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funcmode
10/19/09

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will admit I'm quite hyped for this - so long as it's a console game for this generation. I guess everyone's kinda hoping it's a JRPG since that's what everyone appreciates Sakaguchi for, but that quote about confusion and order on the battlefield makes me wonder... #hironobusakaguchi
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SalarymanDaishi
10/19/09

@funcmode: Here's hoping it simply refers to a new battle system and that whatever they're working on will be on 360/PS3.

Blue Dragon was great and Lost Odyssey even better, so something as grand as those would be awesome news indeed! #hironobusakaguchi
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-MasterDex-
10/19/09

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I can't wait. I've always been a huge fan of Sakaguchi and his games and while I enjoyed the Final Fantasy games post-Sakaguchi, they weren't the same and were definitely missing some of the charm that made them epic.

Really looking forward to hearing more. #hironobusakaguchi
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SacGamer
10/19/09

@-MasterDex-: I'm not sure I agree. I think they're just as epic as they've always been. I don't deny the man's brilliance, but it wasn't he alone who is responsible for FF being epic, IMO. Square still has enough of the right people for the games to be epic.
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-MasterDex-
10/19/09

@SacGamer: Oh no, don't get me wrong. I still love the Final Fantasy games. I even loved FFXII to bits despite all the hate it's garnered, I just believe that Sakaguchi added something irreplaceable to the series and even though they're still as epic and awesome as before, there's something missing that only Sakaguchi could add. #hironobusakaguchi
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SacGamer
10/19/09

@-MasterDex-: The only thing I really miss from the older games is some of the more subtle humor. Everything is just a tad too serious now. Not saying having a serious story is a bad thing, but a little humor never hurts. #hironobusakaguchi
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Archaotic
10/19/09

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Yeah, in the "finishing stages", yet it hasn't been announced?

Must be a downloadable game. #hironobusakaguchi
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Levo
10/19/09

@Archaotic: For some reason I doubt it'll be a d/l game. DLC doesn't seem to be something Sakaguchi is looking into if you skim through his blogs. At least I'm hoping its not some DLC game, all considering the amount of time hes put into it after the cancellation of Cry On. It has to be something more substantial. #hironobusakaguchi
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Archaotic
10/19/09

@Levo: Yeah, then why hasn't it been announced if it's just being "finished" now? Something's fishy here. #hironobusakaguchi
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Levo
10/20/09

@Archaotic: Hey, its more of a hope than a prediction from me, but he hasn't indicated anything about DL stuff from what I've read. So it would surprise me if it was. That's all. But now you've got me a little worried haha. ..

Hopefully he just wants drop a whole new game outta no where and surprise everyone with it. I mean isn't Itagaki pulling the same stunt with his upcoming game?

Now I'm worried. #hironobusakaguchi
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Archaotic
10/20/09

@Levo: Sakaguchi should know that doing something like that is SUICIDE. Games need marketing, however small, to get market penetration.

More importantly, no developer is going to announce a game AFTER they finish it; they need time to gauge fan feedback and adjust accordingly. #hironobusakaguchi
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Levo
10/20/09

@Archaotic: I understand that, but remember a game is only really finished when it hits gold status. If he really wanted people to see something of the game he would have already done that. Be it a D/L game or otherwise.

And this is Sakaguchi we're talking about here, he does crazy stuff. Remember Final Fantasy: the Spirits within? All that money spent... #hironobusakaguchi
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xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx
10/19/09

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No idea what it is but if it's an RPG then I'll most likely get it. I did enjoy blue dragon and Lost odyssey so for me Mist walker has been delivering this generation. I'll have to wait for more info before I'm sure though ofcourse. #hironobusakaguchi
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GAMIE64
10/19/09

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even if it's just remotly as good as Lost Odyssey, this new game would be incredible.

Just going to cross my fingers... #hironobusakaguchi
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Outkastprince
10/19/09

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I'm not sure whether or not to be excited over this, since Blue Dragon reviews consist of the game being the same old thing we've seen millions of time before.

But! I notice on Kotaku that this game has a little gathering of Blue Dragon lovers. So without further adieu, I ask with the low price of $19 if Blue Dragon is worth purchasing? #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

@Outkastprince: Oh yeah. Its fairly good. Nice light hearted good old fashioned JRPG fun.
The battles aren't random either which should be pointed out. #hironobusakaguchi
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Outkastprince
10/19/09

@excel_excel: I read that it was a short game though, and pretty linear? Is any of this true?

I'm a huge RPG fan as anyone who's crazy enough to go through my posts would know. I love the Tales series, Breath of fire and of course FF games.

So when I heard about Blue Dragon, my first thought was to read reviews on it and that's when the excitement went down. But considering game reviewers on sites like Gamespot run through the game just to their reviews out on time, I rather listen to a "real" RPG gamers review. #hironobusakaguchi
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xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx
10/19/09

@Outkastprince: I'd say so, if you don't mind the characters being a bit simple and it being a light hearted adventure. It's a good JRPG though since it has the same magic system as Lost odyssey, it has decent combat, akira toriyama designs and lots of stuff to do. It's quite retro in it's design but it's good if you like that. It has some extras to shoot for too so it's not all just a linear grind. #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

@Outkastprince: I haven't played enough to really tell how long it is though. But its good fun! Yeah it is pretty linear but no more than the main series Final Fantasy titles are. #hironobusakaguchi
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Outkastprince
10/19/09

@xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx: Most RPG characters are simple so I can live with that, and I'm huge on light hearted adventures so that's a plus righ there.

Truthfully, for $19 I'm just going to end up getting it. Not sure why I held off for so long, need a new RPG adventure to go on.

I did just pre-order Borderlands but that's far from the typical RPG so I think I'll have these two gems keep me entertained this month. #hironobusakaguchi
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xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx
10/19/09

@Outkastprince: I've played through the whole thing and going for the extras it took me over 60 hours. Just running through the main game should get you around 50.

It's linear like any structured RPG but there's side missions and extra stuff to do.

Edit/ I see your getting it now. Hope you enjoy it then.
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brandoshido
10/19/09

@Outkastprince: if you buy it new at gamestop, i got it for 10 bucks, a no-brainer. May not be epic, or the best JRPG ever, but certainly worth that paltry amount. #hironobusakaguchi
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metallicorphan
10/19/09

@Outkastprince: i still can't get the music from the hospital level out of my head...LOL,very catchy

and the game is a decent size,its 3 DVDs long #hironobusakaguchi
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iamspoo
10/19/09

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I do hope we get another Blue Dragon-esqe game. I'm one of the few that just loved Blue Dragon. It was a nice light hearted simple retro game that was fun. #hironobusakaguchi
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Black-Dog-Howls
10/19/09

@iamspoo: Well, Dragon Quest IX just came out. /laughs #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

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Well they've done a good job hiding what it is! Can't wait to find out! Sakaguchi for all his faults, knows how to tell a hell of a story #hironobusakaguchi
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-MasterDex-
10/19/09

@excel_excel: Faults? What faults? #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

@-MasterDex-: er.....he has a funny face? Naw I mean like falling back into JRPG cliche genericness. But he does good though. #hironobusakaguchi
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-MasterDex-
10/19/09

@excel_excel: Sakaguchi is just Old school and a lot of people like that. Sure, it could be considered a fault but if we consider that a fault then we have to say Yoshinori Ono has the fault of continuing to make 2D fighters. #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

@-MasterDex-: Oh yeah I don't mind old school. I meant falling on story telling generic cliches like he did in Blue Dragon . But he's awesome #hironobusakaguchi
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Ueziel
10/19/09

@excel_excel: The third disc of Blue Dragon really makes up for whatever cliches you can think of in the game. Balroy Town is brilliant and the entire ending is just super neat. #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

@Ueziel: *sniff*....actually why am I sniffing... I have to money to get another 360! hoorah! #hironobusakaguchi
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-MasterDex-
10/19/09

@Ueziel: For once, I'm in agreement with you. Lost Oddessey didn't resort to too many cliches either. #hironobusakaguchi
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metallicorphan
10/19/09

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his name is enough,i loved Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey,i am in for this #hironobusakaguchi
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Dragonis
10/19/09

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They have lego surfboards now? When did that happen? #hironobusakaguchi
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excel_excel
10/19/09

@Dragonis: I'm more interested in the Lego Hironobu Sakaguchi! #hironobusakaguchi
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tehsquish - Still plays Ultima Online
10/19/09

@excel_excel: Hehe.. I know, right? That mustache is perfect. #hironobusakaguchi
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rich8606
10/15/09

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Nice touch. #hironobusakaguchi
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Witzbold
10/15/09

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That is ALMOST as cool as this. ;D #hironobusakaguchi
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Byakko
10/15/09

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He better have a Tsunami mega attack, from which he can come out of the surf being all wet and grandpa-hot and stuff

Incidentally, Sakaguchi's column and photo gallery on the Mistwalker official site is prolly one of the most underrated and overlooked developer blogs in existence, SERIOUSLY.

[www.mistwalkercorp.com]
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Pantsman
10/15/09

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Holy crap, that guy looks like a badass. Looks like KH's cast is hardening the f**k up. #hironobusakaguchi
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10/15/09

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I thought it was some generic mr. miyagi looking character. #hironobusakaguchi
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