Gaming News Thread

[Manic Expressive]

I thought we had one? I don't see it anywhere anymore.

Post any and all gaming related news here so we can actually discuss current ####.

Back to the topic at hand:

Namco Bandia USA say they have NO plans to localize Tales of Vesperia for PS3.

http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=6767
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/...ps3-in-the-us/

Their loss, is your profit.

Everyone should really support this:

http://atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?p=170493

[Flußkönig]

I didn't think it was going to happen, but it sucks that SO4 PS3 is making it over here but not ToV.

I wanted to play as KOS-MOS Judith. :frown:

[Fatney]

Platinum Games, makers of Bayonetta and many other excellent games has a game announcement tomorrow. (http://www.platinumgames.co.jp/) I wonder what it is? The producer of the classic Resident Evil-titles is supposed to work on it.

[Yet Another Tim]

Oh yeah, Namco Bandai's cutting off 630 jobs.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/02/02/namco-bandai-cutting-630-jobs-after-huge-losses/

Ha, expect Namco Bandai to promote more Dragon Ball games... in America.

[slayn]

Bandai to promote more Dragon Ball games... in America.

And? If the games make money, why wouldn't they promote them?

[Manic Expressive]

Because like me, he probably wants to see them just plain go out of business. If all they are going to dish out is Gundam, DBZ and Naruto, then might as well.

[slayn]

Waaaaaaaaah, this company won't make the games I like, #### THEM I HOPE THEY DIE AND BURN IN HELL!!!!!

Grow up, guys.

To put this in perspective, you are hoping that thousands of people lose their jobs simply because they make games you don't like. That is seriously the most juvenile thing I've read on this forum.

[Olethros]

That is seriously the most juvenile thing I've read on this forum.

Really Slayn? I don't know man, we've read some pretty damned juvenile things here (usually form the mods:p). Maybe we should put together a top ten list or something 'cause I bet we could find something to beat this.

[slayn]

Really Slayn? I don't know man, we've read some pretty damned juvenile things here (usually form the mods:p). Maybe we should put together a top ten list or something 'cause I bet we could find something to beat this.

You have a point, my friend. Still, it's pretty bad to wish economic hardship on so many people for such a dumb reason.

[Yet Another Tim]

Bandai to promote more Dragon Ball games... in America.

And? If the games make money, why wouldn't they promote them?

But, Namco Bandai is doing it at the expense of these following Namco Bandai IP's:

Tales, which leans toward Nintendo systems since Symphonia, when it comes to North American sales

Super Robot Wars, which Namco Bandai could've debuted a US-first storyline and marketed it, in a similar manner to how Nintendo made EBA, right after it found out that Ouendan was more popular as an import game

Gundam, since North American fans themselves are annoyed and angry at the fact that Namco Bandai Games America are bringing over substandard Gundam titles

Oh, I would like to add one more thing:

Because like me, he probably wants to see them just plain go out of business. If all they are going to dish out is Gundam, DBZ and Naruto, then might as well.

No. I'd much rather see Namco Bandai promote Tales as a Nintendo exclusive, Super Robot Wars as multi-platform, and Gundam as a 360/PS3 title.

[slayn]

But, Namco Bandai is doing it at the expense of these following Namco Bandai IP's:

Tales, which is a de facto seller on Nintendo systems since Symphonia

Wow, you're going back all of two games there! You're also ignoring the fact that fans didn't really like the sequel, which puts the prospects of great sales for future Nintendo-console Tales games in question.

Super Robot Wars, which Namco Bandai could've debuted a US-first storyline and marketed it, in a similar manner to how Nintendo made EBA, right after it found out that Ouendan was more popular as an import game

Doesn't SRW have a lot of licensing issues? Japan and the US are entirely different beasts when it comes to using another company's IP.

Gundam, since North American fans themselves are annoyed and angry at the fact that Namco Bandai Games America are bringing over substandard Gundam titles

The biggest problem I see with your arguments, and the arguments of people on your side of this debate, is that you continuously assume a fanbase that is almost certainly much smaller than you want to believe. Gundam is popular, yes, but it doesn't approach the popularity of DBZ. Further, a vocal fanbase does not equate to a large fanbase, which is the problem with SRW and Tales games.

Namco is out to make money. They didn't do that in their last fiscal year, so maybe they'll alter their business plan and try some new stuff, including bringing over more Tales games and better Gundam games. Who knows?


No. I'd much rather see Namco Bandai promote Tales as a Nintendo exclusive, Super Robot Wars as multi-platform, and Gundam as a 360/PS3 title.

See, this is a more reasoned approach. The reason I initially called you out is because every single time someone mentions Namco Bandai, you have to get a jab in about DBZ games and that has long since worn out any modicum of humor it may have once had.

[Flußkönig]

That is seriously the most juvenile thing I've read on this forum.

At least it is written in coherent English. :grouphug:

[Hamel]

Doesn't SRW have a lot of licensing issues? Japan and the US are entirely different beasts when it comes to using another company's IP.

I think Bandai owns most of the Mecha in SRW so the licensing from their side is not a big issue
any other company?yes it's a huge issue

[Yet Another Tim]

1) Wow, you're going back all of two games there! You're also ignoring the fact that fans didn't really like the sequel, which puts the prospects of great sales for future Nintendo-console Tales games in question.

2) Doesn't SRW have a lot of licensing issues? Japan and the US are entirely different beasts when it comes to using another company's IP.

3) The biggest problem I see with your arguments, and the arguments of people on your side of this debate, is that you continuously assume a fanbase that is almost certainly much smaller than you want to believe. Gundam is popular, yes, but it doesn't approach the popularity of DBZ. Further, a vocal fanbase does not equate to a large fanbase, which is the problem with SRW and Tales games.

4) Namco is out to make money. They didn't do that in their last fiscal year, so maybe they'll alter their business plan and try some new stuff, including bringing over more Tales games and better Gundam games. Who knows?

1. I did not intend to include Dawn of the New World in my statement. I'm just singling out the first Symphonia. Are Japanese sales of Hearts and Innocence are not included?

2. Namco Bandai Games America already has a headstart by having Bandai Entertainment USA as its sister company, since the latter wields US rights for various Gundam titles, Code Geass, and Gainax's Gurren Lagann; yet, it still hasn't realized that.

3. This stems from a lack of marketing. NBGA could've spent more money, marketing Tales and Gundam, instead of pouring it all to Dragon Ball.

4. While moneymaking is a given toward any business, Namco Bandai would be better off emulating either a combination of Atlus USA/NISA/XSEED's niche marketing strategy and Square Enix's current flagship model of having multiple flagships, or with just the latter strategy alone.

Example: Square Enix has FF, DQ, KH as its "holy trinity" of flagships. If I remembered it correctly with the exception of 2006 (when FFXII and DQVIII were released in the same gaming year), it has been promoting one flagship a year.

In this model, Namco Bandai could set up Tales, Super Robot Wars, and Gundam as its "holy trinity" of flagships.



Doesn't SRW have a lot of licensing issues? Japan and the US are entirely different beasts when it comes to using another company's IP.

I think Bandai owns most of the Mecha in SRW so the licensing from their side is not a big issue
any other company?yes it's a huge issue

Until this very day, I find it hard to believe that Capcom still hasn't appeared in Super Robot Wars, considering it has four mecha titles in its archives: Cyberbots, Tech Romancer, Steel Battalion, and most recently, Lost Planet. Seeing how it has a considerable experience and pedigree in the crossover business, it can even help Namco Bandai bring over non-OG SRW here in the North American market.

[Flußkönig]

Neir's worldwide release date. April 23, 2010.

[Manic Expressive]

Waaaaaaaaah, this company won't make the games I like, #### THEM I HOPE THEY DIE AND BURN IN HELL!!!!!

Grow up, guys.

To put this in perspective, you are hoping that thousands of people lose their jobs simply because they make games you don't like. That is seriously the most juvenile thing I've read on this forum.

Yes because I was being completely serious when I already mentioned they are practically living off of the DBZ and Naruto franchises. Of course that isn't going to happen, so you can get off that condescending high horse now.

Most juvenile thing you have read on this forum? Please, you have been here since 2008. IMO I think the mod brown nosing wins that.

[DamageCity]

Well this thread went to #### pretty damn quick.

Quoted from a Hexyz Force thread.

[Enzeru]

Neir's worldwide release date. April 23, 2010.
OMG
THAT...
IS MY BIRTHDAY.

Epic. Neir pre-order GET!

[Juanblue85]

We are getting juicy details on Fallout: New Vegas tomorrow and also Project Needlemouse will be revealed to the masses tonight at 12:00AM PST.

[Dave3]

Really pumped about the Fallout: New Vegas news! I have really high hopes for this title.

Also some very good news for horror fans; Akira Yamaoka of Silent Hill fame has joined Grasshopper and is working on a horror game with Shinji Mikami of Resident Evil fame. Can't wait to see more on this! Here's the link: http://kotaku.com/5463449/silent-hills-akira-yamaoka-finds-new-home-at-grasshopper-manufacture

[Juanblue85]

Project Needlemouse has been revealed its Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode 1.

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2010/02/500x_sonic4.jpg

What was revealed:
- Trailer: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...o/6249444?hd=1
- Interview: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...&mode=previews
- Official Site: http://www.sega.com/sonic4/us/index.html
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1
- Released this summer on XBLA, PSN, and WiiWare
- Likely coming to iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad later as well judging by the "?" platform on the title screen at the end of the trailer
- Picks up right after Sonic 3 & Knuckles as far as story goes (so falls in Sonic 2 / Sonic 3 / Sonic & Knuckles storyline)
- spin dash, power sneakers, and homing attack are in
- Wii version uses motion control, PS3 version uses Sixaxis
- Wii version runs at 480p, PS3 and 360 version run at 1080p
- A screenshot can be found below

http://i49.tinypic.com/292n33n.jpg

[Hitoshura]

Waaaaaaaaah, this company won't make the games I like, #### THEM I HOPE THEY DIE AND BURN IN HELL!!!!!

Grow up, guys.

To put this in perspective, you are hoping that thousands of people lose their jobs simply because they make games you don't like. That is seriously the most juvenile thing I've read on this forum.

Yes because I was being completely serious when I already mentioned they are practically living off of the DBZ and Naruto franchises. Of course that isn't going to happen, so you can get off that condescending high horse now.

Most juvenile thing you have read on this forum? Please, you have been here since 2008. IMO I think the mod brown nosing wins that.

Also who said anything about making, it's a matter of localizing and the fact that Namco Bandai ####s all over their Tales fanbase. Sorry, but a company who flat out ####s all over their fans doesn't deserve to be rolling in the money, imo.

[Soushi_Grapple]

I plan to get Nier, but more in hopes we get part 2.

[Manic Expressive]

Gotta love the hostility.

[Yet Another Tim]

EA is letting you choose the cover player to get jinxed next season, via the Madden Curse:

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/04/you-can-choose-the-madden-11-cover-athlete

It's so cruel, I even refuse to vote for any of the three given choices!

[Manic Expressive]

The developer behind the Disgaea series, announced its financial earnings. You may want to sit down.

In the first nine months of this financial year, the company's operating profit is down 97.5 percent.

During 2009, the company released several titles in Japan, including Makai Senki Disgaea 2 Portable, Disgaea Infinite, A Witch's Tale, Let's Hitchhike and Phantom Brave: We Meet Again.

http://kotaku.com/5464948/nippon-ichi-software-this-cant-be-good

That's gotta sting.

[Flußkönig]

^Not even a little bit surprising imo.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

The developer behind the Disgaea series, announced its financial earnings. You may want to sit down.

In the first nine months of this financial year, the company's operating profit is down 97.5 percent.

During 2009, the company released several titles in Japan, including Makai Senki Disgaea 2 Portable, Disgaea Infinite, A Witch's Tale, Let's Hitchhike and Phantom Brave: We Meet Again.

http://kotaku.com/5464948/nippon-ichi-software-this-cant-be-good

That's gotta sting.

Let's see, two ports, one visual novel, one mediocre published game from a mediocre developer, and one oddity.

Yeah, not surprising. Their profits will pick back up when they release another new SRPG. (Hopefully something original. Disgaea's all well and good, but I'd prefer something new to Disgaea 4.)

[slayn]

Yeah, not surprising. Their profits will pick back up when they release another new SRPG. (Hopefully something original. Disgaea's all well and good, but I'd prefer something new to Disgaea 4.)

This begs the question, can NIS survive a potentially profit-less year?

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Yeah, not surprising. Their profits will pick back up when they release another new SRPG. (Hopefully something original. Disgaea's all well and good, but I'd prefer something new to Disgaea 4.)

This begs the question, can NIS survive a potentially profit-less year?

Probably! They still turned some profit, which means they at least covered their operating costs. I don't know what they have in the works right now, but I'm almost positive they'll have another strategy RPG out this year (in Japan if not the west.)

And NISA, at least, is putting out a couple of interesting games soonish. I don't know exactly how the money flows, but I'd imagine a good chunk sails back to Japan.

[Rednusander]

I figured this would happen. Someone posts a headline in the "gaming news" thread, only to have someone else post the headline as its own thread, thereby generating some rather redundant threads, and leaving the mods to ask ourselves, "Should we close one?" It's not like one is any less valid than the other, unless you're keeping track of which one came first.

In this case, I'm going to leave both of them open, but the NISA discussion now has its own thread, FYI.

[Manic Expressive]

It was only made for convenience, obviously people can't read.

[sdragon21]

Blaster Master Sequel.Next Week.Wiiware.That is all.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/06/sunsoft-announces-blaster-master-overdrive-coming-to-wiiware-n/

[Yet Another Tim]

My Pokemans... let me show you them--EVEN MY UBER!

http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/op_vgc_2010_announce-2010-02-08/#us

[EvilHero]

I'm bumping this because I feel that alot of stuff that gets posted can simply go in here, as opposed to making an entirely new topic.

[Kakizaki]

I totally agree, but for whatever reason, people here (well, more like 1 or 2 people) really have a hard time accepting this concept. I'm not sure why as it cuts down on the clutter significantly.

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2010/052110a.html
Phantasy Star Portable 2 announced to come out in the US and Europe this fall!

[Kakizaki]

^Double awesome. +1 for the localization and +1 for Darkrpgmaster for using this thread. ;)

I'm pretty excited for this one.

[DarkRPGMaster]

^Double awesome. +1 for the localization and +1 for Darkrpgmaster for using this thread. ;)

I'm pretty excited for this one.
I haven't played the first one so I don't know about whether the game would interest me or not.

Also, I made a thread like this in the Atlus Online forums which I use alot, so it's only natural for me to use a thread like this.

[Kakizaki]

I'm excited for the second one because it plays a lot more like PSO than it does PSU.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Sweet! I always wanted to play PSO...but I've only ever played PSU, which is alright, but it got a bit bland, and some weapons were completely useless.

[EvilHero]

PSO was excellent, especially the Gamecube version. You get 4 people together who play it on a regular basis and you can have alot of fun with the split screen mode.

PSU was alright, but it just lacked something that PSO brought. PSP is pretty much a port of PSU but for some reason, I found it more enjoyable (probably the portability aspect?)

I'm really looking forward to this second one, i've heard nothing but good things about it.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

PSO was fun, but I had a really hard time enjoying it, I suspect largely because I played Phantasy Star long before PSO was dreamed up. I'll get excited about Phantasy Star again when PSV is announced with Reiko Kodama leading the project.

[EvilHero]

PSO was fun, but I had a really hard time enjoying it, I suspect largely because I played Phantasy Star long before PSO was dreamed up.

I'm in the same boat, I played the originals long before PSO came up. I think i'm the only person here that actually enjoyed PSIII. :P

I like to think PSO/PSU as a departure or spin off to the series, aside from the gameplay, alot of the same things the originals had stayed true.

Don't get me wrong though, a PSV would be epic.

[Kakizaki]

PSO was fun, but I had a really hard time enjoying it, I suspect largely because I played Phantasy Star long before PSO was dreamed up. I'll get excited about Phantasy Star again when PSV is announced with Reiko Kodama leading the project.

So did I, I am an old man compared to most people on the board, but I was still able to enjoy PSO immensely. I knew it was going to be radically different, and for whatever reason, I was able to except it.

But just like EvilHero, my love of PSO doesn't mean I wouldn't love to see a PSV.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

I suspect one of the major reasons that I didn't enjoy Phantasy Star Online was that I never got to play it online, and single-player just wasn't enough to hold my interest, not when I knew what I was missing out on.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Sorry about the double post, browser hiccup. I guess now you guys know why I never got to play PSO. Words of wisdom: avoid living in rural Alabama at all costs.

[Kakizaki]

I suspect one of the major reasons that I didn't enjoy Phantasy Star Online was that I never got to play it online, and single-player just wasn't enough to hold my interest, not when I knew what I was missing out on.

I can see that. Playing the title multi-player and online really intensified my interest in PSO.

[Karkarov]

You can add me to the list of people who would rather just see PSV instead of PSO rehash 3. I also liked PS3 fine though 4 and 2 were the best of the series.

[Pixel]

PSP2 feels more like PSU with PSOisms rather than vice versa. It's nice to see interest, but I hope people don't have expectations too high going in. Sega has been known to fall short.

[EvilHero]

I suspect one of the major reasons that I didn't enjoy Phantasy Star Online was that I never got to play it online, and single-player just wasn't enough to hold my interest, not when I knew what I was missing out on.

That's probably why.

My friends and I got a kick out of single player, but it did grow stale after you've beaten it a few times. While I barely played the online mode, I did play quite a bit of the split screen multiplayer with friends.

Playing with friends really pushed you to play more through single player for the rare drops and leveling.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Got a ton of videogame news here, much of which is good.

First off (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179441), Sega is bringing their classic Genesis games to Steam!

Second (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179427), next dlc for Mass Effect 2 will bridge the gap to 3!

Next, Halo: Reach announced (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179451) for release on September 14th!

J Allard is rumored (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179446) to be leaving Microsoft!

And finally, ACE ATTORNEY GAME ANNOUNCED (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179442) FOR THE iPhone!

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Got a ton of videogame news here, much of which is good.

First off (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179441), Sega is bringing their classic Genesis games to Steam!

I might possibly maybe possibly be interested in that if they have online multiplayer and/or achievements. Otherwise, I'm not sure I want to buy most of those games a third or fourth or even fifth (I own Ecco the Dolphin on Genesis, Sega CD, Wii, and PS2 already) time.

[Kakizaki]

J Allard is a hipster doofus. The dude drives me nuts.

[Iris]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is getting a remake.

...so, basically, what Shadow Dragon should've been to begin with.

My feelings on this can only be summarized as "deeply unsure."

[DarkRPGMaster]

They're probably only having Book 2 in the cartridge...which I'd prefer that way since I wouldn't feel that I have wasted money buying Shadow Dragon.

[Flußkönig]

Front Mission Evolved will be devolving into NA stores on Sept 14th, 2010.

[DarkRPGMaster]

I heard about that. As long as the game is mostly devoid of bugs and glitches, I won't care how long it takes them to pull it out. I mean, it's not like they're doing to us like they did with Front Mission 5...as in us not getting it. T_T

[Olethros]

I'd just as soon not get this one. It's too great a departure in game play for me to accept it as a Front Mission game.

[Sagadego]

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/05/25/the-next-nintendo-ds-game-from-atlus-is/

101-in-1 Sports Megamix



You may be snickering, but these microgame compilations from European developer Nordcurrent are micro cash cows for Atlus. Last year, 101-in-1 Party Megamix for Wii had strong overseas sales and contributed to one of Atlus USA’s most profitable periods.



101 games for $19.99 that’s less than twenty cents per flash-like game. Arm wrestling, tree climbing, calf roping, capoeria, and a guy playing tennis on a soccer field* are included. We’re kidding about the last one even though it’s on the cover.



101-in-1 Sports Megamix comes out in North America in August


why did i post this here? one word Stealth2k

he would melt down and say atlus doesn't care blah blah blah

[Flußkönig]

I agree with Olethros on this one.

I would be just fine with the Front Mission series ending with FM5 if FM Evolved is indicative of the future direction the series will take.

[sdragon21]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is getting a remake.

...so, basically, what Shadow Dragon should've been to begin with.

My feelings on this can only be summarized as "deeply unsure."


After the disaster that was Shadow Dragon, i'm praying this one uses 2d spirtes as opposed to the blurry 3d models that SD used. Although i'll hold my judgement until i see some gameplay.

[DarkRPGMaster]

I'd just as soon not get this one. It's too great a departure in game play for me to accept it as a Front Mission game.

I agree with Olethros on this one.

I would be just fine with the Front Mission series ending with FM5 if FM Evolved is indicative of the future direction the series will take.
Then consider it a spin-off.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is getting a remake.

...so, basically, what Shadow Dragon should've been to begin with.

My feelings on this can only be summarized as "deeply unsure."


After the disaster that was Shadow Dragon, i'm praying this one uses 2d spirtes as opposed to the blurry 3d models that SD used. Although i'll hold my judgement until i see some gameplay.
Wait, Shadow Dragon was a disaster? I thoroughly enjoyed that game.

[Sagadego]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is getting a remake.

...so, basically, what Shadow Dragon should've been to begin with.

My feelings on this can only be summarized as "deeply unsure."


After the disaster that was Shadow Dragon, i'm praying this one uses 2d spirtes as opposed to the blurry 3d models that SD used. Although i'll hold my judgement until i see some gameplay.
Wait, Shadow Dragon was a disaster? I thoroughly enjoyed that game.

i'm not the only one who is enjoying it either.

[Sagadego]

http://twitter.com/Natsume_Inc

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396365

Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals is coming to the DS later this year! Stay posted for more information soon


Go Go natsume go!

[DarkRPGMaster]

*screams like a fangirl*
I NEED that game.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

http://twitter.com/Natsume_Inc

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396365

Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals is coming to the DS later this year! Stay posted for more information soon


Go Go natsume go!

Hooray for Lufia! But I'm not so sure about Natsume. Their localizations are typically less than stellar. I remember there was part of Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life that they just didn't localize. They went as far as to put it into romanji, and then just left it untranslated.

[Iris]

Wait, Shadow Dragon was a disaster? I thoroughly enjoyed that game.

Well, it can be fun and still be ugly as sin.

Which isn't to say I don't have gameplay complaints about Shadow Dragon either -- namely, that you only get the gaiden chapters if you're doing badly, which for any longtime FE fan is about the most counter-intuitive bull#### ever.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Wait, Shadow Dragon was a disaster? I thoroughly enjoyed that game.

Well, it can be fun and still be ugly as sin.

Which isn't to say I don't have gameplay complaints about Shadow Dragon either -- namely, that you only get the gaiden chapters if you're doing badly, which for any longtime FE fan is about the most counter-intuitive bull#### ever.
I actually played through the game several times just for that to happen...and alot of the Gaiden characters were meh.

[sdragon21]

First english screenshots of Lufia DS have been posted:

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/05/26/first-screenshots-of-lufia-curse-of-the-sinistrals/

[Flußkönig]

I am pretty disappointed by the fact that they turned Lufia into an action game.

[DarkRPGMaster]

I am pretty disappointed by the fact that they turned Lufia into an action game.
I won't be, so long as they pulled it off well enough for me to enjoy it. If not, I will RAGE.

[Sagadego]

from Neogaf
"The new Nintendo Power confirms that Atlus is releasing Etrian Odyssey 3 in America. The official title is Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City"

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=382911&page=2

please don't don't spread this any outside of this topic do to the Stealth 2k outbreak.


Rune Factory 3 is also in the nintendo power issue!

[Zachalmighty]

Has anyone been as far as to think that Sony's unnanounced super announcement that was deemed "shocking" could be Infamous 2?

[DarkRPGMaster]

Has anyone been as far as to think that Sony's unnanounced super announcement that was deemed "shocking" could be Infamous 2?
Funny...I was thinking it could be Legend of Dragoon 2. I know it's probably not that, but a guy can dream...

[Kakizaki]

I am pretty disappointed by the fact that they turned Lufia into an action game.


Big fat ditto.

[Rednusander]

Has anyone been as far as to think that Sony's unnanounced super announcement that was deemed "shocking" could be Infamous 2?
Funny...I was thinking it could be Legend of Dragoon 2. I know it's probably not that, but a guy can dream...

Poor Legend of Dragoon sequel. To make a morbid analogy, it's like getting over someone's death. You finally let the idea of getting one go, and then someone talks about it, only to make you sad all over again.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Has anyone been as far as to think that Sony's unnanounced super announcement that was deemed "shocking" could be Infamous 2?
Funny...I was thinking it could be Legend of Dragoon 2. I know it's probably not that, but a guy can dream...

Poor Legend of Dragoon sequel. To make a morbid analogy, it's like getting over someone's death. You finally let the idea of getting one go, and then someone talks about it, only to make you sad all over again.
Sorry about that...but they said shocking, and I took it as being surprised when they tell us the news.

[Flußkönig]

Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light (formerly The Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden) will be available in NA on Oct 5th w/ a $34.99 msrp.

Press Release:
Write Yourself Into the Storybook World of FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT on October 5, 2010


Square Enix Announces North American Launch of the First Original FINAL FANTASY Game for Nintendo DS
LOS ANGELES, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it is releasing FINAL FANTASY®: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ in North America on October 5, 2010. Developed exclusively for Nintendo DS™, this role-playing game is the first original FINAL FANTASY title for the platform.

With FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT, the FINAL FANTASY series is rendered anew as an epic storybook adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV Nintendo DS remakes. Players will enter a beautiful fairy-tale world featuring illustrations and character designs by acclaimed character designer Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL FANTASY XII).

In addition to the vibrant artwork, this title introduces several all-new features to the franchise, including an Action Point Combat System that allows players to unleash their most powerful attacks by saving up their action points during battle. Players will also have over 20 jobs to choose from and dozens of abilities to master with the Crown Job System – a system that also changes the appearance of characters as they are equipped with new weapons and armor.

The game tells the tale of a young boy who sets out on a journey of self-discovery with his friends, only to be tasked with saving the world from an unexpected evil. With both single and multiplayer modes, FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT challenges players to take on the roles of four endearing characters who do not always see eye to eye. The multiplayer mode allows up to four players to work together and become the Heroes of Light as they travel alongside their friends on a journey to save the world.

Story:

In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his 14th birthday. Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king.

Yet when he arrives at the castle, he finds the king distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess?

And thus Brandt's adventure begins ...

Features:

- The first original FINAL FANTASY title for Nintendo DS brought to life by the development team behind the Nintendo DS remakes of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV.
- Charming storybook visuals crafted under the guidance of art director and character designer Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL FANTASY XII).
- Combat is fun and intuitive with a battle system that operates on Action Points. Requiring nothing more than a simple selection of commands, players can dive right into a classic turn-based RPG battle experience.
- The Crown Job System offers a selection of over two dozen jobs to choose from. Players can freely customize a character's abilities and magic skills no matter which crown they have equipped. The possibilities are endless!
- Help friends advance in their adventure, or join forces to conquer tough dungeons. The multiplayer mode enables cooperative play for up to four players.


FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $34.99. The official website can be found at http://ff4heroes.com.

[DamnedToBeFree]

^Awesome.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

I'm skeptical. If it has a good job system, I'm sold. Otherwise, I don't know if there's enough there to hold me. They've made RPGs more complex since the first Final Fantasy for a reason.

[sdragon21]

A promo movie for trinity universe has just been posted.
The game is scheduled to come out this july.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/05/27/this-is-a-trinity-universe-promotion-movie/

[DarkRPGMaster]

I'm skeptical. If it has a good job system, I'm sold. Otherwise, I don't know if there's enough there to hold me. They've made RPGs more complex since the first Final Fantasy for a reason.
I'm skeptical as well...I just hope that the job classes don't have pointless levels like they did in FF3, and that leveling it taught you new skills like in FF5.

[sdragon21]

Nintendo has just announced that pokemon black and white will be coming Stateside spring of next year, as well as revealing the 2 new version exclusive legendaries that will be appearing in the games.

Article can be found here:
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/pokemon-black-and-white-spring-2011-release-date/

[DarkRPGMaster]

Zekrom looks pretty cool.

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.destructoid.com/monkeypaw-games-to-bring-real-japanese-games-to-us-175343.phtml

This may be the greatest news I've heard in a long time.

[Evilkinggumby]

http://www.destructoid.com/monkeypaw-games-to-bring-real-japanese-games-to-us-175343.phtml

This may be the greatest news I've heard in a long time.

sounds like a good idea to me. :)

[Olethros]

Um, anyone know what the definition of "real" Japanese games is?

I almost feel a bit insulted by that, and I don't even localize games for a living. ;)

[slayn]

I want to suggest that 95% of the people that post in the Games Suggestion forum follow this company very closely as one of two things will happen: they crash and burn because no one buys the games they bring over, or the quality of the localization of a given game is complete garbage because they have such a tiny budget.

[DamnedToBeFree]

Um, anyone know what the definition of "real" Japanese games is?

"High octane train-groping action. Now with 30% more lurking around schools with cameras!"

[Evilkinggumby]

sounds like a good idea to me. :)

I dunno I didn't fixate on the "real japanese games" detail, I was reading it as more of a chance to bring over a lot of games other companies haven't because they don't think folk outside the borders would appreciate/understand/enjoy them. I am sure it could potentially meand a short term glut to the market of complete garbage, but it could also pop a few gemstones into our hands.

Maybe we'll finally get a full 3d Demon Warrior Koji rpg..lol

[DarkRPGMaster]

I want to suggest that 95% of the people that post in the Games Suggestion forum follow this company very closely as one of two things will happen: they crash and burn because no one buys the games they bring over, or the quality of the localization of a given game is complete garbage because they have such a tiny budget.
Don't jinx them! We now may actually have a chance of getting...dare I say it, Mother 3 (still doubtful though, considering I doubt anybody could pull that off with NoA refusing).

[ViolenceJack]

Was browsing Play Asia, and double checked this on Amazon, it seems Atelier Rorona: The Alchemists of Arland (PS3), is scheduled to hit us on September 28th.

[DarkRPGMaster]

While kinda news (while at the same time not news), here's a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s21fUzbCDAQ) of the gameplay demo of Portal 2 showing off all the new tricks we need to master in order to survive.

[slayn]

Majima is getting his own game. (http://kotaku.com/5576152/there-is-another-new-yakuza-game-endless)

Hell. Yes.

[Kakizaki]

Haha, but personally I'm not sure I could handle him for an entire game.

I want a 1960s or 1970s spinoff. Punch perms a-go-go.

[slayn]

Chances are the next Yakuza will be similar to four and Majima will be one of several characters you control throughout the game.

[Kakizaki]

That would probably make sense.

Don't get me wrong, I like him, but I think I like him in small doses.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Ni no Kuni is more or less confirmed for a US release. (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180306) Excuse me, I need to go w00t.

Also, I read about an interesting gameplay mechanic in Nintendo Power. Apparently the game is going to come with a book full of runes, and to do various things in the game you'll need to draw these runes on the DS. I wonder how that'll work on the PS3. Something with Move, maybe?

[DarkRPGMaster]

The PS3 version seems to be greatly different than the DS version (maybe a different imagining of it?), so probably not anything with Move.

[Enzeru]

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/09/guwange-will-be-released-worldwide-in-english-on-xbox-live-arcade/

Guwange. In English. In America. Unfortunately on XBLA, but Japan gets the same treatment, so I couldn't care less. More Cave in English FTW! Guessing Aksys is bringing it over.

[Andy]

Hmmmm... (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/12/is-devil-hunter-a-new-shin-megami-tensei-spinoff/)

[DarkRPGMaster]

Could it be maybe...a sequel to Strange Journey!?

[Kain Mare]

Link (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/14/shin-megami-tensei-negotiates-playstation-network-release/)
Interesting news here... :)

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Link (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/14/shin-megami-tensei-negotiates-playstation-network-release/)
Interesting news here... :)

The last sentence in that article was the most important.

Also, more incentive to get on the Japanese PSN/learn more kanji.

[Sanctine]

Link (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/14/shin-megami-tensei-negotiates-playstation-network-release/)
Interesting news here... :)

Interesting as in every game ends up getting a rerelease in Japan. If this were announced in English, it'd be interesting.

[Saburo Hikari]

Link (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/14/shin-megami-tensei-negotiates-playstation-network-release/)
Interesting news here... :)

The last sentence in that article was the most important.

Also, more incentive to get on the Japanese PSN/learn more kanji.The real problem would be getting a Japanese PSN card. :/

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Link (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/14/shin-megami-tensei-negotiates-playstation-network-release/)
Interesting news here... :)

The last sentence in that article was the most important.

Also, more incentive to get on the Japanese PSN/learn more kanji.The real problem would be getting a Japanese PSN card. :/

Not really. (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zu-49-en-70-26sg.html)

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.destructoid.com/sdcc-inafune-teases-big-mega-man-announcement-179656.phtml

Can it possibly be? Will we finally see Megaman Legends 3!? Or will it be a remake of 1? PLEASE LET IT BE ONE OF THOSE 2!

[Vyse of Arcadia]

http://www.destructoid.com/sdcc-inafune-teases-big-mega-man-announcement-179656.phtml

Can it possibly be? Will we finally see Megaman Legends 3!? Or will it be a remake of 1? PLEASE LET IT BE ONE OF THOSE 2!

Watch it just be a Megaman Legends collection.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Would that really be such a bad thing? It would just increase the amount of love the series gets, and would be a foreshadowing to a Megaman Legends 3 game anyway.

[Saburo Hikari]

Not to mention it would enlighten the people who never played the first two games before releasing the third.

Being a major fan of the Legends series, there no other game I'd want more than RockMan DASH 3/MegaMan Legends 3.

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180592
I have no idea whether to interpret this as good news or bad news...

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180586
...have no idea what to say about this.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180591
Rockstar is researching Hollywood for a game. Could it possibly be GTA5?

[Vyse of Arcadia]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180592
I have no idea whether to interpret this as good news or bad news...

Jesus. Capcom already has an incredibly high release volume. There's been a new Megaman (or spinoff) every two weeks since I was five. A new Street Fighter tweek every month since I was eight. How do they even plan to manage this?

I'm cool with it if it means a new Breath of Fire, though. Not that they even mentioned Megaman or SF or Breath of Fire.

Resident Evil and Dead Rising aren't exactly what spring to mind when I hear "popular Capcom franchises."

[Routou]

Image... (http://img2.sankakustatic.com/wp-content/gallery/safe-misc-vii/tog-ps3-1.jpg)

I am REALLY angry right now...

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Image... (http://img2.sankakustatic.com/wp-content/gallery/safe-misc-vii/tog-ps3-1.jpg)

I am REALLY angry right now...

...why? I'm missing something.

[Kakizaki]

I imagine this must be the same broken link he/she posted in another thread...

[Karkarov]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180591
Rockstar is researching Hollywood for a game. Could it possibly be GTA5?

This could just be related to LA Noir. Hollywood literally is next door to LA proper.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

I imagine this must be the same broken link he/she posted in another thread...

Not all that broken. Copy link -> paste into new tab works.

[DamageCity]

I imagine this must be the same broken link he/she posted in another thread...

Not all that broken. Copy link -> paste into new tab works.

Why did he post it in two threads?

[Flußkönig]

I imagine this must be the same broken link he/she posted in another thread...

Not all that broken. Copy link -> paste into new tab works.

Why go through the trouble for something that is pointless and redundant.

An awesome idea would be to actually explain what the link is so people will have some clue about what is waiting for them on the other end.

[Olethros]

I imagine this must be the same broken link he/she posted in another thread...

Not all that broken. Copy link -> paste into new tab works.

Why go through the trouble for something that is pointless and redundant.

An awesome idea would be to actually explain what the link is so people will have some clue about what is waiting for them on the other end.

Wait a Minute Flu! Isn't going through trouble for pointless redundancy what this place is really all about? ;)

[sdragon21]

Nintendo will announce the Price and Release Date of the 3DS on September 29th.
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/29/nintendo-to-announce-3ds-price-release-date-on-september-29/

Here's what i think it'll be:
Price:$189
Release: Sometime in January

Edit:Just found this out!!
EGMi confirms that Marvel Vs Capcom 3 will also be heading to wii as well as the 360 and ps3.
Scan:
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/comment/9/2010/07/d17624c143e5063df0d162af445f58c8/original.jpg

[Flußkönig]

I imagine this must be the same broken link he/she posted in another thread...

Not all that broken. Copy link -> paste into new tab works.

Why go through the trouble for something that is pointless and redundant.

An awesome idea would be to actually explain what the link is so people will have some clue about what is waiting for them on the other end.

Wait a Minute Flu! Isn't going through trouble for pointless redundancy what this place is really all about? ;)
Perhaps, but it doesn't need to be that way. Just say NO(!) to pointless redundancy!

[Enzeru]

So apparently, XSeed explicitly stated at E3 that if Ys and Sora no Kiseki get good sales here, they'll bring over Ys VS Sora no Kiseki. Why has no one mentioned this, ever? D:

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/news/nippon-ichi-cans-three-unannounced-games.html
NIS is canning development of 3 anonymous games!?

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/psp/parasite-eve-coming-to-psn.html
OMFG PLEASE let this happen!

[Flußkönig]

Deus Ex: Human Revolution gameplay trailer at gametrailers.com. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-10-deus-ex/702811)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution gameplay trailer (youtube) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi_ZhvU1bPc)

[Saburo Hikari]

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/news/nippon-ichi-cans-three-unannounced-games.html
NIS is canning development of 3 anonymous games!?One of those better not be Super Dimensional Game Neptune. *o*

[nbinney]

I just got an email from gamestop that left me very confused.

Front Mission Evolved Exclusive only at Gamestop!

The email contains a link to the opening movie, and some blerbs about the main characters.


So is FME a Gamestop exclusive? Someone please tell me I misread my email.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Hopefully they're lying out their ass.

[nbinney]

accidentally posted twice!

[Vyse of Arcadia]

I just got an email from gamestop that left me very confused.

Front Mission Evolved Exclusive only at Gamestop!

The email contains a link to the opening movie, and some blerbs about the main characters.


So is FME a Gamestop exclusive? Someone please tell me I misread my email.

I read that as FME having some kind of exclusive bonus at Gamestop.

[Saburo Hikari]

GameInformer says that Mass Effect 2 is coming to PS3 January next year (http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/08/17/mass-effect-2-coming-to-the-ps3.aspx). Hell yeah! There goes one of my reasons to get a 360.

[EvilHero]

I just got an email from gamestop that left me very confused.

Front Mission Evolved Exclusive only at Gamestop!

The email contains a link to the opening movie, and some blerbs about the main characters.


So is FME a Gamestop exclusive? Someone please tell me I misread my email.

I actually was told that when I went to pick up YS 7 at Gamestop.

Its actually on a number of other websites (Amazon, BBY.) I'm just going to pick it up from there.

Edit: This pretty much explains it:

http://release.square-enix.com/na/2010/07/23_03.html

Pre-order FRONT MISSION EVOLVED today to receive two exclusive, classic Front Mission® wanzers. The pre-order items are only available through Amazon®, Best Buy® and GameStop®


I was kind of pissed off when I found out the game wasn't retailer exclusive, I don't like being lied to, especially by Gamestop employees hungry for preorders. Needless to say, I marched back in there and cancelled my preorder.

[DamnedToBeFree]

GameInformer says that Mass Effect 2 is coming to PS3 January next year (http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/08/17/mass-effect-2-coming-to-the-ps3.aspx). Hell yeah! There goes one of my reasons to get a 360.

No Mass Effect 1? Weird. Also, are we to assume ME3 will end up on the PS3 as well? If not, then this'll be a pretty useless port.

[Olethros]

^ Without Mass Effect 1 the full story of the trilogy as you played it out can never transfer all the way through. Seems like an odd choice and one that any truly OCD completionist probably won't be able to reconcile.

[Evilkinggumby]

^ Without Mass Effect 1 the full story of the trilogy as you played it out can never transfer all the way through. Seems like an odd choice and one that any truly OCD completionist probably won't be able to reconcile.

I would not be surprised if ME1 becomes a PSN downloadable if ME2 hits well enough on the ps3. because yes, the whole 'continuation of story beats' kills the game if you haven't played me1. A lot of the backstory and character explanations are lost, and running into old friends from me1 will make no sense.

it's odd how they're going about it.. maybe contractually they are still riding the last edge of ME1 being a 360/pc exclusive. :)

[DamnedToBeFree]

Seems like an odd choice and one that any truly OCD completionist probably won't be able to reconcile.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Just...WTF?


I would not be surprised if ME1 becomes a PSN downloadable if ME2 hits well enough on the ps3.

That doesn't make a whole lot of sense....

[Evilkinggumby]

Seems like an odd choice and one that any truly OCD completionist probably won't be able to reconcile.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Just...WTF?


I would not be surprised if ME1 becomes a PSN downloadable if ME2 hits well enough on the ps3.

That doesn't make a whole lot of sense....

LOL I didn't say it made sense. But I wouldn't be surprised to see it. :)

sadly from what I have seen (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1113521p1.html) ME1 is still and forever will be an xbox 360/pc exclusive, so whereas the ps3 will get me2 and likely me3 along with dlc content.. only 360 owners and pc gamers will be able to get the full experience of the series...

I play it on pc so it doesn't effect me at all.

[Flußkönig]

I get the feeling that ME 2 was always planned as a timed exclusive.

I wouldn't be surprised if ME 3 followed a similar pattern with an initial 360 release followed by the ps3 version a year later.

[DarkRPGMaster]

New Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep trailer (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/081910a.html).

This settles it...I WILL get this game on day 1!

[DarkRPGMaster]

Megaman Online Trailer (http://kotaku.com/5622317/mega-man-online-trailer-isnt-screwing-around)

I must say that it looks EPIC. The trailer anyway. Need more gameplay footage.

[Enzeru]

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/news/nippon-ichi-cans-three-unannounced-games.html
NIS is canning development of 3 anonymous games!?One of those better not be Super Dimensional Game Neptune. *o*
Late as hell, I know, but NIS isn't the developer of Neptune, Compile Heart is.

[Saburo Hikari]

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/news/nippon-ichi-cans-three-unannounced-games.html
NIS is canning development of 3 anonymous games!?One of those better not be Super Dimensional Game Neptune. *o*
Late as hell, I know, but NIS isn't the developer of Neptune, Compile Heart is.I just noticed that he just typed "NIS" and not "NIS America". So confusing. I also just noticed that he wrote, "development", which means "make" the game and not "publish" or "localize".

Well, then, that's relieving.

[EvilHero]

Megaman Online Trailer (http://kotaku.com/5622317/mega-man-online-trailer-isnt-screwing-around)

I must say that it looks EPIC. The trailer anyway. Need more gameplay footage.

You mean, needs Gameplay footage in general. You got my hopes up, I thought there would have been some in that trailer. :(

Looking good so far, interesting that they're bringing in characters from both the original and X. Much better than that last trailer they had.

[Saburo Hikari]

Megaman Online Trailer (http://kotaku.com/5622317/mega-man-online-trailer-isnt-screwing-around)

I must say that it looks EPIC. The trailer anyway.I've always wanted to see a mature-looking Classic MegaMan anime. This is as close and awesome as it gets. Dunno if the actual game will be this epic, but one can hope. And regardless if it's good or not, I want it localized. I just hope there's not monthly fee...

[Vyse of Arcadia]

The new Golden Sun gets a NA release date (http://www.1up.com/news/golden-sun-dark-dawn-set), and pretty soon too!

Makes me wish I had replayed the originals over the summer like I had originally considered. Also, I love the quote
"We came up with the idea for Psynergy," Shugo Takahashi explained, "as an answer to the inherent contradiction where you have enough power and magic to blow up the planet during battle, yet can't break a locked door open in a dungeon."

[DarkRPGMaster]

November 29th!?

Ugh, there go my plans of not buying a DS or any DS games until the 3DS...but I know this will be worth it. I still have the first 2 Golden Sun games for the GBA...but I unluckily have no GBA to play them on since my screen cracked. I decided after that to get a DS to play them with...but I just never get enough money to do so. Looks like I'm going to have to save up again...and my curse with Nintendo continues.

[Saburo Hikari]

http://code1935.jp/images/bg.jpg

Next Valkyria Chronicles game to be revealed at Tokyo Game Show?

[Andy]

If it is, I hope it's a return to form on the PS3.

[Ninty]

I know Golden Sun DS will be great, but it won't be as good as the GBA ones. I guess it's still day one purchase for me. :)

[DarkRPGMaster]

What makes you say that, Ninty?

[Ninty]

What makes you say that, Ninty?

Maybe it's just me, but watching videos of the new game made me skeptic. I know it's weird..maybe I was expecting more from the game. :question:

All I see is a massive graphical upgrade. But this is only my opinion, I hope I'm wrong though. Also, I love the original games SO much, I've finished Golden Sun 1 like 4 times now.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Well, you can't fix what isn't broken (namely the battle system and the way of doing puzzles).

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Well, you can't fix what isn't broken (namely the battle system and the way of doing puzzles).

I wouldn't call either of those "broken." Sure, the battle system could be made more exciting, but that's an improvement, not a fix. One might as well say Dragon Quest's battle system is broken.

I rather liked the puzzles, actually. Probably my favorite part of the whole series. I thought they were clever.

[Olethros]

What we got here is...failure to communicate. ;)

[Ninty]

Well, you can't fix what isn't broken (namely the battle system and the way of doing puzzles).

Well, people do complain about Golden Sun's battle system, since you can't hammer the A button like crazy in hope every enemy will die.

But EarthBound Zero's battle system is worse.

Your characters can actually waste their action during a turn. For example, you attack with Ninten, kill the enemy with Ninten, but you also ordered Lloyd to attack that enemy too. Since Ninten killed the enemy, Lloyd will do absolutely nothing.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Well, you can't fix what isn't broken (namely the battle system and the way of doing puzzles).

Well, people do complain about Golden Sun's battle system, since you can't hammer the A button like crazy in hope every enemy will die.

But EarthBound Zero's battle system is worse.

Your characters can actually waste their action during a turn. For example, you attack with Ninten, kill the enemy with Ninten, but you also ordered Lloyd to attack that enemy too. Since Ninten killed the enemy, Lloyd will do absolutely nothing.
*facepalms*

I completely forgot about that annoyance...hopefully they fixed that.

[Ninty]

I completely forgot about that annoyance...hopefully they fixed that.

I didn't find that annoying. I've always used different psynergies, so the battles never felt dry/boring. :)

[DarkRPGMaster]

Ys: The Oath in Felghana is getting a Limited Edition! (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/090710b.html)

Gahh, that's another thing I need to get for the PSP...but I also want to keep my money saved up for when The 3rd Birthday finally comes to the US. What's a gamer to do? D:

[jeffx]

Ys: The Oath in Felghana is getting a Limited Edition! (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/090710b.html)

Gahh, that's another thing I need to get for the PSP...but I also want to keep my money saved up for when The 3rd Birthday finally comes to the US. What's a gamer to do? D:

buy both.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Scans/news (http://www.imnextonline.com/2010/09/07/famitsu-ff-dissidia-duodecim-announced/) of the Dissidia: Final Fantasy sequel/expansion!

This is not a drill people, this is REAL. Looks like Lightning will be in it as well. Question is...is this in fact an expansion, or an honest to goodness sequel?

[Trucido Umbra]

^ Not sure if you have seen this yet DRPGM Thought you might like mang. :)

http://i52.tinypic.com/kbwz84.jpg

Lightning Costume for Parasite Eve 3, just thought was related. :P Gawd this post messed up.

[DarkRPGMaster]

I saw that on another forums I go to. I just hope it gives her some good stats for having it on, since I'm assuming that the clothing is her equipment.

[Trucido Umbra]

Well, usually they don't give much but it should, it's flippin' Lightning. As for Dissidia, does it really matter? Even though it would be nice to know. Regardless of add on or full new game, it will be a purchase. I'd like to see what it's like too, going to be my first time with a PSP. Good info. ;)

[sdragon21]

Famitsu Scores Pokemon Black And White a Perfect 40/40.

Link:http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=135502

[DarkRPGMaster]

Ehhhh, still not going to get it. I'm Pokemon'd out. I've been Pokemon'd out since Crystal. I will continue to be Pokemon'd out until they stop releasing a new game for the series so often.

[Kishou]

same here. The series kinda died on me little by little when I realized it was the same thing and they just make good marketing with the usual 'sell 2 different versions then sell an updated version of the current two games with new content and more money making' plan.

Diamond was awesome and all with wi-fi, but I was never that competitive of a gamer when it came to doing non-stop pokemon training, what with EVs or IVs or Pokerus... I'll pass on something I've done time and time again. Really, it was a fun childhood but if I want to get back to it, I'll put in Fire Red, Emerald, or Diamond when I want to play.

That said, I'm not sure what other game I'm looking forward to ATM. Obviously Golden Sun DS. Oh, and Kid Icarus. Seriously, it looks as great as a Wii game and the battle system is as intense as Kingdom Hearts. Not to mention how amazing the world looked from a flying POV. I hope the world is wide open to explore, like Dragon Quest 8 or Oblivion.

[DarkRPGMaster]

To tell the truth, the last Pokemon games I enjoyed were Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness for being different. They mixed the system up well in those games, and actually *gasp* gave them a real story.

[Ninty]

The last Pokémon game that I truly enjoyed was Gold/Silver/Crystal. I don't care about the newer ones. :| Even the designs of the newer pokemanz are lame.

[sdragon21]

Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals will launch next month on October 19th.
Press release can be found here:
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=135660

[Enzeru]

http://www.bemanistyle.com/djmp3/

DJ MAX Portable 3 Limited Special Bundle Edition. They're only printing 1000, and only 5000 copies of DJ MAX Portable 3 in America. Good thing it's gonna be on PSN!

[DarkRPGMaster]

Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy announced! (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/090810b.html)

Besides us knowing Lightning is in it and that of course Cecil will be in it, we're also getting KAIN HIGHWIND!

[Flußkönig]

Whoever comes up with these stupid names for Japanese games needs to be fired.

[Jackstar]

Ys: The Oath in Felghana is getting a Limited Edition! (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/090710b.html)

Desktop calender... no thanks.

The problem with calenders as swag is they have an expiry date, which diminishes their value after the printed year on record has passed. The artwork is nice, but I'll take a 48 page hardcover, full color artbook any day. The soundtrack is enticing; if memory serves, the SNES version of Ys III boasts some of the best tracks the series has to offer...

I'm torn. >.<

It will be awesome if XSEED does it the Konamistyle way where they sell you the LE items piece by piece and give you a 5%~10% discount for multiple item purchases upon checkout:

--- Ys: The Oath of Fleghana PSP game x 1
--- Ys: The Oath of Fleghana original soundtrack x 1
--- Ys: The Oath of Fleghana 2011 calender x 0

Total: $35.
Proceed to checkout.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Whoever comes up with these stupid names for Japanese games needs to be fired.

Duodecim is latin for 12. A hint on when we're going to get it (December, or 2012)? Or a hint as to how many new characters are added?

[Kain Mare]

Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy announced! (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/090810b.html)

Besides us knowing Lightning is in it and that of course Cecil will be in it, we're also getting KAIN HIGHWIND!
Almost me. Almost. D:

Anyway, I'm looking forward to that and this, Ys: The Oath in Felghana.

[Flußkönig]

Whoever comes up with these stupid names for Japanese games needs to be fired.

Duodecim is latin for 12. A hint on when we're going to get it (December, or 2012)? Or a hint as to how many new characters are added?
Yeah, I had seen people mention that when the title was initially revealed a few days ago. It is probably a hint that Japanese developers (or in general?) suck at naming games for the most part.

Dissidia XII would have made more sense. But who knows, maybe they figure using Latin words in game titles makes for a cooler, higher quality product?

[SickleCellAnemia]

http://www.bemanistyle.com/djmp3/

DJ MAX Portable 3 Limited Special Bundle Edition. They're only printing 1000, and only 5000 copies of DJ MAX Portable 3 in America. Good thing it's gonna be on PSN!

I'd preorder one of the Limited Editions, but definitely don't have the money at the moment($110 holy crap) maybe if they're still doing preorders next week(doubt it) I might do it.

[unknown]

I hope Ramza and Altima are in that new Dissidia

[Fuyukaze]

So many good games coming out, I will never have the time for them. Lufia on the DS? Ys III LE? I'm definitly going after those two. DJ Max 3 does interest me but 110 is a huge amount. Just too expensive. Sure, I could afford it but I'd feel a bit insane.

[Enzeru]

I'd preorder one of the Limited Editions, but definitely don't have the money at the moment($110 holy crap) maybe if they're still doing preorders next week(doubt it) I might do it.Yeah, seriously. I've stopped spending money for awhile in preparation for the LE but there's no way I can pay 110$ on the spot like that. Oh well. Maybe next time I can get the LE.

[Saburo Hikari]

Hello new Valkyria Chronicles characters.

Take this as you will

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/4461/ss10002.jpg

Introduced today on VC's JPN blog as Homer's older sister (mentioned last week as being a trainer in the armed forces i think). Don't know who the other one is.

Names are Leila and Alfons

New chars for the next installment maybe?

EDIT: Valkyria Chronicles III has been confirmed for PSP. While it's sad that it's not on the PS3, that doesn't stop the game from looking ridiculously good so far. Release date is January 27, 2011. Time to pre-order it!

Andriasang article (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/15/valkyria_3_psp/)
Scan 1 (http://www.imagebam.com/image/3faf1097753868)
Scan 2 (http://www.imagebam.com/image/fb28b197753055)
Scan 3 (http://www.imagebam.com/image/d4884097753058)
Scan 4 (http://www.imagebam.com/image/6548e297753061)
First screens (http://www.andriasang.com/e/galleries/2010/09/16/valkyria_3_screens/)

[Jackstar]

http://www.1up.com/news/report-muramasa-odin-sphere-high-definition

Kat Bailey of 1up reports Odin Sphere and Muramasa: The Demon Blade may be getting HD ports soon.

If they do, the first thing they have to work on is the slowdown present in Odin Sphere. Can't do much about repetitive level designs, since that will require coding from the ground up. Hopefully this turns out to be true, and Vanillaware might want to think about packing them on disc as part of a collection someday.

[Hamel]

http://www.1up.com/news/report-muramasa-odin-sphere-high-definition

Kat Bailey of 1up reports Odin Sphere and Muramasa: The Demon Blade may be getting HD ports soon.

If they do, the first thing they have to work on is the slowdown present in Odin Sphere. Can't do much about repetitive level designs, since that will require coding from the ground up. Hopefully this turns out to be true, and Vanillaware might want to think about packing them on disc as part of a collection someday.

The slow downs in OD are fixed in the PAL version (and, if you have a PS3 that can play PS2 games it fixes the problem in the NTSC version too)

[DarkRPGMaster]

Blazing Souls: Accelate screens (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/spectral/blazingsoulspsp/screens/blazingsoulspspss091610-1.html) and packaging (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/spectral/blazingsoulspsp/packaging/blazingsoulspsppackaging091610-1.html)
I want this game...mostly because it's another tactical game of the Spectral Souls series.

Matsuzo Machida (one of the guys who made Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts: Covenant) is back with a new game titled Arms' Heart (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/091610g.html), which is for the PSP.
Judging from the description of the game, this sounds like it's up your alley Atlus. Localize if you can (meaning that it doesn't belong to a major company or if you can beat XSeed or the horrid Ignition to the punch).

[EvilHero]

http://shoryuken.com/content/tekken-tag-tournament-2-real-trailer-included-1830/

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is official!

http://shoryuken.com/content/spider-man-albert-wesker-join-marvel-vs-capcom-3-videos-included-1828/

Spider Man and Wesker confirmed for Marvel.

http://shoryuken.com/content/oh-baby-arcade-edition-trailer-featuring-yun-yang-1824/

Finally, watchable footage of Yun and Yang in action.

This is a really good time for fighting game fans.

Blazing Souls: Accelate screens (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/spectral/blazingsoulspsp/screens/blazingsoulspspss091610-1.html) and packaging (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/spectral/blazingsoulspsp/packaging/blazingsoulspsppackaging091610-1.html)
I want this game...mostly because it's another tactical game of the Spectral Souls series.

I may pick this up since i'm a fan of Spectral Souls/Force and Generation of Chaos. But, i'm a bit skeptical of the quality; and if it's on PSP, that kind of scares me. Hopefully the load times are bearable (unlike the previous Spectral and Generations titles...)

[DarkRPGMaster]

I will have to get that game now...for Wesker. I love his villainy so. <3

[ViolenceJack]

Burnout Paradise has updated a few of the ads in their game, they also released another Offline car. I forget the name.

[Crow T. Robot]

I will have to get that game now...for Wesker. I love his villainy so. <3

I'm getting it for VJ, Dante and Amaterasu. That's it, I'm not a Marvel fan, I'm a DC kid.

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/092110b.html
Not only has it been confirmed that Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy is coming to the US, they have confirmed that Tifa Lockhart is playable in it! Plus the Chaos characters have their own storylines as well! Excuse me while I faint from this news (I'm a total Final Fantasy fan, if you haven't figured it out by now).

Kingdom Hearts: Re:coded screens (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/kh/khrecoded/screens/khrecodedss092110-1.html) and a bunch of talk about KH from Nomura (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/092110a.html)
The news is great. I need to start saving up for a 3DS now...

[Vyse of Arcadia]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/092110b.html
Not only has it been confirmed that Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy is coming to the US

That's just a bad name. I keep reading it as "Dissidia Duodenum (Small Intestine): Final Fantasy."

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/092110b.html
Not only has it been confirmed that Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy is coming to the US

That's just a bad name. I keep reading it as "Dissidia Duodenum (Small Intestine): Final Fantasy."

It's either that or Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy. And the 012 looks worse than Duodecim, since it could make somebody think that it's the 12th Dissidia game. So I stuck with Duodecim.

[Saburo Hikari]

Not only has it been confirmed that Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy is coming to the US, they have confirmed that Tifa Lockhart is playable in it!Day 1.

Also, for those who don't know by now, Sonic Adventures is now at the PlayStation Store and the XBox Live Marketplace.

You know what that also means?! SEGA!!! PUT SKIES OF ARCADIA ON THE PLAYSTATION STORE AND XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE NAO!!!

I first learned about Skies of Arcadia thanks to the characters's cameo appearances in Valkyria Chronicles. I now want to play the game from the team that brought me one of my favorite video games of all time.

EDIT: So a credible source (http://protodudesrockmancorner.blogspot.com/2010/09/rumor-mega-man-legends-sequel-in.html) tells us that a new RockMan DASH/MegaMan Legends game is currently in development.

Remember our enigmatic friend "The Shadow"? The self proclaimed inside source that leaked several accurate Mega Man 9 details prior to the game's official announcement? Well he's at it again and this time he brings a most interesting bit of news that's sure to please many.

Hot on the heels of all that "fans will be happy soon" teasing by former Capcom staff member Hideki Kamiya, The Shadow sends word that a Mega Man Legends sequel is indeed currently in development at Capcom. The project is "very tight lipped" at the moment and as such, he cannot reveal further details at this time. However, official news on the project is expected to surface after Capcom shifts their focus away from Mega Man Universe. No time frame was disclosed.

Further, The Shadow could not confirm if the title of the game is actually "Mega Man Legends 3" because the project has no working name at this point. Nevertheless, it is considered to be the next entry in the series.

Despite The Shadow's track record, it's best to take this with a grain of salt. "Hope for the best, expect the worst", as they say. I'll be keeping you posted on any new developments should they arise.

Update: Many are requesting a source. The source is The Shadow himself. We've been in contact via e-mail for over a year and my curiosity about the Kamiya tweets got me thinking if he knew something. I shot him a message and a few hours later, we have the above tidbit.

All of these streams of hints and rumors are starting to feel very true. I'm crossing my fingers that it's finally our long awaited RockMan DASH 3!

[Vyse of Arcadia]

You know what that also means?! SEGA!!! PUT SKIES OF ARCADIA ON THE PLAYSTATION STORE AND XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE NAO!!!

This.

[DarkRPGMaster]

You know what that also means?! SEGA!!! PUT SKIES OF ARCADIA ON THE PLAYSTATION STORE AND XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE NAO!!!

This.
I really REALLY need to get my hands on a PS3 now.

[Iris]

I keep reading it as "Dissidia Duodenum (Small Intestine): Final Fantasy."

I'm so relieved I'm not the only one doing this.

[Crow T. Robot]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/092110b.html
Not only has it been confirmed that Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy is coming to the US

That's just a bad name. I keep reading it as "Dissidia Duodenum (Small Intestine): Final Fantasy."

It's either that or Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy. And the 012 looks worse than Duodecim, since it could make somebody think that it's the 12th Dissidia game. So I stuck with Duodecim.

Anyone know what the deal is with the 012 thing?

[Rednusander]

Anyone know what the deal is with the 012 thing?

It's apparently symbolic of the 12th battle between Chaos and Cosmos.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/09/21/dissidia-012duodecim-final-fantasy-going-international-has-chaos-storylines/

[Crow T. Robot]

Anyone know what the deal is with the 012 thing?

It's apparently symbolic of the 12th battle between Chaos and Cosmos.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/09/21/dissidia-012duodecim-final-fantasy-going-international-has-chaos-storylines/

Huh...still looks and sounds a little...off.
SE seems to really have a thing for the latin language.

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Anyone know what the deal is with the 012 thing?

It's apparently symbolic of the 12th battle between Chaos and Cosmos.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/09/21/dissidia-012duodecim-final-fantasy-going-international-has-chaos-storylines/

Huh...still looks and sounds a little...off.
SE seems to really have a thing for the latin language.

Every time an SE project has a silly name *cough*FabulaNovaStupidnamus*cough*, I just assume Nomura is involved somehow. Likewise for silly character design, silly gameplay mechanics, et cetera.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Anyone know what the deal is with the 012 thing?

It's apparently symbolic of the 12th battle between Chaos and Cosmos.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/09/21/dissidia-012duodecim-final-fantasy-going-international-has-chaos-storylines/
Well at least we finally know how many times the battles have happened. That was kinda bugging me.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Pokemon Black/White Import Impressions (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/pokemon/pokebw/pokebwimp.html)
*sighs* Looks like I'm going to have to pick it up when it comes to the US to see if it revives my interest.

[sdragon21]

Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded coming to europe 1/14/11!!!

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/06/kingdom-hearts-recoded-european-release-date-leaked/

[Saburo Hikari]

New info about Valkyria Chronicles III:This week's Famitsu has an update on Valkyria Chronicles 3. The focus is on Calamity Raven, an imperial special forces group that's clothed in black and gets in the way of the Nameless. The magazine introduced such Calamity Raven members as Dahau, Lydia and Zig.

There are also some details this week on new gameplay systems, along with some details on the demo that's due for November release. The demo will apparently have some elements that weren't in the Tokyo Game Show version of the game.

---
A few extra bits about the Calamity Raven villains mentioned below. Famitsu introduces three primary members:

Dahau: Leader of the group. He desires to split from the Darcsen, a race that's said to have destroyed much of europe in what is called the "Darcsen Calamity."

Lydia Agute: Aide to Dahau, but she feels not the least bit of loyalty towards him. Rather than calling her Dahau's subordinate, she actually appears to be observing Dahau and the Calamity Ravens themselves.

Zig: A young Darcsen boy and an admirer of Dahau. He's young and inexperienced, but his determination to win is strong, and he'll valiantly head to the front lines during combat.

Famitsu also has an introduction to a few members of your Nameless crew this week, including Daito and Sergio Ribelt.

On the gameplay side of things, the magazine introduces two new areas.
Progression through the game's storyline is handled through a map called your "Advancing Map." (That's just a guess at the English). You basically select a symbol from this map to move to the next mission and story sequence.

The game has increased the number of units you can bring out with you to the battle fields. This is up to 9 now, a sizable jump from the original's 6. With access to more units, you'll be able to plan out more varied strategy.

Also, new screenshots (http://www.andriasang.com/e/galleries/2010/10/08/vc3_screenshots/) and an English translated trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ0pVtUfOCM).

http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/10/08/vc3_screenshots/2132428301_view.jpg
http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/10/08/vc3_screenshots/2132428296_view.jpg

[Hamel]

I just hope for a plot that's better than the second
it made me cringe at times

[sdragon21]

Both Alundra and Arc The Lad will be hitting the PSN this Tuesday for $5.99 each!!!

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/08/classic-rpgs-alundra-and-arc-the-lad-popping-up-on-psn-this-tuesday/

This is good for me due to the fact i was looking at picking up both on the
PS1, and now this happens!! Thank god i waited!!!

[Kain Mare]

That is good news. I can purchase Alundra on Tuesday, after work. I think I will still look for a physical copy of Alundra, however.

[DarkRPGMaster]

I really need a bigger memory stick for my PSP now...so I can buy those games, ESPECIALLY Arc the Lad. So many fond memories of it...

[moonkist]

I read through, so I don't think anyone's posted this yet...

Trailer for Final Fantasy Agito and a little bit of Versus too. Actually shows some gameplay!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxEiAcIjqs&feature=player_embedded

[Constraint]

Damn...
I might just buy the PSP again for the 3rd time!

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Damn...
I might just buy the PSP again for the 3rd time!

You sound like a friend of mine. He's gone through two PS2s, two DSs, and one PSP. A game comes out that interests him, so he gets the game and the system. After he's beaten the game, unless he finds something else that holds his interest, he sells them back after about a month.

So far he's kept his 360 for about two years. He still only owns about three games, though, for the same reason.

[Tenshi]

Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy announced! (http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2010/090810b.html)

Besides us knowing Lightning is in it and that of course Cecil will be in it, we're also getting KAIN HIGHWIND!

So they're snaring us by bringing back lovable characters like Kain, maybe later we'll get Edgar, Seifer, Vivi or Gilgamesh... But then I just remember the first Dissidia, and when people start to fly... Why? just why?

I read through, so I don't think anyone's posted this yet...

Trailer for Final Fantasy Agito and a little bit of Versus too. Actually shows some gameplay!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxEiAcIjqs&feature=player_embedded

Agito looks interesting... Versus looks pretty meh... The wait has been so long that I just lost interest, not that FF13 was any good to keep me looking for more.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Got alot of news in this one link...many of it from games we've been waiting for, as well as a few shocking announcements. Enjoy the mass amount of info in this one post. Anyways...THE LINK (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/13/flying_get/)

[Sagadego]

Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage demo next week for Ps3 and Xbox360
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/15/fist-of-the-north-star-kens-rage-demo-pummels-its-way-to-psn-and-xbox-live/

"by the time you read this your already dead!"

[Crow T. Robot]

Agito looks interesting... Versus looks pretty meh... The wait has been so long that I just lost interest, not that FF13 was any good to keep me looking for more.

I'm not a big FF fan (except for 6) but I'm kinda looking forward to Agito, I feel like it's getting the 'red headed step child' treatment.

[SickleCellAnemia]

If anyone's a Pokemon freak, there's a WiFi Mystery Gift event going on for HeartGold and SoulSilver where you get a free Mew!
http://www.serebii.net/events/wifi.shtml
It goes on until the 30th.

[Hamel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gufhYicCUs4
Do NOT want
I love PW but I hate Layton

[Fatney]

Layton is aaawesome. This is a weird crossover though, but mite b cool.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Weird crossover indeed...might combine the best of both worlds if done right.

[moonkist]

That... is just awesome. If they do it right of course. I love Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright. I'll be sorely disappointing if this fails.

I bet all those fanfiction crossover lovers are jumping for joy right now.

[sfried]

I love PW but I hate LaytonYou are not a true gentleman.

[Hamel]

I love PW but I hate LaytonYou are not a true gentleman.

Boring riddles
boring characters (except Layton himself which was alright at best)
boring plot
what is there to like?

[DarkRPGMaster]

Look on the bright side...we may be getting a Phoenix Wright style plot, riddled with jokes, humor, and plottwists galore.

[Tivor]

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5905/civ5formac.jpg

http://www.aspyr.com/product/info/125
http://kotaku.com/5668222/civ-v-puts-a-hex-on-mac-this-holiday



As if I don't have enough distractions already.

[Hamel]

Look on the bright side...we may be getting a Phoenix Wright style plot, riddled with jokes, humor, and plottwists galore.

If we would get that (and maybe the option to choose which side to play so I can play Wright) sign me up
otherwise it would be the first PW game I would have to pass on

[DarkRPGMaster]

Lots of Level-5 stuff here...and one other

Mystery Room details (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/20/mystery_room_resurfaces/)

Time Travelers info (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/19/time_travelers_3ds/)

Ni no Kuni online components revealed (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/20/ni_no_kuni_gameplay_systems/) and screens. (http://www.andriasang.com/e/galleries/2010/10/19/ni_no_kuni_ds_screenshots/) I would have put this in the correct thread, but one of the mods locked that thread. -_-

new The Last Story trailer (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/20/last_story_2nd_trailer/)

[DarkRPGMaster]

Dissidia 012 site got a major update (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/26/dissidia_official_site/)

[ViolenceJack]

Ni no Kuni makes me think of dragon quest a lil'.

[Enzeru]

I bet all those fanfiction crossover lovers are jumping for joy right now.I've seen lots of Layton/Pheonix art popping up already.

[moonkist]

Dissidia 012 site got a major update (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/26/dissidia_official_site/)

You can't get enough of Tifa. I'm especially loving the picture where it looks like she just pimp slapped Cloud. :D

^And there already are? Time to do a google search!

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/29/inafune_leaving_capcom/

OMG...OMFG NO! I sad now...so sad. What will become of the series!? D:

[Enzeru]

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/27/agarest-senki-zero-soul-breeding-into-europe-and-north-america/

Rambunctiously Naughty Edition here I come!

[Tenshi]

http://www.andriasang.com/blog/2010/10/26/dissidia_official_site/images/2132430496_view.jpg

Was about time she did that! Maybe he WILL notice her now.

[Kain Mare]

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/27/agarest-senki-zero-soul-breeding-into-europe-and-north-america/

Rambunctiously Naughty Edition here I come!

Now the question is... will it be a physical copy, or download? (possible both?)

[Enzeru]

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/27/agarest-senki-zero-soul-breeding-into-europe-and-north-america/

Rambunctiously Naughty Edition here I come!

Now the question is... will it be a physical copy, or download? (possible both?)They mentioned a special edition alongside a regular one, so for Europe, at least, there will likely be a physical copy available.

[monkmaster79]

I'm sure Aksys will release a 360 version. It did sell better out of the two. I imagine the same thing that happened with Agarest 1 might happen again. Which would be bad. They should just add some English dialogue to Zero so they can release a physical copy of the PS3 version. That way, people will stop bad-mouthing them as much. >.>
Ironically, those bad-mouthers who refused to buy Agarest 1 because it was DD will probably buy Zero if it gets a physical release.

[Hamel]

I would buy the version that has a physical copy for the PS3 (like I bought the PAL version of Agarest)

[Crow T. Robot]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/29/inafune_leaving_capcom/

OMG...OMFG NO! I sad now...so sad. What will become of the series!? D:

Which series?

[DarkRPGMaster]

Megaman Legends. To tell the truth, I don't trust having the 3rd game in anybody else's hands than Inafune's. He loves the series to death.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Interview with Inafune about why he left Capcom (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/01/inafune-talks-about-capcom-split-wants-to-be-driving-force-in/)

[Saburo Hikari]

Valkyria Chronicles III producer and director field questions from fans and press at recent demo event (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/04/valkyria_demo_event/)

Fsck Call of Duty: Black Ops! I'm playing the Japanese Valkyria Chronicles III demo when it comes out on November 9!

And even more news:

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/08/valkyria_chronicles_3_cast/
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/03/valkyria_3_character_growth/
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/10/28/valkyria_chronicles_3_bonuses/

[Enzeru]

http://www.aksysgames.com/2010/11/05/record-of-agarest-war-zero-your-wish-has-been-granted/

Aksys confirms that both PS3 and 360 editions of Record of Agarest War Zero are coming to NA (both with additions from Dawn of War), as well as disc versions for each console.

[DarkRPGMaster]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/10/vaan_dissidia/

Vaan has been confirmed for Dissidia Duodecim. I personally feel that it should have been Basch, due to the villain for FF12 most likely being Gabranth (he was in the first game, he's going to be in this one)...unless they pull out a wild card and Vayne gets pulled in too.

[Tivor]

LA Noire debut trailer (http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/11/11/la-noire-debut-trailer)

Holy facial expressions, Batman!!! :eek:

[Kain Mare]

^ That was like watching a crime drama TV series.
That looks good.

[Saburo Hikari]

Here's (http://www.4gamer.net/games/119/G011916/20101108014/link.html?http://file.4gamer.net/demo/VALKYRIA3_TRIAL.zip) the link to the Japanese Valkyria Chronicles 3 demo for those who want to try it. And here's where to put it:
http://www.4gamer.net/games/119/G011916/20101108014/TN/002.jpg

The demo plays pretty much the same as Valkyria Chronicles 2. Just know that you can activate the three main characters' special abilities by pressing Triangle on their icon in Command Mode, then selecting the second option. But using them cost SP, which you only have three of, and doesn't recover during battle. So use them wisely.

The cool thing about this demo is that if you finish it, then it'll let you save a file that'll be used to unlock an extra in the game when it gets released on 1/27/2011.

[Olethros]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/11/12/kinect.hack/index.html

:lol:

[DarkRPGMaster]

lol Microsoft...they should've just ran with it and stated that they meant for it to upgrade to that next.

[Crow T. Robot]

LA Noire debut trailer (http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/11/11/la-noire-debut-trailer)

Holy facial expressions, Batman!!! :eek:

I've been looking forward to this game, but it always seems to get delayed.