[Cactus]

I was actually disappointed when it was revealed that this game is more of a 3D fighting game than a beat em up, so this demo will probably be what convinces me one way or the other whether it's worth a purchase. If it feels more like God Hand than WWE, I might bite when it reaches the bargain bin.

[Nocturnowl]

Just the sort of game that could use a demo, i'll certainly give it a look.

[ultim8p00]

FUCKYEAH

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Yep, I'll be there.

[Barrel Cannon]

Funny how everyone is so excited for this now. The threads for this game had so many people saying they were going to skip it before T_T.

Glad their are fans who are excited for it :)

[ponpo]

Can't be long now.

Also some more screens and info / demo info from Andriasang and Siliconera.

[Barrel Cannon]

Is the demo scheduled for NA too? If not I'll have to download it off the internet and burn it(completely legal under MS tos, and easy to do)

[Criminal Upper]

Is the demo scheduled for NA too? If not I'll have to download it off the internet and burn it(completely legal under MS tos, and easy to do)

its not

[Papercuts]

The other anarchy reigns thread was saying the game itself may not even be NA bound. The game's been getting delisted.

[ponpo]

The other anarchy reigns thread was saying the game itself may not even be NA bound. The game's been getting delisted.

Better enjoy that demo then!

[ponpo]

Is it not up on the jp stores yet?

[WickedLaharl]

I kinda want the demo to suck that way I won't be sad about never being able to play the full game :(

[Defunkled]

I really hope this gets put up soon. Does the PSN store update in the early morning in Japan?

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

I really hope this gets put up soon. Does the PSN store update in the early morning in Japan?

Wat? It's 31.5.

Edith: HAHA STEALTH EDIT. <:

[Defunkled]

Wat? It's 31.5. Edith: HAHA STEALTH EDIT. <:

Haha, I'm an idiot.

[BaroqueSampson]

The other anarchy reigns thread was saying the game itself may not even be NA bound. The game's been getting delisted.

Platinum has gone on record saying that this game will definitely be released in July, just that it's up to Sega to decide the release date.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Platinum has gone on record saying that this game will definitely be released in July, just that it's up to Sega to decide the release date.

No, they said it's up to sega what happens to the game in the west. And we should import it.

[DesertEater]

Hope my internet is working by tomorrow : |
I'm really excited for this.

[BaroqueSampson]

No, they said it's up to sega what happens to the game in the west. And we should import it.

“n the West, Sega is looking for the best time to put it out. It will still be out in July.”

http://www.vg247.com/2012/05/25/plat...d-in-the-west/

Unless the second sentence is meant to mean that the Japanese version will still be out in July, then that's pretty solid stating that it will come out here.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

http://www.vg247.com/2012/05/25/plat...d-in-the-west/ Unless the second sentence is meant to mean that the Japanese version will still be out in July, then that's pretty solid stating that it will come out here.

Finally, we break the bad news about Anarchy Reigns US/EU release date – SEGA has decided to change the date to TBC. While our work on the game is finished, localized, and ready to go, as publisher, SEGA gets to make the final decision as to when it is released. The Japanese release date, however, remains unchanged for July 5, 2012.

July 5th is the date for the japanese version.
http://platinumgames.com/2012/05/25/...ak-episode-08/

[vic2020]

http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/30/seg...-rock-e3-2012/

no mention of Anarchy reigns. may as well import at this point

[MTMBStudios]

Dropping a game soon before release in this age? Are you serious?

[ponpo]

Welp.

Guess judging from how the demo is received, there may be some importers. EXVS Gaf all over again!

[PlatinumGamesJP]

http://www.vg247.com/2012/05/25/plat...d-in-the-west/ Unless the second sentence is meant to mean that the Japanese version will still be out in July, then that's pretty solid stating that it will come out here.

Japan version is out in July. Up in the air regarding the NA/EU release, as stated.

[Koralsky]

http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/30/seg...-rock-e3-2012/ no mention of Anarchy reigns. may as well import at this point

Ok, sadly, the game is dead in the west :/

[Himself]

Japan version is out in July. Up in the air regarding the NA/EU release, as stated.

Damn it. I hope this all some clever ruse leading up to an E3 surprise re-reveal.

[Majukun]

anyone know if even in the japanese live we have to wait 1 week to download demos if we're silver members?

if that's the case i have to wait 1 week or try to get the demo from the internet..my japanese account is silver

[Risk Breaker]

Japan version is out in July. Up in the air regarding the NA/EU release, as stated.

But... :( I will preorder if needed, Sega only has to cover the preordered copies! Anything :(

C'mon Sega, don't break my heart with one of the four games I really want this year...

[SapientWolf]

Ok, sadly, the game is dead in the west :/

Not necessarily. Namco did the same thing with Ridge Racer: Unbounded. Un-listing a release date might be a negotiation tactic or have some other implications that I'm not aware of. But I won't be doing any importing until there's some concrete news about the US release status and region protection.

The demo should be out in JP tonight, due to time zone differences, but it might require XBL Gold. This was Sega's opportunity to generate global pre-order buzz and they're wasting it. Really disappointed at them right now.

[Eusis]

If it is a full blown cancel though then this is a pretty rare event. Usually these things don't go and happen just a month or two from release unless something's horribly wrong, for Thrill Kill it was pushing an extreme EA didn't want (and being awful apparently), for NBA Elite it was being amazingly bad, and this would be the casualty of SEGA having a massive meltdown.

[Kusagari]

If it is a full blown cancel though then this is a pretty rare event. Usually these things don't go and happen just a month or two from release unless something's horribly wrong, for Thrill Kill it was pushing an extreme EA didn't want (and being awful apparently), for NBA Elite it was being amazingly bad, and this would be the casualty of SEGA having a massive meltdown.

Nothing has even hinted it's a full blown cancel. There are obvious reasons why Sega wouldn't release it in the west.

[Risk Breaker]

Nothing has even hinted it's a full blown cancel. There are obvious reasons why Sega wouldn't release it in the west.

But the game is even localized. That IS an obvious reason to release, I would think.

[rikichi]

Japan version is out in July. Up in the air regarding the NA/EU release, as stated.

wheres dat demo at????

[Criminal Upper]

Nothing has even hinted it's a full blown cancel. There are obvious reasons why Sega wouldn't release it in the west.

The first being that Sega is almost universally awful.

[Kusagari]

But the game is even localized. That IS an obvious reason to release, I would think.

They still would have to print the discs and whatnot. No reason why they couldn't release it digitally though if every things done. But Sega are fucking morons.

[Risk Breaker]

They still would have to print the discs and whatnot. No reason why they couldn't release it digitally though if every things done. But Sega are fucking morons.

Yeah, sure, printing and distributing discs they might not want to do it, but a digital release as you say... Sega please, don't be fucking morons this time :(

[Majukun]

at what time the japanese live is usually updated?

[ponpo]

Yeah curious as well. It has to be within the next couple of hours?

[Miizy F Baby]

But the game is even localized. That IS an obvious reason to release, I would think.

Then even if the disc release is chopped, it'll get a digital release, I don't doubt.

[ponpo]

Old but just uploaded a video with 12 minutes of gameplay. Where da demo @

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RU0ufgeapE

[SapientWolf]

Old but just uploaded a video with 12 minutes of gameplay. Where da demo @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RU0ufgeapE

I think the JP XBL marketplace updates at 2:00 PM Thursday local time (about 10:00 PM Wednesday evening where I live). So in about 5 more hours. PSN will probably follow about four hours after that. But it's a gamble on whether the XBL version will be region or Gold-locked.

[Aokage]

Just to clear up any remaining confusion:

Max Anarchy releases in Japan on July 5th for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is fully localized; i.e. all voice acting, menus, and text are available in five languages.

[ponpo]

Just to clear up any remaining confusion: Max Anarchy releases in Japan on July 5th for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is fully localized; i.e. all voice acting, menus, and text are available in five languages.

It's localized but the 360 version is still region locked I'm assuming? I'll decide after the demo, but PS3 import is in my future.

[NoirVisage]

It's localized but the 360 version is still region locked I'm assuming? I'll decide after the demo, but PS3 import is in my future.

mine too.. i'll double dip if it does drop though, and gift someone on Gaf the import.

[SapientWolf]

It's localized but the 360 version is still region locked I'm assuming? I'll decide after the demo, but PS3 import is in my future.

I saw a post on another forum (from PlatinumJP I think) that said the 360 version *should* be region free, but I wouldn't order a thing without verification.

[number47]

It's localized but the 360 version is still region locked I'm assuming? I'll decide after the demo, but PS3 import is in my future.

oy, theres no way ill ever get it cheaper now.

[BaroqueSampson]

Yeah curious as well. It has to be within the next couple of hours?

Still nothing. :(

[Family Fry]

http://marketplace.xbox.com/ja-JP/Pr...5-d80253458864

That's a link to the Japanese demo, if people have access of course.

Is there going to be an US/EU demo?

[number47]

how hard would it be for them to just release it as a downloadable only game for NA/EU. best way to avoid piracy and other financial holes.

[Mechazawa]

Anyone know of any reliable websites that host japanese 360 demos?