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madhtr
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(07-15-2008, 04:35 PM)
 
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Eternal Sonata for PS3 in North America #1

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES ETERNAL SONATA™ FOR THE PLAYSTATION®3 SYSTEM

Award-Winning Role-Playing Game Arrives on the PLAYSTATION 3 System with New Playable Characters and Quests

Santa Clara, Calif., (July 15, 2008) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced Eternal Sonata™ for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. An award-winning role-playing game inspired by the life of legendary composer Frederic Chopin, Eternal Sonata is set to arrive on the PLAYSTATION 3 system this fall with new quests, new playable characters, new music and more.

A unique role-playing experience, Eternal Sonata lets gamers travel with 19th century composer Frederic Chopin as he explores a magical dream world during his final hours among the living. Utilizing a breathtaking cel-shaded graphics engine that gives form to the ethereal beauty of Chopin’s music, the game transports players to a vivid world inhabited by brave heroes, fearsome monsters and stunning environments. The game’s fast-paced battle system features an innovative “light and dark” mechanic which allows players to execute different special attacks depending on whether they stand in light or shadow, and transforms enemies into new and fearsome forms. Combining turn-based and real-time elements, this system allows for creative strategy and engaging action in each encounter, breaking new ground in the role-playing genre.

Originally released for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Eternal Sonata arrives on the PLAYSTATION 3 system with a wide selection of new game content, and new cut-scenes and features. The game’s roster of playable characters expands with the addition of Serenade and Crescendo, and players can now customize the look of members of their party with a variety of new outfits. Players can also enjoy several all-new dungeons, and even experience different endings.

Critically acclaimed upon its original 2007 release, Eternal Sonata was selected as “Best Role-Playing Game” by GameTrailers.com and received “Best Artistic Design” honors from IGN.com at E3 2007. The game was also chosen as a runner-up in the role-playing game category at the Spike TV 2007 Video Game Awards.

Eternal Sonata will launch for the PLAYSTATION 3 this fall and is currently available in stores for the Xbox 360. For more information, please visit eternalsonata.namcobandaigames.com.

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2008/071508b.html
pancakesandsex
(07-15-2008, 04:36 PM)
 
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#2

YES!
xero273
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(07-15-2008, 04:36 PM)
 
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#3

I wonder if it'll come out the same time as the JPN release.
slider
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(07-15-2008, 04:37 PM)
 
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#4

Japanese? Check. RPG? Check. PS3? Check. Not being an RPG fan I have no idea how this will be received but I think I recently saw some disparaging remarks on it... :(
EktorPR
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(07-15-2008, 04:37 PM)
 
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#5

Yay?

There's your Japanese RPG, RPG guys.
Durante
(07-15-2008, 04:37 PM)
 
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#6

Congratulations PS3-only owners. I really enjoyed this game.

For me this means that I'll have to find out how substantial the additional content is to see if it's worth a double dip.
Shard
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(07-15-2008, 04:38 PM)
 
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#7

Wow, they actually did this.
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(07-15-2008, 04:38 PM)
 
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#8

I own Eternal Sonata and I can tell you that this isn't a good thing.
LiquidMetal14
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(07-15-2008, 04:38 PM)
 
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#9

Good, now show us those AAA RPG's you have Sony.
PhatSaqs
(07-15-2008, 04:38 PM)
 
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#10

Start the petitions!!!
painey
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(07-15-2008, 04:38 PM)
 
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#11

Originally Posted by slider:
Japanese? Check. RPG? Check. PS3? Check.

DeathNote
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(07-15-2008, 04:38 PM)
 
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#12

oh nice.
angelfly
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(07-15-2008, 04:39 PM)
 
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#13

Serenade as a playable character alone makes me want to double dip.
BeeDog
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(07-15-2008, 04:39 PM)
 
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#14

Too little, too crappy, too late.
NSider
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(07-15-2008, 04:39 PM)
 
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#15

Take that, Wada!
LiquidMetal14
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Originally Posted by Tabris:
I own Eternal Sonata and I can tell you that this isn't a good thing.
I think more people will enjoy this than you think
DMPrince
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(07-15-2008, 04:39 PM)
 
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#17

How much?
Adam Locked
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(07-15-2008, 04:39 PM)
 
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#18

Let me be the first to say "meh" to this news.
Loudninja
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(07-15-2008, 04:40 PM)
 
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#19

This Fall? Nice.
slider
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(07-15-2008, 04:40 PM)
 
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#20

Originally Posted by painey:
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It wasn't even intentional.

Having just seen Tabris' comments I'll jump outta this thread now.
Pop On Arrival
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(07-15-2008, 04:40 PM)
 
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#21

MEGATON!

PS3 redeemed!
FFObsessed
(07-15-2008, 04:41 PM)
 
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#22

I knew Sony had a counter!

Bravo Mr Hirai!
duckroll
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(07-15-2008, 04:41 PM)
 
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#23

Awesome news, now PS3-only owners can see what all the hate was about too! Way to go Scamco!
Amir0x
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(07-15-2008, 04:41 PM)
 
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#24

Take THAT Microsoft's FFXIII multiplatform announcement!
GeoramA
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(07-15-2008, 04:41 PM)
 
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#25

This is a pleasant surprise. Never thought SCEA would let this happen.
Kintaro
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(07-15-2008, 04:42 PM)
 
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#26

Price? I'll check it out for the extra stuff.
Aeon712
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(07-15-2008, 04:42 PM)
 
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#27

If this game didn't suck I'd be happy.
dark10x
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(07-15-2008, 04:42 PM)
 
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#28

Wow. :\

They should have just abandoned this and worked on some other project instead (Tales of Vesperia on PS3, for instance).
TheHeretic
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(07-15-2008, 04:43 PM)
 
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#29

Wasn't this announced like a year ago?
flipping_heck
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(07-15-2008, 04:43 PM)
 
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#30

Originally Posted by Amir0x:
Take THAT Microsoft's FFXIII multiplatform announcement!

haha, i was going to say something like

but hell yeah, Eternal Sonata, you're mine!!
AndyD
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(07-15-2008, 04:43 PM)
 
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#31

It seems its almost a new game. New endings, new cutscenes, new characters, new dungeons. Is it still the same game? Not really in my opinion.
Kintaro
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#32

Originally Posted by dark10x:
Wow. :\

They should have just abandoned this and worked on some other project instead (Tales of Vesperia on PS3, for instance).

You think they aren't?
Replicant
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(07-15-2008, 04:43 PM)
 
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#33

Originally Posted by Tabris:
I own Eternal Sonata and I can tell you that this isn't a good thing.

OH please. People say Enchant Arm was bad. I actually enjoyed that one.
hc2
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(07-15-2008, 04:43 PM)
#34

79 on Metacritic (the 360 version)

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ernal%20sonata
lupin23rd
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(07-15-2008, 04:43 PM)
#35

Was there a quote why people were saying it wasn't coming to NA even though it was coming to Japan? Considering they'd already released it here on 360 I didn't find that situation highly likely.

Oh well, good news for RPG fans but I'm waiting for a bigger fish :)
Loudninja
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(07-15-2008, 04:44 PM)
 
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#36

Originally Posted by TheHeretic:
Wasn't this announced like a year ago?

Yeah, but not for NA.
Mejilan
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(07-15-2008, 04:44 PM)
 
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#37

That's what I was waiting for.
Kagari
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(07-15-2008, 04:44 PM)
 
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#38

There is a god.

THIS YEAR EVEN, YES!

I don't care what the haters say!
Nolan.
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(07-15-2008, 04:45 PM)
 
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#39

Well that evens the score.
JodyAnthony
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(07-15-2008, 04:45 PM)
 
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#40

I just bought it a few days ago for 360 because i figured the ps3 version wasn't coming. i totally would have waited.

i'm liking it so far. it's not GREAT, but it's not bad either. except for Beat's voice which makes me want to die.
dark10x
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(07-15-2008, 04:46 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by Kintaro:
You think they aren't?
That's right, I highly doubt it will ever hit PS3. If it does, it will probably be at least a good year later and will suck (bad port).

It's a shame Namco/Bandai didn't hit up CyberConnect2 for tech help, though. Their Naruto PS3 game absolutely destroys every other cell shading game I've seen to date. I would love to see that tech used in an RPG like this.
h3ro
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(07-15-2008, 04:47 PM)
 
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#42

This pleases me.

Extra content get.
k1s3k1
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#43

oh yes.. :)
DeathNote
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#44

visually, this is one of the most alluring 360 games to me.

i haven't got a chance to see if i like the gameplay tho
BlazingDarkness
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(07-15-2008, 04:48 PM)
 
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#45

fucking finally
DMPrince
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(07-15-2008, 04:48 PM)
 
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#46

Is Namco at E3?

What ever happened to that Nobi Nobi Boy?
Doc Evils
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(07-15-2008, 04:48 PM)
 
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#47

Originally Posted by andydumi:
It seems its almost a new game. New endings, new cutscenes, new characters, new dungeons. Is it still the same game? Not really in my opinion.

designed for the PS3 of course. Doesn't have to be gimped.

amrite?
Loudninja
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(07-15-2008, 04:48 PM)
 
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Originally Posted by andydumi:
It seems its almost a new game. New endings, new cutscenes, new characters, new dungeons. Is it still the same game? Not really in my opinion.

Yeah,lots new things for the PS3 version.
Kinan
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(07-15-2008, 04:48 PM)
 
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#49

Finally. Given the complete desert on PS3 jprg front I may even pick this up.
Zoe
(07-15-2008, 04:49 PM)
 
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#50

w00t
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