Sega seems intent on not taking this franchise seriously, which is a damned shame. It's not quite dead, but its life is somewhat dependent on VC3 being localized. Somewhat in the sense that we see Shining continue though its Western releases stopped a couple entries ago, but such a development is one that's wholly undesirable for any fan. The other problem is while Capcom is public about their reasoning, Sega keeps their lips sealed about stuff so they don't communicate much about their IPs, at least as far as Sega West is concerned. This doesn't inspire confidence from fans. They couldn't even bring themselves to create a character trailer for Project X Zone like Capcom did, and I don't think they advertised the release of the Valkyria Chronicles 3 Artbook on any of their blogs. What bull.
I would hope that if that E3 rumor about Sony buying exclusivity to two Sega franchises is true, Valkyria Chronicles is one of them. It would seem probable considering the franchise's history.
Vyse is both a Skies of Arcadia and a Valkyria Chronicles character.
It's a cameo. His native franchise is Skies of Arcadia. He doesn't factor significantly into VC (except for the fact that it's fucking Vyse)
Dont see why it would be, VC3 sold twice as much as the shitty shining game using the engine. and god knows they will never stop making those. the fact sega didnt localise VC3 doesnt really say anything beyond psp being dead in the west and VC2 deservedly selling poorly, they havent announced Yakuza 5 or PSO2 either and those are hugely successful and on viable platforms and will both undoubtedly get further titles.
The series certainly hasnt been forgotten anyway, they're extremely busy giving Selvaria a cameo appearance in dozens of games they run. At least her outfit and hairstyle were welcome in PSO2
Yes. On your second comment, I'd like to add that
Alicia and Selvaria are featured in....this mobile thing, which is heavily fanservice-y so not worth getting that excited about. Sega is at least interested in paying tribute to the franchise, but as is to be expected of them nowadays they're satisfied just to pay tribute to the franchise which is terrible.
And as for your first comment, yeah I do believe the Shining games have been outsold by VC. Actually, VC1 as I understand was a passable performance once it received its price cut in the West, as sales accelerated quite sharply. VC3 was indeed a strong seller in Japan:
100k in opening is pretty good shit. I assume Shining is continuing because it's even cheaper to make.
IIRC VC2 was just a mediocre seller on the whole, though the drop in Western sales was huge? In any case, with the CANVAS engine already developed, some development costs (financial and time) should have been shaved off. VA'ing and a healthy squad roster count weren't shaved off in future games, though apparently the maps left something to be desired in the PSP games
Ugh, absolutely not. I feel so strongly about this that if what you suggested ever transpires, I'm holding you personally responsible and banning you. Skies or Valkyria would be infinitely preferable.
What stakes! Heh heh.
Not to pick a fight, but I think it goes Shenmue < Skies < Valkyria as far as likelihood goes
Imca?!
I'm guessing Project X Zone greatly misrepresented her character type and personality huh? In a game full of fanservice why ever would they they turn her into a gloomy serious business type when she's clearly a shy but fun loving beach babe?
:lol
Great comment.
Best chances for a revival are iOS.
Sadly as much as I think I understand your suggestion, BreathOfFFire'ing this franchise would also probably kill it, the fanbase most definitely. I don't think anyone is interested in making an iOS title that can rival or scratch the scope of the first Valkyria.
i'm glad skies of arcadia never met this fate.
I eagerly await a mobile game with exaggerated proportions on Aika and Fina. Skies of Arcadia 2, finally! =P