Everybody needs to have a little break, and its been quite a busy week at the workplace (and also busy playing Metroid Prime: Corruption). This basically means not too much heavy updates for the website in the meantime, well maybe just the updates that requires a lot of thinking.

And as for the theme of taking a break, here is a video of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! featuring the song Zenryoku Shounen by Sukima Switch. Nothing beats starting a day with a light-hearted song.

And if you want to hear the original version by the artist themselves, just scroll down below: Read more »

Check out this Video of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! on multiscreen. This video is one of my favorite stages in the original Ouendan game and features the song Ready! Steady! Go! by L’Arc en Ciel. It may sound familiar to you since its also one of the opening songs used for the anime Full Metal Alchemist. Read more »

If you thought that the concept behind Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! or Elite Beat Agents is pretty far-fetched, then think again! The idea of an ouen (cheer) to inspire a person to solve their problems is quite real after all.

This news clip from NHK shows us the video of a personal ouendan (cheer person) helping to cheer people who are in need of help.

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, better known as Elite Beat Agents on the western release is a rhythm game for the NDS, and also my current gaming addiction for the week. The game’s music library and humorous manga-style scenarios can really draw you in.

Here is a video from Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 featuring the song “Sekai wa Sore o Ai to Yobundaze” on Insane difficulty. If you think your skills are hardcore enough to beat this game, think again. This person’s got some pretty good reflexes.