There ARE some people who feel that since it's not (currently) coming to NA they're entitled to just pirate the game, even though importing puts it at the same price as a PS3/360 game anyway. Trying to make a statement or some bullshit, even though the "statement" would more likely be "don't even bother getting it out in Europe" rather than "release it in America too."
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Xenoblade Chronicles |OT| Man, what a bunch of jokers.
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iAmMaximus
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So I just got my Wii but I've been using the normal composite cables and it doesn't look that bad on my HDTV. Will the component cables really make that much of a difference?
robotzombie
Member
TheExodu5 said:
Europe would be my best guess
I'd say Game, if you don't mind paying a little extra for better/quicker service
BlazingDarkness
Member
Just got two sweet weapon drop and an armor drop off of
so good
Dark Murakmor
so good
charlequin
Banned
The Int3rsect said:
Does syrup make that much of a difference on waffles?
robotzombie
Member
daCuk said:
Yes there is loads of data on the game's sales the first day it is released
SecretMoblin
Member
Yeah, importers can get it for around the same price (including shipping) they would have paid if it had been released in North America.
And with the relative ease of modding your Wii to play import titles, there's really no reason not to import if you want the game.
And despite Reggie's nonsense, there's absolutely no way Europe's sales would have an impact on NoA's decision to localize the game. The Last Story, maybe. Maybe.
And with the relative ease of modding your Wii to play import titles, there's really no reason not to import if you want the game.
The game was just officially released, so there's no official sales data yet, but anecdotal evidence and Amazon rankings suggest a pretty good opening week.daCuk said:
And despite Reggie's nonsense, there's absolutely no way Europe's sales would have an impact on NoA's decision to localize the game. The Last Story, maybe. Maybe.
Lord Ghirahim
Member
daCuk said:
The game was "officially" released about 20 hours ago, so no.
robotzombie
Member
Reveirg said:
Nope. East Coast here, but mine didn't ship until tuesday, I think some people said theirs' shipped monday
I dunno, if they really did prepare an NTSC version "just in case" and it seriously looks like a mistake passing over then I could see it being a possibility. This IS NoA though, and high Asian imports AND good NA sales for Demon's Souls didn't get SCEE to release it in Europe.SecretMoblin said:
Lord Ghirahim
Member
Salih said:
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BlazingDarkness
Member
That's me finished for another night! I now have
in my team and have just got a huge amount of new affinity/monster quests from both Colony 9 and the Refugee Camp which will last me a good few hours before I
The game has a staggering amount of content, and amazingly it doesn't suffer for it! It being Europe only and on Wii seriously limits the potential audience this game has which is a shame because it wipes the floor with the likes of FFXIII, and I'm a pretty big FF fanboy
Sharla
go and rescue Juju
The game has a staggering amount of content, and amazingly it doesn't suffer for it! It being Europe only and on Wii seriously limits the potential audience this game has which is a shame because it wipes the floor with the likes of FFXIII, and I'm a pretty big FF fanboy
Anasui Kishibe said:
Hmmm...I don't know if this may have anything to do with why it's got the e at the end instead of an o in Italian, but I just thought maybe it has something to do with if the English version of the word ends in an a or o it becomes an e in Spanish or Italian. The thing that made me think of it is at least in Spanish, I've seen the word Florida as Floride and California as Californie so I'm wondering if it's some weird naming convention like that.
I'm in the US waiting for my imported copy of the game to arrive from Game as well. They shipped mine on Tuesday so possibly, maybe tomorrow but I'm thinking it will start showing up for a lot of people in the US who ordered from Game on Monday and Tuesday. Definitely by Wednesday if they shipped it early this week. The game looks fantastic..really don't get NOA's passing on this one. I know it's some goofy business decisions with this stuff but especially since it's been translated to English it baffles me.
Peterthumpa
Member
I'm getting owned in the first few "real" battles
. Damn JRPGs always too hard for me. Any suggestions?
inside the cave
chickdigger802
Banned
Anybody else find the 'side quests' a bit archaic?
It feels like 90's mmo design.
Wish your journal was more informative, ie: location of npc, when they are around (time of day) and also where monsters are for collection/quests.
Enjoying it so far, just been exploring and barely doing any story stuff.
Love my swimming trunks look xD
It feels like 90's mmo design.
Wish your journal was more informative, ie: location of npc, when they are around (time of day) and also where monsters are for collection/quests.
Enjoying it so far, just been exploring and barely doing any story stuff.
Love my swimming trunks look xD
BlazingDarkness
Member
The game doesn't give you much information to go on regarding NPCs/location etc but after a while you will start to get a feel for the NPCs locations/routines and the times which you can find them, the affinity sidequests are designed to last throughout the story, so don't feel obliged to do them all straight away (unless there is a clock icon on the quest indicating a time restraint) You just become accustomed to where certain NPCs will be, and with the convenience of fast travel and being able to change the clock it's really not a hasslechickdigger802 said:
I can remember where pretty much ever NPC in Colony 9 will be at which times of the day now, and just yesterday I was clueless lol The only thing I have to still look out for is when new quests are active (as indicated by the ! icon) which means doing a quick run through the town whenever I'm there throughout the day to activate them
Same goes for monsters too, there are pockets of monster types scattered throughout and they respawn in the same areas, so it's just a case of getting familiar with that, I'd love for them to be indicated on the map but I guess this is one way to encourage exploration
SecretMoblin
Member
chickdigger802 said:
I thought the time of day NPCs are around - but not their location - is displayed in the 'Affinity' menu.
Twilight Princess
Member
Why is this game so good? How can a game be this good?
Sammy Samusu
Member
Too bad it's a Wii game, ha.FreeMufasa said:
And Monolith must be so happy, everybody is saying they refined the JRPG genre and added some elements from WRPG.
Didn't they said something about Bethesda recently? Takahashi coming for western wigs, polish your scalps!
Eusis said:
This, pretty much.
If there are some pirates here I have a message for them: You have no idea how much having the real thing in your hand is more enjoyable and satisfying. Playing a game you have bought with your hard-earned money gives a feeling of property and legitness like no others. These are exactly the reason why I started a collection.
This game will feel especially even more satisfying since its not coming out here (Canadian gafer here)
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
charlequin said:
For some reason I love this response. I'm stealing it to use in real life.
Sammy Samusu said:And Monolith must be so happy, everybody is saying they refined the JRPG genre and added some elements from WRPG./QUOTE]
Their first game for Wii U is really one to look forward to. Hope they try to improve on Xenoblade´s open world exploration. I wouldn´t mind adding air ships
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Hm? How so? Not touching on the NA issue here, I'm curious what you think about Nintendo's involvement with the game otherwise.Luigiv said:
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Why thank you.Luigiv said:
This whole situation is kinda pissing me off now. I always figured this was gonna eventually come out here, so I never made a fuss.
I think now is time to get off my butt and get my Wii region free. Just gotta order an SD card, don't have one laying around. I also gotta figure out which vendor to order this from.
I think now is time to get off my butt and get my Wii region free. Just gotta order an SD card, don't have one laying around. I also gotta figure out which vendor to order this from.
XANDER CAGE
Member
So... what's the deal with this game, exactly? I've read a ton of hullaballoo, but being in the US I can't try the game out for myself. From the gameplay videos I've seen, it looks like a sort-of-ok-looking, jankily animated JRPG. Is there something I'm missing, or is the hype simply due to the Wii having a bit of a drought at the moment?
The_Technomancer said:
Takahashi has been quoted saying he was impressed at how Nintendo allowed him all the time and resources he needed to complete his game, as opposed to how things went down with Square for Xenogears, and Namco for the whole Xenosaga debacle.
Seeing how the game turned out, it seems the game did benefit from plenty of funding and resources from Nintendo.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
-Ridiculously huge open world with incredible art directionBigJiantRobut said:
-Engaging combat system inspired by the better elements of MMO combat and the system from FFXII
-A story that depending on who you ask is between serviceable and great.
-100+ hours of content, quests, hidden locations and monsters and loot and stuff.
-Many sources calling it the evolution that the JRPG genre desperately needed to remain relevant.
That's why I'm hyped.
I knew I needed the game the first time I saw this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0yZ3ptiMU