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JonathanEx
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(06-28-2007, 02:19 PM)
 
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Blue Dragon in Europe: 24th August #1

I just got a PR about this so I think it's new, can't be sure as I know little about this except people like it.

Japanese RPG “Blue Dragon” Lifts Its Wings and Flies To Europe
European gamers will finally have the chance to join Shu and his friends in the eagerly awaited “Blue Dragon” for Xbox 360, when the game journeys to retailers on 24th August

London, 28th June 2007, Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) “Blue Dragon” will go on sale throughout Europe on 24th August for the estimated retail price of £44.99. Rated 12+ “Blue Dragon” will usher in the next generation of RPG exclusively on the Xbox 360, with a combination of realistic environments, anime-styled characters, unique battles and a deep, compelling storyline.

Bringing top Japanese developer talent to the Xbox 360, “Blue Dragon” is a culmination of the work of famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker game studio and developer Artoon. This epic RPG features the character design of Akira Toriyama, who designed “Dragon Ball Z,” and music by Nobuo Uematsu, the composer for “Final Fantasy.”

Gamers will find themselves exploring and discovering the vast world of “Blue Dragon” as they assume the role of Shu, a young boy who along with his band of four friends, embarks on a quest to combat the evil forces that have come to their world. These unlikely heroes possess miraculous strength and the magical power to control their phantom shadow creatures that range from a Minotaur to a phoenix to a dragon and more.

In addition, adventurers can bring Shu, his friends and their quest to save the world to their websites with the official “Blue Dragon” Fan Site Kit, which is available for download from http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/bluedragonxbox360/. The Fan Site Kit includes artwork, skins, screenshots, forum avatars and more assets for webmasters to create their very own “Blue Dragon” fan site.
painey
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(06-28-2007, 02:20 PM)
 
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#2

f*cking a.
Dimmuxx
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(06-28-2007, 02:21 PM)
 
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I wonder if they will release an Elite bundle with it then since Elite will be out on 24th August too.
Ninja Kn1ght
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(06-28-2007, 02:23 PM)
 
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#4

Nice. That's pretty fast.
Nolan.
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(06-28-2007, 02:23 PM)
 
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Well at least we have a date now so i'm just glad. The voice acting seems to be great even in english so i'll check it out for sure.
TheGreatDave
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(06-28-2007, 02:25 PM)
 
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#6

Unless I'm putting a lot of time in something else in August this will be mine for sure.
homez99
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(06-28-2007, 02:25 PM)
 
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#7

Same day as Bioshock? That's one expensive day.
SpokkX
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(06-28-2007, 02:26 PM)
 
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#8

Say what you will about Microsoft but they treat PAL-gamers GOOD

Right now Nintendo is, by far, the worst offender to PAL-gamers since both PSP and PS3 are region free :)
TheGreatDave
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(06-28-2007, 02:29 PM)
 
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#9

Originally Posted by SpokkX:
Say what you will about Microsoft but they treat PAL-gamers GOOD

Right now Nintendo is, by far, the worst offender to PAL-gamers since both PSP and PS3 are region free :)

Guess which console I imported and which one I bought in Britain?

Hint: I don't like being raped with 6 month waits for games.
Rimshot
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(06-28-2007, 02:29 PM)
 
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#10

Woho!
pswii60
(06-28-2007, 02:29 PM)
 
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#11

I was really excited about this game.

But now, not at all. Waited far too long + recent negative impressions have dampened my hype meter.

But here's hoping it'll be really good anyway and blow me away.
Teppic
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(06-28-2007, 02:31 PM)
 
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#12

Wooo, I was expecting it to be released in September.
Thyrus
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(06-28-2007, 02:31 PM)
#13

Finaly a date for it in europe and a good one for me aswell, 4 days after my paycheck comes.. yay.
TheGreatDave
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(06-28-2007, 02:31 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by TheGreatDave:
Unless I'm putting a lot of time in something else in August this will be mine for sure.

Originally Posted by homez99:
Same day as Bioshock? That's one expensive day.

Too bad, Blue Dragon!
Robobandit
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(06-28-2007, 02:35 PM)
 
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wow.. Europe gets it before us for once! Amazing
Totalriot
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(06-28-2007, 02:39 PM)
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Yay! My first game since the welcome-pack (PGR, Kameo) :)
Teppic
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(06-28-2007, 02:42 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by TheGreatDave:
Too bad, Blue Dragon!
I would say too bad, Bioshock. But no, I'm still getting both.
kallisto76
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(06-28-2007, 02:49 PM)
 
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good news!!! i'm getting both!!
Trevelyon
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(06-28-2007, 02:51 PM)
 
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#19

When's the Australian/NZ Release?
NinSoX
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(06-28-2007, 02:56 PM)
 
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#20

Why is it taking more than a year to come to NA? Is this all just because of localization/translation?
Kosma
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(06-28-2007, 02:57 PM)
 
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#21

Boner time!
Blimblim
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(06-28-2007, 03:00 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by NinSoX:
Why is it taking more than a year to come to NA? Is this all just because of localization/translation?
More than a year? BD was released last December in Japan.
NinSoX
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(06-28-2007, 03:07 PM)
 
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#23

Originally Posted by Blimblim:
More than a year? BD was released last December in Japan.

ahh.. I just remember reading a lot of news about this title back in August so I might have confused it.
Tailzo
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(06-28-2007, 03:09 PM)
 
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#24

Finally! But I still hope the US version would work on PAL, as I want Japanese voices.
Hellraizer
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(06-28-2007, 03:20 PM)
 
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Too bad for Bioshock. Blue Dragon ist my number 1 priority right now. Finally it's coming!

Just one question: as jeuxfrance.com confirmed, the french version they played included the option for japanese voices, will it be similar in the other pal versions (UK, German...)?
Prine
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(06-28-2007, 03:22 PM)
 
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Out of the 3, MS do the best job for PAL gamers.

This will be mine, day one.
Tailzo
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(06-28-2007, 03:40 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by Hellraizer:
Too bad for Bioshock. Blue Dragon ist my number 1 priority right now. Finally it's coming!

Just one question: as jeuxfrance.com confirmed, the french version they played included the option for japanese voices, will it be similar in the other pal versions (UK, German...)?
Ok, if the french version has japanese voices, I'm happy. I could just buy it in France.
Jtyettis
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(06-28-2007, 04:05 PM)
 
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28th for the US which is the week after the Bioshock release in the states. Between this and Bioshock, not a question for me, Bioshock hands down.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13832/...-to-US-Shores/
Skilotonn
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(06-28-2007, 04:08 PM)
 
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#29

Good stuff - that's just a couple days before I'm back from vacation...

Originally Posted by Prine:
Out of the 3, MS do the best job for PAL gamers.

This will be mine, day one.

Yup... gotta love it...
BenjaminBirdie
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(06-28-2007, 04:08 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by Jtyettis:
28th for the US which is the week after the Bioshock release in the states. Between this and Bioshock, not a question for me, Bioshock hands down.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13832/...-to-US-Shores/

Yeah, I'll be getting both.

*sniff*

I can't believe it's really happening.
Nathan Barley
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(06-28-2007, 04:12 PM)
 
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If my x360's not fixed by this date, I'm going to sucker-punch everyone in this thread : (
Diablos54
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(06-28-2007, 04:15 PM)
 
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#32

And that's the day I get a 360!
Thermite
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(06-28-2007, 04:26 PM)
 
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#33

Originally Posted by Jtyettis:
28th for the US.

YES! finally! I have been dying to play this for a long time.
Sho_Nuff82
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(06-28-2007, 04:28 PM)
 
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#34

Finally, the 28th can't come soon enough. A pity about Mass Effect slipping to 08 though, but I guess in the grand scheme of things it's one more game that I get to buy in 07.
FFChris
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(06-28-2007, 04:29 PM)
 
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#35

Oh no, my poor wallet. =(
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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(06-29-2007, 04:03 AM)
 
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Originally Posted by Jtyettis:
28th for the US which is the week after the Bioshock release in the states. Between this and Bioshock, not a question for me, Bioshock hands down.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13832/...-to-US-Shores/


Kinda odd that Europe gets it before the US for a change.
Kusagari
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(06-29-2007, 04:05 AM)
 
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Originally Posted by Dr. Kitty Muffins:
Kinda odd that Europe gets it before the US for a change.

I'm guessing MS wanted it to get its own week here and not be stuck with BioShock.
Firestorm
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(06-29-2007, 04:06 AM)
 
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28th for North America? I think I'm on vacation at that time... 8 days during vacation to finish Metroid Prime 3. Got that. Hope my cousin's don't mind.

I'm gonna have such a backlog in the fall. EARLY SUMMER RELEASE YOU BASTARDS >_<
FateBreaker
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(06-29-2007, 05:40 AM)
 
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Excellent news!! Although...I think an earlier August release would be smarter.

Whatever. I want it, damnit. I don't even care anymore--just give me a date, yayyy.

Originally Posted by Sho_Nuff82:
A pity about Mass Effect slipping to 08 though,

did I miss something?

edit: Man that Blue Dragon boxart is niceeee.

Last edited by FateBreaker : 06-29-2007 at 06:02 AM.
The_Dude
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(06-29-2007, 06:02 AM)
 
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Australian release date better be within a few days of Europe *shakes fist*
Nuclear Muffin
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(06-29-2007, 06:36 AM)
 
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Awesome! too bad my import copy of Metroid Prime 3 is probably gonna arrive on that day, but rest assured, once I'm done with Metroid, Blue Dragon is getting plenty of play time from me
Grecco
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(06-29-2007, 06:37 AM)
 
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#42

August and September are going to Destroy my Bank Account.
FateBreaker
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(06-29-2007, 06:40 AM)
 
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Originally Posted by Grecco:
August and September are going to Destroy my Bank Account.

Letttsssss seee...for me in those months....

-Blue Dragon ZOMG!!
-BioShock
-Eternal Sonata
-Halo 3
(Mass Effect, if it comes out...whcih doesn't seem too likely)
-Growlanser: Heritage of War (Love the series, so shush.)
-Wild Arms 5 (Giving it a shot since it's apparently the best installment in a while)
-Heroes Season 1
-Dexter Season 1

Sorry for the off-topic-ness, but yeah, I'm pretty much going to be moneyless by the end of September. (Crap, and there's still Oct, Nov, and Dec.)
Mrbob
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(06-29-2007, 06:42 AM)
 
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Blue Dragon should be out now in NA while the releases are slow.

Aug 28 horrible timing bomba commencing
Android18a
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(06-29-2007, 06:52 AM)
 
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24th August! Whee! Finally a 360 game I'll play to completion!
Blimblim
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(06-29-2007, 07:08 AM)
 
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Originally Posted by Android18a:
[IMG]http://www.silentdream.co.uk/mawiledq5.gif[IMG]

24th August! Whee! Finally a 360 game I'll play to completion!
Especially since the ending part of BD is amazing
Bildi
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(06-29-2007, 07:14 AM)
 
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#47

Stop releasing games dammit.

I am poor.
speedpop
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(06-29-2007, 07:33 AM)
 
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#48

Birthday present for me
Thoren
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(06-29-2007, 07:56 AM)
 
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#49

So thats why Microsoft delayed the hell out of the game in the states! To cater to the Europeans!

>:( I hope you guys are happy!
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