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11/02/09
10/21/09
I mean this game, the TGS trailer for FF13, Versus 13... Dissidia a little while ago (which has owned my life since it came out). 358/2 has been an ok distraction although I think it would have been better off on the PSP as well.
Either way... This game is shaping up to become one of the more epic releases of next year. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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Nomura really needs to take hold of that company and big time, instead of just looking at the developers side maybe also having a bit more administrative duty. Start making decisions on Quality control so at least someone there is making sure that good games are being put out. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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When people don't bring them up I can pretend the PSP has no games I want to play. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
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10/21/09
Producing a game in order for it to be sold?
What a bizarre concept. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
*glares at Kingdom Hearts, Suikoden, and Valkyrie Profile's DS spinoffs*
10/21/09
Yeah, because we all know how Kingdom Hearts 2 furthered the story in a meaningful way. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
358/2 Days does nothing for the series whatsoever. It's the very definition of "we did it for the money, and because we knew people would buy it since it has Square Enix on the box".
Almost everything Square DOES this generation is a cash grab. It's painful to watch.
10/21/09
I actually think it did more for the story than KH2 did. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
As someone who doesn't care for Roxas at all, it's always been the more interesting of the three "pre-KH3" KH titles. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
It might be more important but the jury is still out on whether it'll add anything significant to the overall storyline. Might make things worse. It might not. I just hope it doesn't make the same mistakes prequels tend to make. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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@Akisazame: Yep. Pretty much. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
10/21/09
LOL! See, I brought a PSP for Crisis Core...actually I had CC for 3 months before I brought a PSP for it.
That game...god. Was TOTALLY worth it, now I gotta find a way to get a PSP AGAIN because I had to sell the thing for gas money.
:times are hard: #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Good game, really. Learned a few Japanese words thanks to Japanese voice-over. When it comes to voices, once you go Jap, you never go back. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
10/21/09
I'll get one eventually. There are no games on it (even amongst the approximately ten games I already own) that I HAVE to play right now. I've got about 40 DS/GBA games I still haven't touched yet. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
10/21/09
I buy games before the system all the time, I'm going to buy Dissidia too.
As for the other thing, nope, I will ALWAYS go for the english option...because I like being able to understand what they are saying.
For me, once you go Jap, you'll bounce between Eng. LOL! #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Because I REALLY wanted Crisis Core, with all my heart and soul. And I got it and it was magical.
There other games on the PSP that I want but I WANTED CC more. Sometimes that's all there is to it. LOL! #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
THIS. And Cowboy Bebop, Macross Plus, Outlaw Star, Berserk...... #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
@ReynaldoRiv: You do have a point. Another good example: Hellsing. Of course, many times we only explore the Japanese options when we dislike something about the English cast (i.e. there's completely mismatched voice casting). I have to say, I'm quite proud of how well tiny little Atlus picks voice actors for many of their games. Persona 3 had an almost perfect voice cast, except for poor Fuuka. Persona 4's cast is a bit more questionable. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
I think people's preferences for English/Japanese will almost always come down to which show they watched first though... Unless there are some glaring issues with one side (like there often is with lower budget english dubs... and awful, horrible high budget dubs like Death Note). #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
I loved Outlaw Star's dubbing, it wasn't perfect but it was better then what it could've been. I've watched in Japanese when it was introduced at a con waaay back, it was decent enough in Japanese but the English was nearly spot on.
Anything's better then DN...ANYTHING. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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How far is midway....? Exactly? Please say March 2010. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
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I'm praying that this also means Wayne Allwine managed to record his dialogue for Mickey before he died. =/
Either way, we should see it coming out mid-to-late summer, probably three or four months after XIII.
10/21/09
I've got my doubts about FFXIII actually getting out by the end of spring as well. I don't doubt it'll be out here for sure by early-mid summer, though. The all-English trailer was certainly reaffirming, as well as seeing it running on 360, but I don't know, it just seems too soon.
10/21/09
Square never announces US releases before Japanese launch, that way they have wiggle room for delays. =/ #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Although really, it doesn't even matter to me. My backlog is so huge that there are very few games that make me pause playing my backlog to play them at release date. FFXIII and even BbS, despite me loving Square and being the biggest KH fanboy, are not titles like that.
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Well, maybe BbS is... But I'll be replaying all the games in the KH series (and then playing 358/2 Days) before BbS. FFXIII can wait. I haven't even played XII yet, and I bought that for $50 when it came out... Now it's $12 used ;_; #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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10/21/09
If the stick is the only thing bust and your warranty is out of date already (which given that it's a 1001, I assume it is). The joystick is a doddle to replace. When I refurbished my 1k a while ago I replaced the faceplate and stick quite easily.
You can get sticks fairly cheap too, just make sure you don't buy a Slim one and try and make sure it's official Sony. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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10/21/09
So SE, once BbS is completed will that mean you'll be generous enough to give me a damn look into KH3 or at least the OTHER game before KH3?
Hell, whatabout vXIII? #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
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I would like to see a Home console sequel as well, though the thing about Parasite Eve is that it is actually a Lisenced game: [en.wikipedia.org] .
With that in mind, it is surprising we got any sequels. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
THIS. Every since they announced the 3rd Birthday from making the jump from a cellphone game to a PSP game we only have that lovely shot of Aya in a wedding gown.
I totally forgot about that game...
See, that's how little they talk about the damn game. Look at the brightside, now that the fat girl XIII is out on the starting gate, we'll get some more info about the other games now. I hope... #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Yep that's what I heard too, I was like Damnit Nomura! Stop teasing me.
Well is 358 was on the DS and BbS is on the PSP....then perhaps.
:wild speculation continues!: #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Pretty much, I've only played two bad game from Nomura and that was VIII and Dirge of Cerberus, I didn't mind The Bouncer...it wasn't godawful.
I wouldn't say I'm a fangirl of his work, rather then I haven't been let down yet. And I love KH and care far more about vXIII then XIII at this point.
But the 3rd Birthday needs some love, I would rather want a current gen sequel to PE but I'll take what they give me at this point. LOL! #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
"It’s entirely possible that the next game in the series won’t be KH3. I can’t say what it will be quite yet, but it will be more "official" than a side story. I actually told the producer this recently, and he said "...what?" It’s the mystery KH. (laughs)"
He's pretty much setting us up just for wild speculation, haha #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
FF8 has my favorite team of characters. They all worked well together I thought. I mean their personalities.
I am also hoping for a current gen version of PE...but PSP is still better than nothing. I thought they had abandoned the IP altogether. Just like they abandoned Vagrant Story, FFTactics (advanced does not count), Chrono series, and Tobal among others.
SE makes me bitch about the good old days a lot...I am old now *sigh* #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
:shouts from the rooftops: NOMURA!!!
I swear he's enjoying this, this....suffering he's placed on us, I can't stand it. I'm not in love with KH but damn if it isn't a fun series and I so interested in the story.
Gah!! Between this game and vXIII...I'll have a heartattack before either of them come out. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Don't get me started on VIII...the fangirls and boys haunt me at cons, if I have to see another skinny ass Squall and Rinoa. :ahem:
VIII....was a learning experience for me, I should've written that I've come to learn to like VIII instead of saying VIII was bad.
SE makes me feel old too bro, don't worry about it. LOL! #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
As for FF8, it is the FF I find the most flawed but for some reason I just love it. I think it was the military atmosphere, the special Ops nature of the team, the camaraderie and banter, and the teenage romance (and the best soundtrack IMO)...So much could have been improved...Would love an HD version
I suppose that means that like you I learned to love FF8 despite its numerous flaws. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
You learn to love....opinions ALWAYS change bro, always. ^-^ #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
It also wasn't written or directed by the usual Compilation of FFVII staff. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
@Rachel Fogg: …And with this reply, I now entirely fill up your account page with replies!! :P
[Ignore the He-Man, he came here on his own. O_O Not a big fan, really.] #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
By the way, Kotaku really ****ing sucks now. Unless there's something wrong with my browser, I have to click "show hidden comments" EVERYTIME I don't want to read just comments written by pretentious douches.
*sigh*
Might not be visiting Kotaku so often anymore...
10/21/09
Also, on topic, if this game takes place 10 years before the first KH, why the heck is Roxas in there? #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
And that's not Roxas. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
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And I agree, it bothers me too that pretty much no one is going to see my comment, even though Kotaku is late to the news again as always. Really, the whole Kotaku commenting system is just horrible. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
They're really soft on the skin!
Also, that guy looks way too much like Roxas not to be him.
Is this some ridiculous plot twist again? #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
@electroshockwave:
Most unstarred people will have hidden view on and I think most stars don't turn it off either. What annoys me more is the grey text. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
No, there is nothing wrong with me. And again, there is something wrong with "YOU".
And again, that is not Roxas. His name is Ventus. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Anyway, I enjoyed the random Mickey scene on a book in the ocean or whatever the hell that was, lol. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Guess the only thing you got right was that you're a pretentious douche. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
10/21/09
And yeah, haha, I love that scene too. Probably Mickey training under Yen Sid back when he was an apprentice. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
At any rate whinging does nothing. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
C'mon, don't be so...well...sour...you won't get a star being like that. The system is still in the early stages, it's kinda hard but Kotaku will keep working with it.
Chin up.
EDIT-Thanks for posting the video! I didn't know about the new trailer.
10/21/09
And you're welcome for the video. It just came out moments ago, so there probably aren't that many people who have seen it yet. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
10/21/09
It's okay, I understand the frustration of the new system...I gotta keep filtering in and out of showed and not showed comments. Sometimes alot of starred or promoted comments aren't that great while the hidden ones are. I try to comment the hidden ones that are gems as much as I can. ^-^
It's a new system, just give it time...
But the video frankly had me squeeing, I want this game now and it's probably gonna take FOREVER to come to the states. :sobs:
Again, thanks for the discovery of the video. This has filled my BbS queue for the week. LOL! #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Here's a nice example, taken from this very page:
"I just want to say that back when the KH2FM+ Extended Trailer came out, and Kotaku here called it the "Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer", and I came here to correct everyone and tell everyone that Nomura said he is NOT working on Kingdom Hearts 3, and that the trailer is NOT from the future and those three knights were NOT people that we know, and everyone told me I was lying and I was criticized and to hail to all Kotaku because it was for "Kingdom Hearts 3".
I told you so.
I freaking told you so.
:)"
This is an unapproved comment, so unless a star commenter approves it, you won't be able to see it without a star.
Maybe I'm a pretentious douche for posting this comment here, though. *shrugs* Just thought you'd like to know. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Also "getting your panties in a twist" is a fairly common expression.
Do try not to take everything so seriously. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
I don't know what's specifically wrong with you that you keep calling me "my friend", but I'm very familiar with the concept of "humor". Are you familiar with the concept of "failed attempt at humor"? Because if you seriously think you're funny, then that's sad...
And I agree, it's a very common expression amongst trolls. You are proud of this why again?
And don't worry. I stopped taking you seriously after the first comment, haha #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Not cause it's hard (far from it) but it seems boring to me. But I can't tell if I'm bored with the KH series in general, don't like the mission design, or because I just don't find playing KH on the DS particularly comfortable thus taking away some of the fun factor)
Maybe I'll pick up a PSP when this gets launched, I'd imagine having an analog stub might make it better. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Actually I am, and it's 13 Versus. The Disney angle was cool but they've sort of lost focus of that, and I'm not 14 anymore (ie. I am no longer attracted to Kairi :P). That coupled with the low difficulty even on Proud means that I'm more intruiged by what Versus is proposing. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Hello?
Helloooooo...
I'm so alone T_T #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
@Esper mind tricks: *crickets* #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/21/09
Edit: Or was it The Outer Limits?
10/21/09
The Scary Door. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/15/09
10/15/09
Should I go back and play it? #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/15/09
If you are interested in the series,why not?
You can get it for cheap.
It's quick and easy.
It's pretty fun.
But it's not like you are going to be completely out of the loop if you don't play it. It's not that kind of a game. #kingdomheartsbirthbysleep
10/15/09
Maybe I'll just start with Birth By Sleep, but you're right... 1 and 2 are easily and cheaply obtainable.
I do feel a little bit like I'd be missing out on something from the previous titles, though. From the conversations people have on this site relating to Sora this, keyblade that... Meh. Maybe it's best to start from the beginning. Curse you, Squaaaare!