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[Hikash Winzalf]

Director Hiroshi Minagawa answers some questions about Tactics Ogre & Ogre Saga future here: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011...et-us-cling-together-your-questions-answered/

Does the development team plan to work again on new episodes and do they have a vision for the saga as a whole in terms of gameplay and story?
HM: I would like to say that we do, but because there are strong feelings associated with the series, I don’t want to do a half-hearted job. As a graphic designer, I wanted to express Ogre Battle on a console system, but that would mean an even tougher job requiring more staff members. This was the first time we were able to gather a team of people who have had significant involvement with the Ogre Battle series, and the team we gathered was larger than we had expected.

However, I feel that gathering another team in the future would be difficult due to everyone’s schedules. Given the chance, I would like to work on the continuation of the series but cannot officially talk about it because of the timing and scheduling conflicts. However, the Ogre Battle Saga plotline lies inside Yasumi Matsuno’s imagination. Yasumi Matsuno designs games by having a game system and then creating a plot and scenario based on that game system. Because his style is to create more content as he goes, there is no clear-cut vision for the saga as a whole. On the other hand, we dream of many things, but I wonder if we can make it a reality during our lifetime…

 

[Fimbulvetr]

So that's basically a no. :I

 

[Pinko Marx]

Basically...But we can always hope. I think for now its good we just be glad we got this remake.

 

[charlequin]

So that's basically a no. :I

Eh, it's more like a "what's important is that Matsuno wants to do it and Square-Enix wants him to do it," which isn't anything new, really.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Eh, it's more like a "what's important is that Matsuno wants to do it and Square-Enix wants him to do it," which isn't anything new, really.

I can just imagine an HD game in the style of that cinematic trailer.

So good.

 

[matmanx1]

Getting this from Gamestop tomorrow and the guide should be arriving from Amazon on Wednesday. I've never had the pleasure of playing this game before so I'm very excited to come in completely fresh and without pre conceived notions of how the game should be. I enjoy RPG's and tactics type games so I'm very much looking forward to this one.

 

[duckroll]

Eh, it's more like a "what's important is that Matsuno wants to do it and Square-Enix wants him to do it," which isn't anything new, really.

That's not what I read out of it. I read it as "goddamn, I'm stuck fixing FFXIV's UI right now, please ask me again in a few years after this game has actually been completely terminated. :/"

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Director Hiroshi Minagawa answers some questions about Tactics Ogre & Ogre Saga future here: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011...et-us-cling-together-your-questions-answered/

And whatever Lord Matsuno wants to make, I will want to buy.

 

[Dead Prince]

just realized they have the uncensored image on the blog. fml.

 

[TheSeks]

I can just imagine an HD game in the style of that cinematic trailer.

So good.

Fuck that. First I want Matsuno to give me FFXII:I:ZJS HD remix. :|

 

[Liferebooted]

Mine shipped from Amazon.com today and shall be here tomorrow. I can't wait, I never got to play the original even though I wanted to all the time.

 

[Cfh123]

How long do you think it will take the price to drop to $19.99?

I booted up my PSP today for the first time in ages. Of course an update was needed, and then it had to recharge to install the update. 2 hours later I can now get into the PS store.

Anyways I saw Persona 3 Portable on the store for $19.99. I think that originally came out for $39.99. I wonder how long it took that price to drop. (I will have to pick up P3P - I never completed P3 FES on the PS2 and it is a classic.)

 

[drohne]

kajiya's approach to name localization sounds pretty smart and rigorous, but for someone who's familiar with tactics ogre, 'denam pavel' and 'catiua' so on just sound like someone's been playing telephone with all the names, and it's kinda jarring. and i'm not attached to the original names as such -- 'denim powell' is kinda dopey. i dunno, as an expert on japanese culture, i've noticed that japanese attempts at fantasy tend to produce weird culturally incoherent names, and i wonder if the original nonsense might have been better than an attempt to bludgeon it into sense

 

[mjemirzian]

How long do you think it will take the price to drop to $19.99?

 

[careful]

Congrats TO. Since I found out you would be releasing on PSN, I caved in to my indulgence and scoured Craigslist for a PSPGo. Found one for $120. All in all, you will be one expensive little game, but I'm sure you will be worth every dollar.

 

[Yaweee]

Congrats TO. Since I found out you would be releasing on PSN, I caved in to my indulgence and scoured Craigslist for a PSPGo. Found one for $120. All in all, you will be one expensive little game, but I'm sure you will be worth every dollar.

Why would you get a Go? You can still DL the game for a regular PSP, you know.

 

[B.K.]

Congrats TO. Since I found out you would be releasing on PSN, I caved in to my indulgence and scoured Craigslist for a PSPGo. Found one for $120. All in all, you will be one expensive little game, but I'm sure you will be worth every dollar.

Gamestop sells used Gos for $99.

 

[careful]

Why would you get a Go? You can still DL the game for a regular PSP, you know.

I don't know. Popular opinion seems to be that the Go is the best iteration of the PSP (minus the missing UMD releases). I do like the slide form factor. I plan on getting a PSP2 in the future, so probably not interested in buying UMD anyways.

Gamestop sells used Gos for $99.

I'm in Canada. They are still $199 over here. I missed the boxing day deal for $99 earlier this year..

You know, you could've gotten a 1000/2000/3000 PSP for less and gotten a 1/2/4/8 gig memory stick for a lot less than the Go if you only wanted to play TO, you know?

The best I saw for a used 3000 locally was $70 CAD. Add a decent size memory stick and I'm getting pretty close to that my $120 Go. But you guys are right, I probably could've found a cheaper solution if I wasn't so impatient. It's all good. Should be money well spent. lol

 

[TheSeks]

Anyways I saw Persona 3 Portable on the store for $19.99. I think that originally came out for $39.99. I wonder how long it took that price to drop. (I will have to pick up P3P - I never completed P3 FES on the PS2 and it is a classic.)

Only for this week as it's a sale.

You might want to pick it up tonight before the store updates tomorrow and the sale is gone. Just saying.

>>PSPgo for DD<<

You know, you could've gotten a 1000/2000/3000 PSP for less and gotten a 1/2/4/8 gig memory stick for a lot less than the Go if you only wanted to play TO, you know?

 

[ixix]

I find myself totally unable to understand the mindset that would lead someone to look at the name Denim Powell and consider "Powell" to be the distracting part.

 

[Cfh123]

Only for this week as it's a sale.

You might want to pick it up tonight before the store updates tomorrow and the sale is gone. Just saying.

Just bought it. That was a good deal.

 

[Soulhouf]

 

[mjemirzian]

I'll be looking forward to reading that it's up on PSN here. Don't disappoint me!

No, it's not up right now.

 

[Snaku]

Hope this is up on PSN by the time I get off work. Hold me gaf...

 

[Wazzim]

It must come to PSN because else it would mean I have bought US PSN money for nothing

 

[Fimbulvetr]

I find myself totally unable to understand the mindset that would lead someone to look at the name Denim Powell and consider "Powell" to be the distracting part.

They changed Denim to Denam, so he is no longer pants.

 

[Grimmy]

In-Depth: Kajiya Productions On The Art Of Localizing Tactics Ogre

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/...ons_On_The_Art_Of_Localizing_Tactics_Ogre.php

 

[ferr]

ebgames.com still hasn't shipped my order, I might just get it on PSN and ebay the physical copy whenever it gets here.. anyone else using ebgames/gamestop?

 

[Urban Scholar]

Shame on me, after all the nonsense of a certain part 3 fighting game I knew I was forgetting something. Then I remembered this releases today, if there was more justice in the world I'd gladly spend an evening with this asap.

 

[Ricker]

ebgames.com still hasn't shipped my order, I might just get it on PSN and ebay the physical copy whenever it gets here.. anyone else using ebgames/gamestop?

Yeah,pre-ordered months ago because PSP games over here in the Montreal area,disappear pretty fast since every store get about 2 copies,but I didn`t get the call yet that they have it in...usually they call on Friday or over the weekend to say the pre-orders are in...might switch my 5 bucks to another game and download this now...

 

[taoofjord]

I can't believe the day is finally here! Matsuno is my gaming god and TO was the only game of his I had never played.

Anything I need to know going into this game?

 

[Minsc]

I can't believe the day is finally here! Matsuno is my gaming god and TO was the only game of his I had never played.

Anything I need to know going into this game?

You're probably good with the info in the OP! The only thing I think worth mentioning again is if you pick the neutral path for your first playthrough, you'll have to use the WORLD system to get back to Chapter 1 after you finish the game and replay the game again using the Lawful or Chaotic path to get to use the DLC, so if you want to see the DLC asap, don't pick the neutral path first.

Apparently crafting is a total pain, and you're probably familiar with the concept that archers are way overpowered as usual. That about covers it I think.

 

[Skilletor]

This and MvC3 will be delivered today. SO EXCITED!!!

 

[HamPster PamPster]

Gamestop sells used Gos for $99.

Do they, I don't even see used Gos as an option on the website

Looks like I'll be making some calls today! PSP 1000s are $99 so I doubt the Go is but we'll see

I also need a PSP by the end of the week

 

[Victrix]

You can find PSPs for $100 all day on craigslist, go and otherwise. Look around, easy to find several and check them out firsthand for condition.

 

[taoofjord]

You're probably good with the info in the OP! The only thing I think worth mentioning again is if you pick the neutral path for your first playthrough, you'll have to use the WORLD system to get back to Chapter 1 after you finish the game and replay the game again using the Lawful or Chaotic path to get to use the DLC, so if you want to see the DLC asap, don't pick the neutral path first.

Apparently crafting is a total pain, and you're probably familiar with the concept that archers are way overpowered as usual. That about covers it I think.

Thanks a ton! Since you say chapter 1, I'm assuming you literally pick your alignment at the beginning of the game?

 

[Victrix]

Thanks a ton! Since you say chapter 1, I'm assuming you literally pick your alignment at the beginning of the game?

More or less, if the progression is still the same as the original game, there's basically a big obvious 'MAKE A CHOICE' moment that sets your path. It might be even more obvious in this remake, since they seem to be going out of their way to make it friendlier.

 

[Yaweee]

Thanks a ton! Since you say chapter 1, I'm assuming you literally pick your alignment at the beginning of the game?

No.

End of C1 splits in to two Chapter 2s.
One C2 leads in to one C3, while the other leads in to two possible C3s.
All C4s are basically the same, but with some significant differences for character fates, etc.

You can see the tree shape in the OP.

 

[Hobbun]

I’m seeing a lot of people say the game ‘arrives today’. Are you talking about the PSN release?

I am getting the UMD from my local GS and they indicated last week that today (15th) is the ship date and should be getting it in tomorrow. I’ll call them when they open, maybe (hopefully) that’s changed and they do get it in today.

 

[Minsc]

You can see the tree shape in the OP.

Hmm, I must be blind, which part of the OP has the shape? I made this image a while ago from a youtube video (you can see the first major split of the game to the left of it), though there's probably a better pic somewhere, probably even in the OP.

I’m seeing a lot of people say the game ‘arrives today’. Are you talking about the PSN release?

I am getting the UMD from my local GS and they indicated last week that today (15th) is the ship date and should be getting it in tomorrow. I’ll call them when they open, maybe (hopefully) that’s changed and they do get it in today.

PSN release is supposed to be around 8PM i believe, and today is the release date, many of us were referring to Amazon's release day shipping, which went out last night for 1-day delivery today (I hope!).

 

[Yaweee]

Hmm, I must be blind, which part of the OP has the shape? I made this image a while ago from a youtube video (you can see the first major split of the game to the left of it), though there's probably a better pic somewhere, probably even in the OP.

Oops, I had it confused with the last thread. My bad.

 

[Peff]

Gamespot interview with Hiroshi Minagawa.

 

[Yaweee]

Gamespot interview with Hiroshi Minagawa.

"It would be great if we could create Tactics Ogre for iPhone at some point"

 

[Skilletor]

I’m seeing a lot of people say the game ‘arrives today’. Are you talking about the PSN release?

I am getting the UMD from my local GS and they indicated last week that today (15th) is the ship date and should be getting it in tomorrow. I’ll call them when they open, maybe (hopefully) that’s changed and they do get it in today.

Mine from Amazon is out for delivery right now. I'll have the UMD version today.

 

[Hobbun]

Mine from Amazon is out for delivery right now. I'll have the UMD version today.

Yes, Minsc answered my question above, thanks.

Wasn’t thinking about Amazon’s release date delivery.

 

[Minsc]

"It would be great if we could create Tactics Ogre for iPhone at some point"

Should be interesting to see if they port over PSP's FF:T WotL without the slowdown and it becomes the definitive version like they say. I actually think SRPGs work really well on a touch screen with a proper interface & pinch zoom support. I'll probably get them both on the iPhone, why not, though it'll be like 5 years till TO comes out though, at the speed they work.

 

[taoofjord]

Just received it from amazon.com! Off to play! Enjoy the game guys!

 

[Echoes]

When is it coming out in PSN? I mean: after how many hours from now?

 

[TheExecutive]

When is it coming out in PSN? I mean: after how many hours from now?

I would like to say 8-10 hours from now. It could be anywhere from 6-12 hours though (in the US).

 

[Median]

When is it coming out in PSN? I mean: after how many hours from now?

PSN update can be anywhere between 5 EST and tomorrow morning.