Proelite
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Hey guys, look at the console you won't be buying.
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Microsoft is confirmed for TGS
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Hey guys, look at the console you won't be buying.
RPGCrazied
Member
Not even Lost Odyssey 2 can get me to buy an Xbone. Not with the current policies in place.
SJRB
Gold Member
Sony will be using TGS to powerbomb their PS4 one final time before release, it would be suicide for Microsoft to NOT do anything there.
The irony of Microsoft pushing their console for western markets in an Asian tradeshow that won't be getting the console for another year is pretty... remarkable.
The irony of Microsoft pushing their console for western markets in an Asian tradeshow that won't be getting the console for another year is pretty... remarkable.
PS3 wasn't available in Europe for like the first 4 months.
Arkos
Nose how to spell and rede to
Same. Couldn't they come out and be like "Oh and one more thing" January 2014! or something. Just because there seems to be no good reason for them to go, or at least have a big presence, if not?
Nope it's day and date with the PS4 version in Japan.
We assume same as Asia announcement
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/06/11/microsoft-plots-2014-launch-for-xbox-one-in-asia/
Edit: beaten
DangerMouse
Member
This. At least I would hope so after what I hope they have learned from last gen and the lack of difference it made for the 360 and how far behind it seemed to put them on the PS3.
I hope they don't manage that again (if they grab a few multi fine), not only did those games die but they almost took franchises with them (Last Remnant was supposed to be a franchise, etc.), and it took a few years for the Japanese devs to finally make their way back like Namco, which looks like they're finally starting to get moving again with the Tales games.
Fox Mulder
Member
Would it?
How many consoles did they even sell in Japan? Announcing a secret 2013 launch would probably just come off as quietly as the $499 price announcement at e3.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Eh, they'll go where there is money offered.
MS will be throwing money at publishers to try and appear relevant there.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Definitely.
They won't go as far as getting all those exclusives like last time (BD/LO/IU/SO4) but instead they'll moneyhat exclusive DLC and have the trailers/gameplay demo exposure at their conference.
DangerMouse
Member
They already saw them though thanks to E3, they know FFXV and KH3 are PS4 titles.
Agreed on the second part. Will be interesting to see which publishers are willing to take the risk after taking the money proved so risky for them last gen. I could definitely see Capcom playing up Dead Rising again or a multiplat title.
Considering the game failed it's purpose to get Japan buying the 360, not going to happen.
hydrophilic attack
Member
Yes, all of the audience: all five of them.
Japanese developers have been chasing after the western market (on consoles anyways) for a while. Wasn't FFXIII not even released on 360 in Japan? no one cared because no one expected it to sell anything anyways.
DangerMouse
Member
LOL I don't think either Atlus or NIS would risk that with their niche titles, they and Gust were the first JRPG devs on the PS3 (especially NIS).
AranhaHunter
Banned
They are there announcing DQXI and MH4, XBone exclusive, of course.
Phire Phox
Banned
MS has deep pockets. If they were to moneyhat the next DQ and Monster Hunter as Bone exclusives, it'd be over for PS4 in Japan.
Paradicia
Member
Meltdowns imminent :lol
BlazingDarkness
Member
Microsoft never have any hope of dominating at all in Japan, all they can try and do is take some attention away from Sony's alternative - the best way to do this is get exclusivity over the niche titles that have real hardcore appeal and to basically wave their arms saying 'hey look at all these trailers for games you can get on our platform', regardless of whether they're multiplatform or not.
They'll probably surprise a lot of people with the sort of stuff they'll acquire.
They'll probably surprise a lot of people with the sort of stuff they'll acquire.
hydrophilic attack
Member
:lol
BlazingDarkness
Member
No it wouldn't, it would destroy those franchises.
He would not go to TGS if Microsoft has no presence at TGS. It could be something simple as a booth but I think they will have announcements. I think Microsoft Studios Osaka is probably going to be the big announcement and who is heading that over there.
That's one of the things I never understood about MS. With their barrels and barrels of money why didn't they at least try and get the niche titles? I can't imagine it would have cost that much - and in the grand scheme of things, they would have a greater library of games. but oh well.
redmetal86
Member
How will they make Japan care about the Xbone? An Idolmaster game?
Wait, I've got it. An AKB48 game!
Wait, I've got it. An AKB48 game!
That's how I interpreted it.
Okay, fair enough.
But they're not going to snub PS4 in favour of Xbone at a Japanese show. MGS5 won't appear on a Microsoft stage in Japan either.
Even then their DRM policies insure it's dead in the water there. Used games are huge in japan.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Proelite
Member
Kinect 2 adult hentai games where you can talk to and touch virtual girls.
It's sooooo easy to win over Japan MS.
Phil Spencer already confirmed they'll be at TGS in that gamespot interview
And apparently MS execs told gamewatch reporter that XBO is coming later this year in Japan, just not in Novemeber ...so December?
Also japanese Forza 5 page is up. http://forzamotorsport.net/ja-JP/FM5/Default.aspx
http://www.gamespot.com/e3/microsoft-responds-to-xbox-one-backlash-this-isnt-a-sprint-6409849/
And apparently MS execs told gamewatch reporter that XBO is coming later this year in Japan, just not in Novemeber ...so December?
http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/series/avt/20130614_603667.html
Also japanese Forza 5 page is up. http://forzamotorsport.net/ja-JP/FM5/Default.aspx