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Q-ing up for early 2008.

Q Entertainment will be bringing Rez to Xbox Live Arcade in Q1 2008, the developer announced earlier today.

The game will be a direct port of the PS2 and Dreamcast original, but will be updated with HD visuals and 5.1 surround sound.

You can check out screenshots in our Rez HD screenshot gallery.

"Personally, Rez has been and will always be a lifelong concept," creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi explained.

"I hope to take what I learned from the experience of creating the original game and look forward to taking it to a whole new level in the future."

The original Rez was a delightful blend of 3D shoot-'em-up, abstract visuals and music that changed as you strung attacks together. As players navigated each of its five levels, the music would build up to crescendo.

It's also famous for launching on PS2 with a "Trance Vibrator" USB peripheral, which rose to particular infamy thanks to some graphic Internet coverage.

More on Rez HD (working title) is promised soon.

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- Release date 30/01/2008
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Razz #1 4 years ago

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Hmm... old news, but good news.
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morriss #2 4 years ago

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Can you ask if it supports widescreen?
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bad_hair_day #3 4 years ago

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Get your ps2 copy on eBay sharpish...
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mattigan #4 4 years ago

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Ikaruga is coming too
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bengray66 #5 4 years ago

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those screenies look pretty strange.......
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dr_shambles #6 4 years ago

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Yes! Not backwards compatible on my PS3, so will be having some of this.

It will rock in HD.
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Darkedge #7 4 years ago

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the best game in the universe. YES!
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kincaide #8 4 years ago

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This is awesome news
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Rirekon #9 4 years ago

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Do we get the vibrator attachment too?
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Codework #10 4 years ago

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That's just made my day.
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thefilthandthefury #11 4 years ago

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Awesome news! Can't wait for this one.
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humanchu #12 4 years ago

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woohoo!
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evild_edd #13 4 years ago

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Can I just say w00t.

I am an unashamed Rez fanboy, and though I already have the title on Dreamcast I shall purchase again just see it in lovely HD goodness.

Genuinely in the top 10 best games of all time IMHO
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brooza #14 4 years ago

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Old news?

It's only just been announced!
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Onny #15 4 years ago

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Awesome awesome awesome.
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lordofdeadside #16 4 years ago

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best news evar!
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Weezer #17 4 years ago

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Nowhere near as good as the fanboys will have you believe.
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silke #18 4 years ago

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Yes, yes! I'm practically shaking here. My favorite game, in a new shiny version for the 360! Woo!
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Darkedge #19 4 years ago

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Weezer has no soul. Rez is one of the best games ever made, genius style, genius music and brilliant gameplay.
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wanksta10 #20 4 years ago

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YES i've always had a slight interest in this game yet ive never played it, great to hear its coming out on arcade YES!!!!!!
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Frumper #21 4 years ago

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Woo hoo! No more scouring ebay for a cheap DC copy!
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Breach #22 4 years ago

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i never understood all the fuss with this game tbh

whoa man its trippy

so what?
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Arcadiian #23 4 years ago

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Best news in ages.
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Vivid #24 4 years ago

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Bloody fantastic! I've played this at games meets on a projector with a thumping sound system and that was just bloody mental. Being able to play it again with HD graphics and 5.1 sound will just be freaking incredible. I still love the chuffing soundtrack to this day.

EMOs/metal heads- YMMV.
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Trendyninja #25 4 years ago

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I always thought this was one of the most over hyped games ever. It's ok. That's it.

In my opinion of course.
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Brogan #26 4 years ago

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rez in 5.1 and HD? No one will need the vibrator to come any more
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Weezer #27 4 years ago

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I see I'm not the only one with 'no soul'. It's overrated - live with it.

[EDIT] Not crap, just overrated.

Edited by 1 at 12/09/07 @ 12:57
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Toothball #28 4 years ago

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Your favourite game is overrated.
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SomaticSense #29 4 years ago

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Barbie's Horse Adventure is NOT overrated!
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dr_shambles #30 4 years ago

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Best. Game. Ever.

That is all.
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DemonCleaner #31 4 years ago

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It's a good game but I prefer Amplitude. The songs and the way they get mixed sound better imo. Not to mention the fact that the gameplay is a lot more addictive. But that's Harmonix for you
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ToAks #32 4 years ago

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one heck of a game this, the ps2 version is not as good as the DC one, anyways i hope it will come to PS3 also as this is a cornerstone shooter/music game which should be on all consoles...just like EEE HD (which is evidently comming for XBLA too )
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Nithron #33 4 years ago

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omgasm.

Actually, you know what, i'd rather have this on PC. High resolution, and mouse control - this had mouse support in it's previous incarnations, actually, wonder if it will on Live?
Also: You could take screenshots, and use them as wallpapers.

Edited by 1 at 12/09/07 @ 15:55
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woodnotes #34 4 years ago

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Rezaton
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DrKuK #35 4 years ago

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great game,shame they couldnt string together an extra level or bonus content tho. I still have my ps1 version so i might skip this one and wait fro ikaruga which is near impossible to find on GC or dreamcast.
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onyxbox #36 4 years ago

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Yes! Not backwards compatible on my PS3, so will be having some of this

That's strange. I was playing REZ on my PS3 a couple of weeks ago without any problems... hmm.
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Rev.StuartCampbell #37 4 years ago

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Ooh! A splendid abstract shoot-'em-up coming to XBLA! I can't wait for the review!
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AOFanboi #38 4 years ago

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XBOTS! YOU CANNOT HANDLE THE POWER OF REZ!

I missed the chance to get the Dremcast original, though, but the PS2 version is enough.
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Mike1980 #39 4 years ago

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I'm glad it's not a remake a'la Lumines. Would hate it if any of the songs were changed or missing. I'm expecting 1200 points purchase tho.
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smac74 #40 4 years ago

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I'd pay 1200 points for this, truely one of the best games ever IMO. Definately in my all time favourite list of games. HD and 5.1 surround sound will take this to a new level.
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PMC11 #41 4 years ago

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im really happy bout this, as i managed to miss the title on both previous platforms.
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pac666 #42 4 years ago

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Buying!
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dr_shambles #43 4 years ago

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@onyxbox

Cheers for that. I'll give it a try. Was going on the official back compat list from Sony but guess it's wrong. Wouldn't be the first time.
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yagisencho #44 4 years ago

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Joygasm!!
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Ryze #45 4 years ago

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Wanted.

Falcon chipset please.
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fujimaster #46 4 years ago

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Uff.. I'd rather have some new ORIGINAL games. Rez is ok, the soundtrack is top, but the gameplay is seriously dull after a few sessions. It's just pretty mindless, like Space Harrier on an acid trip, certainly no more involving than that oldie.
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Dr_Lobster #47 4 years ago

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Crazy, wow. I hadn't heard about this.
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3william56 #48 4 years ago

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Dear God. Katamari, and now Rez jump ship to the 'box.
Don't they know the 360's just for racers and shooters?

Can just hope it does well and gets Sony/the devs off their backside for a PS3 version.
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humanchu #49 4 years ago

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who cares if it's revolutionary, has a historical impact or was entirely original?
it's instantaneous dumb fun and pretty looking at that.
should be enough for anyone who is not a militant librarian.
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speedjack #50 4 years ago

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YES !!!

Possibly my fave game ever !
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