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Irem halts the production of Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4


Given the recent tragedy that has taken Japan by surprise, irem has decided to stop the production of Zettai Zetsumei 4: Summer Memories which, I recall, was meant to be the fourth episode of a game series based on characters struggling against a series of natural disasters. As the team does present a very precise and humble vindication for the suspension of the game’s production, already nearing its final stages at this point, we are no doubt witnessing some of the first indirect consequences of the dreadful calamity; and how even the sphere of video game creation isn’t exempt from being indirectly affected by it.

Accordingly, the release of such a title in the near future would fail to honor the memory of the numerous victims; not to mention the profound repercussions it could potentially cause, given the general public’s particularly fragile state of mind during the following recovery from what has been the largest calamity in recent memory. Bearing in mind the rare display of integrity and earnestness that characterizes and sets apart this recent communication, it is therefore likely that the cancellation of this single project will certainly signal the very end of this remarkable cult series.


Zettai Zetsumei Toshi: past and present


Anticipating the release of the upcoming Zettai Zetsumei Toshi sequel, NHK’s weekly show Imagine Nation has produced a small (and completely unexpected) feature on the series given its consistent popularity in Japan. In spite of the presenter’s jovial tone and complete incapability to properly address the theme - focusing excessively on redundant aspects of the game - NHK reporters have managed to go inside the irem studios in order to obtain this exclusive preview of the fourth episode. Additionally, the Imagine Nation reporter also interviewed the series’ director Kazuma Kujo, who has spearheaded all the projects so far (with the exception of Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 2, where Maki D. took the lead), as well as some of the graphic designers and motion capture experts involved in the making of this exclusive PS3 release.

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[ See also: Eastern Mind posts on Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4 ]