Graham

Nausicaä follwed closely by Laputa. Graham

Pretty much the same. Graham

Anybody know yet if there is an unlock for upgrading character stats in the campaigns? Graham

If Bandai released a DX VF-25S Klan version with Tornado pack, I would have to buy that it's my main mecha in Macross Triangle Frontier. I love the color scheme Graham

What nobody seems to have commented on so far, is that there also appears to be two new additional packs mounted at the rear, outward of the tailfins. I'm guessing these are additional boosters. So as far as armament goes, the YF-29 seems to have: - 1 x gunpod likley similar in performance to the VF-27's gunpod. 2 x micro-missile launchers on each lower leg. 2 x micro-missile launchers on each mid-wing engine nacelle. 2 x 25mm cannon or laser in wing roots. 2 x head lasers. 2 x Dorsal mounted beam guns, mounted inward of tail fins, likely hinged so they can swing up and be fired over the shoulder in battroid mode. 2 x new mystery wing-pods, likely either missile pods and/or fuel tanks. Graham

Agree the graphical improvements to the ships + some Valks and the addition of FPs for VF-19 & VF-17 and Tornado Pack for VF-25 alone make this game worthwhile for me. Still, I would have like to have seen some newer maps and larger multi-map missions. I would think given the impending release of the PSP2, this is likely the last Macross game we will see on the PSP. I do hope whatever the next game is released on, they dispense with the academy mode. Graham

Yes, the mid-wing nacelles are engines that also have built-in twin micro-missile launchers. Graham

So Keith, any sign of the VF-2JA then? Or dare I say it, the YF-29? Graham

Yes, if I recall correctly, it's the same as the movie - 26th Feb. Graham

Not yet. I'm guessing it's an updated/improved version of the VF-27's beam gun pod. Graham

If the full game does become a reality, I hope we get a PSP2 version as well (or instead of). I have far more time for mobile gaming than I do console gaming. Graham

They could just be extra fuel tanks for space use. The bare YF-29 (and the VF-25 for that matter)don't seem to have much space for fuel and with 4 engines on the YF-29, it's gonna be a thirsty bird. Graham

It's included with the movie Blu-ray. It's possibly a demo of a full game that is currently in development, although I don't think it has ever been confirmed in writting that this is actually the case, although we all think and hope it is. It doesn't make sense for them to develop the demo version if they are not going to turn it into a full game. Graham

I would, assuming an accurate sculpt. I might not buy all of them (probably give Michael's VF-25G and Luca's RVF-25 a miss), but I'd definitely buy a VF-25F Alto and VF-25S Ozma + Tornado and Armoured Packs. If they did a VF-25A Cannon Fodder and VF-25S Klan (from the PS3/PSP game) I'd get those as well. Graham

I still think (hope) it is Basara's. Graham

That extra engine or missile pod (whatever it is) definitely features wing-tip extensions which look like they connect to and also partially cover the mid-wing engine nacelles. Note the wingtip extensions are white in that Gerwalk pic and the white part also now covers part of the mid-wing engine nacelles, which are normally all red. Graham

Yes, I commented on it a page or so back. Graham

Being an Admin, all sorts of options pop up on screen and they are so close to the open topic, select page options, that it's really easy to touch the wrong thing by accident when working on a 4" touch screen. The forum software is not really optimised for smart phones. Can't emphasis enough how much I'm enjoying using the Tornado Pack in this game. It's really kick ass. I really like how with Klan'a VF-25S and the VF-25A Cannon Fodder the Tornado pack is the same color as the base mecha. It makes the Tornado Pack look much more intergrated than on Alto's VF-25F. Graham

Sorry, that was me by mistake on my touch screen smartphone (smart phone, dumb user). It's so easy to accidently delete, lock pin, stuff etc using a small touch screen. Graham

Leveling up one type of Super Pack/Strike Pack/Armoured pack/Tornado Pack applies to all mecha that can use it. So far there seems to be no way to level up the packs in the shop, only by using tune points, so leveling up a pack is going to be very time consuming. Also, seems like the packs get destroyed and purged much easier than in MUF, i.e they have lower HP, so you need to play much more defensively and dodge/boost/use chaff/shoot down missiles much more. Graham

Ranka is part Zentran. Did we ever learn Ranka's mothers family name, I forget? Graham

Quite enjoyed playing the Metal Siren in the Mac II Campaign. Although I still think it has the ugliest fighter mode of any VF, it's actually pretty good in the game. Also enjoying using the Tornado pack with the VF-25A in the Frontier movie campaign. Looks extremely cool. It's going to take forever to level up all the FAST Packs in this game though, as you can't use shop points for them. Graham

Off topic and in the wrong forum. But yes, it appears it is as dead as the proverbial Dodo. Graham

Nothing on the YF-29, 1/100 kit, 1/60 DX or the YF-29 gashapons that were mentioned a while back? Surprised! Graham

Bet it won't come out on schedule. None of the other books in the series have............LOL! Probably end up being released in July! Wonder if this means the VF-4/VF-3000/VF-5000 book is a hoax or just planned for later. Graham