Illustrator Kishida Mel and game director Okamoto talk about Shin Atelier Rorona at 6:05. Changes in 3d models, a new story involving Totori and Meruru and new costumes
At 16:10 we get a look at the Atelier Escha Logy anime teaser
At 18:55 we are introduced to Ar nosurge's director Tsuchiya Akira and Ion's seiyuu Kakuma Ai.
At 21:35 we get to see the opening video of Ar nosurge with no doubt Shikata Akiko on vocals. Felt vibes of Ar Tonelico's Utau Oka and Ciel nosurge's Uta Naki Oka e. I got this feeling that the robot in there is you (the player in Ciel nosurge who interacts with her). The limited edition Agent Pack also comes with a music box
Currently the vocals announced for Ar nosurge are Shikata Akiko (obviously since she's considered the vocal for Tsuchiya's games) and Nanjo Yoshino. What I didn't know is that Nanjo is also the vocals for the group fripSide. I'm hoping its a matter of time before Shimotsuki Haruka and Mitose Noriko are confirmed
My experiences with Gust games most likely started with the Atelier Iris series. While I didn't finish the first Iris game, I enjoyed Iris 2 and 3. After that it was Arland series: Rorona, Totori and Meruru and Atelier Ayesha. Still haven't got around to buying Escha and Logy yet
The future for Gust seems to be looking good, with Okamoto and his Atelier series games and Tsuchiya with his surge concerto series on the other end. While the music for gust games are great to listen to, I'm totally drawn in by the futuristic and magical world created by Tsuchiya and the unique music style that he and Shikata (and anyone associated with Ar Tonelico and surge concerto music) bring into the game industry. Please continue to make great and unique games for us gamers out there!
