix. That's why there is a reference to Final Fantasy on the scan.