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Khold · (05-09-2012, 02:56 PM)

Edit: Was kinda an off topic post, I hope this game is good and gets localized, need a new (good) tales game. Can't replay Symphonia and Vesperia forever.

The Praiseworthy · (05-09-2012, 02:58 PM)

I'm pretty sure it's not a main Tales game.... there is just no way because Xillia was released last fall, they need at less plus a year for another one.

Maybe it's a spin off?

Aeana · (05-09-2012, 02:59 PM)

Originally Posted by The Praiseworthy:

I'm pretty sure it's not a main Tales game.... there is just no way because Xillia was released last fall, they need at less plus a year for another one.

Maybe it's a spin off one?

They have multiple teams working on these things at the same time. The odds of a new mothership Tales this year are fairly high.

gashikunFLCL · (05-09-2012, 02:59 PM)

Looking forward to it.

Seda · (05-09-2012, 03:00 PM)

Originally Posted by vall03:

when it comes to Tales, I told myself I wont ever get my hopes up again, Im still considering ToA 3DS and ToGf localization to be some leftover bone that Namco threw away in the US because of all those whining by fans. As always, yay for another Tales games that I wont be able to play!

I wouldn't call Tales of Graces f a leftover localization. Heck the west got the "enhanced" version of a Tales title for once (unlike Vesperia or even Symphonia).

lunchwithyuzo · (05-09-2012, 03:01 PM)

Originally Posted by BassForever:

Except it didn't do as well in Japan, and all Bamco cares about is their Japanese audience.

It still did around 300-350k Japan. Namco really should've just gone day-and-date multi with Tales after that, at least for those earmarked with western releases in mind (Abyss PS2/GC, Vesperia 360/PS3, Graces Wii/360/PS3).

vall03 · (05-09-2012, 03:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Seda:

I wouldn't call Tales of Graces f a leftover localization. Heck the west got the "enhanced" version of a Tales title for once (unlike Vesperia or even Symphonia).

I dont know, I just dont trust Namco when it cones to Tales...

ULTROS! · (05-09-2012, 03:07 PM)

I predict:

Tales of Floweria
Tales of Hearts R for Vita
Tales of Symphonia 3DS/PSP
Tales of Xillia Director's Cut

ponpo · (05-09-2012, 03:09 PM)

Wait, what makes a Tales game a "main" Tales game? Home console rather than portable?

Also fingers crossed for Phantasia HD with hand painted backgrounds intact. ;_;

Seda · (05-09-2012, 03:09 PM)

Originally Posted by ULTROS!:

I predict:

Tales of Floweria
Tales of Hearts R for Vita
Tales of Symphonia 3DS/PSP
Tales of Xillia Director's Cut

I remember this name popping up too now that you mention it.

Originally Posted by ponpo:

Wait, what makes a Tales game a "main" Tales game? Home console rather than portable?

"Mothership" is just a label Namco puts on the games they consider to be the main titles. Hearts was "mothership" and it was on DS.

K.Sabot · (05-09-2012, 03:09 PM)

Originally Posted by ponpo:

Wait, what makes a Tales game a "main" Tales game? Home console rather than portable?

Team Destiny/Symphonia + main console.

Aeana · (05-09-2012, 03:10 PM)

Originally Posted by ponpo:

Wait, what makes a Tales game a "main" Tales game? Home console rather than portable?

Namco specifically states whether a game is a mothership title or an escort title. Platform doesn't matter, there are mothership titles on DS (Innocence, Hearts).

toleoring · (05-09-2012, 03:11 PM)

I'm calling TOX director's cut, a new spin-off for 3DS and a remake for Vita.

The Praiseworthy · (05-09-2012, 03:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Aeana:

They have multiple teams working on these things at the same time. The odds of a new mothership Tales this year are fairly high.

They did announce back in November that Tales team is no longer exist and they got absorbed by NB.... so I'm a little confused by who are making Tales game now!

and If they are going to be at the same level of quality!

K.Sabot · (05-09-2012, 03:13 PM)

Originally Posted by Aeana:

Namco specifically states whether a game is a mothership title or an escort title. Platform doesn't matter, there are mothership titles on DS (Innocence, Hearts).

Har har, Innocence a "mothership" title.

I'd be more inclined to agree with Hearts though.

Ultimadrago · 03:18 PM

Tales of Symphonia 2.

YES, I said Tales of Symphonia 2, dammit!

Don't Google Search that!...
Yeah, you...don't show me that thing that doesn't exist with a lead that may or may not be named Emil!

A Tales of Symphonia sequel has NOT been made and I would like it to be made.

Aeana · (05-09-2012, 03:13 PM)

Originally Posted by K.Sabot:

Har har, Innocence a "mothership" title.

I'd be more inclined to agree with Hearts though.

It doesn't matter whether you agree or not. They're both mothership titles.

Coxy · (05-09-2012, 03:24 PM)

Originally Posted by Aeana:

It doesn't matter whether you agree or not. They're both mothership titles.

until they decide to downgrade them anyway!

Basch · (05-09-2012, 03:27 PM)

Don't/won't care until they bring Xillia over here. :'(

SatelliteOfLove · (05-09-2012, 03:29 PM)

Tales of Vesperia's Plot and Characters with Graces' Battles and Character Building, coming soon!

Aru · (05-09-2012, 03:40 PM)

Tales of Hearts R on Vita is pretty much confirmed at this point.

My predictions:
- Tales of Vs 2 for PSP or 3DS (lolz)
- Tales of Symphonia 3DS
- Tales of Phantasia Vita in full 3D

R_thanatos · 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Aeana:

The fact that Xillia did well on PS3 is exactly why we know the next game won't be on PS3.
We're talking about Namco, here.

This logic doesn't make any sense ...

Wait you're right it's namco it could happen ...

I'm sad when i realize this

Waiting for Tales of Hearts R ..and Xillia DC .even if i've played those games to death already

Why would you do that? · (05-09-2012, 04:06 PM)

Nice news. I can never get enough of Tales. But I can get enough of the long wait and begging to localize...

I wonder how the absorption of Tales Studio will affect the game. It would be interesting if it were a little bit like Legendia (which was made by completely different people).

Originally Posted by ULTROS!:

I predict:

Tales of Floweria

Floweria is likely Graces. The trademark came out at the same time, it would make sense if Graces were called that (Sophie was found on a flower field and named after a flower), and I sometimes call Graces "Floweria" for fun.

Dr. Kitty Muffins · (05-09-2012, 04:19 PM)

Tales of iOS.

Dedication Through Light · (05-09-2012, 04:21 PM)

A port of Symphonia? What even? Thats like the one that everyone played, why would they consider that.

Regardless cant wait to see this next Tales game. Graces F and Abyss 3D got me pumped for the franchise and jrpgs in general.

dakkumauji · (05-09-2012, 04:28 PM)

Unsure of what they'll call the next mothership game considering there hasn't been a bunch of new trademarks of Tales of something recently.

I do expect something on the PSP, Hearts R and of course Xillia DC!

I also expect none of them to be brought over.

JustAnotherOtaku · (05-09-2012, 04:45 PM)

Crossing everything for a new one on Vita. It'll be 3DS or PS3 though.

Mikey Jr. · (05-09-2012, 04:49 PM)

Whatever it is, it won't be on the Xbox. Or atleast, not exclusive.

Persona7 · (05-09-2012, 04:51 PM)

I still have not opened my copy of Graces.

Ravage · (05-09-2012, 05:39 PM)

Originally Posted by Persona7:

I still have not opened my copy of Graces.

You are in for a treat.

It seems Namco (or Baba at least) understand the fact that heavy marketing and promotion is required to increase Tales presence in western markets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Soo...eature=g-all-u
Skip to 2:50.

Dark Schala · 05:49 PM

Tales of DLCia! :D

Originally Posted by dakkumauji:

Unsure of what they'll call the next mothership game considering there hasn't been a bunch of new trademarks of Tales of something recently.

I do expect something on the PSP, Hearts R and of course Xillia DC!

I also expect none of them to be brought over.

Probably an R game (like Tales of Hearts R)? I expect something for Vita at least. I can see them releasing something that's associated with Xillia (the DX, probably).

Originally Posted by Rpgmonkey:

It's about time for a new Radiant Mythology game as well. I was expecting 3DS for that at first, but since the fanbase has shown that they haven't moved on to the Vita or 3DS (yet) both with their sales and their reception at that event earlier, putting it on the PSP wouldn't be a surprise.

They need to release a budget version of RM3 first...! :(

Sandfox · (05-09-2012, 06:00 PM)

It would be pretty interesting if BN announced a remake of Xillia like they hinted a while back.

carfo · (05-09-2012, 06:01 PM)

Shovelware? Wasn't a Tales game JUST released for the PS3?

Aeana · (05-09-2012, 06:02 PM)

Originally Posted by carfo:

Shovelware? Wasn't a Tales game JUST released for the PS3?

In September. Tales games have been yearly releases forever.

ULTROS! · (05-09-2012, 06:03 PM)

If you notice, all the Tales of ____ games have a unique first letter for ______ (I could be wrong though). Of course that doesn't count direct sequels or spinoffs.

See: Abyss, Destiny, Eternia, Graces, Hearts, Innocence, Legendia, Phantasia, Rebirth, Symphonia, Vesperia, Xillia.

So yeah, Tales of DLCia is not possible of course i know you're kidding. :p

dakkumauji · (05-09-2012, 06:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Dark Schala:

They need to release a budget version of RM3 first...! :(

They need to release a budget version of Vesperia PS3 but that didn't stop them releasing more PS3 games. :p

jj984jj · (05-09-2012, 06:16 PM)

Sounds like they really want to do more with Symphonia... why is it so popular?

Dark Schala · 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by dakkumauji:

They need to release a budget version of Vesperia PS3 but that didn't stop them releasing more PS3 games. :p

It's amazing that the price of Xillia is much lower than Vesperia, which is several years old. Graces is more expensive than Xillia too. But that's just Amazon.

Actually, it isn't surprising when you think about it given that people in general didn't like Xillia. (I like Xillia, but it's flawed.)

Still surprised that Vesperia didn't go budget yet.

Originally Posted by ULTROS!:

If you notice, all the Tales of ____ games have a unique first letter for ______ (I could be wrong though). Of course that doesn't count direct sequels or spinoffs.

See: Abyss, Destiny, Eternia, Graces, Hearts, Innocence, Legendia, Phantasia, Rebirth, Symphonia, Vesperia, Xillia.

So yeah, Tales of DLCia is not possible of course i know you're kidding. :p

Aw darn, I didn't think of that. But they need to advertise that they're making all of the costumes DLC now. It might not even be like Xillia with its 4 in-game costumes. Maybe they may take a few notes from FFXIII-2 and make the minigames and the entire Coliseum bit DLC too.

I guess Tales of Re-releases is out of the question too, isn't it? :P

Sorry. Being snarky. The name "Xillia" was out of left-field, so who knows?

R_thanatos · (05-09-2012, 06:22 PM)

Originally Posted by Dark Schala:

Aw darn, I didn't think of that. But they need to advertise that they're making all of the costumes DLC now. It might not even be like Xillia with its 4 in-game costumes. Maybe they make take a few notes from FFXIII-2 and make the minigames and the entire Coliseum bit DLC too.

I guess Tales of Re-releases is out of the question too, isn't it? :P

Sorry. Being snarky. The name "Xillia" was out of left-field, so who knows?

Oh god please no.

i have no need for dlc battles i want my content on the disc ... Please whore out the game with attachment items for the character ( vesperia Style ) or even with costumes i don't care , but not the battles

I can choose my costumes but for tales i won't be able choose battles ..please don't go this route namco...

ULTROS! · (05-09-2012, 07:00 PM)

How about Tales of Moe or Tales of Kawaii? :P

Paracelsus · (05-09-2012, 07:06 PM)

Originally Posted by jj984jj:

Sounds like they really want to do more with Symphonia... why is it so popular?

First 3D Tales.

Rpgmonkey · (05-09-2012, 07:13 PM)

Originally Posted by jj984jj:

Sounds like they really want to do more with Symphonia... why is it so popular?

Even in Japan it was kinda special for being the first serious effort at a 3D Tales, having a really expansive story, cast, and world, and featuring lots of optional content that encouraged you to explore and do multiple playthroughs (such as the large number of skits, the character relationship system, and a grade shop that wasn't brutally unforgiving like Destiny 2's).

Verelios · (05-09-2012, 07:16 PM)

It's hard to go back to TP after CC for a lot of people (I still love Symphonia games though) so it would be interesting to see where they go from here.

Come on Xillia NA release!!

Aeana · (05-09-2012, 07:18 PM)

Originally Posted by Verelios:

It's hard to go back to TP after CC for a lot of people (I still love Symphonia games though) so it would be interesting to see where they go from here.

Come on Xillia NA release!!

You'd be going back to TP in Xillia.

Seda · (05-09-2012, 07:20 PM)

I think I liked TP more than CC but in the end I really don't care too much.

gundamkyoukai · (05-09-2012, 07:26 PM)

I like TP more than CC to tell the truth so i don''t mind .

lordfroakie · (05-09-2012, 07:31 PM)

Tales of nonlocalization

Aeana · (05-09-2012, 07:33 PM)

Originally Posted by Seda:

I think I liked TP more than CC but in the end I really don't care too much.

Why? CC is like TP that doesn't permanently deplete. I can't think of a single pro of TP over CC, myself, but I'd be willing to listen.

ZombiePlatypus · (05-09-2012, 07:35 PM)

Originally Posted by ponpo:

Localize Xillia onegai.

I thought this already got a Western release confirmation, no? Or am I just mixing-up otaku dreams with reality?

Anyway, I'd be pretty happy if the next mainline game is either on the PS3 or 3DS. (Also if it's done by the people that did Symphonia or Vesperia.)

scy · (05-09-2012, 07:36 PM)

Originally Posted by Aeana:

Why? CC is like TP that doesn't permanently deplete. I can't think of a single pro of TP over CC, myself, but I'd be willing to listen.

Probably "resource management." That's been the typical response to it. Not really a pro/con argument though.

That or CC is more rewarding to player skill (or, rather, the worse you do, the harder CC is on you).

Originally Posted by ZombiePlatypus:

I thought this already got a Western release confirmation, no? Or am I just mixing-up otaku dreams with reality?

As far as I know, we still don't have a localization confirmation. Or even a rumor, really.