New Video! Translated Cutscenes from Goe PS1 Title 05 Apr 2024 | |
I've finished work on my latest video project: translating all the cutscenes within "Ganbare Goemon: Kurunarakoi! Ayashigeikka no Kuroikage". | |
by Jingleboy
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English translation for "Go for it! Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo" 26 Mar 2024 | |
A new Goemon fan translation has appeared! This time it's for the PS1 title "Ganbare Goemon: Oedo Daikaiten. | |
by Jingleboy
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"Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon" randomizer released 19 Feb 2024 | |
A randomizer for "Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon" has been released by Abyssonym and is now available to download from their github page. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Manga gets e-book re-release 29 Jan 2024 | |
13 volumes of the Ganbare Goemon Manga are set for an e-book re-release on 8th of February.
GG1 is already available as an e-book, originally coming out in 2013. | |
by Jingleboy
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"Power Pros Baseball KONAMI Dream Stars" Gashapon 02 Jan 2024 | |
2024 is here! Happy New Year if you still visit. | |
by Jingleboy
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Mameda no Bakeru launches in Japan! 30 Nov 2023 | |
Quick announcement that today, 30th of November 2023, is the release of "Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!". | |
by Jingleboy
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"After the Credits" unveil a new Goemon plush 19 Oct 2023 | |
Much to everyone's surprise, in 2021 Fangamer unveiled a Goemon plush. | |
by Jingleboy
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Seikuushi Dynamites Arawaru Cutscenes Translated 15 Oct 2023 | |
Over the past year I've been working-on-and-off on the following video that focuses on translating all "Ganbare Goemon Seikuushi Dynamites Arawaru" cutscenes into English. | |
by Jingleboy
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Mameda no Bakeru Trailer & KONAMI Famicom OST Box Set 01 Sep 2023 | |
Good-Feel have unveiled a new "Mameda no Bakeru" trailer along with a release date of November 30th, 2023.
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by Jingleboy
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11 Minute Ganbare Goemon Acoustic Guitar Medley 20 Jul 2023 | |
Nigato, a long time creator of Goemon covers on YouTube, has released a new video that features an 11 minute of Acoustic Guitar medley. | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon added to Smash Remix 1.4.0 02 Jul 2023 | |
Smash Remix is a fan expansion of the original Super Smash Bros. that adds new characters & features which can all run on real N64 hardware. | |
by Jingleboy
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Good-Feel finally unveil their Goemon "Spiritual Succesor". 21 Jun 2023 | |
Way back in 2020, Famitsu interviewed Etsunobu Ebisu (president of game company "Good-Feel" & Producer / Director on many Goemon titles) who revealed that Good-Feel's Osaka office was developing a new title. The premise: There's a "Festival Army" that are up to no good! Bakeru, a Tanooki, transforms into a human to confront the evil-doers with his drumming action! You can visit the official website by clicking below: | |
by Jingleboy
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Wii U And 3DS eShop Closure stubs Goemon 26 Mar 2023 | |
A year has already passed since Nintendo's announcement that both the Wii U & 3DS eShop would close on March 27th 2023.
Wii U:
As a result, the only widely available title left is ironically the oldest of the bunch - the Arcade Archives port of Mr. Goemon by Hamster Corp. | |
by Jingleboy
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Impact Summons Video & Fan Book preorders 21 Dec 2022 | |
After the sad news of Ichiro Mizuki passing last week, I got to work and created the following tribute video that showcases Summoning Impact in Every Ganbare Goemon game: | |
by Jingleboy
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Singer of "I am Impact!" passes away 12 Dec 2022 | |
I am deeply saddened to share that Ichiro Mizuki, known to Goemon fans as the singer of "I am Impact!" has passed away at 74 years old. | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon fan works - Art book & new Translation teased 03 Dec 2022 | |
Two new Goemon fan projects have surfaced over the past few days, and I thought I'd share. | |
by Jingleboy
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English Translation of Goemon: Shin Sedai Shūmei! now available 20 Nov 2022 | |
We're delighted to share that another Goemon title has been translated into English! | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon article featured in Wireframe (Issue 68) 07 Nov 2022 | |
The November 2022 Issue of Wireframe, a magazine created by Raspberry Pi, features Goemon with focus on "the Mystical Ninja games the west never saw". | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI lofi beats gets Vinyl Release 19 Oct 2022 | |
In April of last year, KONAMI surprised us by dropping a lofi beats album over on YouTube. | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI's Game Contents ends, No Goemon 16 Sep 2022 | |
Last year we spoke of KONAMI'S collaboration with Game Creator's Camp, offering a bunch of their IP to be developed by up-and-coming independent developers. The winner would get a big cash prize, and their game made into reality. | |
by Jingleboy
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Signed copy of GG4 manga appears on Yahoo Auctions 02 Aug 2022 | |
A signed copy of "Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Dōchū ~ Boku Ga Dansā Ni Natta Riyū - Vol 2" with illustration by the late Hiroshi Obi has appeared on Yahoo Auctions. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ukiyo-Goe - A brief look at Ukiyo-e in Goemon games 24 Jun 2022 | |
Over on YouTube we've released a new video that gives a brief look at Ukiyo-e in Goemon games! | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Medal Game has been dumped. 19 May 2022 | |
Back in 90's, KONAMI produced many "Medal Game" arcade machines themed around their many intellectual properties. | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI Code 35th Anniversary Collab x The Chara Shop 11 Apr 2022 | |
A new pop-up store collaboration between "The Chara Shop" & "KONAMI Code 35th Anniversary" will open from the 11th - 26th of April @ Shinjuku Marui Annex. | |
by Jingleboy
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OVA "Ganbare Goemon: Nightmare in the Dimensional Castle" on YouTube 15 Mar 2022 | |
I'm happy to announce that we have uploaded a new recording of the 1st Goemon original video animation "Ganbare Goemon: Nightmare in the Dimensional Castle" with English subtitles! | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon: Earth Rescue Operation on YouTube 18 Feb 2022 | |
I'm happy to announce that we have a new recording of the 2nd Goemon original video animation "Ganbare Goemon: Earth Rescue Operation"! | |
by Jingleboy
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MNSG Decompliation Project 31 Jan 2022 | |
A decompilation project for the N64 title "Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon" has been started over on Github. | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon comes to "Super Bomberman R Online" 27 Jan 2022 | |
Back in 2017 we saw the "Goemon Bomber" skin added to the (at the time) Nintendo Switch exclusive "Super Bomberman R". | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI Code 35th Anniversary Collab Café 18 Jan 2022 | |
KONAMI continues their 35th "KONAMI Code Anniversary" celebration by opening a café in Akihabara. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon DS Kiosk demo dumped 03 Jan 2022 | |
Hello! Happy New Year - I hope you all had a good holiday season.
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by Jingleboy
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Fangamer Goemon plushie is now available 07 Dec 2021 | |
Earlier in the year Fangamer showed us their plan to release a Goemon plush.
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by Jingleboy
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The Hidden Palance unveil "Mystical Ninja Goemon Zero" 14 Nov 2021 | |
Goemon history was made yesterday as The Hidden Palace unveiled that they have not just 1, but 2 dumps of Working Designs unreleased localisation of "Bōken Jidai Katsugeki Goemon", which was we now have learned was re-titled to be "Mystical Ninja Goemon Zero".
Long-plays of both dumps can be viewed below: | |
by Jingleboy
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The Hidden Palace Stream on 13th of November 13 Nov 2021 | |
You may recall back in September that we posted about a copy of the unreleased localised Working Designs game "Mystical Ninja Goemon" appearing up on eBay. It sold for $10,000 with no other news beyond the statement "It's in good hands."
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by Jingleboy
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More KONAMI Code 35th anniversary merch 25 Oct 2021 | |
In continued celebration for the KONAMI Code's 35th anniversary, The AKIHABARA CONTAiNER store (which brought us Ganbare Goemon 3 gashapon in March last year) are now offering new Goemon merchandise.
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by Jingleboy
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Metal Goemon 10 Oct 2021 | |
Bit of a random update, however in the past month there's been 2 Goemon-related metal songs and I thought I'd share. | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI's Game Contest 30 Sep 2021 | |
Today at the Tokyo Games Show KONAMI revealed that, as part of their 35th KONAMI Code celebration, they're teaming up with Shueisha Game Creator's camp to to host an "Action & Shooting Game" competition. | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI Shop updates with "KONAMI Legacy Collection" 17 Sep 2021 | |
Earlier in the year KONAMI opened their Official online Shop, carrying all sorts of merch based on their famous titles. | |
by Jingleboy
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New merch & Fan-remastered tunes 10 Sep 2021 | |
It's been a busy 24-hours for Goemon fans! | |
by Jingleboy
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Unreleased PS2 Game "Mystical Ninja Goemon" surfaces on eBay with old Goemon plushes 09 Sep 2021 | |
An interesting development just occurred on eBay, where an alleged "Final-burn" of the unreleased & localised PS2 title "Mystical Ninja Goemon" (Bōken Jidai Katsugeki) from the now-defunct Working Designs sold for $10,000 on eBay (+$30 shipping). | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Bros - Smash Bros. 64 Mod 26 Jul 2021 | |
With the 35th anniversary of Ganbare Goemon just around the corner (30th of July) there's been an influx of tributes and fanart around the world for Goemon. | |
by Jingleboy
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Fangamer release new Goemon merchandise 21 Jul 2021 | |
Last year, Fangamer surprised us all by dropping a selection of Mystical Ninja-related merchandise out of the blue. | |
by Jingleboy
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An in-depth look at the Ganbare Goemon 1 Prototype 09 Jul 2021 | |
Last year during the infamous "Gigaleak" a prototype surfaced of Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyūshutsu Emaki. Over time, the guys over at TCRF.net have pieced together an article documenting all the differences.
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by Jingleboy
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KONAMI releases Lo-Fi hiphop beats - includes Goemon 23 Apr 2021 | |
A short, odd update, but KONAMI has released a Lo-Fi hip hop music track on YouTube using melodies from their old game titles - which includes Goemon. | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon International on Twitter & YouTube 10 Mar 2021 | |
I've mentioned it previously, but it's a good time to refresh your memory that we're on YouTube and Twitter! | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI opens official store with Goemon merch 18 Feb 2021 | |
Today KONAMI launched their Official Shop, which carries merchandise based on landmark Konami IP - including Goemon! You can check it out here. | |
by Jingleboy
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Anima Lotta Camero and VRChat Experience 16 Feb 2021 | |
Goemon's accessories - which get more screen time than Goemon himself these days - have made an appearance in Konami Amusement's medal game "Anima Lotta":
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by Jingleboy
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New official Goemon Merchandise! (and other GI media) 27 Oct 2020 | |
2020 really is becoming a milestone in terms of Goemon news! | |
by Jingleboy
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More Bootleg Goemon CDs surface! 16 Oct 2020 | |
As mentioned in a previous news post there's been a fair amount of Goemon bootleg CDs appearing on Yahoo Auctions. | |
by Jingleboy
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English Translations for Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu! 08 Sep 2020 | |
The year 2020 will go on record for many things, but no one expected "Most Goemon game translations". | |
by Jingleboy
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Three SNES English Translations Released 17 Aug 2020 | |
Today we see the release of 3 Goemon game translations - a feat not likely to be repeated. This is specifically for Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Dōchū: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake (4th SNES title), Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro - Kieta Goemon no Nazo!! (Ebisumaru Puzzle game) and Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki (1st SNES title).
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by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyūshutsu Emaki prototype discovered 28 Jul 2020 | |
In the past few days there been a circulation of data leaked from Nintendo dubbed "The Gigaleak". Without going into too much detail, the leak contained a collection of SNES development assets never before seen by the public (and really, were never supposed to be). | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon 3 - Limited Edition Gashapon 11 Mar 2020 | |
Over at Akihabara in Japan, there's a store simply titled "The Container" that describes itself as a "limited shop". It is a store that offers special collectables which are only available for a limited period of time - the idea being that if you miss, you miss out ~forever~.
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by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū Designer passes away 26 Feb 2020 | |
Kazuhisa Hashimoto, a Konami veteran who worked some of their earliest classics has unfortunately passed away at the reported age of 61.
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by Jingleboy
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Bootleg Goemon OSTs on Yahoo Auctions 02 Feb 2020 | |
For the uninitiated, Yahoo Auctions (Japan's answer to eBay) is a great place to pick up Goemon-related items which are next to impossible to get elsewhere. This includes rare OSTs, with auctions for the OST for Ganbare Goemon: Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori going for over $1,000. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon 2 & 3 English fan translations complete 24 Jan 2020 | |
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by Jingleboy
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Uncommon Ganbare Goemon 3 cart discovered 18 Jan 2020 | |
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by Jingleboy
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Ganabre Goemon Manga getting e-book on 23rd of Dec 22 Dec 2019 | |
Kodansha, the Japanese publishing company that produced "Comic BomBom" from 1981 - 2007 has recently announced on Twitter that they'll be digitally releasing the Ganbare Goemon manga as an e-book via their new project Re: BOMBOM | |
by Jingleboy
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Konami applies for new Goemon Trademark 13 Nov 2019 | |
Japanese Nintendo has reported that Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. have recently applied for a new trademark on "ゴエモン" (Goemon) in Japan. The trademark covers a wide array of purposes, including "game program" and "game software". | |
by Jingleboy
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Mr. Goemon coming to Nintendo Switch! 30 Oct 2019 | |
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by Jingleboy
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Goemon costume added to Smash Bros. Ultimate 05 Sep 2019 | |
I'm sure you've already heard, but if not: After the latest Nintendo Direct (4th of September, 2019), Mr. Sakurai of Smash Bros. fame gave a demonstration of the new fighter duo to be added into Smash Bros. Ultimate: Banjo & Kazooie. | |
by Jingleboy
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Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon: 1997 Promotional Video 18 Feb 2019 | |
Over on the Goemon International YouTube channel I've uploaded a short video that showcases an early promo for Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (or at the time, Ganbare Goemon Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori!). | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2 Fan Translation Complete! 14 Aug 2018 | |
2 updates in one month! Ah-wuuuut? | |
by Jingleboy
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Big Band Jazz - I Am Impact! 11 Aug 2018 | |
Just a quick update to share this "I Am Impact" cover, because it's so darn good: | |
by Jingleboy
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Ebisumaru skin available in Super Bomberman R 27 Jun 2018 | |
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by Jingleboy
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Goemon skin available in Super Bomberman R 15 Nov 2017 | |
Good day to you. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon 2 & 3 now available on Japanese eShop 23 Aug 2017 | |
Konami has recently released both GG2 & GG3 for the New 3DS Virtual console. That now makes Wii, Wii U and 3DS virtual console! | |
by Jingleboy
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20th anniversary of 'Ganbare Goemon: Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori' 07 Aug 2017 | |
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Ganbare Goemon: Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori! This title was the first to introduce us to 3D Goemon, and paved the way for the international release a year later which introduced the franchise to many. Peace oot. | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon getting re-release on Super Famicom Mini 27 Jun 2017 | |
Hello friends! | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Gaiden English Translation 18 Jun 2017 | |
Hey! Today I drop by the spread the news of a Ganbare Goemon Gaiden translation that has just been released. Awesome stuff: | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Sound Treasure Box - 10 Disc Compilation coming in May 03 Feb 2017 | |
Hey guys! | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon appears in Mahjong Fight Club Sp 18 Sep 2016 | |
Keeping with KONAMI's recent business practices, we yet again see Goemon make a cameo in an App - Mahjong Fight Club Sp. | |
by Jingleboy
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30th Anniversary of Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū 30 Jul 2016 | |
Hey! Popping in to say that today marks the 30th anniversary of Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū on Famicom. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru on Wii U! 21 Oct 2015 | |
Hey! Update to say that Goemon Gaiden 2 has been released for the Japanese VC, see the trailer below: | |
by Jingleboy
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More fan Goemon music for your ears 06 Oct 2015 | |
Hey! Does anyone still visit this site? I hope so! | |
by Jingleboy
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KONAMI survey about their heritage game franchises 21 Aug 2015 | |
KONAMI are currently holding a survey asking us which of their heritage franchises should be revived. Mystical Ninja is listed among other Konami classics like Pocket Knight Adventures and Suikoden. | |
by Jingleboy
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Goemon's not -totally- dead 12 Jul 2015 | |
Hey guys (if any!), it's been a while. | |
by Jingleboy
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Let's race through the night 16 Sep 2014 | |
HULLO. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon Gaiden hits Japanese 3DS VC next week 29 May 2013 | |
Hey everyone! Just a quickly to say that Ganbare Goemon Gaiden is being released on the Japanese 3DS Virtual console next week. You can see the official page here. | |
by Jingleboy
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Ganbare Goemon 3 and 4 translation 21 Jan 2013 | |
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by Jingleboy
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Tak Fujii Takes to Twitter! 28 Aug 2012 | |
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by Sonicdude_UK
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Konami Krazy Kart Racing (iPhone/Android Game) 09 May 2012 | |
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by Sonicdude_UK
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Small Gashapon Competition! 16 Apr 2012 | |
Well, the Auction has come to an end! Thankyou for everyone who showed their interest! First off, Like i said previously... is my small competition to win this lil Yae gashapon! All you gotta do is answer this easy question: What's the name of the first Goemon game ever created? A.) Legend of the Mystical Ninja B.) Mr Goemon C.) Ganbare Goemon: Karakuri Douchuu Email me using the title 'Goemon Comp' and start your email with your answer; A, B or C and include your name and address! Winner will be selected at random and will be announced when the Competition closes on 22nd April! Lastly, I will leave you with these uploaded TVCM clips: Ganbare Goemon Monoke Sugoroku - TV Commercial Ganbare Goemon N64/PSX/GB Group - TV Commercial Ganbare Goemon Neo Momoyama Bakufu No Odori - TV Commercial 2 Don't Forget to Enter That Competition! Ganbatte Kudasai! | |
by Sonicdude_UK
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Auction 05 Apr 2005 | |
My Auction Has Begun...! (NOW ENDED) The Auction has now Ended, thankyou for your interest: I also have a small gashapon of Yae from the Goemon Anime era, it looks like a early uncoloured version. I decided I wont be selling it. Instead i'm going to have a small competition! The update for that competition will be very soon! |