An original roleplaying game for Nintendo GameCube from the team behind Xenosaga. The game makes heavy use of cards for everything from fighting battles to purchasing items. Cards are actually a central part of the story as well, as they are holders for "Magnus" which is short for "Magna Essence." Magnus is the true nature of all things throughout the world, including swords, magic spells and even apples that are gathered in the town in which your adventures start out. A real item can be turned into Magnus form and stored in a blank card. It can then be taken out from the card and will turn back into real form. Features detailed CG cutscenes to tell the story and turn-based battle sequences.
Baten Kaitos Review
-November 12, 2004
Epic success or monumental failure? Our final verdict.
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Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean Preview
-October 14, 2004
Our take on the localized version of Namco's upcoming RPG. New screens and footage included.
Baten Kaitos Playtest
-December 5, 2003
The Japanese version of Monolith's big GameCube RPG arrives.
TGS 2003: Baten Kaitos
-September 26, 2003
We try out Monolith and Namco's big GameCube RPG.
Game of the Month: November 2004
-November 30, 2004
You'll never guess who swooped in to nab the prize this month. Ok, maybe you will.
Baten Kaitos Movies
-November 12, 2004
We summon another batch of flicks to coincide with our review.
Baten Kaitos
-October 29, 2004
Six characters, six videos. All new footage.
Baten Kaitos: The Characters
-October 21, 2004
Take a look at the major players in Namco's upcoming RPG.
RPG Vault: Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean Interview (GC)
-October 21, 2004
Producer Shinji Noguchi introduces Monolith Software's card-based RPG due to ship in North America next month.
Baten Kaitos
-September 27, 2004
Two exclusive movies show off special attacks and new enemies.
The Fall Five
-September 22, 2004
The Cube's biggest games of the holiday season.
Baten Kaitos
-September 21, 2004
New movies
Baten Kaitos
-September 17, 2004
Exclusive footage from the US version.
Baten Kaitos
-September 10, 2004
A fresh look at Namco's epic RPG through 25 exclusive screens.
Baten Kaitos Screens
-August 31, 2004
10 exclusive new shots from the English version.
Baten Kaitos Movies
-June 1, 2004
Mechanical menaces and more.
Baten Kaitos Screens
-May 25, 2004
New areas unveiled, including the imperial palace.
E3 2004: Baten Kaitos - Direct Feed
-May 14, 2004
Namco's pretty Cube RPG is looking prettier every minute.
E3 2004: Baten Kaitos Movies
-May 12, 2004
Movies up the upcoming Gamecube RPG.
E3 2004: Baten Kaitos Screens
-May 12, 2004
Fresh new shots for your fantasy pleasure.
Baten Kaitos Interview
-May 3, 2004
IGNcube chats with Shinji Noguchi about the other Namco RPG.
The Most Anticipated Games of 2004
-January 23, 2004
We give you 20 reasons to love your GameCube this year.
GameCube in 2003: Part 2
-February 20, 2003
This time we detail all of the major third-party efforts coming to GCN in 2003. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights
-December 1, 2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth Gondor Units Feature at IGN PC; Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: The Sith Lords Characters Feature at IGN Xbox; Game of the Month at IGN Cube; World of Warcraft Tips at GameSpy
Baten Kaitos Ships
-November 16, 2004
Ready for the adventure to begin?
RPG Vault: IGN Highlight
-November 16, 2004
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean Review at IGN Cube
Baten Kaitos Goes Gold
-October 28, 2004
Namco's RPG is all wrapped and ready.
RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights
-October 22, 2004
The Bard's Tale Review at IGN PS2; Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean Characters Feature at IGN Cube; The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Preview at GameSpy; Jade Empire Screenshots at Team Xbox
RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights
-October 15, 2004
Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed TIE Fighter Preview, EverQuest: Omens of War Review at IGN PC; Lord of the Rings: The Third Age Preview at IGN PS2; The Bard's Tale Diary # 12, Ultima Online: Samurai Empire Diary #2 at GameSpy; Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders Review, The Bard's Tale Interview with Eric Flannum at Teax Xbox
RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights
-October 14, 2004
Guild Wars Undead Army Feature, EverQuest II Community Tools Feature at IGN PC; Virtua Quest Preview at IGN Cube; Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings (GC) Preview at GameSpy
RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights
-September 28, 2004
Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs Preview, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed Pilot Logs, Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia Review, Baten Kaitos (GC) Movies, The Matrix Online Area Tour #15, Shadow Hearts: Covenant (PS2) Review, Dragon Warrior VIII (PS2) TGS Report
Baten Kaitos Site Launches
-August 30, 2004
An official place to go for Namco's colorful RPG.
GameCube Theater Spot
-August 18, 2004
One-minute trailer spotlights Metroid Prime 2 and Baten Kaitos to moviegoers.
Namco Confirms Baten Kaitos Date
-July 12, 2004
Which it previously announced.
E3 2004: Baten Kaitos
-May 13, 2004
Still in Japanese.
Pre-E3 2004: Namco Lineup
-May 4, 2004
Ace Combat, Ghosthunter, Tekken 5, a mystery game, and more.
Pre-E3 2004: Baten Kaitos Blowout
-May 3, 2004
Interview, English trailer, and brand new screens are a click away.
Pre-E3 2004: Baten Kaitos
-May 3, 2004
Peacocks, kickboxing, and the mighty oar.
Pre-E3 2004: Baten Kaitos Trailer
-May 3, 2004
Namco reveals the opening FMV for an English audience.
Baten Kaitos Movies
-April 19, 2004
Big fish, bar scenes, and status disorders are shown off in this fresh footage.
Baten Kaitos
-April 9, 2004
Gorgeous new screenshots.
Baten Kaitos Movies
-April 8, 2004
Simply stunning visuals from the second island.
Baten Kaitos
-February 23, 2004
New media shows off an imperial palace, guards with machine guns, and uber powerful bosses.
Baten Kaitos
-February 10, 2004
New screens.
Insider: Gaming Life in Japan
-January 14, 2004
The year 2003 in review. Plus, IGN Japan's game of the year!
Baten Kaitos
-January 12, 2004
11 new movies.
Insider Video Features: Baten Kaitos
-January 12, 2004
Nearly a dozen new high-res movies.
Insider Video Features: Baten Kaitos
-January 7, 2004
New high-res clips from this upcoming RPG.
Baten Kaitos
-January 7, 2004
New movies just for you.
Insider Video Features: Baten Kaitos
-December 16, 2003
New high-res Cube RPG action.
Baten Kaitos
-December 15, 2003
New movies show off battles with big bad monsters.
Baten Kaitos Soundtrack for Japan
-December 15, 2003
Meanwhile, we wait for the game itself.
Baten Kaitos
-December 11, 2003
New movies.
More Japanese Baten Kaitos Commercials
-December 2, 2003
These ones are long.
Baten Kaitos
-December 1, 2003
Battle screens.
Baten Kaitos Ad
-November 21, 2003
Third one's a CG-filled charm.
New Baten Kaitos Commercial
-November 14, 2003
That makes two.
Baten Kaitos Commercial
-November 7, 2003
Awesome CG and game footage in this Japanese spot.
Baten Kaitos
-October 21, 2003
New screens of the RPG.
First Tower of Druaga Screens
-October 17, 2003
Get a look at the Baten Kaitos preorder bonus.
Baten Kaitos Preorder Campaign for Japan
-October 15, 2003
Buy the latest next gen RPG, get an old NES game.
New Baten Kaitos Trailer
-October 6, 2003
Must download.
TGS 2003: Baten Kaitos
-September 26, 2003
Direct-feed battle movie.
Baten Kaitos
-August 21, 2003
Fresh new screens of the Namco RPG.
First Video Footage: Baten Kaitos
-July 23, 2003
Plus, new details on the game.
Baten Kaitos Advertisement
-July 21, 2003
Download here.
Amazing Baten Kaitos Shots
-July 21, 2003
15 high-res shots, plus everything we know about this game.
Baten Kaitos
-July 18, 2003
New high-res images (courtesy Watch Impress).
Namco on Namco
-May 28, 2003
Find out what was hot this year and what the company expects for the coming year.
New Namco Announcements
-May 8, 2002
Star Fox official, RPGs and more.
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