AtomskEater
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So they didn't announce Zestiria PS4?
Didn't their Twitter pretty much told us to wait for this?
It told us we would see something Zesteria-related, which was probably the new anime they announced.
So they didn't announce Zestiria PS4?
Didn't their Twitter pretty much told us to wait for this?
idk what they're doing.
Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
I thought about this in February and said "naaaah, not happening". Not so sure anymore....Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
Doing this makes no sense at all.Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
Doing this makes no sense at all.
Can't they really see the potential of better good sales of Zestiria if it was released on both the PS3 and PS4 in the west at the same time?
No way they didn't know about the fans crying out loud for the new generation version...
Maybe they're hoping to inexplicably catch double-dippers.
If that's their plan for the US version, they should kiss all their goodwill for the series in the west goodbye.
Doing this makes no sense at all.
Can't they really see the potential of better good sales of Zestiria if it was released on both the PS3 and PS4 in the west at the same time?
No way they didn't know about the fans crying out loud for the new generation version...
the only thing better good would be the initial sales numbers. Doing ps3 first and announcing ps4 afterwards would do higher numbers in total for sure.
their games are too good to skip them over a bad business move unfortunately
their games are too good to skip them over a bad business move unfortunately
I don't think that's true for the audience they want in America.
They're only recently starting to come around to the idea that Tales games should be released internationally. We're sitting on nearly six months of localization time on Zestiria in a world where most games are released worldwide.
If a PS4 announcement comes soon after US gamers had to settle for the PS3 version despite the lack of market sense that move makes, at the very least, I imagine most fair weather fans (which is not a pejorative when it comes to consumers) will wait for a used copy or a sale.
It's just not a smart idea.
Personally I don't see Zestiria selling better if it was released first on the PS3 then they announce a PS4 version and release it later....... It will hurt the sales and those who bought it on PS3 will feel betrayed.
Beside the game will sell very badly if it was released only on the PS3... Basically sent to die.
But if it was released in the west on both consoles it will guarantee a better sales that's for sure.
What worries me that they somehow doesn't understand and get this... Which is something impossible not to see.
Personally I don't see Zestiria selling better if it was released first on the PS3 then they announce a PS4 version and release it later....... It will hurt the sales and those who bought it on PS3 will feel betrayed.
Beside the game will sell very badly if it was released only on the PS3... Basically sent to die.
But if it was released in the west on both consoles it will guarantee a better sales that's for sure.
What worries me that they somehow doesn't understand and get this... Which is something impossible not to see.
Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
You underestimate domestic Tales Fans. (Or Domestic JRPG fans in general)
Could look at it this way, Atlus did this with Persona 3, when Japan had FES out the date at the same time, and still released FES down the road in the west. Which still performed very well.
And lets be realistic, this isn't new practice for them.
Tales of Symphonia GC -> Tales of Symphonia PS2
Tales of Vesperia 360 -> Tales of Vesperia PS3
They're not above milking their fans loyalty for all their worth.
Maybe they're hoping to inexplicably catch double-dippers.
If that's their plan for the US version, they should kiss all their goodwill for the series in the west goodbye.
And lets be realistic, this isn't new practice for them.
Tales of Symphonia GC -> Tales of Symphonia PS2
Tales of Vesperia 360 -> Tales of Vesperia PS3
They're not above milking their fans loyalty for all their worth.
You underestimate domestic Tales Fans. (Or Domestic JRPG fans in general)
Could look at it this way, Atlus did this with Persona 3, when Japan had FES out the date at the same time, and still released FES down the road in the west. Which still performed very well.
What wild theories here...
I think there might be reason why Zestiria releases in Fall and not Summer. The localization is done, but I think they need more time for porting...
And lets be realistic, this isn't new practice for them.
Tales of Symphonia GC -> Tales of Symphonia PS2
Tales of Vesperia 360 -> Tales of Vesperia PS3
They're not above milking their fans loyalty for all their worth.
And lets be realistic, this isn't new practice for them.
Tales of Symphonia GC -> Tales of Symphonia PS2
Tales of Vesperia 360 -> Tales of Vesperia PS3
They're not above milking their fans loyalty for all their worth.
Don't forget Tales of Graces Wii -> Tales of Graces f PS3
To be fair these are all enhanced ports with extra content and not the same game just on another plattform.
And so should Zestiria PS4. They would be stupid to just straight port the PS3 version to PS4.
And so should Zestiria PS4. They would be stupid to just straight port the PS3 version to PS4.
I don't really think the situations are analogous. Atlus got out in front of it when FES was announced, explained they didn't have the resources to simply switch gears onto FES, and detailed what the differences were so people wouldn't feel like they got a lesser game. Atlus is a small company with limited resources, their explanation made sense and it reached the people it needed to reach. If you were aware of FES, you were aware why it wasn't releasing day-and-date in America.
Is there any Tales fan in the world who doesn't think a PS4 version is coming? It would be way different if Zesteria was that transcendent game with incredible word of mouth that no one could wait on playing. The best case scenario is people double-dip and feel kind of screwed. Middle scenario is they buy one or the other. Worst case if they wait for the PS4 one and then decide they don't care to buy it.
The longer you give people to reconsider a purchase, the more likely they are to do it.
Mind you, I'm amenable to the idea that this could go either way. It just seems sleazy at best.
So you think they will release and enhanced exclusiv in the west?
I toltaly see that happen!
So you think they will release an enhanced port exclusiv in the west?
I toltaly see that happen! If we are lucky the PS4 version will feature 1080p and 60fps and the PC port maybe some more graphics options.
Again, Namco-Bandai. Folks are being way too optimistic about them when they have always done pretty sleazy practices.
装甲悪鬼村正;166770724 said:An enhanced port with extra content releasing in the same year. Sounds like a great way to make sure nobody is going to buy anything you produce ever again. The PS4 version is a means to make a western release viable, not to provide more Tales-goodness for a new audience.
Well, we know BN has a 30-minute theatre presentation of an unannounced AAA title "we won't want to miss", so I wouldn't be at all surprised if they just popped a trailer and called it a day. Still, they may show up at Sony's presser, we'll have to wait and see.unless it's a part of the Sony presser I dont see them announcing it at E3, it would get lost in the noise, I expect this week as far more likely than E3
No that's why it was strange that they didn't announce it today.
To be fair these are all enhanced ports with extra content and not the same game just on another plattform.
What about us in Europe?
I could see Sony approaching Namco about including Zesteria in their E3 press conference so that they have more PS-exclusive holiday titles to show off, given the delays of Uncharted and Ratchet.
Announcing it after PS3 release. Lawl.
Go check One Piece 3 and Final Fantasy XIV.
Go check One Piece 3 and Final Fantasy XIV.
The age of Sony is over.
I heard whispers of FFXIV on XBO though.
Yea people have been hearing those whispers for years too.....sounds like a ghost to me.Go check One Piece 3 and Final Fantasy XIV.
The age of Sony is over.
I heard whispers of FFXIV on XBO though.
Go check One Piece 3 and Final Fantasy XIV.
The age of Sony is over.
I heard whispers of FFXIV on XBO though.