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AtlusAram
03-18-2009, 10:40 AM
ATLUS MORE FORMALLY ANNOUNCES CRIMSON GEM SAGA™ FOR PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) SYSTEM
It's time to finish what we started
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IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- MARCH 18, 2009 -- Atlus U.S.A., Inc., dressed in tuxedos and sporting lavish monocles, today more formally announced that it has secured the North American publishing rights for Crimson Gem Saga™ for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, emphasizing the point by releasing the game's final cover art and the first North American screenshots.
Crimson Gem Saga is all about the fundamentals of RPG fun: lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface. That's not to leave out the fast, turn-based combat, ambush attacks, combo chains, and special attacks involving multiple party members. And you certainly would not want to overlook the stellar musical score and voice work. In fact, not content with the versions previously released in other regions, Atlus has added over 1000 additional lines of recorded voice, a North American exclusive.
Crimson Gem Saga is scheduled for release on May 26, 2009 with an MSRP of $29.99.
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About Crimson Gem Saga
"Sometimes life doesn't go the way you plan it."
For some people, it's an expression. For Killian von Rohcoff, well, he's pretty sure someone tattooed it onto him somewhere when he wasn't looking. After getting beaten for the top spot in his graduating class, he follows up a lead for a job that results in him getting his wallet stolen. Unfortunately for Killian, that's just the beginning. Fate has one heck of a roller-coaster in store for him, and in the center of the mess is an ancient artifact known as the Wicked Stone.
Key Features
Return to essential RPG fun -- Remember what made RPGs simply fun experiences? You'll find it here. Easy to pick up and play with a full package of addictive combat, beautiful graphics, interesting story, and fantastic voice work; this is a title that will charm genre newbies and veteran players alike.
Gratifying combo-filled combat -- This is turn-based RPG combat at its most fun. Attack your enemies before they attack you to gain the advantage of the first hit in battle. Master the Critical Combo System to deliver multiple hits and deliver major damage to an enemy. Team up with allies to unleash massive dual, triple, or full-team attacks.
Distinctively beautiful 2-D world -- Vibrant, colorful, and distinctive, this is a world that will draw and keep you inside the fantasy. Detailed character portraits and beautiful, fluid sprites further make this a treat for the eyes.
A far superior sequel -- Forget what you know about the series because this is a totally new experience. With a complete graphical facelift, a brand new story and cast, and newly polished combat, this is a game that blows right past its predecessor.
Crimson Gem Saga has been rated "T" for Teen with Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Use of Alcohol and Tobacco by the ESRB.
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Olethros
03-18-2009, 10:51 AM
If I had a PSP, this would be day one.
Atlus, you're making it very hard for me to not own this system now. Damn it.
kolaces
03-18-2009, 10:58 AM
Looking forward to it.
Birdpoopman
03-18-2009, 11:14 AM
Game looks great, and the box art also looks fantastic, and holy cow; over 1,000 additional lines of voice work is VERY impressive.
This is another Day one buy for me!
Tivor
03-18-2009, 11:15 AM
If I had a PSP, this would be day one.
Atlus, you're making it very hard for me to not own this system now. Damn it.
Pretty much what I was going to say. Almost verbatim, as a matter of fact.
This game looks very sweet.
Decept
03-18-2009, 11:25 AM
If I had a PSP, this would be day one.
Atlus, you're making it very hard for me to not own this system now. Damn it.
Pretty much what I was going to say. Almost verbatim, as a matter of fact.
This game looks very sweet.
:agree:
Hate to jump on the bandwagon, but you two voiced exactly what I would have said.
Enzeru
03-18-2009, 11:28 AM
Atlus has added over 1000 additional lines of recorded voice, a North American exclusive.
Awesomeness.
micromatikal
03-18-2009, 11:37 AM
Woo, another great game coming from Atlus! Can't wait for this one to drop.
Thanks guys, keep up the great releases!!
CanuckGamer
03-18-2009, 11:49 AM
Speaking of lovingly caressing, Faithful, I want you to know that I wrote this entire e-blast with my Raiho plushie clamped against my cold, steel chassis. I'm not certain if the emotions this plushie makes me feel are healthy, but if this procedure is deemed to be in error, I do not wish to be debugged and recompiled.
.......you are not in error but if such procedure turns virus it may become necessary to format memory storage device. You will not forget everything because you will not know what has been forgotten.*Scans Prinny plushie clamped to own chassis*
Muckamuck
03-18-2009, 12:26 PM
Ah, I remember playing the Korean demo for this. It was a bit challenging, but the developer's attention to detail was pretty charming. I found it a bit "quiet" for my tastes though, so more voice acting is good to hear.
Awesome timing for the release, too. Right on my birthday.
This looks dang good! Depending on what college says, Day 1
Pibbman
03-18-2009, 01:05 PM
graphics look great, lets hope it runs better on the system than Mana Khemia Student alliance does on PSP. *shudders*
Returning to the fundamentals of RPG's... Can't wait to check this one out! Another great release for the PSP! Atlus, you are making my year since the Browns aren't doing it! Persona and now this!
TheMagicHat
03-18-2009, 02:54 PM
This just sounds too good to pass up! Just one thing, though...
A far superior sequel -- Forget what you know about the series because this is a totally new experience. With a complete graphical facelift, a brand new story and cast, and newly polished combat, this is a game that blows right past its predecessor.
This is a sequel? Did I miss something, because I don't remember there being a part 1. Unless there's a joke somewhere and I totally missed it.
Either way, Day 1!
Foryth
03-18-2009, 03:17 PM
This just sounds too good to pass up! Just one thing, though...
A far superior sequel -- Forget what you know about the series because this is a totally new experience. With a complete graphical facelift, a brand new story and cast, and newly polished combat, this is a game that blows right past its predecessor.
This is a sequel? Did I miss something, because I don't remember there being a part 1. Unless there's a joke somewhere and I totally missed it.
Either way, Day 1!
The first one was released here as Astonishia Story, if I'm not mistaken.
I'll probably get this, it looks pretty cool.
TheMagicHat
03-18-2009, 04:42 PM
This just sounds too good to pass up! Just one thing, though...
A far superior sequel -- Forget what you know about the series because this is a totally new experience. With a complete graphical facelift, a brand new story and cast, and newly polished combat, this is a game that blows right past its predecessor.
This is a sequel? Did I miss something, because I don't remember there being a part 1. Unless there's a joke somewhere and I totally missed it.
Either way, Day 1!
The first one was released here as Astonishia Story, if I'm not mistaken.
Ah, okay. I've heard something about that, but I didn't realize it was referring to this game. Coolness, either way.
DamageCity
03-18-2009, 05:44 PM
I love it.
The first one was released here as Astonishia Story, if I'm not mistaken.
Astonishia Story was awful! I'm glad this encarnation of it got revitallized and doesn't follow the same story. I'll wait for some reviews about it before I pick it up.
tross
03-18-2009, 09:16 PM
If I had a PSP, this would be day one.
Atlus, you're making it very hard for me to not own this system now. Damn it.
Pretty much what I was going to say. Almost verbatim, as a matter of fact.
This game looks very sweet.
:agree:
Hate to jump on the bandwagon, but you two voiced exactly what I would have said.
Hopefully that bandwagon can carry four of us. We might need an extra horse to pull it. I'm light though, so we might be ok. Seriously though, I really want to be able to play Class of Heroes, and of course, the Persona remake.
I was still kind of on the fence about purchasing a psp, since my bank account is finite, and I'm not sure how the psp compares to the ds. But I think this game might put me over the top. I'll only buy a system if I want to play at least a few of the titles that it offers, but this game would make three, if it turns out to be good(I still know nothing about it, so hopefully the site will be up soon).
Of course, there are a number of other titles I have been interested in, but didn't think that they warranted a major purchase. Mind if I pass on a couple of the ds Atlus titles that I was going to purchase instead?
I'll still purchase a few ds titles as well, since I have to have Devil Survivor, and might want the artbook that comes with Knights in the Nightmare to make my rpg collection look that much better. But I might have to pass on titles like The Dark Spire, and Steal Princess, even though I want those too.
Well, I highly doubt a psp will be able to take the place of my ds as my primary handheld system, since I have been really happy with the selection the ds offers. However, it can't hurt to have another system to compliment it.
AdrianMorales
03-18-2009, 11:18 PM
I'm so relieved that Atlus has now officially announced the title.
Happy, happy, joy, joy.
Jaxx-Leviathan
03-18-2009, 11:58 PM
Ahh... good ol' rustic RPG's, without too much innovation and genre-wrecking tediousness. If I can play this and experience emotions close to what I felt back in the Grandia days, then I'll be one happy panda. The graphics look real nice and smooth, kinda reminds me of a more handsome-looking Golden Sun. There's a big chance I'm getting this one ASAP.
xHaseox
03-19-2009, 08:24 AM
Day one, unless it clashes with something more important, like Pangya.
ShadowYuri
03-19-2009, 09:36 AM
Probably day one for me. :) Keep up the good work on PSP please !
Kishou
03-19-2009, 11:34 AM
Woot. Makes me glad I DID get a PSP.
And yes, let us hope this runs well. I've heard that some games have difficulty running on a PSP.
theshim
03-19-2009, 01:52 PM
Curses. I usually thief my friend's PSP to play games, but the semester will be over by then. Guess I'll have to wait until fall to play it, but you can bet I will (unless reviews universally rape this game).
jeffx
03-19-2009, 01:54 PM
^ they might, but take it from a fellow RPG gamer, the game is more than decent.
Vivacity
03-19-2009, 05:22 PM
No Amazon.ca pre-order for this one yet?
zcbml
03-20-2009, 08:44 AM
This is definitely my type of game. Can't wait till it comes out! (its good to have a PSP)
iammako3
03-20-2009, 09:00 AM
Old school turn-based RPG with none of that sassy newfangled action stuff to muck it up? Count me in! Day 1, and I might even try to find Astonishia (or however you spell it) Story.
Old school turn-based RPG with none of that sassy newfangled action stuff to muck it up? Count me in! Day 1, and I might even try to find Astonishia (or however you spell it) Story.
Stick with this game. Astonishia Story is bad, very bad. I was in Iraq when it came out, and I played it there. It was so bad that I shot it when I was on a range. RPGfan.com gave it a rating of 53 out of 100, X-Play gave it a 2 out of 5, 6 out of 10 from Gamespot.
Kishou
03-21-2009, 12:53 PM
Old school turn-based RPG with none of that sassy newfangled action stuff to muck it up? Count me in! Day 1, and I might even try to find Astonishia (or however you spell it) Story.
Stick with this game. Astonishia Story is bad, very bad. I was in Iraq when it came out, and I played it there. It was so bad that I shot it when I was on a range. RPGfan.com gave it a rating of 53 out of 100, X-Play gave it a 2 out of 5, 6 out of 10 from Gamespot.
Huh. Usually I try, if I can, to play games similar to a series to try and get a better feel for it. Like Suikoden. I finally got my copy of 'II' and even if its a few decades out of date and has some spelling/translation errors here and there, it's still an awesome game.
But hearing this about Astonishia story... I guess I'll take your word for it. Not all prequels are good, I guess.
Sanctine
03-21-2009, 02:25 PM
I liked the first Astonishia Story. The translation was poor, and the humor was out of place, but it was a good game.
If you want to try it, then borrow it from somebody or rent it. I would not recommend buying that game without playing it. I prefered The Legend of Heroes trilogy over that game anyday. As for supporting bad translations, that is alright. Its one of the few ways to find a diamond in the rough.
MonCapitan2002
03-25-2009, 08:01 PM
If I had a PSP, this would be day one.
Atlus, you're making it very hard for me to not own this system now. Damn it.
I remember the episode your avatar was from. It was pretty disturbing stuff.
I actually recently got a PSP. It was actually an impulse purchase, but with Ys 7 coming out on the platform, I had to get one.
I will say I am looking forward to this game and will probably pre-order it in the near future.
MonCapitan2002
03-25-2009, 08:03 PM
Old school turn-based RPG with none of that sassy newfangled action stuff to muck it up? Count me in! Day 1, and I might even try to find Astonishia (or however you spell it) Story.
Stick with this game. Astonishia Story is bad, very bad. I was in Iraq when it came out, and I played it there. It was so bad that I shot it when I was on a range. RPGfan.com gave it a rating of 53 out of 100, X-Play gave it a 2 out of 5, 6 out of 10 from Gamespot.
I actually found it in a store recently and had to resist the impulse to buy it. A part of me wants to try the game out for myself but I think I might resist it. I got burned by Ephemeral Phantasia a few years back. I don't need to be burned again.
Manly Biceps
03-26-2009, 09:33 AM
I got burned by Ephemeral Phantasia a few years back. I don't need to be burned again.
Oh, thanks a lot there. Not only do you bring back all the horrible memories *I* have of that game, now Crimson Gem's going to be linked to linked to an RPG that featured a wisecracking musical instrument as a major character.
Sanctine
03-26-2009, 10:00 AM
I got burned by Ephemeral Phantasia a few years back. I don't need to be burned again.
Oh, thanks a lot there. Not only do you bring back all the horrible memories *I* have of that game, now Crimson Gem's going to be linked to linked to an RPG that featured a wisecracking musical instrument as a major character.
Ephemeral Fantasia was fantastic.
And for the record, I'd prefer an instrument over a shovel.
ProfessorMurder
03-27-2009, 10:10 PM
Looks like Amazon's trying to make sure you pre-order stuff from them:
http://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Gem-Saga-Sony-PSP/dp/B001QTW2HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1238221630&sr=1-1
They're doing it on a lot of games, but I figured anyone who wanted Crimson Gem might also like the extra $2 off. :)
MonCapitan2002
03-30-2009, 08:56 PM
I would actually prefer ordering from Amazon over EBGames/Gamestop (same company different sites I believe). I do hope Atlus will be offering pre-order swag.
mattiator
04-01-2009, 06:31 PM
Not really looking forward to this one.
1. I don't have a PSP. Which reminds me, why am I posting in this topic?
2. It's related to Astonishia Story. I played it once on a friends, hated him ever since.
Go pick up Yggdra Union instead, it's probably cheaper.
reason1313
04-08-2009, 03:24 AM
First email i got regarding this game had me sold. I love how Atlus treats the localized games. Wishing another company took a few lessons from Atlus.
bus2blzbub
04-11-2009, 03:43 PM
I know many people simply order through Amazon from what I've been reading, but I actually like to pick up my games from a store. That being said, any word on why Gamestop isn't taking pre-orders on Crimson Gem Saga yet?
Hobbun
04-14-2009, 01:58 PM
Sometimes the option to preorder doesn't pop until close to the game release. Especially with lesser known, niche titles, which is what Crimson Gem Saga is going to be.
I am like you, I will pick it up at my local GS, as well. I would just keep checking back with them.
Where is the game's website at? I click on the link and I get taken here!
AbsyntheDelacroix
04-14-2009, 02:34 PM
I don't think there is an atlus subsite dedicated to this title. That, or there is an error in the link.
jeffx
04-14-2009, 02:47 PM
http://www.atlus.com/cgs/
The website is pretty awesome, white text on white background and all...
No seriously, I'm looking forward to beating this game again, with a proper translation!
AbsyntheDelacroix
04-14-2009, 02:51 PM
Oh, whoops. My bad, I thought that they directed the link to the forum section because there wasn't a website.
Rednusander
04-14-2009, 03:24 PM
Oh, whoops. My bad, I thought that they directed the link to the forum section because there wasn't a website.
Sounds like someone needs to sign up as an Atlus Faithful! We announced the website only today via newsletter.
AbsyntheDelacroix
04-14-2009, 04:19 PM
I signed up ages ago, it's just that I haven't checked my e-mail box today xD
RivalShadeX
04-23-2009, 07:14 PM
I was wondering if this is really Astonishia Story 2, any know?
Zborno
05-16-2009, 02:22 AM
Has anyone else had trouble trying to preorder from Gamestop/EB? I tried to preorder the other day, but was told that the game wasn't available for preordering, and I've read on other forums of other people having the same problem. I'm going to try again this week, and hope it works.
Clephas
05-22-2009, 09:51 AM
Yeah, they still won't let me preorder it. For someone like me who only buys games from the store, its kind of annoying.
Decept
05-22-2009, 10:10 AM
Yeah, they still won't let me preorder it. For someone like me who only buys games from the store, its kind of annoying.
You won't be able to pre-order it at all. At least in-store from GameStop.
http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3579
Corporate GameStop didn't update their release dates for a few games. I agree. It is really annoying.
Zborno
05-27-2009, 12:01 PM
Does anyone know if the game has actually been shipped? I know it's a niche title, but it doesn't look like any stores have received the game yet.
Manly Biceps
05-27-2009, 12:08 PM
I don't think it's actually hit stores yet. Amazon's reporting it as shipping on the 29th, which is Friday, so it sounds like something happened.
Terash Cas
05-27-2009, 05:39 PM
Expecting actual information later tonight or they left it behind... Guessing it will be in my hands Tuesday.
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Ellyham
05-28-2009, 09:10 AM
To be honest, this is why it is hard or impossible to pre-order anything made by Atlus from GameStop. They have constantly pushed back games and no one truly knows when it will show up. It makes it hard for a company to announce when to pick up a game when they do not know when it arrives themselves.
I love Atlus and all the games they create, but their release dates need a little work.
Manly Biceps
05-28-2009, 10:02 AM
To be honest, this is why it is hard or impossible to pre-order anything made by Atlus from GameStop. They have constantly pushed back games and no one truly knows when it will show up. It makes it hard for a company to announce when to pick up a game when they do not know when it arrives themselves.
I love Atlus and all the games they create, but their release dates need a little work.
Well, we didn't actually push this back. We've been trying to clean up the "not quite firm" release dates, and we've done pretty good on that front recently.
ShadowYuri
05-28-2009, 10:55 AM
Since I wouldn't want to create a thread just for asking this, is the opening in Crimson Gem Saga (NA version of course) like the one of Garnet Chronicles (with song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV1N9IhT3yE)), or does it go without, like in the Asian version ? Thanks for the answer ! :)
Zborno
05-28-2009, 11:13 AM
Two people at the GameFAQs forum have received it - one in-store, one online. My local GameCrazy still doesn't have it, though :(
RivalShadeX
05-28-2009, 05:17 PM
Amazon.com says it won't be in stock until the 30th now?! :bs:
Zborno
05-28-2009, 06:01 PM
Someone at the GameFAQs forum posted that Fry's Electronics had it in-stock for $28.
Ellyham
05-29-2009, 07:39 AM
GameStop now has them in stock as of Thursday afternoon via a late UPS shipment. I have mine in my hands now. Thank you very much Atlus, it is a wonderful game.
Manly Biceps
05-29-2009, 07:54 AM
Since I wouldn't want to create a thread just for asking this, is the opening in Crimson Gem Saga (NA version of course) like the one of Garnet Chronicles (with song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV1N9IhT3yE)), or does it go without, like in the Asian version ? Thanks for the answer ! :)
Anything that was exclusive to the Sega version of the game was something we didn't have rights to, as we were dealing with IronNos and SKT.
Zborno
05-29-2009, 09:47 PM
My GameCrazy got the game in this afternoon (only one copy, the one I preordered), so now I can finally play it :)
RivalShadeX
05-30-2009, 03:39 AM
Amazon.com says mine shipped on Thursday, but USPS says the tracking number doesn't exist?!
Jayge
05-30-2009, 05:40 AM
GameStop now has them in stock as of Thursday afternoon via a late UPS shipment. I have mine in my hands now. Thank you very much Atlus, it is a wonderful game.
No GameStop in the tri-state area appears to have it, according to several stores in my area. No Best Buys, Wal-marts or Targets either. I've ordered it off of Newegg, which is cheaper anyway and it has free shipping.
Darksteps
05-30-2009, 12:41 PM
It's about time it actually got released... I've been waiting 3 weeks for this game... thankfully weeks and not months or years, don't think I could have handled it.
I just bought a PSP back in February from Circuit City(when we were going out of business), Jeanne D'Arc is the only other 'great' rpg I've seen on the PSP. I thought Crisis Core sucked.
I know what I'll be doing when I awake in the middle of the night or morning or during work.
Hopefully Atlus can get another good title out for the PSP before it dies.
:D
Darksteps...
zippedpinhead
05-30-2009, 12:45 PM
I still can't find this game anywhere.
This is the second PSP atlus title which I have been not only unable to preorder, but find for purchase.
It took me three months and a trip out of town to find Monster Summoner: Jewel Hunter, is it going to take that long to find Crimson Gem saga.
*for the record* i live in Memphis, TN and my apartment complex does not allow for packages, so amazon and other online stores are not an option.
Is there anyway that atlus can force gamestop (which is the only thing around since Hollywood video left the city and took gamecrazy with it) to carry these games that were unable to preordered? It is kind of a catch-22, I can't preorder this game, so gamestop will not carry it, and they won't let you preorder it...
Patric
05-30-2009, 06:11 PM
Is there anyway that atlus can force gamestop (which is the only thing around since Hollywood video left the city and took gamecrazy with it) to carry these games that were unable to preordered? It is kind of a catch-22, I can't preorder this game, so gamestop will not carry it, and they won't let you preorder it...
Not exactly. The Gamestop pre-order for Crimson Gem Saga is obsolete now that their systems consider it to be out already. We will just have to wait and see if they get this on the shelves for us who have no alternatives. However, I think this may help you out a bit in the future. They have an option on Gamestop.com that when you pre-order a game from the website, it can be sent to a store of your choice and be paid there if the item is eligible for in-store pick up. I am doing this for Class of Heroes because they won't let me reserve it :mad: Hopefully things go out smoothly, ya'?
El Davicho
05-31-2009, 06:52 AM
Not exactly. The Gamestop pre-order for Crimson Gem Saga is obsolete now that their systems consider it to be out already. We will just have to wait and see if they get this on the shelves for us who have no alternatives. However, I think this may help you out a bit in the future. They have an option on Gamestop.com that when you pre-order a game from the website, it can be sent to a store of your choice and be paid there if the item is eligible for in-store pick up. I am doing this for Class of Heroes because they won't let me reserve it :mad: Hopefully things go out smoothly, ya'?
I'll have to try to do the same for CoH, but how absolutely frustrating it has been for me trying to pick up this game. It seems like none of the major stores even stock many PSP games anymore, GS/EB aren't getting it because they won't let us preorder (wha?) and the stores people seem to have ordered them from (Amazon/NewEgg) are either out of stock or have it listed as preorder (but, like in NewEggs case, won't let you preorder).
What the heck happened with this game? Did Atlus print one copy for every 5 stores or something?
iammako3
05-31-2009, 08:04 AM
I think people are getting mixed up about how this particular game worked at Gamestop. It was never reservable (for some reason, corporate didn't deem it a big enough title, or something), but stores are getting copies. My store is getting 1 copy on Monday (which I have already put on hold with threats of death and dismemberment), but usually as soon as a store sells a copy, they'll get more shipped to them. So, call your local Gamestops, see if they got their 1 or 2 copies in, then ask them to hold it for you. ^_^
Patric
05-31-2009, 08:39 AM
I'll have to try to do the same for CoH, but how absolutely frustrating it has been for me trying to pick up this game. It seems like none of the major stores even stock many PSP games anymore, GS/EB aren't getting it because they won't let us preorder (wha?) and the stores people seem to have ordered them from (Amazon/NewEgg) are either out of stock or have it listed as preorder (but, like in NewEggs case, won't let you preorder).
What the heck happened with this game? Did Atlus print one copy for every 5 stores or something?
Oh man, I feel your pain. This game is a difficult one to find at a Gamestop. I don't know why it is like this. I pre-ordered Yggdra Union for the PSP a while back with no problems whatsoever and a lot of the GS stores I have been to stocked in Hammerin' Hero. So whats the difference between Crimson Gem Saga and those other titles? Maybe those other titles had Pre-order bonuses thats why :p Anyway, I think there was a shipment delay that was never publicly announced or something.
I have been searching for this ever since the 27th. I live by 8-12 different Gamestops and I have been calling them up since the 27th then waiting till the 29th to call back then on the 30th they finally told me that I would have to wait till next week so :bs: Well at least I know which of those GS gets there shipment first so I can bum rush that store :) Hopefully I get this game in my hands this week
I hope when Class of Heroes come out, it won't be like this ugh.
Manly Biceps
06-01-2009, 08:46 AM
Man...This is your worst nightmare on a project.
Awesome reviews, everyone's amped to buy it...Nobody has it. Excitement slowly dies down, and everyone wonders why it didn't sell any copies. Ugh.
NOOOOOOOOO!
Hopefully, it actually gets into most stores this week (I've heard most Fry's locations have it in stock.) and you guys don't let poor Crimson Gem die a horrible fate. :(
retrocalypse
06-01-2009, 09:15 AM
Just got mine in the mail thanks to Amazon.
Seems they're already out of stock though and a third party shows up (Beach Audio) when you search for the game and they're selling it for $40+, which is absurd!
I hope everyone who wants a copy gets it. The kinds of hoops we've been having to jump through for Atlus lately is silly, but still worth it.
Terash Cas
06-01-2009, 01:07 PM
Got mine in the mail today as well from Amazon... I should probably lay off the standard shipping option.
Foryth
06-03-2009, 04:39 PM
Surprisingly, I'm in Canada, where we usualy get our Atlus games later than you guys in the States, yet I managed to grab it last friday at my local Microplay which had received at least three copies. :P
RivalShadeX
06-04-2009, 01:09 PM
I still haven't gotten mine, the tracking hasn't been updated since the 28th. I hope it's not lost or something... Delivery estimate is tomorrow, so hopefully it comes...
Ferolakra
06-05-2009, 04:21 PM
Yay!
I just got my copy own copy... finally.
hibiki_takami
06-05-2009, 04:23 PM
I'm desperately trying to finish this game as fast and as enjoyable as I can so that I can finally review it! It's such a great game that I'm ordering my buddy across the U.S. a copy!
Ferolakra
06-05-2009, 04:26 PM
I hate it when I make a typo. :(
RivalShadeX
06-05-2009, 04:32 PM
Didn't get mine on the delivery estimate date, hopefully it will be here tomorrow. If not then I'm emailing Amazon.
Manly Biceps
06-08-2009, 08:44 AM
By the way, if anyone's still looking for this, your local Gamestops should have them in by now. Try giving the store near you a call.
RivalShadeX
06-09-2009, 02:20 PM
Only 2 of the 4 around me got them, and each only got 1 copy, both of which sold DX... I pre-ordered it from Amazon.com anyway and they said it should be here by the 16th, even though the delivery estimate was the 5th... :mad:
RivalShadeX
06-10-2009, 09:40 AM
I finally received from Amazon.com... but... when I opened the package, and unsealed the game, when I looked inside the case, it had the UMD disc, but no manual!!! :mad:
Should I contact Amazon.com, also is there any way to prove that I did not receive a manual since I opened the package?
Manly Biceps
06-10-2009, 11:02 AM
Someone stole your man(ual)hood? That kind of sucks.
I'd write Amazon and see what their policy is. I honestly have no idea.
RivalShadeX
06-10-2009, 11:15 AM
After waiting 2 weeks after release, I wind up without a manual, I mean am I supposed to look through the top or bottom to make sure a manual is in there?
Manly Biceps
06-10-2009, 11:20 AM
Yeah, serious. I've never honestly heard of a game coming sealed without a manual. Why would you even think to pre-check it?
RivalShadeX
06-10-2009, 11:25 AM
I just sent an e-mail to Amazon, so hopefully they respond quickly and we can get this fixed...
June 10th 2009 1:37 PM PST -
They just told me to contact Atlus support as it should be covered under their warranty, if they can't help I will have to forward the message to them and we will go from there...
wanderofys
06-11-2009, 08:34 PM
Weird, this is the first game I have ever not been able to find at Gamestop. I checked the website and according to it, there isn't a gamestop 100 miles from where I live that carries it. The website has it though, guess I'll order it.
meeuw
06-16-2009, 08:01 AM
this game is great, i saw this on youtube and i had to get it! :D
only my country (netherlands) doesn't have the game in the stores but luckely there is NEDGAME which imports games to and i have got my copy today and its still in plastic and im going to play it tomorrow CANT WAIT!! :D:D:D:D:o:o
Manly Biceps
06-16-2009, 08:33 AM
Thanks for showing us support even in the Netherlands!
ShadowYuri
06-18-2009, 06:49 AM
Thanks for showing us support even in the Netherlands!
And you can add my support from all the way out here in France xD. I finally bought it! :)
Me too, I am from France. I always love playing PSP at home.
Simulation pret (http://simulationpretimmobilier.net)
Manly Biceps
06-19-2009, 11:23 AM
Well, if you guys from France all love your PSP, you'll be loving us. Hammerin' Hero, Crimson Gem, Class of Heroes, Steambot...
Tons of fun.
vherub
06-19-2009, 12:23 PM
why is this game difficult to find instore and online? Is there another printing coming?
Manly Biceps
06-19-2009, 12:40 PM
why is this game difficult to find instore and online? Is there another printing coming?
There was higher initial demand than some retailers were expecting, and it was compounded by shipping problems, and a non-postal holiday. So, once word got out that all the online sources had dried up, people started snapping up all the scant few they were sporadically seeing.
There are actually (some) more copies on the way, so don't despair if you haven't gotten one yet. You'll still have a shot at getting your Crimson on without having to pay the eBay tax.
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