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Originally Posted by kayos90

1 minute video. some concept art and character reveal.

Add in a few screenshots, maybe.

Wonder if they would attempt to do what Atlus did xD

Originally Posted by kayos90

The thought is depressing yes...

EDIT: DAMMIT!

I do think it'll be better than what I've experienced of Celceta's story, yes. lol

Dare I guess that they shouldn't have gone any more elaborate than "Adol washes up on shore, winsome lass points him at some monsters, ACTION"?

Originally Posted by SatelliteOfLove

Dare I guess that they shouldn't have gone any more elaborate than "Adol washes up on shore, winsome lass points him at some monsters, ACTION"?

More like "Adol stumbles out of forest, has amnesia, goes right back into forest because why not"

Originally Posted by Biker19

IMO, the 20th Anniversary of Tales should be something like the main characters of the new game visiting their past predecessors from Tales of Phantasia, to this upcoming Tales game to learn about each of the party's adventures, & what each of the past adventurers went through in order for the new team to overcome their villains (obviously for 2015).

Original sound tracks from the past tales series will also be used, too. :)

But if it were like that, it would fit more for an escort title, though.

So it was a countdown for another countdown? Wow.

Still, that is really far from the level of trolling we saw in the Atlus Persona 5 announcement. That day people lost hope in humanity, started a shit storm and were ready for suicide until that 55.55 countdown started.

Originally Posted by Wynnebeck

Tales of Vs. EX for PS3. Same fighting style as the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series.

If CC2 is in charge of the game, give it to me! I'm one of those weirdos that really like Naruto UNS series. Just let me use Yuri and spam Dragon Swarm.
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Do you think we could see this game in Spring (February-May) 2015 in the West? They're saying they want to shorten the period between Japan and West releases. If they are making the game with a localization in mind, it should be easier and faster to do it.

Well, more waiting.

At least we'll know what game they're announcing soon.
I'm not expecting a game of a much larger scope than Tales of Xillia. Tales doesn't seem to get the budget that some of the other Namco franchises get. I also expect the game to be exclusive to the PlayStation 3.

Which is fine, Namco have been giving the PlayStation 3 quite and impressive library.

I expect the next title to be a PlayStation 4 game. There's nothing wrong with supporting last generation systems a few years after the next generation launch.

Originally Posted by RalchAC

Do you think we could see this game in Spring (February-May) 2015 in the West? They're saying they want to shorten the period between Japan and West releases. If they are making the game with a localization in mind, it should be easier and faster to do it.

I certainly hope so. At least, I'm hoping it'll at least be a shorter wait than what we had for Xillia and Xillia 2. I certainly did miss the short time frame between the JP and US/EU releases they did for Vesperia.

I am ready.

Originally Posted by RalchAC

If CC2 is in charge of the game, give it to me! I'm one of those weirdos that really like Naruto UNS series. Just let me use Yuri and spam Dragon Swarm.

Forget CC2, other than making cool single player for the Naruto games and their games looking pretty, mechanics wise they're pretty shallow.

Give it to the Soul Calibur team or something, still baffled they let them work on Legendia and not VS.



Honestly all I want is the anniversary game to not feel rushed. And for the love of god, I know they said they only planned on using ufotable for Xillia 2, but they should keep using them.

Originally Posted by Wynnebeck

Tales of Vs. EX for PS3. Same fighting style as the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series.

I would totally buy that specially if it looked as good as Naruto Ultimate series and played ecually decently.

Much more excited for this new PS3 mothership title though.

So there really is another countdown. I was right on the money with this one!

I know it is late in the gen and probably a vain hope, but I really want them to boost graphical quality (textures, animations, etc.) past Vesperia level... (Yes I do get hyped for all the wrong reasons)

Tales of Generation

featuring Modern Cress and Classic Cress

expecting this to be for ps3 but would not be surprised if it turns out as a 3ds game

Originally Posted by HolyBaikal

I'm not expecting a game of a much larger scope than Tales of Xillia. Tales doesn't seem to get the budget that some of the other Namco franchises get.

I don't know. This being a 20th anniversary title I don't expect it to come out before 2015. That again likely means that during the merger/absorption there was no other major Tales project besides Xillia 1/2 (the last time that happened was ToP PS1 in 1998). Which again makes it possible that with this game they are actually starting with a clean slate (which can mean anything really, both design and staff wise).

Originally Posted by FSLink

Give it to the Soul Calibur team or something, still baffled they let them work on Legendia and not VS.

Looking at the staff listings I never saw anyone who actually worked on both Soul Calibur and Legendia. Probably was only marketing talk.

Originally Posted by Aeana

I can't bring myself to be excited when there's a possibility of more barren fields and shop buildery.

Well considering they axed shop building in Xillia 2 I doubt they'll bring it back.

We'll see how fields are handled this time around...

Originally Posted by Datschge

Looking at the staff listings I never saw anyone who actually worked on both Soul Calibur and Legendia. Probably was only marketing talk.

Huh. Interesting. Either way, would be neat for the Tekken or Soul Calibur teams to handle a Tales fighting game.

Site apparently also updates every 12 midnight Japan time. The book just opened.

Originally Posted by a745

Site apparently also updates every 12 midnight Japan time. The book just opened.

Any idea what it says?

Also Hideo Baba actually talked about the 20th anniversary title in 2012.

When he was asked "Is work on the next Tales title already being done?" he raised the "Yes" sign in response. He comments, "In maintaining the flow of releasing one game after another, we always consider the concept of the title next in line." I'm not entirely sure if he's just referring to Tales of Hearts R, but most probably it's a different title.

He further mentions: "In fact, we've been thinking beneath the surface for the 20th anniversary title."

He also mentions that, aside from the 20th anniversary title, they are also thinking of other various ways to develop the series in general.

I wonder what they'll bring new to the table.

Come ooooon Inomata designs!

Originally Posted by Soriku

Any idea what it says?

This is a really rough translation, it's kind of hard to translate for me:

「The Legend of the Priest」
"In the far off mythical era, when the world was to be covered in darkness,
one appeared from somewhere and reclaimed the light."

Notes:
- The word 導師 (doushi) can mean either priest/monk, or basically a spiritual leader.
- The sentence also isn't complete. As they reveal more words, perhaps the message will make more sense. I'm not even sure if this is in the first person or not.
- Also this translation may not be 100% accurate until they reveal more words.

Originally Posted by CureVylash

Tales of Raven is almost upon us

FTFY

Originally Posted by a745

This is a really rough translation, it's kind of hard to translate for me:

「The Legend of the Priest」
"In the far off mythical era, when the world was to be covered in darkness,
one appeared from somewhere and reclaimed the light."

Notes:
- The word 導師 (doushi) can mean either priest/monk, or basically a spiritual leader.
- The sentence also isn't complete. As they reveal more words, perhaps the message will make more sense. I'm not even sure if this is in the first person or not.
- Also this translation may not be 100% accurate until they reveal more words.

Oh so they're revealing story stuff? OK.

It'll be a game where Jade, Alvin and Yuri get teleported to the same dimension. They kick some ass. The End.

Originally Posted by Labadal

It'll be a game where Jade, Alvin and Yuri get teleported to the same dimension. They kick some ass. The End.

Game would be too easy .

Party is way to overpowered :)

Originally Posted by Thorgal

Game would be too easy .

Party is way to overpowered :)

They can make all enemies play like boss fights from Xillia breaking your chains like crazy and the boss fights be worse than that.

Tales of Cereals (Creales).

I hope they go back to the art style of Abyss & Vesperia instead of Graces & Xillia. Vesperia, IMO, is on par with the Naruto games as far as the visuals closely resembling anime as possible.

It might have also been that I just finished Ni no Kuni, but Xillia just didn't look as good to me.

Originally Posted by a745

「The Legend of the Priest」
"In the far off mythical era, when the world was to be covered in darkness,
one appeared from somewhere and reclaimed the light."

Tales of Christianity confirmed.

Whatever it is, I really, really, really hope they go back to the cel-shaded style of Vesperia. It looked soooo much better than Xillia and Graces, and was one of the first games of the generation which really made my jaw drop.

I just couldn't get over how good it looked when it first came out.

Originally Posted by a745

This is a really rough translation, it's kind of hard to translate for me:

「The Legend of the Priest」
"In the far off mythical era, when the world was to be covered in darkness,
one appeared from somewhere and reclaimed the light."

Notes:
- The word 導師 (doushi) can mean either priest/monk, or basically a spiritual leader.
- The sentence also isn't complete. As they reveal more words, perhaps the message will make more sense. I'm not even sure if this is in the first person or not.
- Also this translation may not be 100% accurate until they reveal more words.

I wouldn't mind having a spellcasting main character. That'll be pretty interesting.

Also, if Namco is going to try and copy Atlus's announcements look forward to:
- Tales of VS: Wallbreaker
- Tales of Twin Braves: XL
- Tales of Phantasia Full Voiced 3D Version
- Tales of Zesteria

Whatever it is, ditch some old enemies and create new ones.

And please, please, please bring back a traditional overworld. I don't know why jrpgs are so adverse to the old school world map nowadays.

FFXII style overworlds are great, but they're almost never done right. They certainly weren't in Xillia or Graces.

Heres hopin' for a 360 or multiplat release



Possibly I am the only one saying this..

Originally Posted by PseudoKirby

Heres hopin' for a 360 or multiplat release



Possibly I am the only one saying this..

There's no reason to expect or even hope for that after Xillia. It's just not happening.

Originally Posted by Flarin

I hope they go back to the art style of Abyss & Vesperia instead of Graces & Xillia. Vesperia, IMO, is on par with the Naruto games as far as the visuals closely resembling anime as possible.

It might have also been that I just finished Ni no Kuni, but Xillia just didn't look as good to me.

Abyss? You shoot low mang lol.

Why not mix Vesperia with Symphonia?

Vesperia was pretty much an improvement on Symphonia style but add the hair details now and it might look cool. Then again looking how some hairs look on Xillia it might be better to keep it simple just with Vesperia style.

Originally Posted by SolidSnakex

There's no reason to expect or even hope for that after Xillia. It's just not happening.

and why is that? Vesperias existance didnt signify the lack of Tales games on other platforms..

Originally Posted by PseudoKirby

and why is that? Vesperias existance didnt signify the lack of Tales games on other platforms..

There was an interview where Baba said that they finally found where their fanbase was at and it was the Sony systems. They might work on other systems for games but the main focus seems Sony consoles thanks to the sales.

Originally Posted by PseudoKirby

and why is that? Vesperias existance didnt signify the lack of Tales games on other platforms..

To be frank they think any other other console than the PS3 ( and PS4 later on ) for the mainline games is a waste of time, money and resources. Don't forget it's a game aimed at Japanese market, Vesperia happend due to MS moneyhat.

It's ok guys, even after they annouce a Japan date, you guys are looking at an 18 month delay.

Heya Tales fans. Has anyone translated the text on the book yet?

Originally Posted by Vrakanox

Heya Tales fans. Has anyone translated the text on the book yet?

Look a couple posts up.

Originally Posted by Gravelord_Nito

There was an interview where Baba said that they finally found where their fanbase was at and it was the Sony systems. They might work on other systems for games but the main focus seems Sony consoles thanks to the sales.

If I remember right Namdai claimed there was most probably a translation error or miscommunication on that interview, but I can't remember if it's about the Sony systems thing or if it's about the PS4 thing?

Whichever the case, I personally don't think they consider going multiplat as a worthwhile investment. And I personally don't think they're already jumping to next-gen. But again, that's a personal opinion.