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cress2000 · Feb 27, 2008

jarrod said:
Why didn't they release Symphonia PS2 in the US?

Probably an exclusivity deal. But I frequently hear a rumor about Nintendo owns and paid for the localization, so they'd have to produce a new one for the PS2 version. Don't know how credible that is.

I can't think of any other reasons, other than Namco being dumb as usual.

ethelred · Feb 27, 2008

Magicpaint said:
Maybe Nintendo will pick it up when they have nothing else for the DS, like how they did with ToP GBA.

Hopefully. Frankly, I'd much rather have it coming over than DotNW. A quality Tales at home (the stunning Vesperia) and a quality Tales on the go (Innocence)... there just isn't really much of an opening for Poketales of Symphonia.

Princess Skittles · Feb 27, 2008

Kintaro said:
Why would you guess that? Would be silly for Bamco not to release them to the US.

Not really, the PS3 versions are only being made to sell these games in Japan.

Volcynika · Feb 27, 2008

I still really wish we'd get Innocence. Namco needs to hit the DS over here with something like that.

Kintaro · Feb 27, 2008

Princess Skittles said:
Not really, the PS3 versions are only being made to sell these games in Japan.

If that's the case...bummer. Not picking up another 360 any time soon so I'll miss out until I do. =/

That'll all change if the 360 versions bomb though I guess.

v1cious · Feb 27, 2008

Princess Skittles said:
Not really, the PS3 versions are only being made to sell these games in Japan.

which is funny, since none of these games sold in America. this will be niche at best.

jarrod · Feb 27, 2008

cress2000 said:
Probably an exclusivity deal. But I frequently hear a rumor about Nintendo owns and paid for the localization, so they'd have to produce a new one for the PS2 version. Don't know how credible that is.

I can't think of any other reasons, other than Namco being dumb as usual.

That rumor's bunk, Hometek handled everything themselves... the only "excusivity deal" in place was likely a royalty cut for the release window (which was obviously one year going by Japan). NOE did handle EU localization, but if Hometek wanted to, they could've released Symphonia PS2.

That said, if Microsoft's smart they take another play from Nintendo's book and pick Vesperia up for European localziation and distribution. I could see it doing really well in France especially (and maybe help the platform versus PS3 a bit).

Firestorm · Feb 27, 2008

Tales of Vesperia for the Xbox 360 and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World for Wii will be available in stores later this year.

YESSSSSSSSS

burgerdog · Feb 27, 2008

First time seeing Vesperia, looking forward to it.

SantaC · Feb 27, 2008

Firestorm said:
YESSSSSSSSS

that's some quick english localization if true.

schuelma · Feb 27, 2008

Cool.

Looking forward to Japanese impressions of DoTW in a few months.

Fuu · Feb 27, 2008

SantaC said:
that's some quick english localization if true.

Yeah, I'm surprised. Even more considering they hinted at dubbed skits.

SantaC · Feb 27, 2008

schuelma said:
Cool.

Looking forward to Japanese impressions of DoTW in a few months.

isnt it coming out in march?

schuelma · Feb 27, 2008

SantaC said:
isnt it coming out in march?

I believe the rumored date is 4/24- positioning itself as Wii's big Golden Week title.

SantaC · Feb 27, 2008

Alaluef said:
Yeah, I'm surprised. Even more considering they hinted at dubbed skits.

yeah considering both ToS and TotA took shitload of times to localize without VA skits.

Princess Skittles · Feb 27, 2008

v1cious said:
this will be niche at best.

Of course, but that's always been the case. All RPGs not named Final Fantasy are niche products in the US.

john tv · Feb 27, 2008

So excited for both of these...

jarrod · Feb 27, 2008

ethelred said:
Hopefully. Frankly, I'd much rather have it coming over than DotNW. A quality Tales at home (the stunning Vesperia) and a quality Tales on the go (Innocence)... there just isn't really much of an opening for Poketales of Symphonia.

Totally agreed. If anything, I think DOTNW actually inhibits Vesperia's potential... the two seem more competitive in a sense imo, while Innocence would be a more complimetary release.

Then again, it'd have probably been better for Tales Studio to greenlight a "real" Wii Tales from the outset rather than deliver us Symphonia Legends. Scamco's like asleep at the wheel. :/

Wilsongt · Feb 27, 2008

Yes, yes! My 360 wants Versperia in it soooo bad.

icecream · Feb 27, 2008

The background shots for Vesparia look nice. The opposite of Eternal Sonata's style, yet still pulling off the grandiose animated feel.

burgerdog · Feb 27, 2008

Wilsongt said:
Yes, yes! My 360 wants Versperia in it soooo bad.

:lol Wow, that sounds so wrong.

Princess Skittles · Feb 27, 2008

Namco needs to study Lost Odyssey's method of achievements for this.

Missable Achievements = No.

Second Play-Through Achievements = Sort Of No.

schuelma · Feb 27, 2008

john tv said:
So excited for both of these...

Can you confirm the Tos KoR 4/24 release date? I saw it on a European site but I don't know if it was ever confirmed.

john tv · Feb 27, 2008

schuelma said:
Can you confirm the Tos KoR 4/24 release date? I saw it on a European site but I don't know if it was ever confirmed.

No idea, sorry. I saw that on Wikipedia too but haven't seen anything official about it in Japan.

Magicpaint · Feb 27, 2008

ethelred said:
Hopefully. Frankly, I'd much rather have it coming over than DotNW. A quality Tales at home (the stunning Vesperia) and a quality Tales on the go (Innocence)... there just isn't really much of an opening for Poketales of Symphonia.

Yeah, given the choice, I'd go for Innocence rather than DoTNW (though ideally all three --along with the awesome 2D games -- should come over). ToI had a lot of things I really liked and pushed 3D Tales forward in many ways, but DoTNW sounds more like a quirky side-step with the Symphonia name slapped on it. But I'll still play it.

SantaC · Feb 27, 2008

John, I know you're a big Tales fan. Which team is making ToS:KoR again?

schuelma · Feb 27, 2008

SantaC said:
John, I know you're a big Tales fan. Which team is making ToS:KoR again?

Isn't it a mismash of various Namco people?

LowParry · Feb 27, 2008

Good news. Not sure if this is gonna sway my LO love though. Guess we'll see when it comes out.

pswii60 · Feb 27, 2008

Tideas said:
poor PS3

I'm sure the PS3's time will come. White Knight Story and Final Fantasy XIII for starters.

Never played a Tales game, but this one sure looks nice.

My6cats · Feb 27, 2008

Kintaro said:
Why would you guess that? Would be silly for Bamco not to release them to the US.

One could say the same thing for the Gamecube release of Tales of Symphonia. Maybe MS payed alot of money for the games, so namco doesn't care..

PepsimanVsJoe · Feb 27, 2008

It's likely I'll buy both....maybe even at the same time.

Sho_Nuff82 · Feb 27, 2008

Day one on Vesperia.

cartman414 · Feb 27, 2008

Now if only we'd get the PSP and PS2 remakes/ports as well. You have a fanbase here, Namco!

jarrod · Feb 27, 2008

schuelma said:
Isn't it a mismash of various Namco people?

Team Internia.

jarrod · Feb 27, 2008

cartman414 said:
Now if only we'd get the PSP and PS2 remakes/ports as well. You have a fanbase here, Namco!

They have a fanbase here... but not on PSP/PS2 really. :lol

Volcynika · Feb 27, 2008

Himuro said:
Is that a pipe in that dog's mouth? Does it smoke?:lol

I saw that too! I was wondering if dogs started taking up smoking.

Sho_Nuff82 · Feb 27, 2008

Volcynika said:
I saw that too! I was wondering if dogs started taking up smoking.

The halfling leaf is quite addictive.

ivysaur12 · Feb 27, 2008

Day 1 for both.

Kafel · Feb 27, 2008

Xbox 360 loves you

Opus Angelorum · Feb 27, 2008

Vesperia looks beautiful.

What heritage does this game have?

jarrod · Feb 27, 2008

Opus Angelorum said:
What heritage does this game have?

Team Symphonia. <3 <3

Hunahan · Feb 27, 2008

Volcynika said:
Ok, threw together a quick article since I was busy. You can see the Vesperia screens (only slightly lowered resolution of one of them).

http://allrpg.com/site/index.php/ne...-two-new-tales-games-for-the-us-02/27/08.html

Woah, those are bigger than I thought they would be. Will resize later.

Thanks! Looks great!

Great news that Vesperia will be in NA before the end of the year as well. Can't wait.

gkryhewy · Feb 27, 2008

Vesperia looks AMAZING. I'm not sure why 360 is getting all this JRPG love, but I'm not complaining. Looking forward to seeing LO US sales - hopefully they are good enough to bode well for future projects being greenlighted.

GreekWolf · Feb 27, 2008

I'm ashamed to admit that this will be my very first Tales game. Can't wait to pick up Vesperia and see what all the hoohaa is about.

I3rand0 · Feb 27, 2008

So how is Scamco going to ruin both of these for NA? I'm guessing no VA for skits and some edits for blood.

Y2Kev · Feb 27, 2008

Team Internia :lol :lol

Hcoregamer00 · Feb 27, 2008

I will buy a X360 when Vespeia comes out.

I am also pretty irritated that Tales of Innocence is not getting a USA release. Geez, I guess buying the import was a good idea after all.

WickedLaharl · Feb 27, 2008

cannot wait for vesperia. shame that they didn't announce innocence as well :[

picsou · Feb 27, 2008

no tales of destiny 2/tales of rebirth for psp and no ps3 love ..
why namco ? why ?

jarrod · Feb 27, 2008

picsou said:
no tales of destiny 2/tales of rebirth for psp and no ps3 love ..
why namco ? why ?

Because every PS2 Tales sold like shit here and PS3 games are generally trending worse than PS2 games?

I wouldn't worry though... it's just a matter of time until we see PS3 Tales. If only Innocence was so lucky.

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