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Godzilla |OT| Oh No, There Goes Tokyo!
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GABARA?!?!?
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
I'm ready to take the dive. It's unfortunate this title is being sent out to the pasture without an appropriate price range for an obviously low-budget release, but it's the King of the freakin' Monsters, man! I'm just deeply thankful we're getting a physical release on next-gen! Gonna grab the video game and the GameStop poster ASAP.
I was debating on whether or not to import the game, due to the fact that there will likely be some mediocre English voice work in the US version, and almost certainly either no manual or a four page black and white crappy one (Japanese version on PS3 had a nice color manual). But I figure them bringing a physical copy must be supported, so I'll go with the localized version.
Oh, and updated my avatar to support this awesome release!
lol Gabara. I will admit that as a kid I found him disturbing, I think because he has crazy eyes. Titanosaurus always seemed endearing to me. His goofy roar and that fact that he wasn't really bad, only forced into it by the aliens being the main reasons.
GodzillaDB
Member
Being an advocate toward "complete" physical releases, I'm a little glad we're unlikely to receive any post-release content. There admittedly isn't too much of a reason in this particular case since the localized PS4 version is an expansion upon the vanilla Japanese title from last year. All the character models were based upon the S.H.MonsterArts figures and this next-gen variant pretty much covers everything they made available.
I was heavily debating an import as well, but thankfully an announcement arrived in time for the Spike Awards. I'd normally wait on budget titles, but I want to support the Godzilla franchise as much as possible in the States. I'm hoping the developers will follow through with their plans to continue the property in some fashion, especially after they hinted at the possibly of a project dedicated to the fighting genre.
kitschbeam
Member
Hype. Bring it on!
ugh_the_boot
Banned
This game is being released at $89.00 (AUS) for the physical version which is approx $10 more than most AAA games here is Australia. Already got my copy pre-ordered, I don't know if it comes with the bonus PS4 content but I don't really care about this or the price. These monster/destruction games have always been some of my faves.
I am a bit anxious to see how the combat works as I loved the old wrestling style of previous games so I really hope this new tank style turns out ok.
I am a bit anxious to see how the combat works as I loved the old wrestling style of previous games so I really hope this new tank style turns out ok.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
I was pretty miffed to find out about the lack of local multiplayer since battling with my two daughters was the entire reason I preordered. Spent the money on Haunting Ground at Half Price Books instead since I already have the JP PS3 version.
I'll get it eventually, just not for full price.
I'll get it eventually, just not for full price.
I'm ready to take the dive. It's unfortunate this title is being sent out to the pasture without an appropriate price range for an obviously low-budget release, but it's the King of the freakin' Monsters, man! I'm just deeply thankful we're getting a physical release on next-gen! Gonna grab the video game and the GameStop poster ASAP.
This gif just makes me want to point out that Godzilla 1985 is one of the best
Muskieratboi
Member
Pfff. No GINO/G98? Sure, they sucked pretty badly, But I still would have included Hir, at least as a joke character.
Baloonatic
Member
Pre-load is up for the PS4 version. Little over 4 gigs including the update.
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
Great OT, can't wait to hear impressions! I'd love to buy Day 1 but just isn't in the cards at the moment, would't have time to play it.
Edit: Just saw no local multiplayer. That's the worst, this is literally the type of game where this is a no brainer. I would be miffed if I picked this up to play with friends just to find out we couldn't.
Edit: Just saw no local multiplayer. That's the worst, this is literally the type of game where this is a no brainer. I would be miffed if I picked this up to play with friends just to find out we couldn't.
To bad it we will never get the US version of 1985 on streaming or dvd or on anything , hell we might not get the Japanese version
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
I've been eyeing the Japanese blu ray for a while. One of these days I'll pull the trigger.
Why is the US release stuck in limbo?
New World Pictures had the rights originally. When they went under they sold the home video rights to Anchor Bay. But Toho only recognizes the original deal, Toho's waiting for the rights to expire.
I had to get a Hong Kong bootleg to watch 1985 on DVD. A damn shame, would pay for an official release, it's my favorite film in the series.
Wag
Member
The first part I like, the second not so much. That being the case I think I'll pass and wait until I have a PS4.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
Definitely. Though, I still prefer the old school Mechagodzilla. Love his all out attack that basically looks like some sort of missile or laser is firing from every opening in his body.
Also, the head spin.
zeopower6
Member
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/07/12/the-drop-new-playstation-games-for-7142015/
There's the PS3/PS4 under the Godzilla entry~
Though I wonder if they should be clumping them together since the PS3 one seems to have a lot of features removed.
There's the PS3/PS4 under the Godzilla entry~
Though I wonder if they should be clumping them together since the PS3 one seems to have a lot of features removed.
DZ_b_EZ
Member
Oh boyle. Godzilla (2014) is one of the best movies I have ever seen, if not the best. I have been waiting for this game since they announced it. Just to contain my hype I literally kept it out of my head for months, leaving me to forget all about it and the release date. But now I have to wait until payday on Friday 
It sucks we have to wait for a whole three years for a sequel to the movie but at least there's a sequel coming. I will only be playing as Hollywood Godzilla because HE TEARS HEADS OFF MUTHAFUCKAS!!! *queue Godzilla roar*
It sucks we have to wait for a whole three years for a sequel to the movie but at least there's a sequel coming. I will only be playing as Hollywood Godzilla because HE TEARS HEADS OFF MUTHAFUCKAS!!! *queue Godzilla roar*
GodzillaDB
Member
What's pretty frustrating about the whole situation is that the legal gridlock has never been officially disclosed. We know that Anchor Bay Entertainment presumably acquired the home video rights when New World closed shop in the late 1990s. However, Toho stated the entertainment company had no claims to Godzilla 1985 when they begun preparing an official DVD released about a decade ago. There never has been a conversation over what terms that Toho still wants to acknowledge from the NWP contract. It could be anything from the film rights still falling within an agreed licensing time-frame or whether New World held the right to sell/transfer it as part of their film library. Either way, it's an absolute shame this movie never made the jump beyond VHS at the moment. There are numerous bootleg options floating around the Net and, sadly, the closest English audiences have ever gotten to an HD treatment was back in October 2007 when a "work print" version aired on television for a single night.
I held off on getting Destroy all Monsters Melee and Unleashed...definitely gonna grab this. Think i'll make this a physical though. Great box art.
I really REALLY hope the netcode is up to par for 3 player battles. Shouldnt have to worry about netcode at all this generation...but im sure its possible.
I really REALLY hope the netcode is up to par for 3 player battles. Shouldnt have to worry about netcode at all this generation...but im sure its possible.
Toy Soldier
Member
I'm actually buying a PS4. For this.
Well, Shenmue really...but what prompted not waiting a year is this.
I know it'll get shitty reviews, but damn it, it'll be fun. Why not.
Well, Shenmue really...but what prompted not waiting a year is this.
I know it'll get shitty reviews, but damn it, it'll be fun. Why not.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I'm lucky enough to have gotten the rental-store exclusive New World Video VHS when my local video store went out of business a decade ago.
Yeah, I hope we some day get a BluRay release of the movie. I was lucky enough to have the VHS copy as a kid and I imported a copy from Hong Kong on DVD. I want more Godzilla movies that are in the same tone as this one so badly. Godzilla is awesome when he's played as a legit scary monster.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
f the reviews, good or not, it's freakin king of the monsters we talkin bout here!
also on a side note, just got an email from bestbuy saying that my copy has been delayed to july 3rd, lol.
guess i need take my time machine and go back 10 days to pick it up!
Malick[AI]
Member
I get those time machine Bestbuy emails anytime I pre-order for store pickup.
Can't wait to get my copy tomorrow!
PeregrinSe7en
Member
Malick[AI];171766757 said:
ahh good, so its just a fuckup on their part. a little bit incompetence on their part.
maniac-kun
Member
4 more days to wait.
Slackerchan
Member
I had to call my local Gamestop to confirm that they would be getting in my copy of the game tomorrow. They have an automated system that texts your phone usually a day or two before a title's release but I guess they're not doing it for lower-end titles like this one.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
at least they don't go back in time to tell you that its getting delayed!
i saw you get a free poster for pre-ordering from them. looks really cool
Slackerchan
Member
The same poster was made available to the press digitally so if you want to print out your own, here's a link to it on my Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByRYb6NsRVmLQXN1eF9hUUZBOXM/view?usp=sharing
PeregrinSe7en
Member
wow awesome. though i'm not sure whether i'll take the time to have one made for me.
nice gesture btw
Slackerchan
Member
So, quick question: I did an interview with the producer of the game at E3 last month. Would posting a link to the video in the OT be a TOS violation?
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
I'm not a mod, but I don't see any problem with doing that.
RadioHeadAche
Member
FYI I believe youre supposed to receive a poster if you preordered at Gamestop, if anyone cares.
MrTroubleMaker
Member
I forgot this was out.
888
Member
Yeah they gave me a poster today when I was in there.
SerTapTap
Member
Disclose your affiliation and don't make treads about your stuff and it's fine to my knowledge
kopitarrulez_11
Member
This might be delayed best buy called me too saying they didn't receive it yet so something is going on
kopitarrulez_11
Member
Did you get a phone call my store didn't receive the copies yet so they called me saying it might be here Wednesday
Slackerchan
Member
Thanks, done.
Just a heads up for everyone: I've updated the OT with links to the game's intro cinematic, an IGN playthrough of King of the Monsters Mode as MechaGodzilla 1974 and an interview I personally did with the game's producer at E3. You can find them underneath the trailers section.
GustyGardens
Banned
IGN has the first 20 minutes of the game up for your viewing pleasure.
Looks silly, but fun. I have a few friends that are going to be excited to play this.
Looks silly, but fun. I have a few friends that are going to be excited to play this.