http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/09LPao0thCWTobgndPH5UTuz4zsz63F4What? You can't just bump like that and not leave a link or something.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/09LPao0thCWTobgndPH5UTuz4zsz63F4What? You can't just bump like that and not leave a link or something.
What? You can't just bump like that and not leave a link or something.
Back at around Pandoras Tower Month we had a plan to pitch the game to publishers with a way for fans to donate to assist with the funding. We promised those who donated ten dollars or more that they would receive a case to hold the three games in. After many delays, some caused by us, most of it caused by the printer, we finally got confirmation that the cases have finally shipped and we would finally get the cases out to everyone who donated.
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, that isnt going to happen. Recently, one of the owners of Operation Rainfall had a break-in at his house; they vandalized the apartment and stole almost every single piece of electronic equipment. One of the things they also happened to steal was the box full of cases. Thankfully Steven Boaz, his wife, and his two dogs are alright. The cases cost a lot of money and being that we are only volunteers, we only make just enough money from ads to keep the website running. This means we will not be able to replace the stolen boxes nor can we refund anyone who donated.
While we cannot blame anyone for being frustrated at us, we apologize we cannot fulfill our promise and hope everyone can understand our dilemma. Well do whatever we can to see if we can possibly get a replacement from the printers, but we cannot guarantee anything. In the event we find a suitable replacement for the cases to send our donators, well contact those who qualify. Please send any hopes and prayers towards the Boazs, and Im personally sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused you.
If anyone stumbles upon the cases somewhere on the internet, please do not buy one and be sure to send us any information to opra.webteam@gmail.com
Once again Id like to thank everyone for donating, and am extremely sorry that this couldnt have turned out better.
Richard Ross
Co-Owner Operation Rainfall
But they aren't offering refunds...(?):The fact that they are offering refunds is proof of it. Don't be asinine.
Unless I'm reading it wrong.This means we will not be able to replace the stolen boxes nor can we refund anyone who donated.
Darn..hehehe. I know shouldn't be laughing, but the "Due to quite a stir people have come up with despite the situation"...I thought it was sketchy when I first read this article a few minutes ago but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Initially they weren't, but they updated the article with this:
lol
Initially they weren't, but they updated the article with this:But they aren't offering refunds...(?):
Unless I'm reading it wrong.
lolUPDATE: Due to quite a stir people have come up with despite the situation, we’ll be offering refunds for those who want it. E-mail opra.webteam@gmail.com with the name and details of the Paypal account used for the donations.
I'm of the mentality that it just happened to come out at the right time to get swept up with Xenoblade and Last Story, the two real stars of this. They were even announced together and have pedigrees that just a few years ago would've guaranteed a fast localization (well, mainly Last Story, though Xenoblade was certainly meaty enough), though enough people seemed to have liked Pandora's Tower enough that it's probably worth looking into when convenient... which actually happened simply due to Amazon.co.uk opening up the borders for game purchases and pummeling the price of the LE.Pandora's Tower is the weakest of the three games, and generally regarded as terrible. I find it weird Rainfall even bothered.
Edit: And that does sound really sketch.
There is no way that doesn't seem shady as all fuck. Why on earth would burglars steal a box of empty cases?
Pandora's Tower is the weakest of the three games, and generally regarded as terrible. I find it weird Rainfall even bothered.
He does. What I don't get is why anyone would think he would go to all this trouble creating a story of being robbed if he was lying? If he was lying and no one found the police report, he would be arrested. If he just wanted the money, he would have just ran off with it months ago. Saying this is suspicious or shady is just a very shameful thing to say.
If he was lying and no one found the police report, he would be arrested.
If he just wanted the money, he would have just ran off with it months ago.
Remember when Project Zomboid gave this excuse too?Looks like no Operation Rainfall cases, they're claiming a break-in happened I guess.
http://operationrainfall.com/read-regarding-the-cases-for-donators/
Did they not have tenants/renters insurance?
The whole idea of crowd funding to pitch the game to publishers is incredibly sketchy and bound for disaster. If a publisher wants to go that route, they should just set up a Kickstarter or whatever themselves. Once you've got a lot of peoples' money involved things get really complicated. Crowd funding really should be left to organizations that are experienced with this sort of thing.
People here think Pandora's Tower is terrible? Wow. As someone who's actually played the game, I'd say its a pretty good title, with a really interesting concept behind it. Admittedly the production values are quite low compared to XB/LS. Its definitely not a "Hollywood blockbuster" -type of game, but that's also a virtue in my opinion.
I'd wager that people who actually think its terrible (or truly mediocre), just watched a trailer on youtube and called it a day.
People here think Pandora's Tower is terrible? Wow. As someone who's actually played the game, I'd say its a pretty good title, with a really interesting concept behind it. Admittedly the production values are quite low compared to XB/LS. Its definitely not a "Hollywood blockbuster" -type of game, but that's also a virtue in my opinion.
I'd wager that people who actually think its terrible (or truly mediocre), just watched a trailer on youtube and called it a day.
We are still awaiting confirmation from the printer and UPS, but more likely than not, we will either be reimbursed by UPS for leaving the box of cases in an insecure location or the printer will reprint our order, especially since it has taken so long for them to finally print (that’s what we get for finding a low-priced printer!)
People here think Pandora's Tower is terrible? Wow. As someone who's actually played the game, I'd say its a pretty good title, with a really interesting concept behind it. Admittedly the production values are quite low compared to XB/LS. Its definitely not a "Hollywood blockbuster" -type of game, but that's also a virtue in my opinion.
I'd wager that people who actually think its terrible (or truly mediocre), just watched a trailer on youtube and called it a day.
XSEED Games Announces Pandoras Tower for Spring 2013 Release
Fan Favorite Wii-Exclusive Action RPG to be Released for the North American Market
Torrance, Calif., (January 16th, 2013) - XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, today announced they have come to an agreement with Nintendo that will bring the highly anticipated action role-playing title, Pandoras Tower, exclusively to Wii in Spring 2013. Developed in Japan by Ganbarion, Pandoras Tower takes the classic fairytale theme of a maiden in distress and adds a violent twist, with the protagonist setting out to slay over a dozen giant monsters and collect their flesh in order to free his beloved from an evil curse. The agreement with Nintendo grants XSEED Games exclusive publishing rights to Pandoras Tower in North America.
Its fantastic to be bringing such a highly-anticipated title like Pandoras Tower to such a vocal fan base, said Shinichi Suzuki, President and CEO of XSEED Games. North American gamers have been very patient in waiting for this game to be released, and were confident they will be pleased when they get their hands on the title.
A tale of unfortunate circumstances, Pandoras Tower opens in the Kingdom of Elyria, where an unassuming singer named Elena succumbs to a wretched curse during a festival performance. Bearing an arcane mark on her back, she starts transforming into a savage monster, causing the town guards to attempt to kill her in order to prevent it. A young ex-mercenary named Aeron, whose heart has forever been pledged to Elena, whisks her away in the nick of time and with the help of a mysterious witch named Mavda, he learns what must be done to avert her wretched fate. He must descend into The Scar, a massive chasm tied down by twelve chains connected to a floating island in its center, atop which sit thirteen interconnected towers. There, he must use his sword and a sacred chain to battle his way through each tower and extract the flesh of the boss masters that dwell within, which Elena must consume in order to reverse her ongoing transformation. But the clock is ticking! The longer Aeron takes to vanquish each beast, the less human Elena becomes, affecting her character and the games final outcome in a profound manner. Time is of the essence...
Pandoras Tower was developed in Japan by Ganbarion in conjunction with Nintendo, exclusively for Wii. The game will be published by XSEED Games in North America in Spring 2013. XSEED Games will release more product updates in the coming months.
About XSEED Games:
XSEED Games was formed in November 2004 by a small group of industry veterans with a common vision; to cross pollinate the avid gaming culture of Japan and North America. Delivering unique, innovative titles across multiple platforms and genres, XSEED Games is dedicated to publishing products that appeal to and enrich the North American market. The company is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based MarvelousAQL Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. More information on XSEED Games can be found at http://www.xseedgames.com
Why not on Wii U?