Good. Finally time they caught up. Let's see if they keep this promise with FF15. Although, by the time 2016 rolls around we'll be on another console generation with costlier development and SE will have another excuse to delay the Western release.
@Rachel Fogg: Why in God's name would you WANT to see- wait. Crap. Okay. Sort me out here. I'm thinking of two current gen RPGs, one of which is Last Remnant, not sure which. One is about some dude who can't die (I think his name is Kain, maybe? That sounds right), and is pretty good, and one is an RPG dressing up as a strategy game, and is effing terrible, as well as buggy as hell.
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@Dangeresque (Kojima-san doesn't have to make Metal Gear any more): The good one you're thinking of is Lost Odyssey, which is indeed good. Last Remnant is the one that couldn't be arsed to make itself playable half the time. I mean, you couldn't even heal yourself unless the game arbitrarily decided to let you. #squareenix
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I feel so ashamed. SE can fix this by casting him as a voice in Versus. Hell, if we could just drop XIII and SE sped up Versus I would be happy frankly because XIII looks.....yeah. :cough:
Would I buy a game for a voice actor? Yes...it's my shame and I don't care. j/k
Seriously though, I heard mix things about TLR, but I would like to play it myself, preferably on a controller that I can use easily. :stoopid tiny girl hands!: #squareenix
Well, SE went all 'Screw you PS3 owners' and started giving the sweet sticky icky to 360 owners.
Unfortunately, the sticky icky was REALLY icky. Last Remnant was SUPPOSE to be a multiplatform RPG for the world (it said that in the bloody trailer!) then 360 got timed exclusivity, then it was released on the PC....then....nothing.
The other two games were Star Ocean IV and Infinite Undiscovery...both were balls apparently (as I only have a PS3 so I really don't know...).
Everything else SE has released has been on the DS/PSP and those for the most part were win sauce. It was their Current Gen games that were lacking.
So this 'promise'...I'm a little wary of. #squareenix
@Rachel Fogg: I can certainly understand that sentiment about buying a game for a voice actor. There have been anime I have watched based on the sole fact my favorite Japanese seiyuu (or VAs) are voicing the characters. Nothing to be ashamed about at all.
Looking at the wiki page on Johnny Yong Bosch, he was Itsuki in Haruhi and Takaki in 5cm per sec, so he's cool in my book.
People really only play the game for the brutal stat-grinding metagame. Incidentally, said metagame is almost the only way to beat the game with little to no frustration. Caveat emptor. #squareenix
@Rachel Fogg: Pffft. Demon's Souls entire team is BABIES.
It's not frustrating if you know what the purpose of "Battle Rank" is, and have a game plan, and by game plan, I mean FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS HERE PERFECTLY.
The game's pretty cool once you figure out the actual mechanics, but the moment it "clicks", you will feel like warm poo because you'll realize that earlier, you could've done some things better, and there might be consequences for not doing it right. #squareenix
AH! I see, I'm interested in branching out of my comfort zone with JRPGs, I don't care much for WRPGs...but games like TRL and Demon Souls sound about right.
Most of the bad things I've heard about TLR are about the graphical glitches and stuff...I didn't hear much about the gameplay being godawful.
Maybe...one day SE will decide to port it over...maybe.
@Rachel Fogg: So speaking of games that haven't been released in the west, when in good day is White Knight Chronicles being released? I heard there is already a sequel being made! Yet we have nothing! #squareenix
@Rachel Fogg: But this game was released December 25, 2008!!! That's over one year ago!! Is Sony trying to pull a Square with the localization? Can't companies be more like Atlus with their localizations, I can only dream can't I?
And yes, any RPG needs to be released before XIII comes out. I would even say they can't release RPGs for a good two months AFTER it has been released. Everyone is going to just compare it to the behemoth of the title, for better or worse. #squareenix
@Rachel Fogg: And God of War 3, while not a JRPG, will probably take everyone else.
I can't believe I'm gonna buy 3 games in March. I never do that. People are actually gonna have to start saving money now if they hope to afford all the great titles next year.
I mean come on, we have GoW 3 and FFXIII, both of which have been talked about since the launch of the PS3, a new FF MMO that sounds VERY promising, a WoW expansion, Starcraft 2 and probably other huge crap I can't think of right now...
It's going to be insane. It will be interesting to see what sells and what suffers as people ration their money so they can buy their favorites. FF13 will definitely be the top RPG, you're right there. I hope the WoW expansion doesn't kill the western audience for FF14 before it can even get out the door, though.
@Rachel Fogg: Well, battles can run at 15 frames per second much of the time. Trust me, it'll be the least of your worries, especially since when your troops are attacking, it'll ask for a timed button command on occasion, and the awful framerate will be the thing that helps you nail the button queries, effectively saving your ass in a big way. #squareenix
@Rachel Fogg: Cam Clarke is in Dragon Age? What the fuck? He must be somewhere I haven't been because I recognise his voice even when he's trying to hide it - like when he played that kid at the batting range (or was it golf?) in Yakuza.
When The Burning Crusade expansion was released for WoW I made a belf rogue (male blood elves are voiced by Cam) and started stalking people. When they'd ask me what the fuck I was doing I'd /yell "I AM YOUR SHADOW".
And the "I LIVE ON THROUGH THIS ARM!" joke would pop up every time we'd go against yet another boss voiced by Clarke.
Now just give us the international versions of these games, too, instead of leaving us completely out of them. Please?
I'd love FFXII if I had the international version, where the characters aren't cookie-cutter whoevers and instead have jobs and specific skill sets. #squareenix
@cat. bus.: yes, there was one job for each zodiac, I believe, and you chose one for each character, forcing them into specific, constrained-ish roles.
As opposed to everyone literally being capable of the exact same things. ;-; #squareenix
@WhiteMåge: I don't even have a problem with there being no distinct classes, I just think this would have given the game a sense of...I dunno...purpose? It just felt like "Here are enemies, set your group up to fight them, and then walk away." At least with classes I would have to decide on how they fought. #squareenix
Localisation needs to be during the main development cycle. If you're doing it after everything else is done, of course there will be delays. #squareenix
...Uh huh. This is like the time I made a promise to myself I'd stop masturbating. Needless to say Domo-kun has slaughtered hundreds of kittens due to my tireless labors. #squareenix
I don't think too many people are complaining about the three month wait (or they shouldn't be complaining, at least)- to my knowledge, it's just been general impatience with how long the development has taken.
I've come to terms with it, and having played the demo, I get the feeling that it'll be worth the time. #squareenix
It was a step forward. Of course, you'll still have people complaining (Sankaku Complex) that three months is too damn long. Remember the old days and be thankful for what we have now. #squareenix
@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: no, this is 2009, soon to be 2010, we deserve better services.
do you think a taxi without air conditioning, pizza delivery without something to keep it hot would work these day? no, i don't think so.
that said, i also don't agree with peeps moaning about it. i'd rather think of it as an "oh well, a bit more waiting".
as long as it coming, i don't mind when. :P #squareenix
@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: It's what I do on a regular basis. Remember the old days when games were on datacassette and they took nearly half an hour to load? These young'uns don't know how lucky they have it. And I'm only 20 and remember it like yesterday. #squareenix
@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Amen. Some releases would be literally years apart from their Japan releases. It took a very long time for a lot of third party companies to even consider the West worth the time/money in localization. The posters whining above are consistent with this new generation of gamers who thinks they deserve everything on a silver platter - the entitlement makes me sick. Although on the flipside... I would be much happier if they'd match some of their JP releases on PSN with the same releases in the NA/EU stores. #squareenix
@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Remember how no one used to care that there was a localization wait because Squaresoft used to put out many incredible games, not just Final Fantasy? And hell, we'd get three FFs a console generation on top of that! I mean, the Saga games, Vagrant Story, Musashi, Einhander, man those were great times!
...oh yeah, real thankful for what we have now. Four years into PS3 and Five into 360 and the only good Square games are on PSP and DS with out a single FF on console.
@Black-Dog-Howls: I was just bitching about this to my wife. SE has given Atlus a chance to actually make some head room in the world of decent RPGs. Though Atlus hasn't taken full advantage of this, they are still a major name on my map. Square Enix is now a company in my book that used to make good games, but now has great press releases. #squareenix
@Black-Dog-Howls: In fairness that's because portables have become the new place to put RPGs due to the lower costs associated and the niche market. I'm pretty sure that the days of inventive, non-sequel RPGs are numbered for consoles. I can't say that I'm a fan of that due to the fact that the only RPG that I've ever completed on a portable was TWEWY, and I own about 20 from GBA forward. #squareenix
The game has all kinds of problems (connectivity, UI, tutorials, different types of glitches, not so high production value), but if you're into Bloodbowl, or rugby/american football and all things "orcs and dwarfs" the game is quite enjoyable and private leagues are tons of fun.
Also, the game is meant to be played in turn-based mode, even if there is a real time mode.
To anyone on the fence about this one, I strongly recommend to read the match write ups at rockpapershotgun.com. That's what got me into this game. #bloodbowl
@Taggart6 once shot a man just to watch him die.: I haven't played mutant league football, but supposedly bloodbowl is quite similar, though after being released in france a few months ago it STILL has ridiculous connection issues, making it nearly unplayable online for some people (as in, only being able to successfully create a match with someone around 1/20 tries) #bloodbowl
Mainly, the game is based off of an old tabletop miniatures game of the same name. It uses the same rules as the tabletop game, and the game just DOES NOT do very well explaining the damn thing.
Expect to read the rulebook for the tabletop version (which is supplied digitally, at no cost) to have a full understanding of what is going on. If you are willing to spend a bit of time on the game, the investment will pay off. If that sounds like too much effort, then skip it.
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They really should employ a larger western team to help do that quicker. #squareenix
11/17/09
So.....is there any chance in a cold day of hell's vagina that we PS3 owners will EVER see Last Remnant? :whistles:
Waiting on that check...waiting on that check, y'know what...I'll just leave the money on the table for that SE.
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Little help? #squareenix
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I'd rather they work on getting Versus done. #squareenix
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LOL! No, I would give my left arm up for Lost Odyssey on the PS3.
But I would AT LEAST would like to SEE Last Remnant on the PS3.
RPG for the world my apple bottom jeans. :spits: #squareenix
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Listen, I....I...Johnny Young Bosch.
I feel so ashamed. SE can fix this by casting him as a voice in Versus. Hell, if we could just drop XIII and SE sped up Versus I would be happy frankly because XIII looks.....yeah. :cough:
Would I buy a game for a voice actor? Yes...it's my shame and I don't care. j/k
Seriously though, I heard mix things about TLR, but I would like to play it myself, preferably on a controller that I can use easily. :stoopid tiny girl hands!: #squareenix
11/17/09
Well, SE went all 'Screw you PS3 owners' and started giving the sweet sticky icky to 360 owners.
Unfortunately, the sticky icky was REALLY icky. Last Remnant was SUPPOSE to be a multiplatform RPG for the world (it said that in the bloody trailer!) then 360 got timed exclusivity, then it was released on the PC....then....nothing.
The other two games were Star Ocean IV and Infinite Undiscovery...both were balls apparently (as I only have a PS3 so I really don't know...).
Everything else SE has released has been on the DS/PSP and those for the most part were win sauce. It was their Current Gen games that were lacking.
So this 'promise'...I'm a little wary of. #squareenix
11/17/09
Looking at the wiki page on Johnny Yong Bosch, he was Itsuki in Haruhi and Takaki in 5cm per sec, so he's cool in my book.
11/17/09
Lost Odyssey is the good one. Last Remnant is the crap.
And yes, why would you want that to be ported again, Rachel Fogg? #squareenix
11/17/09
People really only play the game for the brutal stat-grinding metagame. Incidentally, said metagame is almost the only way to beat the game with little to no frustration. Caveat emptor. #squareenix
11/17/09
WOOT! Okay, I'm NOT alone. LOL!
I met him once...long...long ago at like Otakon probably 03, hell if I remember; we ate a burger together.
Listen, I'm not saying that I would've kidnap him...I'm just saying that I WOULD kidnap him NOW! j/k
No, he's a sweetie. I think he was just starting auditions for Ichigo from Bleach when I met him.
Gawd, I met so many VAs....-_-;... #squareenix
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..........JYB....Johnny Young-Black Ranger-Bosch.
It's just that simple really, I'll adapt as I play but I really...solely want it for JYB.
I was THIS close to getting Dragon Age Origins for Cam Clarke, Nolan North and Tim Curry *THIS CLOSE*.
Yes...it's that serious. I love me some VAs. #squareenix
11/17/09
....So...in subtitles....the game is frustrating but not in the good Demon's Souls way but in the WTF?! RAWR! way? #squareenix
11/17/09
Yeah, so I heard about that....but that's just one game and from what I heard....a very poor game at best.
:shrugs:
I'll check it out though, I've played every other SO so I kinda have to play this one too. #squareenix
11/17/09
It's not frustrating if you know what the purpose of "Battle Rank" is, and have a game plan, and by game plan, I mean FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS HERE PERFECTLY.
The game's pretty cool once you figure out the actual mechanics, but the moment it "clicks", you will feel like warm poo because you'll realize that earlier, you could've done some things better, and there might be consequences for not doing it right. #squareenix
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AH! I see, I'm interested in branching out of my comfort zone with JRPGs, I don't care much for WRPGs...but games like TRL and Demon Souls sound about right.
Most of the bad things I've heard about TLR are about the graphical glitches and stuff...I didn't hear much about the gameplay being godawful.
Maybe...one day SE will decide to port it over...maybe.
Oops! I didn't say thanks! Thanks! ^-^
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The last I heard was 2/10/2010 on the Gamestop page. I could be wrong.
My hope is that WKC comes out BEFORE XIII. XIII is doomsday for any other JRPG (or RPGs in general) on consoles.
A JRPG needs to be release before or after XIII but not in the same month. It's suicide. #squareenix
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And yes, any RPG needs to be released before XIII comes out. I would even say they can't release RPGs for a good two months AFTER it has been released. Everyone is going to just compare it to the behemoth of the title, for better or worse. #squareenix
11/17/09
I can't believe I'm gonna buy 3 games in March. I never do that. People are actually gonna have to start saving money now if they hope to afford all the great titles next year.
I mean come on, we have GoW 3 and FFXIII, both of which have been talked about since the launch of the PS3, a new FF MMO that sounds VERY promising, a WoW expansion, Starcraft 2 and probably other huge crap I can't think of right now...
It's going to be insane. It will be interesting to see what sells and what suffers as people ration their money so they can buy their favorites. FF13 will definitely be the top RPG, you're right there. I hope the WoW expansion doesn't kill the western audience for FF14 before it can even get out the door, though.
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When The Burning Crusade expansion was released for WoW I made a belf rogue (male blood elves are voiced by Cam) and started stalking people. When they'd ask me what the fuck I was doing I'd /yell "I AM YOUR SHADOW".
And the "I LIVE ON THROUGH THIS ARM!" joke would pop up every time we'd go against yet another boss voiced by Clarke.
But yes, carry on. #squareenix
11/17/09
Hey, they were also tweaking up somethings on the NA release....at least that's from what I heard about WKC.
I could be wrong though. #squareenix
11/17/09
I almost forgot GOW3 comes out in March....sonnvabitch. I don't care much for MMOs so that's all you.
2010, just the beginning of 2010 is going to be insane...I'm going to be SO POOR.... #squareenix
11/17/09
LOL! Gogo choppy framerate!
Well, I would like to play it...sometime soon, I'm not an avid PC user and I don't have a 360...so my guess is that I'll NEVER play it.
Which is pretty sad. #squareenix
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Yep he's in the game, my friend read the booklet and said his name.
I would've brought the game....seriously.
If I played WoW, I would've ran behind the blood elf and shouted 'MELFICE!' like...all day.
11/18/09
Agreed, the internet crowd can betray you...sometimes....
God Sonic Unleashed...why...why didn't I listen to you internet crowd? Why?
11/17/09
Announce NA release date and no one gets hurt. Just give me my info and we're cool, got it? I ain't playin'! #squareenix
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I'd love FFXII if I had the international version, where the characters aren't cookie-cutter whoevers and instead have jobs and specific skill sets. #squareenix
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As opposed to everyone literally being capable of the exact same things. ;-; #squareenix
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...Uh huh. This is like the time I made a promise to myself I'd stop masturbating. Needless to say Domo-kun has slaughtered hundreds of kittens due to my tireless labors. #squareenix
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I've come to terms with it, and having played the demo, I get the feeling that it'll be worth the time. #squareenix
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do you think a taxi without air conditioning, pizza delivery without something to keep it hot would work these day? no, i don't think so.
that said, i also don't agree with peeps moaning about it. i'd rather think of it as an "oh well, a bit more waiting".
as long as it coming, i don't mind when. :P #squareenix
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...oh yeah, real thankful for what we have now. Four years into PS3 and Five into 360 and the only good Square games are on PSP and DS with out a single FF on console.
Totally better off. #squareenix
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I played the beta and read the RPS articles religiously. I'd just rather sit on the couch and play...
Oh and this game is amazingly fun once you get the hang of it. I recommend it. #bloodbowl
10/23/09
Also, the game is meant to be played in turn-based mode, even if there is a real time mode.
To anyone on the fence about this one, I strongly recommend to read the match write ups at rockpapershotgun.com. That's what got me into this game. #bloodbowl
10/23/09
How does this game compare?
I've heard mixed things but this free DLC looks like a positive. #bloodbowl
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Mainly, the game is based off of an old tabletop miniatures game of the same name. It uses the same rules as the tabletop game, and the game just DOES NOT do very well explaining the damn thing.
Expect to read the rulebook for the tabletop version (which is supplied digitally, at no cost) to have a full understanding of what is going on. If you are willing to spend a bit of time on the game, the investment will pay off. If that sounds like too much effort, then skip it.
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