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11/21/09
11/21/09
Ubi...Ass Creed 2 or not, you're making it hard for me to like you.
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#speakup
11/20/09
If they aren't publishing the new version of No More Heroes, they don't think there's a market for it. And they're probably right.
I love the game, but I'm more than willing to admit that it was flawed. The thing is, on the Wii that didn't matter as much because it didn't have much competition, and because it was fun anyway. It's another story on the other consoles - that "fun" element becomes a lot less important. If the game doesn't get glowing review scores and a big marketing push, neither of which are likely for a port of a title that's two years old, it won't sell. And even then, it's questionable.
There's also the question of who owns the rights to the translation and English voiceovers. A few of the other posters have guessed (asserted?) that Ubisoft might. If that's the case, it won't be the same game, and I have a feeling that the sense of humor from the original would vanish entirely then.
11/20/09
If the game doesn't make it to NA because of this, I won't forget it!
I'm optimistic it'll find a publisher, but there's always that small chance it won't... And that would be your fault, Ubisoft!
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I must own a Wii, then!
11/20/09
Atlus ... please step up.
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Not to mention Atlus isn't quite known for next-gen games (Demon's Souls excluded). Granted, the others aren't really known for next-gen either...
Regardless, I'd be happy with whichever company publishing it. However, I can say now that I probably won't buy it since I already have it for the Wii. Only reason I'd pick it up is if it also included the second game.
11/20/09
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11/20/09
There's an awesome game
Out in Japan
Who you gonna call?
Atlus U.S.A!
It's chances of localization
Don't look too good
Who you gonna call?
Atlus U.S.A
11/20/09
/salutes/
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11/20/09
... ATLUS! Atlus brings us nice things!
11/20/09
They could have on of those Pre-order deals again, where they have to get so many pre-orders before they decide to put the game out. (I know they had something recently like this. I like it, seems like a decent plan) Makes gamers like myself put there money where there mouth is.
Or heck, maybe just release the games as DL content on live.
11/20/09
#speakup
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#speakup
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#tips
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I'm willing to bet with the costs of localization, advertising, etc... it just doesn't make sense for Ubi's bottom line. The "z" games though? That shit clearly sells like hotcakes, otherwise there wouldn't be so many of those titles.
If this pisses you off, lay in wait at your local gamestop and start kicking anyone who buys the games in the crotch, and tell them you did so because they bought an ubisoft z game. ;)
11/20/09
Title A has estimated sales of 500X
Title B has estimated sales of 600X
If the company picks "Title A", they're losing 100X. Sometimes it's about making more money, using the same resources.
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#speakup
11/20/09
*hope it gets a good Western publisher*
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I can see it now, Activision Halving the game and selling the other half as a Unlock patch........