Atlus announces SMT: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon for PS2

[AtlusAram]

ATLUS ANNOUNCES SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: DEVIL SUMMONER 2: RAIDOU KUZUNOHA vs. KING ABADDON FOR PlayStation®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; RELEASE TO BE EXTREMELY LIMITED IN QUANTITY; FREE RAIHO PLUSHIE TO BE INCLUDED WITH EACH AND EVERY LAUNCH COPY
The longer the title, the better the game

http://www.atlus.com/res/devilsummoner2_glamshot_b.jpg

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — JANUARY 27, 2009 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that Shin Megami Tensei®: Devil Summoner 2™: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, a new chapter in the stunningly original action RPG series for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, is making its way to North America on May 12th. Improved over its predecessor in every way, Devil Summoner 2 is an action RPG breath of fresh air, with a deep, easy-to-control combat system, nearly two hundred demons to negotiate with, collect, and fuse, and a variety of strategies to employ and master. Experience a 1920’s Tokyo bustling with cases to solve, criminals to bring to justice, and the threat of the mysterious King Abaddon looming on the horizon.

For a limited time, and out of an exceptionally small fixed number of units, North American gamers will have even more reason to pick up the game that raced to the top of the Japanese game sales charts upon its release. Each and every launch copy of Devil Summoner 2 will feature a rare Raiho plushie doll (not available for sale separately). Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value. Should there be future print runs of the game, they will ship without the Raiho collectible. Act before they're gone!

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon is scheduled to negotiate its way into retailers on May 12, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99. Each and every copy of the game’s limited quantity launch will ship with a rare Raiho collectible plushie.

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About Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon:
A new threat to Japan's Capital calls for the return of its case-solving, tube-slinging Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha the 14th. When a woman walks into the Narumi Detective Agency and asks to find a man, Raidou's boss is reluctant to accept, but soon it's clear there's more to the case than it seems on the surface. It isn't long before Raidou is on the trail of crooked gamblers, masked ninja, and strange insects... a trail leading him inexorably to the mysterious King Abaddon.

Key Features
• Massively upgraded battle system— Advancements to the battle mechanics include a MAG balancing system, dodge and hide abilities, and the ability to command two demons in combat. Use the retooled Weapon Alchemy system to create new swords with unique special attacks.
• Deeper demon integration— Demon negotiation returns with more than twice the number of demons to attempt to recruit to your side. Create more powerful demons through fusion and skill transfer. Control two demons in battle and choose from more tactical options.
• Phenomenal creative team— The rich environment of this Taisho-era Japan comes to life with the character designs of Kazuma Kaneko and the musical score of Shoji Meguro.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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[jeffx]

DAY as soon as it's up on amazon.ca (http://www.amazon.ca/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233088803&sr=8-18)

[tokoshi_x]

Wonder how much extremely limited is? I'm definitely getting this day one also.

[Gen Eric Gui]

!

I will be pulling all kinds of strings and cashing in several favors to get this before the day of release. I may get multiple copies, just to line my room with Raihos.

[DamnedToBeFree]

Might get this.

[Crabman]

DAY ONE!!!

And it comes with the plushie <3

[Enzeru]

DAY as soon as it's up on amazon.ca (http://www.amazon.ca/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233088803&sr=8-18)
This. (only on amzon.com) xD

[Ike.]

I demand an email as soon as this is available.

[Flußkönig]

I am glad that this was finally announced, but can you release an adult version of the game that doesn't come with a doll. It seems like a waste to just trash it.

[Dead to Rights]

^LOL

River King, you can give me your Raiho! Day one confarmed!

[Ike.]

I am glad that this was finally announced, but can you release an adult version of the game that doesn't come with a doll. It seems like a waste to just trash it.

A doll that someone is going to shell out more than a few quid for.

[Pibbman]

So we're not getting nocturne with this one? :( I was hoping I'd finally get to play that one as well. ah well...

[Rebochan]

I am glad that this was finally announced, but can you release an adult version of the game that doesn't come with a doll. It seems like a waste to just trash it.

That's what eBay is for. You'd probably get the price you paid for the game for it.

Come on Atlus, give us a sales link!

[NeoBasch]

Going to preorder mine ASAP. Thank you oh so much Atlus! Be cool if they stuck Nocturne in there as well or a soundtrack, but now I'm just being greedy. This is what we get for Atlus spoiling us. Never change.

[Superkenon]

Unfortunately, I never had the honor of playing the first one. Would it be foolish of me to jump straight to the sequel?

[Pibbman]

Unfortunately, I never had the honor of playing the first one. Would it be foolish of me to jump straight to the sequel?

I asked in a thread before if this was a direct squeal storywise to the first one, and Manly Biceps said it was. So it's up to you...

[Ike.]

Play the first one.

[Pibbman]

*starts lurking amazon*

[NeoBasch]

Was just thinking of picking up the first one on Ebay, but it would be nice if they issued a reprint for the nice lads like us.

[ryne11]

Become available for pre-order DAMMIT!!

[Pibbman]

Was just thinking of picking up the first one on Ebay, but it would be nice if they issued a reprint for the nice lads like us.

Well....If you live in the US, you could find out some more places on gamestop.com new/used and if any are in your area. Gamestop will also ship the game from other stores to one near you if needed. However, if I were to do this...I'd DO IT FAST.

I get the feeling that the game value will be spiking from now.

[tokoshi_x]

Even though I didn't play the first I will still get this. I still have plans to get the first one, but with the announcement of DS2 being in "etremely limited" quantities I'm gonna be picking this one up right when it comes out.

[Boss_Tuff]

There's still 8 brand new copies of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army on Amazon....actually 7 now since I just ordered one.

[Pibbman]

Even though I didn't play the first I will still get this. I still have plans to get the first one, but with the announcement of DS2 being in "etremely limited" quantities I'm gonna be picking this one up right when it comes out.

But honestly, what is their definition of 'extremely limited'? Far as we know, it could be a PR ploy. However, since Devil Summoner 1 has a quite a few places with the first one new online, it's possible the first one didn't sell as much as thought, so this time they'll sell more in line to what they got with the first one?

From what I've read, this one fixes a lot of issues I have with the first one, my biggest gripe being the static camera issue in battles, I can't tell you how many times I had to use the enemies shadow on the ground for reference to how close I am, or even that my allies were so "big" that I couldn't see where I was when they were blocking my view.

The longer the title, the better the game

Dirty Atlus...DIRTY!

[Flußkönig]

^LOL

River King, you can give me your Raiho! Day one confarmed!
I don't know DtR, now that I know that I too can become a cash money millionaire I might have to hang on to it.

I am glad that this was finally announced, but can you release an adult version of the game that doesn't come with a doll. It seems like a waste to just trash it.

A doll that someone is going to shell out more than a few quid for.
I seriously hope that I am never so hard up for money that I have to start selling pre-order bonuses from the games I buy.

[Olethros]

^LOL

River King, you can give me your Raiho! Day one confarmed!


HELL YES! DTR IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

also, I'll get this. :p

[Evila]

Furiously refreshing Amazon and my inbox. LOL.

[Juanblue85]

Same here. When it comes I will do that 1 click to get this.

[Pibbman]

By the way, since this hasn't been rated by the ESRB yet, does this have to be rated before it's put up for pre-order?

[Evila]

By the way, since this hasn't been rated by the ESRB yet, does this have to be rated before it's put up for pre-order?

Nah, I've seen a couple of games that were still 'rating pending' available for preorder.

[Pibbman]

By the way, since this hasn't been rated by the ESRB yet, does this have to be rated before it's put up for pre-order?

Nah, I've seen a couple of games that were still 'rating pending' available for preorder.

Ok, just checking to make sure. Was curious if I walk away from the computer for now, but I shall continue refreshing amazon every 5 minutes haha.

[Tatsuya]

Day 1 without question.
Been waiting for this.

[Enzeru]

But honestly, what is their definition of 'extremely limited'? Far as we know, it could be a PR ploy. However, since Devil Summoner 1 has a quite a few places with the first one new online, it's possible the first one didn't sell as much as thought, so this time they'll sell more in line to what they got with the first one?
Hopefully a bit more, since the series has grown quite a bit since the first Raidou was released.

[iammako3]

Is the plushie only available in Amazon pre-orders, or will they be shipped with Gamestop pre-orders too? If it's just Amazon, I'll order it, but since I work at a Gamestop I prefer to buy my games there (hello, discount!). Either way, this game goes on my shelf ASAP!

[CanuckGamer]

When can we preorder!!!!
The F5 key is starting to break on my keyboard.

[diosisback]

Already preordered my copy at play-asia :p

[CanuckGamer]

Yea but can you trust play-asia to get you the plush?

[diosisback]

The plush is definitely there :

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-43-77-9-49-en-15-summoner-70-38gj.html

Since it is not a preorder bonus and it comes with every launch copy, it should be easier to get than P4´s artbook (and I had no problems with that one).

[Lorinosan]

Oh hell yes! About flipping time!

Camping the crap out of Amazon. I hope my F5 key can handle it.

[Pibbman]

Is the plushie only available in Amazon pre-orders, or will they be shipped with Gamestop pre-orders too? If it's just Amazon, I'll order it, but since I work at a Gamestop I prefer to buy my games there (hello, discount!). Either way, this game goes on my shelf ASAP!

Well it comes with every (launch) game. So in other words, this isn't listed as a pre-order bonus, so every copy should come with one.

[Kenji]

What's amazing is that "devil summoner 2" is already the first of the related searches when I put in "Devil Summoner" at Amazon... :P

It's also really amusing that we're all camping out at Amazon for the chance to spend our money... :D

[dragonlife29]

YES.

I've been anticipating this one since seeing the Japanese gameplay videos and such.

Day one.

[FruitPunch]

Does Atlus know when local stores should get the pre-order going?
I rather order from Amazon or Newegg (cant beat free 1-day shipping and no tax!). :)

[unknown]

Day One.

Once it shows up on the Gamestop website, I'll go preorder it in stores.

[Marlonbr]

Amazing, another SMT Game!!!
I haven't played the first one... Perhaps the time has come to play it. o/

[daemons8]

Lets hope I can get my hands on this VERY limited quantity game :D

[unknown]

I don't think it's that limited, they said that about Growlanser Heritage of War and I still see a couple of copies floating around. Everyone should be able to get a copy if they preorder and get it at launch, or maybe a couple of weeks after.

[Monochrome Red]

####ING SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!

I know I'm a noob and all. but... I love you guys.:grouphug:

[cj iwakura]

Amazon or GameStop, Amazon or GameStop...

The former have been very good to me lately(<3 Ultimate Shooting Collection, love it), while GameStop have been idiots as of recent.

[Pibbman]

Just curious, are we gonna have a sexy foil cover on this one too?

[DamageCity]

Already preordered my copy at play-asia :p

Ditto

[Inzaghi]

Just curious, are we gonna have a sexy foil cover on this one too?

The production run of the last one turned out less "sexy" and more "dark and muddy," so... no.

[Pibbman]

Ok, I must of refreshed amazon about 120 times today since 3pm

[cj iwakura]

Just curious, are we gonna have a sexy foil cover on this one too?

The production run of the last one turned out less "sexy" and more "dark and muddy," so... no.

Shame, because it really did look good. It was a pleasant surprise when I bought it on release day. I guess I'm only one of a few dozen that did.

[Ike.]

Just curious, are we gonna have a sexy foil cover on this one too?

The production run of the last one turned out less "sexy" and more "dark and muddy," so... no.

The foil cover made me buy that game. :frown:

[kolaces]

Can I get some clarfication on how exactly "limited" this release is and whether pre-ordering in person at my local gamestop somehow effects whether my store will get a "launch" copy?

[NeoBasch]

Anybody else notice they're calling this Devil Summoner 2? ...2? :bs: More like the fourth. So, does this pretty much put the nail in the coffin for Raidou's predecessors? No remakes, no nothing? That's it? No hope? Well, hopefully we get a fan translation patch somewhere down the line. But still, sad to see Devil Summoner will be taking the route of the Final Fantasy naming convention. Here's to twenty more years of confusion. ;)

Really, if I were in charge of marketing, I would have dropped the "2" altogether: Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha Vs. King Abaddon. You never know what the future may hold. Still holding out for the PSP Devil Summoner port. Maybe if this one sells well, they will allow Atlus to release it. After all, the umpteenth port of Final Fantasy hits the green, but, when it comes to DS, there's not enough material to be considered new? Please, just ignore them and release it already. Besides, future releases could mess up the naming convention. Hence why we now have to interchange Final Fantasy II (SNES) with FFIV, and Final Fantasy III (SNES) with FFVI. Please don't make the same mistake Atlus. :frown:

Regardless, wouldn't adding the 2 now just alienate the audience, marketing wise. I know, I know, P4... but you have to realize most people have never heard of the Persona series before, and, on top of that, Persona has already had it's fair share of releases; no matter how small the brand may be. However, with Devil Summoner, adding the 2 would imply to the audience that the first had come out not long ago, and when they can't find this first installment what do you think will happen to the sales of DS2. DS2 is no Kingdom Hearts 2 by any means. Kingdom Hearts can pull it off because the first remains in a state of availability. The Soulless Army on the other hand does not. Who would want to jump in on the second chapter of a series? Not a good idea. Drop the "2". Heh, wait 'til they find out this is actually the fourth, and the first two were never released here. Plus, didn't Nocturne take that turn just for this reason.

Though, don't take this the wrong way. I'm still incredibly thankful and super excited DS2 is even being released Stateside. Thanks again for your awesome support Atlus. :D

[Pibbman]

Can I get some clarfication on how exactly "limited" this release is and whether pre-ordering in person at my local gamestop somehow effects whether my store will get a "launch" copy?

Are your gamestop employees trustworthy? Personally I can see mine "taking" bonuses out of things and claiming they never got it.

[Ike.]

You people arguing about numbering are being ridiculous. The first two Devil Summoners have nothing to do with the second two at all except in name, so it's pointless to number them as though they're sequels. Besides, the "Devil Summoner" moniker seems to be more an indication of the method of demon control rather than a series name (just like Persona and Avatar Tuner/Digital Devil Saga.)

[NeoBasch]

You people arguing about numbering are being ridiculous. The first two Devil Summoners have nothing to do with the second two at all except in name, so it's pointless to number them as though they're sequels. Besides, the "Devil Summoner" moniker seems to be more an indication of the method of demon control rather than a series name (just like Persona and Avatar Tuner/Digital Devil Saga.)

Sure, but it leads to confusion is all, and, while it has been a while since I have had my last major headache, why chance it now. Besides, I was merely posing a question in regards to their marketing practice. I'm not beating myself up about it, and don't see anyone else doing so either. There is nothing wrong with the way they have decided to localize the game. I was just stating that it would be nice to avoid confusion in the first place. Dropping the "2" in my mind would satisfy both the marketing side and the fanbase. We can all have different opinions. It's what makes this world so great in the first place.

[Kakizaki]

^I wouldn't doubt if I have been the most vocal (annoying) person on these boards when it comes to older SMT titles over the past several years, at least on a consistent basis.

Devil Summoner and Soul Hackers are probably the two titles I most desire to be localized out of just about anything out there - past or present. That being said, the numbering convention here doesn't really bother me. It is just like SMT III Maniacs Edition being simplified to SMT Nocturne for the NA market.

[unknown]

Everytime someone mentions Soul Hackers and how it's not localized yet, I die a little inside ;_;

[rainking187]

So I don't suppose anyone at Atlus has any sway over when Amazon will be putting this up for preorder, and could maybe give us a hint?

[Kakizaki]

@unknown

^I know man. I know. Me too. :/

[Pibbman]

Personally I think it's a bad idea to even be following the numbering scheme of another region anyways. This is Atlus U.S.A. forums, not Atlus Japan. So really because of that, in order to avoid confusion things should just be stuck to the US given name.

[42gami]

Has an email been sent out about this and just magically missed it? I got the ??? email but that is it.

[Pibbman]

Has an email been sent out about this and just magically missed it? I got the ??? email but that is it.

I didn't get it either, thats why I was really surprised when I looked at kotaku earlier. Personally I rather get such announcement in my e-mail box like '???'

[NeoBasch]

Has an email been sent out about this and just magically missed it? I got the ??? email but that is it.

As of now, nope. Just a press release. Though, it's been a pretty exciting day. First this, then the several unofficial game announcements Amazon.ca dropped. And who wouldn't want their very own Raiho? I'm still surprised people actually think it is a toy. It's a PLUSHIE!!!

[unknown]

Plushie, toy same thing.

[Pibbman]

Has an email been sent out about this and just magically missed it? I got the ??? email but that is it.

As of now, nope. Just a press release. Though, it's been a pretty exciting day. First this, then the several unofficial game announcements Amazon.ca dropped. And who wouldn't want their very own Raiho? I'm still surprised people actually think it is a toy. It's a PLUSHIE!!!

They are probably waiting for amazon to get it up, and then send an e-mail out on it. I swear if this happens when I'm sleeping, I'm gonna be upset if I don't get that plush.

[Juanblue85]

Has an email been sent out about this and just magically missed it? I got the ??? email but that is it.

As of now, nope. Just a press release. Though, it's been a pretty exciting day. First this, then the several unofficial game announcements Amazon.ca dropped. And who wouldn't want their very own Raiho? I'm still surprised people actually think it is a toy. It's a PLUSHIE!!!

They are probably waiting for amazon to get it up, and then send an e-mail out on it. I swear if this happens when I'm sleeping, I'm gonna be upset if I don't get that plush.

Same I must endure sleeping because I think it takes a day for the listing to show up I guess.

[cj iwakura]

You people arguing about numbering are being ridiculous. The first two Devil Summoners have nothing to do with the second two at all except in name, so it's pointless to number them as though they're sequels. Besides, the "Devil Summoner" moniker seems to be more an indication of the method of demon control rather than a series name (just like Persona and Avatar Tuner/Digital Devil Saga.)

Sure, but it leads to confusion is all, and, while it has been a while since I have had my last major headache, why chance it now. Besides, I was merely posing a question in regards to their marketing practice. I'm not beating myself up about it, and don't see anyone else doing so either. There is nothing wrong with the way they have decided to localize the game. I was just stating that it would be nice to avoid confusion in the first place. Dropping the "2" in my mind would satisfy both the marketing side and the fanbase. We can all have different opinions. It's what makes this world so great in the first place.

It's a direct sequel to the first PS2 Devil Summoner game, so in that respect, adding a 2 makes perfect sense.

Just try to think of it as Raidou Kuzunoha 2, and not Devil Summoner 2. :P

And if that gets people to track down the (criminally unappreciated) first game, bonus.

[DamageCity]

Plushie, teddy bear same thing.


fixed

[Kenji]

Also, the big ol' "2" is an indicator for newcomers who remember the first game as "Devil Summoner, Raiblahblahblahblah," which is impossible to differentiate from "Devil Summoner, Raiblahblahblahblahblah" :P

The "2," on the other hand, says "sequel" :D

[Pibbman]

i think people are more inclined to check out a game if it has/is a squeal, because they would think that they (devs) must be doing something right in the first place to even have a sequel.

[Iris]

Eh, it doesn't necessarily mean they're doing something right. I mean, there are how many of those stupid Army Men games out there?

[Kakizaki]

^No doubt.

[Azriel Crusnik]

Is the pre-order going to be available for Gamestop? (I checked the "coming soon" section, but not luck)

[42gami]

I still can't find it on Amazon.com.

[greydrak]

http://www.atlus.com/res/devilsummoner2_glamshot_b.jpg

For a limited time, and out of an exceptionally small fixed number of units, North American gamers will have even more reason to pick up the game that raced to the top of the Japanese game sales charts upon its release. Each and every launch copy of Devil Summoner 2 will feature a rare Raiho plushie doll (not available for sale separately). Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon is scheduled to negotiate its way into retailers on May 12, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99. Each and every copy of the game’s limited quantity launch will ship with a rare Raiho collectible plushie.


So how is the "package" going to work exactly? Are the plushie and game going to be put in a box together? Or is the "package" in this context just refering to the deal and not actual box? It looks like a small enough plushie to be smooshed in a box with the game, so it'll be reassuring if it is going to be boxed in.

Will there be non-plushie version of the game at launch or will the first wave be all plushie for sure? Is this going to be a different preorder detail compared to the non-plushie set or will it just be the one Devil Summoner 2 and up to chance if you end up with the plushie one?

Will the Atlus Faithfuls be getting an email when the preorders are available online via the usual retailers or will Atlus Faithfuls be needing to camp out at stores to secure a preorder for this package?

Finally, how limited is this "exceptionally small fixed number of units" going to be?

[jin07]

I normally hate random battles, but I'll give this game a shot after enjoying Persona 4 which is now my favorite RPG. Now I'm interested to see their take on an action RPG. So far, all I've played in that genre are Tales of Symphonia and the Kingdom Hearts series. I hope the random battles don't kill my enjoyment. I guess I'll read a synopsis on the first game to know what's going on.

[Hamel]

I normally hate random battles, but I'll give this game a shot after enjoying Persona 4 which is now my favorite RPG. Now I'm interested to see their take on an action RPG. So far, all I've played in that genre are Tales of Symphonia and the Kingdom Hearts series. I hope the random battles don't kill my enjoyment. I guess I'll read a synopsis on the first game to know what's going on.

Or you could just play the game and have more fun

[unknown]

Random Battles are pretty frequent in the first Raidou game, but they're generally quick.

[drunkmoron]

I'm so excited about this game. I hope I can get the plushie that come with the game.

[Pibbman]

God I hope this pre-order goes up soon, I've been refreshing amazon since yesterday. :yawn:

[Esoteric]

Getting this for the plushie.

Is this a pre-order bonus? Because Gamestop is EFFING TERRIBLE with delivering on pre-order bonuses.

[Pibbman]

Getting this for the plushie.

Is this a pre-order bonus? Because Gamestop is EFFING TERRIBLE with delivering on pre-order bonuses.

No it's a pack-in.

[42gami]

C'mon Atlus, please send us the update soon. The suspense is killing me.

[Azriel Crusnik]

Atlus should announce when pre-orders will start taking place and on where they are eligible.
Also are the amount of copies released going to be determined by how many pr-order the game receives.

[sakyh]

Oh, I'm excited about this one!

I haven't played the first yet, but I'm still going to get it since it comes with the plushie. (^__^) I'm preordering at Gamestop when the time comes.

[Enzeru]

Atlus should announce when pre-orders will start taking place and on where they are eligible.
Also are the amount of copies released going to be determined by how many pr-order the game receives.
For a limited time, and out of an exceptionally small fixed number of units
Nope.

[Rebochan]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Gamestop has it!

Edit: But it's not working yet! ARGH!

[Foryth]

I'll probably get it.

[Ark]

So will the plush doll package be available at retailers like Gamestop, or will it be an Amazon only type deal like the P4 social links package?

And I don't think the plush doll is as limited as people think it will be. I guessing somewhere around the neighborhood of 5000...unless it has the quality of a McDonalds happy meal plush.

[unknown]

Every launch copy is going to come with it, so all retailers and sites selling the game should have it.

Make sure you don't get ripped off.

[Pibbman]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Gamestop has it!

Edit: But it's not working yet! ARGH!

Yeah, keeps giving "errors" from the server. I doubt it's because it's getting slammed just because of that game, it's not exactly a blockbuster title.

God Amazon is taking their sweet-lovin' time.

[rainking187]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Gamestop has it!

Edit: But it's not working yet! ARGH!



LOL at "wit bonus".

[Juanblue85]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Gamestop has it!

Edit: But it's not working yet! ARGH!



LOL at "wit bonus".

seems that it was put it post haste. I'm still waiting for wonderful Amazon.com to post it.

[Pibbman]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Gamestop has it!

Edit: But it's not working yet! ARGH!



LOL at "wit bonus".

Im pretty sure our english skills will all degrade to sentences filled with "lulz, 2day I went to skool, n i saw a cute grl <3"

God, I still die a little bit inside when I see kids on tv shows, such as those on Nick when they say "L-O-L" or "O-M-G"

[Terash Cas]

For some reason I can order it although my cart wont let me remove a game I don't want

[Pibbman]

For some reason I can order it although my cart wont let me remove a game I don't want

LOL! Same thing here! I had a game in my cart from before, but I can't remove it. So I went on a different computer in my house, but now I can't even add the game to the cart. I wonder if ANYONE has managed to get their order through gamestop.

I just wish Amazon would HURRY UP!!!:mad:

[Fear Toxin]

I'm thinking about pre-ordering it thru Amazon. :D

[Lord-Ginji]

<,< ....so out of all the post about how it will be titled,how will plushie come,will it be on amazon...or Gamestop.

I'm Just kinda wondering.....where is SMT:Nocturne with Raidou? is this plushie suppose to be something to make us forget? ...from all the post I guess it worked seeing as i wasnt blinded by it since im going to pre-order 2 copys at my gamestop just for the hell of it. now I'm more interested when the new SMT:Nocturne (re-make) will be released.....will it be separate to make us pay more? or will it be like Persona 3 FES and released later as a kind of Expansion sequel? lol

[Tatsuya]

<,< ....so out of all the post about how it will be titled,how will plushie come,will it be on amazon...or Gamestop.

I'm Just kinda wondering.....where is SMT:Nocturne with Raidou? is this plushie suppose to be something to make us forget? ...from all the post I guess it worked seeing as i wasnt blinded by it since im going to pre-order 2 copys at my gamestop just for the hell of it. now I'm more interested when the new SMT:Nocturne (re-make) will be released.....will it be separate to make us pay more? or will it be like Persona 3 FES and released later as a kind of Expansion sequel? lol

I'm betting on no release sadly.

[DamageCity]

Obviously if they were going to release the Nocturne with Raidou, they would have mentioned it. Anyone who would have prefered it over a teddy bear is #### out of luck.

[Terash Cas]

Looks like we can order it through EBgames/Gamestop now..

[Pibbman]

Well Gamestop is finally working.

By the way, if anyone is interested you can use the coupon code 'SAVER' to save 3 dollars on shipping (making it free shipping). Although it's the value shipping. Personally I'm not in a huge rush so...

Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value.

I gotta ask Atlus....Will these rare plushies be distributed randomly? Or will all the "lower number" ones be distributed to Amazon since thats where atlus store is at? How is this numbered thing working anyways? A certificate of authenticity? some number on his tag? lol

[VMan]

Well Gamestop is finally working.

By the way, if anyone is interested you can use the coupon code 'SAVER' to save 3 dollars on shipping (making it free shipping). Although it's the value shipping. Personally I'm not in a huge rush so...

Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value.

I gotta ask Atlus....Will these rare plushies be distributed randomly? Or will all the "lower number" ones be distributed to Amazon since thats where atlus store is at? How is this numbered thing working anyways? A certificate of authenticity? some number on his tag? lol

I forgot about the SAVER code. In that case I can stomach just the tax. Sorry Amazon, you took too long....

Thanks for the heads up on that. I'm in for my plushie. Got a decorative spot already picked out for it.

[Pibbman]

Well Gamestop is finally working.

By the way, if anyone is interested you can use the coupon code 'SAVER' to save 3 dollars on shipping (making it free shipping). Although it's the value shipping. Personally I'm not in a huge rush so...

Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value.

I gotta ask Atlus....Will these rare plushies be distributed randomly? Or will all the "lower number" ones be distributed to Amazon since thats where atlus store is at? How is this numbered thing working anyways? A certificate of authenticity? some number on his tag? lol

I forgot about the SAVER code. In that case I can stomach just the tax. Sorry Amazon, you took too long....

Thanks for the heads up on that. I'm in for my plushie. Got a decorative spot already picked out for it.

haha, I even e-mailed gamestop after my pre-order and asked them if they ship first-come first serve basis, so I'll be awaiting their reply. I believe I got my order in only minutes after gamestop FINALLY let you order the damn thing. I'm making damn sure I get that PLUSHIE!!! Can't be too safe you know.

[VMan]

Well Gamestop is finally working.

By the way, if anyone is interested you can use the coupon code 'SAVER' to save 3 dollars on shipping (making it free shipping). Although it's the value shipping. Personally I'm not in a huge rush so...

Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value.

I gotta ask Atlus....Will these rare plushies be distributed randomly? Or will all the "lower number" ones be distributed to Amazon since thats where atlus store is at? How is this numbered thing working anyways? A certificate of authenticity? some number on his tag? lol

I forgot about the SAVER code. In that case I can stomach just the tax. Sorry Amazon, you took too long....

Thanks for the heads up on that. I'm in for my plushie. Got a decorative spot already picked out for it.

haha, I even e-mailed gamestop after my pre-order and asked them if they ship first-come first serve basis, so I'll be awaiting their reply. I believe I got my order in only minutes after gamestop FINALLY let you order the damn thing. I'm making damn sure I get that PLUSHIE!!! Can't be too safe you know.

lol. Lemme know what they say, I'm curious. Depending on what they say, and if someone here from Atlus by any chances confirms if Amazon gets first dibs on the prints, I can always cancel my EBGames preorder and go through Amazon, still.

[DamageCity]

ATLUS... you should have never mentioned the numbers.

*sigh*

[greydrak]

Amazon.ca has it listed, but so far when I click the link to the item it just gives me this "We're sorry. The Web address you entered is not a functioning page on our site".

Guess it's not completely up yet...but it's coming along.

[pete5883]

Looks like we can order it through EBgames/Gamestop now..
What the hell? I went to GS.com and searched for "Devil Summoner." No result, other than the guide for the first game. I went on the upcoming release list, the game was not listed in the May area. Then I come to this forum, find the link and click it. I see the listing. I type Devil Summoner in the search box again and now it appears. I reload the release list, and it magically appears there too. :confused::confused::confused:

[Pibbman]

Looks like we can order it through EBgames/Gamestop now..
What the hell? I went to GS.com and searched for "Devil Summoner." No result, other than the guide for the first game. I went on the upcoming release list, the game was not listed in the May area. Then I come to this forum, find the link and click it. I see the listing. I type Devil Summoner in the search box again and now it appears. I reload the release list, and it magically appears there too. :confused::confused::confused:

Gamestop has a pretty crap site in terms of how it works if you ask me. The only good thing it has going for it is the inventory system of local stores and whatnot. In any case, you should be fine now with your ordering.

[Ike.]

Just preordered from GameStop's website.

[VMan]

ATLUS... you should have never mentioned the numbers.

*sigh*

lol. They mentioned the numbers to get people to preorder it.

[Pibbman]

ATLUS... you should have never mentioned the numbers.

*sigh*

lol. They mentioned the numbers to get people to preorder it.

It's possible. Like I said earlier what is their definition of "extremely limited print". For all we know, they will just take the number of orders they get in from retailers (retailers who have a number of pre-orders already) and go by that, and maybe a couple thousand more copies?

It'd be suicide if you ask me if they only printed like 1,000 copies (Im sure its more than that), even if they got orders in from retailers for....2,000, and refused to make anymore. It could be they just print whatever pre-orders they get, but I doubt that since they specially state "launch copy".

I see it more as PR talk.

[DamageCity]

ATLUS... you should have never mentioned the numbers.

*sigh*

lol. They mentioned the numbers to get people to preorder it.


Yeah but now it'll just start a series of people bitching and moaning, wanting specific numbers and ####, floods of emails to atlus asking stupid questions like if they can put aside a specific number for them. I see it all the time with action figure collecting, it's a massive headache and a waste of resources.

It'd be suicide if you ask me if they only printed like 1,000 copies

I would guess it's 1,000. I don't think you realize what "extremely limited" means.

[MrPopo]

It's not coming up in the search, but if I take the ASIN from the amazon.ca search I was able to find the page for amazon.com's page:

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/

[Nightrayne13x]

Just ordered mine through gamestop.com instore pickup (I normally do amazon but i'll be moving to another part of the city in april so obviously that makes actual online preordering a problem).

Since I preordered the first day available HOPEFULLY I will get my Raiho plushie!

$42.39 after tax.

[CanuckGamer]

Well, lets hope we all get it, those of us the ordered with GameStop ^^
It has been active less then an hour so we should be fine.
This reminds me of the rush for NIS games when they do the first 1000 order deals.
*hugs Jess figure*

[Nightrayne13x]

Actually....

"ATLUS ANNOUNCES SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: DEVIL SUMMONER 2: RAIDOU KUZUNOHA vs. KING ABADDON FOR PlayStation®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; RELEASE TO BE EXTREMELY LIMITED IN QUANTITY; FREE RAIHO PLUSHIE TO BE INCLUDED WITH EACH AND EVERY LAUNCH COPY"

Going by their official statement and assuming they are not gonna lie to us, EVERYONE who preorders will get the Raiho doll since it falls under "each and every launch copy". Now I wouldn't be surprised if they have a cutoff for preorders because of this, but soon ship 2nd prints of the game itself soon after.

So if you get your preorder in, you "shouldn't" have to worry about getting the plushie or not. This is just my 2 cents.

[CanuckGamer]

I'll see your quoted text and raise you another

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon is scheduled to negotiate its way into retailers on May 12, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99. Each and every copy of the game’s limited quantity launch will ship with a rare Raiho collectible plushie.

It sounds like there is a limit on the launch quantity to me but maybe I'm just reading too much into it.

[Rebochan]

Just setup my in-store pickup with Gamestop. I think the plushies are a pack-in - right?

I can't till May :o

[falzer]

pre-ordered mine last night from gstop i want that dang plushie lol

we need more info on this pre-ordering business :(

[VMan]

ATLUS... you should have never mentioned the numbers.

*sigh*

lol. They mentioned the numbers to get people to preorder it.


Yeah but now it'll just start a series of people bitching and moaning, wanting specific numbers and ####, floods of emails to atlus asking stupid questions like if they can put aside a specific number for them. I see it all the time with action figure collecting, it's a massive headache and a waste of resources.

It'd be suicide if you ask me if they only printed like 1,000 copies

I would guess it's 1,000. I don't think you realize what "extremely limited" means.

While I wouldn't rule out that possibility, I don't see it getting out of hand. At least I hope it won't. I, personally was just leaving my Amazon option open because I still have my $5.00 promotional code so it'd save me about $8.00 total compared to my EBGames preorder. I don't really care that much about which number I get.

Still, I think the effect of the added "pressure/excitement" induced by the "rare and numbered item" PR outweighs the nitpickers. In the end, it still means people are tripping over themselves to preorder the game, and thats the whole point of this.

[Juanblue85]

Looks like Gamestop.com just delisted the game. wierd, still waiting for amazon.com

[kufufu]

^ It's there now.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

[Pibbman]

ATLUS... you should have never mentioned the numbers.

*sigh*

lol. They mentioned the numbers to get people to preorder it.


Yeah but now it'll just start a series of people bitching and moaning, wanting specific numbers and ####, floods of emails to atlus asking stupid questions like if they can put aside a specific number for them. I see it all the time with action figure collecting, it's a massive headache and a waste of resources.

It'd be suicide if you ask me if they only printed like 1,000 copies

I would guess it's 1,000. I don't think you realize what "extremely limited" means.

The 1,000 was just an example I was using. If they were seriously only going to print 1,000 copies of this game I'd be pretty surprised, the value of the game would be high, I'm sure theres more than a 1,000 people out there in the US that want a copy of this.

[Juanblue85]

^ It's there now.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Yeah it came back up and I decided to buy the game through Gamestop.com with the SAVER code. Amazon.com is on vacation at the moment I guess.

[Enzeru]

Should there be future print runs of the game, they will ship without the Raiho collectible.
I don't think there's too much to worry about. I think that the fact they slipped in "should" instead of "when" might hint slightly toward higher launch copies..? Maybe I'm looking into it too much.

[Zephyr_Fate]

^ It's there now.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73846

Yeah it came back up and I decided to buy the game through Gamestop.com with the SAVER code. Amazon.com is on vacation at the moment I guess.
I tried that code, but it gave me problems, saying my "minimum cart value" wasn't above $25... when DS: KR 2 is $40.

[Pibbman]

Should there be future print runs of the game, they will ship without the Raiho collectible.
I don't think there's too much to worry about. I think that the fact they slipped in "should" instead of "when" might hint slightly toward higher launch copies..? Maybe I'm looking into it too much.

higher launch copies? don't understand what you mean by that.

[Kenji]

Preordered mine from the local brick-and-mortar Gamestop.

I'm on good terms with about half the employees and haven't been stopping by recently, due to all the online shopping (and I have this bad habit of going into Gamestop and coming out with a game every single time). So, weekly stops by to pay off the preorder will let me make small talk... that and at least half of them won't screw me over. :P

That won't change unless there's some kind of Amazon.com exclusive, but the last time there was anything like that, it was a separate product.

[rainking187]

Well, I preordered it from GameStop even though I don't really want to buy it from them. Hope Amazon gets their act together so I can cancel it.

[System_Error]

Atlus is the Plushie packed in? if Not I may have to worry.

[Azriel Crusnik]

^ sound's like everyone goes to a Gamestop that does not have good supervises.

Well lucky for me I buy at a Gamestop where employees actually play game's, so I actually always get my bonus material. I pre-ordered two copies of RK vs. KA.

[Pibbman]

^ sound's like everyone goes to a Gamestop that does not have good supervises.

Well lucky for me I buy at a Gamestop where employees actually play game's, so I actually always get my bonus material. I pre-ordered two copies of RK vs. KA.

Haha, one of the ones by me has a guy who is actually familiar with the Shin Megami Tensei series, I was kind of surprised. I was expecting him to be like "wuts dat?"

[Azriel Crusnik]

^ yeah the seller Is someone who has been working there for years so he knows that bonus materials are important to me (and him). when I asked to pre-order the game he was like "WOW!! I didn't even know that was there......Ok I reserved mine..... now do you what to reserve yours?" I laughed.

[cj iwakura]

Excellent review that should get any core SMT fan's hype level up to 11:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=343684

Some spoilers of key players and bosses are mentioned, but fairly minor stuff.

All signs point to this being epic.

I get to fight the Fiends again? Sign. Me. Up.

[DamageCity]

The 1,000 was just an example I was using. If they were seriously only going to print 1,000 copies of this game I'd be pretty surprised, the value of the game would be high, I'm sure theres more than a 1,000 people out there in the US that want a copy of this.


Considering the value of the first Raidou is not very high, I doubt even with the limited release, we will see this game go the way of Nocturne.

[thealchemistoftime]

sweet

[VMan]

The 1,000 was just an example I was using. If they were seriously only going to print 1,000 copies of this game I'd be pretty surprised, the value of the game would be high, I'm sure theres more than a 1,000 people out there in the US that want a copy of this.


Considering the value of the first Raidou is not very high, I doubt even with the limited release, we will see this game go the way of Nocturne.

Maybe not Nocturne, but I'm willing to bet sales will easily surpass its predecessor. The name Shin Megami Tensei is much bigger now than what is was back then.

[Emilio Morales]

Yay!! Thanks Atlus! Now let's be ready to make our pre-orders >D

Ready... Set...

[DamageCity]

The 1,000 was just an example I was using. If they were seriously only going to print 1,000 copies of this game I'd be pretty surprised, the value of the game would be high, I'm sure theres more than a 1,000 people out there in the US that want a copy of this.


Considering the value of the first Raidou is not very high, I doubt even with the limited release, we will see this game go the way of Nocturne.

Maybe not Nocturne, but I'm willing to bet sales will easily surpass its predecessor. The name Shin Megami Tensei is much bigger now than what is was back then.


Yeah but that surpassing the sales of the first Raidou isn't a difficult feat. I think peoples excitment is clouding their judgment.

[VMan]

The 1,000 was just an example I was using. If they were seriously only going to print 1,000 copies of this game I'd be pretty surprised, the value of the game would be high, I'm sure theres more than a 1,000 people out there in the US that want a copy of this.


Considering the value of the first Raidou is not very high, I doubt even with the limited release, we will see this game go the way of Nocturne.

Maybe not Nocturne, but I'm willing to bet sales will easily surpass its predecessor. The name Shin Megami Tensei is much bigger now than what is was back then.


Yeah but that surpassing the sales of the first Raidou isn't a difficult feat. I think peoples excitment is clouding their judgment.

Thats the power of name recognition, (And Atlus, I do very much appreciate them so don't get me wrong, but I will say it) and thats the power of preorder/early adoption bonuses and the related PR. Atlus knows what they're doing.

This is what I was getting at when I said this:

"Still, I think the effect of the added "pressure/excitement" induced by the "rare and numbered item" PR outweighs the nitpickers. In the end, it still means people are tripping over themselves to preorder the game, and thats the whole point of this."

[Pibbman]

The 1,000 was just an example I was using. If they were seriously only going to print 1,000 copies of this game I'd be pretty surprised, the value of the game would be high, I'm sure theres more than a 1,000 people out there in the US that want a copy of this.


Considering the value of the first Raidou is not very high, I doubt even with the limited release, we will see this game go the way of Nocturne.

Maybe not Nocturne, but I'm willing to bet sales will easily surpass its predecessor. The name Shin Megami Tensei is much bigger now than what is was back then.


Yeah but that surpassing the sales of the first Raidou isn't a difficult feat. I think peoples excitment is clouding their judgment.

Thats the power of name recognition, (And Atlus, I do very much appreciate them so don't get me wrong, but I will say it) and thats the power of preorder/early adoption bonuses and the related PR. Atlus knows what they're doing.

This is what I was getting at when I said this:

"Still, I think the effect of the added "pressure/excitement" induced by the "rare and numbered item" PR outweighs the nitpickers. In the end, it still means people are tripping over themselves to preorder the game, and thats the whole point of this."

I also think people also are more aware of the value these games hold after time as well. I recall the Persona 4 Teddie alone was selling anywhere from 35-50 dollars on ebay. The game themselves from what I've observed keep their value much better than most games do. Blockbuster games you can see sell for retail, and then a month or two it's about half-price and continually decreases. Atlus games are usually around 80% of retail value for quite some time.

For me, I'm a collector at heart. I've always been that type of person since i was a kid, now normally I could care less about pre-order items (even though this is a pack-in) and whatnot, but from a collectors standpoint when you have something that is numbered and rare, their value is higher. Reason being is that the number can be used to verify if it's real, and usually the numbers go by when it's produced.

A lower number = Made earlier in production. For others it might not be a big deal at all, heck it might even appear stupid but for some it's a great thing to have, and to be able to tell someone you hold a rare item that will never be produced again.

I'd imagine anyone who is a fan of RPGs can understand the value of "rare" items. ;)

[Pibbman]

Well Gamestop finally got back to me. Here is the e-mail below.

"Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting GameStop.com

All free bonus items are advertised as limited in supply and are issued
in a first come first serve basis. Unfortunately we are not able to
guarantee that all customers will receive these free items.

We look forward to your future business with GameStop.

Best Regards,
John
Customer Service Agent"

Since many of us have pre-ordered soon after it went live on the site, I believe we should be getting one.

[VMan]

Well Gamestop finally got back to me. Here is the e-mail below.

"Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting GameStop.com

All free bonus items are advertised as limited in supply and are issued
in a first come first serve basis. Unfortunately we are not able to
guarantee that all customers will receive these free items.

We look forward to your future business with GameStop.

Best Regards,
John
Customer Service Agent"

Since many of us have pre-ordered soon after it went live on the site, I believe we should be getting one.

Well it adds up. They cover themselves by expliciting stating: "while supplies last". The way I'd think it likely works is each participating retailer gets a subset of the bonuses to go through until they run out. So even though Amazon still lagging behind, I doubt Gamestop/EBGames has the ability to preorder them all away. Please correct me if i'm wrong, Atlus, its just speculation on my part. At least as of this typing, Amazon isn't explicitly advertising the plushie bonus with the preorder.

The only question is what you "Pibbman" brought up before. Are the plushies distributed randomly or are they ordered subsets? That be interesting to know but I, personally won't make a fuss over it. I'll just be happy to get one.

[LiquidPhire]

knowing gamestop, first-come-first-serve means 'first one to come to the store and claim their pre-order gets the bonus item', not necessarily 'first one to pre-order'.

[Pibbman]

knowing gamestop, first-come-first-serve means 'first one to come to the store and claim their pre-order gets the bonus item', not necessarily 'first one to pre-order'.

If you order from the store that may be the case, but I wouldn't exactly attribute that to gamestop.com which is why I e-mailed them. I figured they were gonna say something like that, but it's to be sure. I ordered from them because they got theirs up first, and I was getting sick of waiting for Amazon, since someone is asleep at the desk over there.

[Pharsti]

Amazon.ca (http://www.amazon.ca/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349546&sr=8-1) and Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349541&sr=8-3) both have their pages working now. No mention of Raiho, though. Amazon.ca managed to get the Art Books for the December releases, even though they were never listed. Hopefully the Raiho's will be more or less evenly spread to the various chains who take preorders.

[Inzaghi]

knowing gamestop, first-come-first-serve means 'first one to come to the store and claim their pre-order gets the bonus item', not necessarily 'first one to pre-order'.

If you order from the store that may be the case, but I wouldn't exactly attribute that to gamestop.com which is why I e-mailed them. I figured they were gonna say something like that, but it's to be sure. I ordered from them because they got theirs up first, and I was getting sick of waiting for Amazon, since someone is asleep at the desk over there.

The Amazon preorder link (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349341&sr=8-3) is up now.

[Pibbman]

knowing gamestop, first-come-first-serve means 'first one to come to the store and claim their pre-order gets the bonus item', not necessarily 'first one to pre-order'.

If you order from the store that may be the case, but I wouldn't exactly attribute that to gamestop.com which is why I e-mailed them. I figured they were gonna say something like that, but it's to be sure. I ordered from them because they got theirs up first, and I was getting sick of waiting for Amazon, since someone is asleep at the desk over there.

The Amazon preorder link (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349341&sr=8-3) is up now.

What the...how long has that been up? I've been refreshing Atlus's pre-order page every hour since it was announced. Well in any case, I put in an order at gamestop and amazon. So I guess I'll be getting two copies....lol. I'm making damn sure I get that plushie.

I noticed in the product description on Amazon, it says 80 hours of classic dungeon crawling. Now, I'm currently playing through Devil Summoner and just starting episode 8, from what I know there is 12 episodes and so far I put in 15 hours, so I'm assuming the game is like 20-25 hours long. So Devil Summoner 2 is WAY longer than the first?

Not that I'm complaining...

[sakyh]

Alright!

I preordered mine today at the Gamestop website, and had it shipped to store so I won't have to pay shipping. The employees at my local GS have always seemed really nice and trustable, and since the city's so small, I doubt there'll be a high demand for the game. :) So, I expect to get the plush. Especially since it's not a preorder item...

Now to get the first Devil Summoner....

[Enzeru]

Should there be future print runs of the game, they will ship without the Raiho collectible.I don't think there's too much to worry about. I think that the fact they slipped in "should" instead of "when" might hint slightly toward higher launch copies..? Maybe I'm looking into it too much.

higher launch copies? don't understand what you mean by that.
As in more. Launch copies, that is.

[FruitPunch]

The Amazon preorder link (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349341&sr=8-3) is up now.

does pre-ordering from Amazon guarentee the Raiho plush? because it makes no mention of it.
I really wanna pre-order this soon, but was waiting for Amazon to get the pre-order up.

[jeffx]

Just put in my preorder on amazon.ca

33.68 CDN tax/shipping included!

[Inzaghi]

The Amazon preorder link (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349341&sr=8-3) is up now.

does pre-ordering from Amazon guarentee the Raiho plush? because it makes no mention of it.
I really wanna pre-order this soon, but was waiting for Amazon to get the pre-order up.

It will come with every first run copy of the game. If you buy the game from Amazon or anywhere else, you will get the plush.

[FruitPunch]

The Amazon preorder link (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349341&sr=8-3) is up now.

does pre-ordering from Amazon guarentee the Raiho plush? because it makes no mention of it.
I really wanna pre-order this soon, but was waiting for Amazon to get the pre-order up.

It will come with every first run copy of the game. If you buy the game from Amazon or anywhere else, you will get the plush.

ok, thank you. :)

[ryne11]

Glad I ordered online yesterday.

I can wait to play a few days if it is more likely to get me the plush

[Zephyrous]

Got mine with one day shipping $43.98

Amazon Prime rules.

[iammako3]

You know what's really fun? Telling an employee what game you want to reserve.

"Would you like to reserve anything today?"
"Yes, I'd like to reserve 'Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner 2 Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon' please." (I know there are colons in the title, but it's much more fun to say it really fast and all at once to get the best comedic effect.)
"*blink*"

lol, good times.

[System_Error]

Just put in my preorder on amazon.ca

33.68 CDN tax/shipping included!
How did you do that?

[Juanblue85]

knowing gamestop, first-come-first-serve means 'first one to come to the store and claim their pre-order gets the bonus item', not necessarily 'first one to pre-order'.

If you order from the store that may be the case, but I wouldn't exactly attribute that to gamestop.com which is why I e-mailed them. I figured they were gonna say something like that, but it's to be sure. I ordered from them because they got theirs up first, and I was getting sick of waiting for Amazon, since someone is asleep at the desk over there.

The Amazon preorder link (http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensi-Summoner-Kuzunoha-Playstation/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233349341&sr=8-3) is up now.

thanks Inzaghi I pre-ordered from Amazon.com I was already worried as to why it took three to four days.

[Pibbman]

Is anyone else ordering more than 1 copy, or am I the only one?

[mani]

I wanna know.
is this game and doll?
any idea of Nocturne Raido ver. bundle coming up later???

[Kain Mare]

Certainly day one.
I wonder if the Plushi will go to GameStop stores or if it is exclusive through Amazon only. :: ponders::

Edit: It does!
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=282017

[kolobos]

got my preorder in just now can't wait so any chance of a double jump guide

[Zed]

Are there any plans to put this for pre-order on eStarland.com? That's where I get my Atlus games from, because Amazon doesn't ship games to Brazil (where I live).

Please? PLEASE?

[Inzaghi]

Certainly day one.
I wonder if the Plushi will go to GameStop stores or if it is exclusive through Amazon only. :: ponders::

Edit: It does!
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=282017

It will come with every first run copy of the game. If you buy the game from Amazon or anywhere else, you will get the plush.

[thinkfreemind]

Woohoo! I got mine pre-ordered. I can't wait for this game to release.

@Zed: I hope eStarland has it available for you, they are a great site.

[Lord-Ginji]

Just finished pre ordering my 2 copys of SMT:RKvs.KA ,the Gamestop I went to said as long as i did the pre-order i will get my 2 plushies even if they are sold with non pre-orders and if they only get a set amount for each store they will hold on my 2 plushies&Games since im pre-ordering,so im as ease lol

[jeffx]

Just put in my preorder on amazon.ca

33.68 CDN tax/shipping included!
How did you do that?

hooo hoo ho ho ho (me laughing in an psychotic blonde anime girl's voice)


Game is 39.99$ (http://www.amazon.ca/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Summoner-Kuzunoha/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233374760&sr=1-1).
Added 0.01$ Killzone 2 beanie (now 19.99$ (http://www.amazon.ca/Sony-Computer-Entertainment-CA-711719811640/dp/B001QOGNBY)).
Used 10$ off 40$ coupon MAPNEWNCSAVE.
???
PROF.. wait, SAVINGS!


(you can also use Romeo & Juliet (http://www.amazon.ca/Romeo-Juliet-William-Shakespeare/dp/0486275574) @ 1.15$... or a cheap Atlus game like Izuna 2 (http://www.amazon.ca/Izuna-2-Unemployed-Ninja-Returns/dp/B0014X4MIS) for that matter)

[NuclearConvoy]

Preordered with Amazon.ca.
Now, let's just hope they don't screw me over like they did with the Eternal Poison artbook i NEVER GOT when that was Preordered for me as a gift...

[jeffx]

Preordered with Amazon.ca.
Now, let's just hope they don't screw me over like they did with the Eternal Poison artbook i NEVER GOT when that was Preordered for me as a gift...

How about we drop this. EVERY copy of the game gets the plush. Atlus mods have been confirming this over and over again.

PS I never got the Eternal Poison book either. It sucks but that's what we get for being born this side of the border.

[NuclearConvoy]

How about we drop this. EVERY copy of the game gets the plush. Atlus mods have been confirming this over and over again.

PS I never got the Eternal Poison book either. It sucks but that's what we get for being born this side of the border.

Consider it dropped, for you. And for you because you saved me money by sharing your little secret savings code thing :D Thanks!

35.07$, Quebec has to pay double taxes boooooo!

[xHaseox]

Pre-ordered today from Gamestop. Too bad I leave for basic training in April and won't get to touch it until like...September.

At least I have this (and hopefully Devil Survivor) to look forward to when I'm done.

[System_Error]

Worked great! ordered 2 for 35.00 a piece :) Thank you Jeff

[Enzeru]

You know what's really fun? Telling an employee what game you want to reserve.

"Would you like to reserve anything today?"
"Yes, I'd like to reserve 'Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner 2 Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon' please." (I know there are colons in the title, but it's much more fun to say it really fast and all at once to get the best comedic effect.)
"*blink*"

lol, good times.
All the employees know what "Shin Megami Tensei" is, so I just have to say "May I pre-order Shin Megami-"
"Devil Summoner 2?"
"...Yeah."
I know the manager really well, though, so he breaks a lot of rules for me. xD

[Lorinosan]

*Shantotto Laughter*

Pre-ordered from Amazon. Now to wait for the Double Jump Book if there will be one.

[maxlords]

Will the plushie ONLY be available from Amazon? Or will, say, EB Canada get em as well?

Oh...I see that's already been answered. Yay! I have good staff at the local EB, so I'm set...won't get aced out of my plushie!

[System_Error]

Will the plushie ONLY be available from Amazon? Or will, say, EB Canada get em as well?

Oh...I see that's already been answered. Yay! I have good staff at the local EB, so I'm set...won't get aced out of my plushie!
Pretty sure it's a pack in deal

[Kakizaki]

I can understand wanting the plushie, but whatever happened to people just being happy the game is even coming out here?

[Enzeru]

^Whoa, you're right. I totally forgot about the game and just concentrated on the plushie...
I should do some research on the game now. The only thing I know ATM is that it's an ARPG. xD

[Kakizaki]

^I'll assume you are being sarcastic, but over the last year or so, I have noticed a trend of people that seemed to be more concerned about preorder bonuses than with the games themselves.

[Enzeru]

^Actually, no! I've read the Wikipedia page, but that's about it! The plushie got me so concerned that I actually forgot about the game itself. How strange! xD

[Kakizaki]

^Oh... :/

[DamageCity]

Actually if anyone has actually played through the game, could they tell me about it's length?

[Kenji]

I mean, plushie's cool and all, but it's one of the bonuses that I honestly have no clue what to do with. I can stand figures on shelves, play CDs, hang calendars on walls and XL tents in my closet. But plushies? I mean, I like the Teddie plushie and the Raiho plushie looks nice, too, but all it's gonna do is just lay around on top of a table...

Really, I'm just relieved that I get to play the game... :D and not have to learn loads upon loads of kanji and torture myself reading one... character... at... a... time... press O!

[Hellokevin11]

After being burned on Ys I'm not preordering squat.

[jeffx]

^ FIGHT THE POWER!! STICK IT TO THE MAN!!
yeahhhhhhhhhhhh

[Pibbman]

I can understand wanting the plushie, but whatever happened to people just being happy the game is even coming out here?

Maybe because we KNOW the game is coming now, but since the plushie is rare, we're worried about that now. Atlus is one of those companies that when they say say "extremely limited quanities", "Rare", etc they mean it. So really it's a get it, miss out on it, or pay an arm and a leg for it on ebay.

[Hitoshura]

*Shantotto Laughter*

Hoho. What server?

[Eddie Van Helsing]

THANK YOU ATLUS USA! I've already ordered my copy, and will be replaying Raidou Kuzunoha vs The Soulless Army to get ready for Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon. Will RK vs KA have any bonuses for players who have clear game files from RK vs TSA?

[Pibbman]

THANK YOU ATLUS USA! I've already ordered my copy, and will be replaying Raidou Kuzunoha vs The Soulless Army to get ready for Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon. Will RK vs KA have any bonuses for players who have clear game files from RK vs TSA?

I was wondering that myself, but I don't think there would be sadly.

[Eddie Van Helsing]

I was wondering that myself, but I don't think there would be sadly.

*shrug* Oh, well; I'm going to enjoy the living hee-ho out of it anyway.

[samhainmisfit666]

just curious, or was it a japan-only offering?:devil:

[Intruder_qc]

Well I just pre-ordered the game from Amazon.ca, oufff it will be a while to wait. But then I can try to find the first game in this series and finish it ;-)

Any place where I could find the first game in Canada at a reasonable price (pfff EBay price are like $60).

PSN: Intruder_qc

[unknown]

Gamestop has it for $9 used and $10 new if you can find it.

[Eddie Van Helsing]

just curious, or was it a japan-only offering?:devil:

I think the remastered Nocturne is a Japan-only deal. Besides, my wife likes Dante in Nocturne; she thinks Atlus did a better job with Dante than Capcom does.

[Intruder_qc]

Gamestop has it for $9 used and $10 new if you can find it.

Ill see if I can find it in my local EBGames here in Canada, that a very good price ;-). Thanks!

[Enzeru]

hooo hoo ho ho ho (me laughing in an psychotic blonde anime girl's voice)


Game is 39.99$ (http://www.amazon.ca/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Summoner-Kuzunoha/dp/B001QTW2GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233374760&sr=1-1).
Added 0.01$ Killzone 2 beanie (now 19.99$ (http://www.amazon.ca/Sony-Computer-Entertainment-CA-711719811640/dp/B001QOGNBY)).
Used 10$ off 40$ coupon MAPNEWNCSAVE.
???
PROF.. wait, SAVINGS!


(you can also use Romeo & Juliet (http://www.amazon.ca/Romeo-Juliet-William-Shakespeare/dp/0486275574) @ 1.15$... or a cheap Atlus game like Izuna 2 (http://www.amazon.ca/Izuna-2-Unemployed-Ninja-Returns/dp/B0014X4MIS) for that matter)
Do you know if this works for .com?

[Goldreaver]

I just read the Faithful mail. I have nothing to say except for... wow.

Oh yeah! I should add that Atlus is officially the only reason that stops me from throwing my PS2 through the window. Thanks.

[jeffx]

Do you know if this works for .com?

Canada only.

[jj984jj]

just curious, or was it a japan-only offering?:devil:

That was Raidou 2 Plus, it was $30-40 more than just Raidou 2. Looks like we only have 1 SKU.

[Hamel]

THANK YOU ATLUS USA! I've already ordered my copy, and will be replaying Raidou Kuzunoha vs The Soulless Army to get ready for Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon. Will RK vs KA have any bonuses for players who have clear game files from RK vs TSA?

I was wondering that myself, but I don't think there would be sadly.

From what I read demons that you had in your compendium will recognize you and join you with no negotiation

[Pibbman]

Hopefully the game won't have any problems reading DS1's save on the PS3, since I play all my PS2 games on that. It would suck hard if it didn't.

[Tsuko]

oh well, if it doesnt have the new version of Nocturne with it, then Im going to skip this SMT game, i could care less about SMT DS2 i just would get it for a free copy of Nocturne

Dont really like Action RPGs anyway unless its Fallout 3, Elder Scrolls or a konami/capcom/squaresoft/enix/square enix game

[Pibbman]

oh well, if it doesnt have the new version of Nocturne with it, then Im going to skip this SMT game, i could care less about SMT DS2 i just would get it for a free copy of Nocturne

Dont really like Action RPGs anyway unless its Fallout 3, Elder Scrolls or a konami/capcom/squaresoft/enix/square enix game

Well...since you where willing to pay money for SMT DS2 (assuming it had Nocturne with it), why not just buy Nocturne then? Would it really be worth buying another game just to have Raiho in place of dante?

[dragonlife29]

...over the last year or so, I have noticed a trend of people that seemed to be more concerned about preorder bonuses than with the games themselves.Same here, man; it's kind of disheartening, really. I'm sure that's the only reason some people even bothered to pick up Eternal Poison =(

oh well, if it doesnt have the new version of Nocturne with it, then Im going to skip this SMT game, i could care less about SMT DS2 i just would get it for a free copy of Nocturne

As is this.

Why don't you just buy Nocturne now? It's about as different from the new version as the multiple handheld Pokemon games are to each other--not very.

[Hamel]

...over the last year or so, I have noticed a trend of people that seemed to be more concerned about preorder bonuses than with the games themselves.Same here, man; it's kind of disheartening, really. I'm sure that's the only reason some people even bothered to pick up Eternal Poison =(


I can tell you that I bought EP because it looked awesome and I was not disapointed

[NuclearConvoy]

Well...since you where willing to pay money for SMT DS2 (assuming it had Nocturne with it), why not just buy Nocturne then? Would it really be worth buying another game just to have Raiho in place of dante?

So that's what the difference in the new Nocturne is, raiho instead of Dante?

[Tsuko]

I already own the Nocturne with Dante in it

[Rebochan]

Why don't you just buy Nocturne now? It's about as different from the new version as the multiple handheld Pokemon games are to each other--not very.

I can't speak for him, but my main concern is that if Atlus *does* bring over the Raidou version, I'll have to buy it *again*. I'm holding off on tracking down Nocturne entirely to see what Atlus does.

[Pibbman]

That's interesting to see how many people would buy the same game again, when the only real difference is a character being replaced, and that character still has the same functions. I guess there is also the whole additional dungeon and sixth ending too.

[bullman422]

While I loved story and the whole detective solving aspects, I really didn't like the first one because the game play was too repetitive and got boring after awhile. Now I hear that monster negotiations is back which is something I loved in the first two Personas games (the current card shuffle systems blows chunks) and if other things are improved I might consider giving the sequel another chance.

As for as extras go, I like them but could care less if they are offered or not as rarely do I do any thing with them and most of them are practically worthless. Any one remember that pea sized harmonia supplied with Steambot Chronicles? Or how about that compass that came with Grandia 3 (where North was where ever you pointed the damn thing)? Okay I know the latter was square-enix but anyway most of them I maybe look at or use once or twice then pack them away, never to be used again.

[Pibbman]

While I loved story and the whole detective solving aspects, I really didn't like the first one because the game play was too repetitive and got boring after awhile. Now I hear that monster negotiations is back which is something I loved in the first two Personas games (the current card shuffle systems blows chunks) and if other things are improved I might consider giving the sequel another chance.

As for as extras go, I like them but could care less if they are offered or not as rarely do I do any thing with them and most of them are practically worthless. Any one remember that pea sized harmonia supplied with Steambot Chronicles? Or how about that compass that came with Grandia 3 (where North was where ever you pointed the damn thing)? Okay I know the latter was square-enix but anyway most of them I maybe look at or use once or twice then pack them away, never to be used again.

Worthless? I disagree, did you know the Teddie from the P4 pack sells around 50 dollars alone on ebay? If you don't want them, you might as well just sell them and get the money back you paid for the game or whatever.

[unknown]

Don't listen to him, free extra goodies are nice to have.

I'd rather have that then bonus DLC that was suppose to come with the game in the first place.

[Pibbman]

Don't listen to him, free extra goodies are nice to have.

I'd rather have that then bonus DLC that was suppose to come with the game in the first place.

If you're talking about physical freebies, then I agree with you wholeheartedly. I find bonuses such as DLC/Costumes/Map to be utterly worthless to me, and most of the time they show up for download later on anyways.

[Kain Mare]

Certainly day one.
I wonder if the Plushi will go to GameStop stores or if it is exclusive through Amazon only. :: ponders::

Edit: It does!
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=282017

It will come with every first run copy of the game. If you buy the game from Amazon or anywhere else, you will get the plush.
I figured as much. I just wanted to make sure GameStop was doing the promo. Thanks for verifying for me. I appreciate it a lot. =3

[Teclo]

I've been meaning to start the first Devil Summoner game for a while now but I've been busy with other things. My 2nd cycle of P4 is also on hold. Hopefully I'll get DS1 finished before this comes out.

[Emilio Morales]

Does the game cover will be foil as the previous game?

[Gen Eric Gui]

^I'll assume you are being sarcastic, but over the last year or so, I have noticed a trend of people that seemed to be more concerned about preorder bonuses than with the games themselves.

Well, in my own case, I had figured a long time ago we'd be getting this game, so the announcement of the game wasn't too big a surprise. However, I didn't think we'd actually get the Raiho plush, so that IS a surprise and feels more exciting.

Also, we already know the game is going to be good and we already know that the translation is going to be good, so there isn't much to talk about ATM. The Raiho plush is somethign different, so it's getting more attention at the moment.

As for noticing it for some time, this probably has to do with the gact that Atlus gives us -real- pre-order bonuses in a time when giving out DLC is considered a bonus. And beyond that, they actually put effort and care into their bonuses; we got a -full- soundtrack for Yggdra Union, large and stylish artbooks, and all sorts of actually impressive goodies. It's hard not to get as excited about them as you are for the game itself.

[jeffx]

Well, in my own case, I had figured a long time ago we'd be getting this game, so the announcement of the game wasn't too big a surprise. However, I didn't think we'd actually get the Raiho plush, so that IS a surprise and feels more exciting.

My thoughts exactly. Plus I like to think that our pestering both on Atlus forums and elsewhere pushed them to make the decision, so this is a small victory (and proof that they listen to their fans). I imagine the S.Link pack did well, too.

WHAT "WE" WANT NOW:
BRANDISH PSP
DEATH SMILES 360 + any good SHMUP
7th DRAGON (if not locked up by SEGA)

[cyberfactor]

I never played the first game, and I'm not sure if I will. Still, I am thinking of getting this one. I find that a lot of the times it's not that hard to kinda sorta understand what happened in the prequals. If anything, I'll try finding out about the story online. I'm not all that excited about the plushy, but that may just be because I have no idea who the plushy character is. I don't think I'll order it this early, but I'm sure I'll preorder it a bit before it comes out.

[jeffx]

Since the sequel promises to fix a lot of things from the first PS2 game, you might as well just wait for it.

[marto_motoko]

Does the game cover will be foil as the previous game?



I'm wondering about this too. :) That was such a cool cover idea! They just have to use it again!

Also, I think Nocturne would be a cool addition, yet at the same time, I could care less about it.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Didn't Inzaghi say in another thread that it wouldn't be? I think he did. Don't quote me on that though.

[jeffx]

yup, he sure did.

[Illu]

I just ordered a copy of the Raidou vs Souless Army through a local game store, and luckily for me they're getting an unopened copy in. I'll have to play through it before Devil Summoner 2 comes out.

I'm a sucker for extra goodies, especially plushies. I would buy Devil Summoner 2 whether or not I'm able to play through the earlier game first.

[Pibbman]

Does the game cover will be foil as the previous game?



I'm wondering about this too. :) That was such a cool cover idea! They just have to use it again!

Also, I think Nocturne would be a cool addition, yet at the same time, I could care less about it.

Didn't Inzaghi say in another thread that it wouldn't be? I think he did. Don't quote me on that though.

No foil this time around. They said they felt the first one look like crap, even though a few people disagree with them.

[Emilio Morales]

:( Too bad! 'Cause I really like how it looks my first foil game.

[iammako3]

Fellow Gamestop employees, go to your GoStores page and check out the little article they wrote about SMT:DS2:RKvKA (well, mostly the plush). Sure they call Raihou "Raihu", but the fact they tried to expose this to Gamestop employees in any way is pretty cool.

If anyone wants me to type up the whole article (it's a tiny bit clever in some spots), let me know.

[jeffx]

uhm yeah I'd like to see it, or how about a quick scan?

[Sei]

^ You have been let know! It sounds interesting.

I also didn't mind the foil. I thought it looked unique

[bullman422]

Worthless? I disagree, did you know the Teddie from the P4 pack sells around 50 dollars alone on ebay? If you don't want them, you might as well just sell them and get the money back you paid for the game or whatever.

Sure there are always exceptions but lets be honest, most extras aren't going to command those prices. Of course though with the limited edition of this game, I guess it would be safe to assume that the doll will probably be commanding prices possibly more than what the plush teddy is currently going for on Ebay.

I guess I need to retract part of what I said earlier though as the art books and music CDs that have been bundled with these games lately are pretty cool. I'm probably more tired of extras like key chains, stickers, compasses, 3D cards, etc. Stuff that looks cool in advertising but then ain't so great when you actually get them.

[Pibbman]

Worthless? I disagree, did you know the Teddie from the P4 pack sells around 50 dollars alone on ebay? If you don't want them, you might as well just sell them and get the money back you paid for the game or whatever.

Sure there are always exceptions but lets be honest, most extras aren't going to command those prices. Of course though with the limited edition of this game, I guess it would be safe to assume that the doll will probably be commanding prices possibly more than what the plush teddy is currently going for on Ebay.

I guess I need to retract part of what I said earlier though as the art books and music CDs that have been bundled with these games lately are pretty cool. I'm probably more tired of extras like key chains, stickers, compasses, 3D cards, etc. Stuff that looks cool in advertising but then ain't so great when you actually get them.

Of course those are the big wigs stuff. They think their fans are fine with digital costumes, and other crap thats worth around 10 cents. I've always been jealous of our japanese counterparts when they got goodies with their stuff. We're still not on the same level as their extras though.

For example, this is the retail product of Ni no kuni: The Another World by Level 5, and this is just a normal edition, and they don't have a collectors edition.

http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/156850/ninokuni.jpg

I'd LOVE to get something like that. It just screams awesome.

[mainpatr1]

That does look awesome! Anyway though, the new Devil Summoner game looks good, but I would have to play the original one first,right?

[Hamel]

That does look awesome! Anyway though, the new Devil Summoner game looks good, but I would have to play the original one first,right?

Right

[iammako3]

No scanner handy, so I'll type up the Gamestop thingy:

Let us say right up front that we neither condone nor condemn the summoning of demons, but if you're going to play a game like Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, you'll have to do some summoning if you want to win. We also neither condone nor condemn really long game titles, but let's just call it "the game" from here on out. Besides, we believe that in Japanese culture, demons are viewed a little differently than in Western culture. In fact, we think the English translation of Shin Megami Tensei is something like, "We view demons a little differently than in Western culture." But we could be wrong about that. We do, however, know how you can summon up a mutually non-threatening plushie devil of your own. While supplies last, first-launch editions of "the game" will come with a free Raihu plushie. When we first saw him, we weren't sure if he was going to bite us or deliver a telegram. Then after seeing his sideburns and tiny cape, we thought he might break into Elvis' (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear. But fans of "the game" will know him as Raihu, the Jack Frost who wanted to be like Raidou Kuzunoha, but then decided he was much cooler. You'll be much cooler with a plushie Raihu by your side.

[bullman422]

Of course those are the big wigs stuff. They think their fans are fine with digital costumes, and other crap thats worth around 10 cents. I've always been jealous of our japanese counterparts when they got goodies with their stuff. We're still not on the same level as their extras though.

For example, this is the retail product of Ni no kuni: The Another World by Level 5, and this is just a normal edition, and they don't have a collectors edition.

http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/156850/ninokuni.jpg

I'd LOVE to get something like that. It just screams awesome.

Gees! Thank a lot Pibbman! The last thing I needed to see was how much better gaming extras are in Japan. Oh well! At least I'll eventually have a plushie doll to comfort me. LOL!! :D

[Inzaghi]

That does look awesome! Anyway though, the new Devil Summoner game looks good, but I would have to play the original one first,right?

Right

Wrong. The new game's story doesn't have anything to do with the first one. Some characters reappear, but there's nothing about them revealed in the first game that you need to know for their roles in this one to make sense.

There's a bonus for having save data from the first game, and a couple in-jokes you'll miss out on, but that's it.

[Pibbman]

That does look awesome! Anyway though, the new Devil Summoner game looks good, but I would have to play the original one first,right?

Right

Wrong. The new game's story doesn't have anything to do with the first one. Some characters reappear, but there's nothing about them revealed in the first game that you need to know for their roles in this one to make sense.

There's a bonus for having save data from the first game, and a couple in-jokes you'll miss out on, but that's it.

Than Manly Bicep lied to me! He told me the storyline were connected, which was the whole reason why I got the game a while ago.

[Inzaghi]

Than Manly Bicep lied to me! He told me the storyline were connected, which was the whole reason why I got the game a while ago.

That scoundrel! Oh well, at least you'll get the bonuses from the first game when you play the second one now.

[Olethros]

Dammit, I'm pretty sure I deleted my old saves. Figures.

[Enzeru]

No scanner handy, so I'll type up the Gamestop thingy:
I didn't know Gamestop could be funny!

Er, I mean, interesting article. All the clerks I know from shopping there have reserved the game already. Didn't know it was so popular out here (where I live, that is).

[Pibbman]

No scanner handy, so I'll type up the Gamestop thingy:
I didn't know Gamestop could be funny!

Er, I mean, interesting article. All the clerks I know from shopping there have reserved the game already. Didn't know it was so popular out here (where I live, that is).

:O That's gotta be a lie...Gamestop employees who actually know whats going on?!

[Raze]

So we're not getting nocturne with this one? :( I was hoping I'd finally get to play that one as well. ah well...

Agreed, it would be really nice to get that special edition of Nocturne with this game. I already own the original Nocturne from day one, but Raidou looks like he could probably be better than Dante.

[Pibbman]

The new website looks HOT. Game is looking awesome.