[Dark Octave]

No music CD?

[The_Monk]

Ok, I read the title as "No Ni No Kuni Collector's Edition for Europe" =(

But I'm glad I was wrong! Is there any news regarding price? This is a January 2013 release right?

I hope it's not too expensive. I want this game just for the History, the bright colors and the non-violence style. I hope this to be a good Chillout game but I'm worried about the difficulty...

[Zwei]

Time to import from Europe again, I guess. :\

[froliq]

Kinda want. Will wait for price.

[Acquiescence]

Depends on the price, but I can see myself splashing out on this.

[tsab]

Time to import from Europe again, I guess. :\

Damn it Americans. First our Dreamcast Shenmue 2, now this

I kid ;)

On topic though, I was going to wait for a price drop for the normal version. I might actually preorder the CE now! :D

[Monosukoi]

300 pages? Wowsers. :O

Want more details though, price et al.

But yeah, where's the Hisaishi ost?

[Takao]

Too bad you get a Level-5 game with that nice book.

[Kikujiro]

This is already bought just for the book, don't really care if the game is average.

[Kagari]

Too bad you get a Level-5 game with that nice book.

You know Takao...

you know...

....

the game is actually good.

[Buttons]

Wow that's amazing, am pre-ordering it the moment it's up. :D

[BassForever]

Will import if US doesn't get this which means I'm importing it

[IdreamofHIME]

Regular edition for me :)

[Cheska]

I'm in! Though admittedly its pretty annoying that I've imported more CEs for games from Europe than I have bought from NA in the past year :/

[Katana_Strikes]

PR:

NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced that it will be releasing a limited-run Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ – Wizard’s Edition alongside the standard version of the game on January 25, 2013 across EMEA and Australasia exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, an epic tale of a boy travelling between two worlds on a quest to save his mother, is developed by the critically acclaimed Japanese development studio, LEVEL-5. The game features animations produced and cut-scenes supervised by the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli, and music by the world-renowned Joe Hisaishi. The Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch – Wizard’s Edition will include a 300+ page hardback physical copy of The Wizard’s Companion, the spellbook Oliver uses throughout his journey in the game. The full-colour Wizard’s Companion contains a bestiary of all the creatures found in the game along with in-depth item descriptions, spells and history of the other world. The limited-run Wizard’s Edition will also contain a plush doll of Drippy, Oliver’s guide through his adventures, as well as exclusive “golden mite” and “golden drongo” DLC familiars. Fans who pre-order Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch at participating retailers will also receive two exclusive familiars developed especially for the western release: flutterby and griffy. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the heart-warming tale of a young boy named Oliver, who embarks on a journey into another world to become a wizard in an attempt to bring his mother back from the dead. Along the way Oliver makes new friends and tames many of the wonderful creatures that inhabit the world, raising them to battle other creatures on his behalf as he takes on formidable enemies. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch will be available January 25, 2013 across EMEA and Asia Pacific and will include both English and Japanese voiceovers as well as English, French, Spanish, Italian and German text.

[Shahed]

Europe tends to get a lot more CEs in general.

I wonder why that is. Because making different language versions of stuff like the 300 book page must be a pain. Wouldn't it be easier to make a US version?

Do we in the EU tend to buy more Collector's Editions? I know I do generally, but I don't know anyone else that does, even if they are interested in the same type of games

[canedaddy]

I think I have to have this. Love Level 5 and that game looks unbelievable.

Any advice for someone who's never imported before? Recommended outlets?

[eXistor]

Nice...nice.

[Buttons]

Just noticed it gets released 3 days before my birthday, awesome. :D

[IvanI]

if anyone spots any preorder options, post it here, pls.

[Reluctant-Hero]

The book is translated into English - I just asked Namco on it.

Hell yeah! I'll be checking NCSX daily for an import preorder!

[Sinthetic]

Buying just for the plushy.

[Chopper]

I asked if the book comes with the regular version, just to clarify.

"@NamcoBandaiUK: @chopperjackson collectors edition only, sorry."

There you go. CE is essential!

[The Boat]

Will get.. if I can afford it.

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Price...???
Where can I pre-order...???

This guy is DLC!? I assumed he's the main pokemon monster as he's always been featured in videos.

On topic though, I was going to wait for a price drop for the normal version.

You're an awful person!

I might actually preorder the CE now! :D

Might? Yeah, you're still pretty awful

Too bad you get a Level-5 game with that nice book.

But... but... but... Dragon Quest IX!?
Provided you had people to play with and attempted none of the post-game quests it was actually pretty fun.

[barrin87]

OH MY GOD!!! I really hope the US gets the same CE but if not I will have to buy the European version.

[Jucksalbe]

Do we in the EU tend to buy more Collector's Editions? I know I do generally, but I don't know anyone else that does, even if they are interested in the same type of games

It might be because of the rapidly falling prices (at least in the UK), so they want people to buy the game on release.

[Firebrand]

I've never cared for CEs but... I desire this.

I don't even own a PS3. Will have to find one.

So what happened to the DS version, they're not localizing that?

[Ultimadrago]

This guy is DLC!? I assumed he's the main pokemon monster as he's always been featured in videos.

To get him in gold is the DLC.

[RPGCrazied]

NA will get a voucher code for the DLC. I seriously doubt NA will get much. Maybe a theme for the XBM.

I mean it is Namco. All we got for ToG F was codes for costumes and a theme. EU got a CE. :/

[I should be doing hw]

This guy is DLC!? I assumed he's the main pokemon monster as he's always been featured in videos.

Nah, it's this game's version of Gold Plated Weapon DLC.

[Lain]

Just need amazon to put this CE up so I can preorder.

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Is this game any good?


Cus' this CE is making me want it.

[Adamm]

Shut up & tell me where to pre-order!

[Skidd]

To all of EU?

Also, if the book is full of art = Sold!

The lack of soundtrack is disappointing though.

[The_Monk]

Just need amazon to put this CE up so I can preorder.

This. I trust Amazon! But... Tell me the price first.

[TheJollyCorner]

That 300 paginas mago looks good.

"What's a pagina?"

[undu]

"What's a pagina?"

300 paginas make a vademécum

[toythatkills]

Who was it that messed up the Final Fantasy XIII-2 Crystal Edition pre-orders? I seem to recall someone took too many orders, then by the time they told people they weren't getting their CE because there was no stock, it was far too late to order it somewhere else. Bunch of pissed off customers, and rightly so.

I can't remember what store it was, but I'd like to avoid using them for this.

[tsab]

Price...??? Where can I pre-order...??? This guy is DLC!? I assumed he's the main pokemon monster as he's always been featured in videos. You're an awful person! Might? Yeah, you're still pretty awful But... but... but... Dragon Quest IX!? Provided you had people to play with and attempted none of the post-game quests it was actually pretty fun.

It depends if I have to pay by Drachmas until then.hehe

[shinkansen.3000]

AAaaahh!! I'll but it at a high price!

This is exactly what I was hoping for!

Also, the italian adaptation (text only) seems to be very good, judging by the PR. Very funny work on some names, like the "elettroquaglia" in the DLC, and in the title too (Strega Cinerea/Ash Witch instead of the generic White Witch).

Very interesting, this might be the first game I'll actually play in Italian since Final Fantasy IX, which had an excellent adaption!

[Shinobi_GR]

My cuerpo is ready ! This is the JRPG I've been waiting for. Excellent job Level-5.

[ChryZ]

WANT! Hopefully it's not too expensive, but it kinda looks pricey (~_~;)

[Sotha Sil]

Awesome, getting this.

[Zeouterlimits]

I'm more interested in the game because of the C.E. >_>.

I love Ghibli, but the overly kiddie nature of the game has driven me off so far.

[shinkansen.3000]

About the price, knowing Namco it wouldn't be strange if this was offered to all those that preorder the game at the same price of the regular edition like Dark Souls and Tales of Graces F. This does seem to have more content though, with a 300 pages hardcover book and a plush doll...

[KillGore]

Guess I'll be getting my first PS3 imported game

[Delusibeta]

Does piss all over their excuse for not importing the DS version, but a jolly good show nonetheless.

[Fancy Corndog]

I'm so incredibly hyped for this game. I feel like I've been waiting for a real jRPG for 10 years. They better not screw with the box art for the American version.

[UrbanRats]

Also, the italian adaptation (text only) seems to be very good, judging by the PR. Very funny work on some names, like the "elettroquaglia" in the DLC, and in the title too (Strega Cinerea/Ash Witch instead of the generic White Witch).

Sounds cool, but i generally don't dig these "liberties".
I remember in Legend of Dragoon there were a lot of cultural adaptations, that i didn't dig too much (and i'm sure that was also true for a lot of other games and countries).
I understand that some things may work in Japan but not here, still, i don't want anyone to filter other countries' cultures for me.

In the case of LoD that i remember, they had changed Dart saying something like "you'll be a good wife one day" to something like "you'll be a good woman, one day".
As outragous as someone can consider the first sentence over the secod one, i'd like to know about these cultural differences, as i think they are interesting, if not enriching.

Anyway, rant aside, i hope they haven't changed such plot elements in this one.