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[Jonnyram]

Is the anime even doing well in japan? the game hasnt sold a copy in awhile.

I imagine the anime will do well by default given that it's on at 9am on Saturday mornings. The game is still selling 1-1.5k a week anyway. I don't think it's exploded with the anime or anything, but the increased awareness can't harm.

Man, the anime's story is so different to the game's though... it was pretty good this week in the end.

 

[duckroll]

The anime ratings are pretty good. As Jonny mentioned it has a great timeslot too. It averages about 3.3% or so viewership each week so far, which is way better than the 1.9% or so that late night anime gets. Not sure if this will convert into DVDs and game sales though.

 

[PleoMax]

It's a start.

 

[Blimblim]

I just put online a long video showing the beginning of the downloadable content:
http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4289_en.html
It doesn't show any real spoiler, especially how you go to the dungeon

 

[Thoren]

Great video Blim. I noticed the framerate dropped quite a bit with the super attacks. Is that normal or just because of the video?

 

[DarknessTear]

I just put online a long video showing the beginning of the downloadable content:
http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4289_en.html
It doesn't show any real spoiler, especially how you go to the dungeon

Framerate drops and tons of screen tearing.

 

[Blimblim]

Great video Blim. I noticed the framerate dropped quite a bit with the super attacks. Is that normal or just because of the video?

That's the way it is, and my only issue with the game.

 

[Manp]

i was going to ask if that horrible tearing is actually in the game or is something else's fault but i guess i already got my answer

 

[FFChris]

That's the way it is, and my only issue with the game.

Do you know if that will be fixed in the US/European versions of the game?

Edit: Just watched the video, the enemies actually look kind of difficult. Which was my main grumble about the other videos I watched (the enemies look way too easy). But wow, every time I watch new footage of this game I want to play it more and more. This will be my first JRPG purchase on the 360, maybe a day 1 as well.

 

[Blimblim]

Do you know if that will be fixed in the US/European versions of the game?

I really doubt it. As far as I know the US/PAL versions is the same game with different audio and subtitles. Just like N3.
I hope I'm wrong though.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Thanks again BlimBlim. Looks awesome, especially those super moves. I can't wait for more next gen rpgs.

 

[FrankT]

I just put online a long video showing the beginning of the downloadable content:
http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4289_en.html
It doesn't show any real spoiler, especially how you go to the dungeon

Awesome video.

 

[FateBreaker]

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=200270

Gamestop just changed the date to August 28th. ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. So much for that summer idea.

 

[Community Forum]

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=200270

Gamestop just changed the date to August 28th. ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. So much for that summer idea.

So um, has Mass Effect always been listed as September 3 at GameStop, because it is now. I think a few release dates changed today.

 

[Thoren]

Who the hell cares what gamestop says? They don't decide when the game comes out, and release rumors have been shot down on the bioware forums MANY times.

Anyways, back to Blue Dragon, with the occasional lag, how badly noticable is it? Is it just during special moves? What about out of combat?

 

[FateBreaker]

So um, has Mass Effect always been listed as September 3 at GameStop, because it is now. I think a few release dates changed today.

Yep, and Culdcept Saga went to Oct 30 and Eternal Sonata went to 9/12 I think (somewhere close to that).

Hmmmm ....

 

[FateBreaker]

Who the hell cares what gamestop says?

Usually they're pretty correct on the dates when it gets close. Somehow whenever they manage to delay it to exact dates (Rogue Galaxy to 1/30), it lots of times ends up being true.

 

[john tv]

Anybody here know what's up with this rumored Asian version of Blue Dragon that's supposed to be out this month? Is it real? Is there an official web site or PR with more info? I can't find anything, but I want to track it down if it's legit.

 

[Blimblim]

Anybody here know what's up with this rumored Asian version of Blue Dragon that's supposed to be out this month? Is it real? Is there an official web site or PR with more info? I can't find anything, but I want to track it down if it's legit.

The official web site for the asian version(s?) has not been updated since a few days :
http://www.bluedragonthegame.com/
But it's in english for Singapore, and the game is slated for a May 22 release there, so I'd say it's true.
Now all I want to know is if there are different versions for each asian territory or not.

 

[john tv]

Thanks for the info; can duckroll or anyone confirm if those will work on a Japanese 360?

 

[Blimblim]

Thanks for the info; can duckroll or anyone confirm if those will work on a Japanese 360?

Asia and Japan are in the same region, so yes it will work.

 

[john tv]

Asia and Japan are in the same region, so yes it will work.

Killer. Next step: who's gonna pick one up for me?

 

[Tailzo]

Thanks for the info; can duckroll or anyone confirm if those will work on a Japanese 360?

Or a PAL 360? It would've been a perfect (late) birthday gift for me.

 

[Blimblim]

Or a PAL 360? It would've been a perfect (late) birthday gift for me.

Don't count on it.

 

[Diablohead]

Were quite a few asia versions of 360 games region free, or just the same as japan's but with some english added/changed ? I forgot.

 

[Tailzo]

Don't count on it.

That's what I thought. Oh well, next is hoping that Eternal Sonata (ntsc-jap) works on a pal 360. My guess is no.

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to Blue Dragon, a shame we will not get japanese voices in Europe, I really wanted to have that as an option.

 

[Blimblim]

No japanese or asia only release has *ever* been region free so far. It's that simple.

 

[duckroll]

Killer. Next step: who's gonna pick one up for me?

If Play-Asia doesn't put the english version up for order by next week, just PM me.

I was just talking to Blimblim today because my regular local store here is taking preorders for it already.

 

[john tv]

If Play-Asia doesn't put the english version up for order by next week, just PM me.

I was just talking to Blimblim today because my regular local store here is taking preorders for it already.

Cool, thanks man. I'll keep an eye out for it in the meantime.

 

[Tabs]

I'm hoping Play-Asia will have it for sale as well. Playing through the JPN version now is great supplementary study material, but I'd also like to have the English subs.

 

[neptunes]

Has the American release date been announced yet?

and what about a demo? I'm guessing it's unlikely right?

 

[Snaku]

Has the American release date been announced yet?

and what about a demo? I'm guessing it's unlikely right?

No date set yet, but a demo will be released according to MS.

 

[farnham]

The Blue Dragon Anime is pretty well made imo..

And its a new toriyama akira anime&manga ... i mean after Dragonball Z he has done nothing besides the Dragon Quest games (DragonBall GT isnt even from him..)

 

[neptunes]

Not date set yet, but a demo will be released according to MS.

Thanks

The only possible time would be e3 or even june/july, but then it would be too late.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Thanks

The only possible time would be e3 or even june/july, but then it would be too late.

Too late for what?

 

[Blimblim]

Heads up! Playasia confirms that the new Asian version will be the one with English subtitles!
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-77-1-49-en-15-blue+dragon-70-1z2l.html (none affiliate link)
Japanese voices, english text/subtitles. Perfect release for us Europeans!

 

[Natsume]

Heads up! Playasia confirms that the new Asian version will be the one with English subtitles!
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-77-1-49-en-15-blue+dragon-70-1z2l.html (none affiliate link)
Japanese voices, english text/subtitles. Perfect release for us Europeans!

Wait, does it work on PAL consoles though? The box on Playasia said ?

 

[QVT]

Heads up! Playasia confirms that the new Asian version will be the one with English subtitles!
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-77-1-49-en-15-blue+dragon-70-1z2l.html (none affiliate link)
Japanese voices, english text/subtitles. Perfect release for us Europeans!

I don't understand, does that mean someone in the US could order it early from there and play it on an American 360? The website is really confusing =\

 

[Ponn]

Heads up! Playasia confirms that the new Asian version will be the one with English subtitles!
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-77-1-49-en-15-blue+dragon-70-1z2l.html (none affiliate link)
Japanese voices, english text/subtitles. Perfect release for us Europeans!

Whoa whoa. Will this work on NA consoles? Tired of waiting on this supposed "fast track" localization for the NA market.

 

[Snaku]

I don't understand, does that mean someone in the US could order it early from there and play it on an American 360? The website is really confusing =\

Yeah, will this work on American 360s?

 

[Jan]

I remember Blim saying no, but asian versions of games like Gears of War are region free if am not wrong

 

[Llyranor]

Well, if you look at the Play-Asia website, there's a green check near the NTSC-J marker, and question marks next to PAL and NTSC. Given past precedent, I think it's pretty safe to say this WON'T work in those regions.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Well, if you look at the Play-Asia website, there's a green check near the NTSC-J marker, and question marks next to PAL and NTSC. Given past precedent, I think it's pretty safe to say this WON'T work in those regions.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo

 

[Gibbo]

4 more days till its out in Singapore

Some guys already got their hands on a copy and it seems that its Japanese/ Korean voices + English Subs

 

[Blimblim]

I remember Blim saying no, but asian versions of games like Gears of War are region free if am not wrong

International releases like Gears are region free since they are released on all territories at the same time.
Release like Blue Dragon who come out first in Asia are *all* region encoded.

 

[Natsume]

International releases like Gears are region free since they are released on all territories at the same time.
Release like Blue Dragon who come out first in Asia are *all* region encoded.

So how was this a perfect release for us Europeans?

 

[Ponn]

International releases like Gears are region free since they are released on all territories at the same time.
Release like Blue Dragon who come out first in Asia are *all* region encoded.

So are you saying its all region encoded? I don't know if you consider Japan part of Asia or not.

 

[Orodreth]

Heads up! Playasia confirms that the new Asian version will be the one with English subtitles!
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-77-1-49-en-15-blue+dragon-70-1z2l.html (none affiliate link)
Japanese voices, english text/subtitles. Perfect release for us Europeans!

Thanks, great, thats the one im getting.

Will this one be the same as japanese original release just with subtitles or will it have any updated content/fixes?

 

[Blimblim]

So how was this a perfect release for us Europeans?

For Europeans with Asian/JP 360s obviously. I shall have been clearer I guess.
Time to buy such a 360 people!

Thanks, great, thats the one im getting.

Will this one be the same as japanese original release just with subtitles or will it have any updated content/fixes?

Last I heard this will be just like N3, the core game will stay exactly the same.

 

[Tabs]

So how was this a perfect release for us Europeans?

I think he meant, "perfect for those of us who have NTSC-J 360s My order is placed, thanks for the link Blim.