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Lost Odyssey to steal TGS and save the 360 in Japan?
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BenjaminBirdie
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TheTrin said:
Yeah, I GOT IT TRIN. That's why I warned the guy.
ALL CAPS ARE SERIOUS.
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Sir Speedy
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Tony HoTT said:
IS TIM ROGERS THE NEW JOSH ROBINSON? OR ******?
This thread is shit, way to go admins.
So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
Sir Speedy
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chespace said:So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
YOU SHUT UP NOW, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT TIM ****ING ROGERS
an interesting hypothetical question does arise...would blue dragon and LO exist at all w/o MS money? im sure sakaguchi would have tried his hand at creating something to rival FF. but i dont think he would have had the monetary backing to create BD. so we got two new IPs due to MS's money. is that a good or a bad thing? im sure Mistwalker would have created rpgs regardless...just saying probably not something that could rival FF budget wise. they would have been 2nd tier rpgs.
we have been stuck with FF being the only big budget rpg for so, so long now. just my personal take by the way, most of you play and nejoy all rpgs...i can only enjoy mainstream big budget stuff nowadays. SO3 bored me to death, and thats the only other rpg aside from FFX that i beat for the ps3. shadow hearts, wild arms 3 etc all bored me. production values weren't high enough.
we have been stuck with FF being the only big budget rpg for so, so long now. just my personal take by the way, most of you play and nejoy all rpgs...i can only enjoy mainstream big budget stuff nowadays. SO3 bored me to death, and thats the only other rpg aside from FFX that i beat for the ps3. shadow hearts, wild arms 3 etc all bored me. production values weren't high enough.
thetrin
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chespace said:So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
The game definitely looks sweet Che. I can't wait for the Famitsu demo.
ElectricBlue187
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Sir Speedy said:
maybe this thread is a trap for junior members like yourself to come in and post in all bold and caps, questioning it's existance and blaming the admins.
chespace said:So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
Wow, thanks for your opinion Che. I want to see more of this game on TGS!
Sir Speedy
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nitewulf said:
IT'S WORSE THAN TIM ROGERS
BenjaminBirdie
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chespace said:
Vagabond Fan Steel Cage Match Royal Rumble Style. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan just snuck me the brass knuckles, so I'd watch out.
chespace said:So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
I;m curious wether the engine focuses on things like normal-mapping and such or does it look good strictly based on the art style?
Also, comabt vs thousands of enemies? WTFOMG!
The constant boners I keep getting from everyone's impressions are starting to cause me to pass out. This could actually be a hyped game that *GASP* actually delivers!
The initial impressions from the other thread by Tim or whatever just seemed so fanboyish that I dismissed them. I'm glad Che chimed in with his more level headed impressions. At least I know he's someone with at least a little taste in games
The initial impressions from the other thread by Tim or whatever just seemed so fanboyish that I dismissed them. I'm glad Che chimed in with his more level headed impressions. At least I know he's someone with at least a little taste in games
Wulfer
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So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
HAHAHAHA thanks for positive update Chespace well, it looks like if your not Xbox 360 fan your ****ed. Nice to see the tables turn for a change. Wonder how many people will start giving 360 a second glance after this game shows up?
Hitler Stole My Potato
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chespace said:So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
Sounds fan-f*cking-tastic. There better be something available on XBL marketplace during TGS. A new trailer at the very least.
I need to get a hold of that demo.
Error2k4 said:I know it has japanese 3rd party support.... I didnt say it doesnt.
for how long will that support last once the PS3 is out...?
As long as the Xbox360 is successful in the USA and Europe, companies like Capcom, Konami, Tecmo will support the Xbox360. Mainly because these companies offer their games worldwide.
Error2k4 said:
Certainly, the PS3 is getting more exclusiv stuff from japenese 3rd. parties than Xbox360.
But if the Xbox360 proves to be more successful in the USA and Europe as Xbox 1, then large japanese companies, who are selling their games worldwide, won`t loose their interest in the Xbox360. Some of them would bring some exclusive games to the Xbox360.
But of course, fewer than forthe PS3.
Lost Odyssey is, for me, the reason to buy an X360. If it delivers I'm on board when it hits the U.S., no question.
I really hope it sells like gangbusters, it'd be great to see Sakaguchi's new studio break out as the fresh new RPG studio while Wada and all his cronies continue their "EA of the East" IP whoring. Unfortunately I doubt Sakaguchi's name will carry the same weight in Japan it once used to, as he hasn't had hands on involvement in game design since the SNES days.
Blue Dragon doesn't really impress me, but thats because I'm not a big Toriyama fan and all we've gotten to see is artwork. I'm looking forward to more information on ASH though. I'm hoping before long we hear about Matsuno joining up with Sakaguchi, I think they'd make an excellent team. Then all they'd be missing is Horii to completely anex the greatest RPG talents in gaming history. :lol
Its funny, as a kid my two biggest inspirations for wanting to make games were Sakaguchi and Molyneaux. They've both ditched companies that began to care more about sales and IP milking to work independantly. Great parallels developing.
I really hope it sells like gangbusters, it'd be great to see Sakaguchi's new studio break out as the fresh new RPG studio while Wada and all his cronies continue their "EA of the East" IP whoring. Unfortunately I doubt Sakaguchi's name will carry the same weight in Japan it once used to, as he hasn't had hands on involvement in game design since the SNES days.
Blue Dragon doesn't really impress me, but thats because I'm not a big Toriyama fan and all we've gotten to see is artwork. I'm looking forward to more information on ASH though. I'm hoping before long we hear about Matsuno joining up with Sakaguchi, I think they'd make an excellent team. Then all they'd be missing is Horii to completely anex the greatest RPG talents in gaming history. :lol
Its funny, as a kid my two biggest inspirations for wanting to make games were Sakaguchi and Molyneaux. They've both ditched companies that began to care more about sales and IP milking to work independantly. Great parallels developing.
SolidSnakex
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Himuro said:
That's wrong on so many levels.
Himuro said:
It's about the world, and you can design games that everyone likes. Look at the recent crop of DS games, or FF, MGS, KH, Mario ect ect. Games that sell everywhere, not just NA, or Europe or Japan.
Drek said:
Yeah 'cos MS aren't interested in sales
Molyneux is OWNED by one of the biggest corporations in the whole entire world, how is he independent? He WAS independent.
EDIT: although I would say that I do like the fact that MS are really getting on board with new IPs and supporting developer's wishes this gen. I just hope it doesn't stop when
sorry, i mean...IF
I really hope we get a demo of this on the marketplace. It sounds amazing.chespace said:So I checked out the first 15 action-packed minutes of the nearly hour long Lost Odyssey TGS demo yesterday and I was completely blindsided by how f'ing awesome this game looks and feels (in the emotion stirring sense).
I don't know if this game is going to "steal TGS" or sell a million Xbox 360s in Japan, but goddamn it is an impressive piece of work that will turn a lot of heads. Takehiko Inoue's art direction has taken on a maturity that goes even beyond his work in Vagabond, and seeing it in motion in both the CG and real-time graphics makes me think that his future isn't in manga but rather in 3D and games.
But what really got to me beyond the FF-style combat vs. like 1000 enemies and seamless integration of real-time and CG graphics is the way Lost Odyssey conveys a sense a mystery around its main character (who apparently is immortal). I walked away from the demo immediately wanting to know more about the game's scenario -- hero, villains, f'ed up world, everything.
I haven't played a J-RPG and haven't wanted to play one since... shit, I can't even remember, and now I suddenly can't wait for Mistwalker to finish the damn game.
SolidSnakex
Member
Himuro said:
Many games still sell well in Japan. Capcom is just bitter over it because they've milked the holy hell out of their games so much that they don't move as much as they once did. They've done it with both Street Fighter and Resident Evil, both were hugely popular in Japan now but don't do much anymore.
SolidSnakex
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Japan just doesn't have the type of sales seen in Western markets, its just not as big. But that doesn't mean you should compeltely ignore it. The PS2 has around a 20m unit fanbase over there. Yah its not as much as the US or Europe again, but its more than any of the competition this generation in terms of their worldwide console sales. And without some success in that market you can pretty much forget the big type of support from them. So I don't think its fair to say the market isn't important.