From what's been said they apparently don't.
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Persona 4 Arena European release date bad news [Update: Suffering continues]
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From what's been said they apparently don't.
Huw_Dawson
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I apologise to anyone who got their hopes up because of either HitCombo or SRK (who I tipped and who sourced my article) posting that 7th September date.
I was informed by PQube that, and I quote, "The official release date is 7th September". The fact that this has been unconfirmed is saddening. Time to go write another article. :|
I was informed by PQube that, and I quote, "The official release date is 7th September". The fact that this has been unconfirmed is saddening. Time to go write another article. :|
You know, it's a good thing for Zen that Atlus region locked the game or literally no-one would end up buying it when if it comes out in Europe.
To be fair that Pokemon arcana picture is pretty neat.
Why do you think it's coming before October? If it were, they ought to have a release date by now. You can't just dump stock on retailers with no notice.
To be fair both Zen and PQube have apparently told different people different dates. The whole thing seems like a mess.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Viola of the Abyss
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I knew it would come to this... Atlus you suck!!!
I really hope this doesn't take the form of a precedent and encourages other publishers to do the same.
The other title I'm most worried about is Ryu Ga Gotoku 5, it will have TONS of licensed content from other companies that will bitch to no end to make it impossible to buy the Japanese version outside Japan.
Plus add the fact that a localization is very unlikely given Sega's current status and we could end up being royally screwed...
Same for me, I know I can't avoid buying this forever, especially once Persona 5 gets close to release.
But I will make my best to delay the purchase as long as possible and to make sure anybody involved in this mess doesn't get a cent from me.
A few words from Zen like Atlus US did could help, but given how they've handled this up to now and other releases I'm starting to think that they don't care about this at all.
I really hope this doesn't take the form of a precedent and encourages other publishers to do the same.
The other title I'm most worried about is Ryu Ga Gotoku 5, it will have TONS of licensed content from other companies that will bitch to no end to make it impossible to buy the Japanese version outside Japan.
Plus add the fact that a localization is very unlikely given Sega's current status and we could end up being royally screwed...
Same for me, I know I can't avoid buying this forever, especially once Persona 5 gets close to release.
But I will make my best to delay the purchase as long as possible and to make sure anybody involved in this mess doesn't get a cent from me.
A few words from Zen like Atlus US did could help, but given how they've handled this up to now and other releases I'm starting to think that they don't care about this at all.
Ah, now I understand. I don't think they'll be hitting mid-October, period. My guess is sometime in 2013.
How weird is it that tiny little Gust turned out to be the niche Japanese dev best equipped for the HD generation? They've been cranking out good PS3 games with a simultaneous NA/EU release every year. Maybe Atlus should take a break from cranking out remakes and hire someone over there to remind them how it's done.
Huw_Dawson
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Why do they need a European master if the game is identical?
If what some Zen people said, according to another poster in this thread, there won't be any localisations done to this game. It's purely English and Japanese, just like the US version, so why do they have to do a new master? Can't they just take the US version that passed cert and submit that to SCEE/Xbox EU? Or is this a case of having to get the DLC cooked for SCEE/Xbox EU (is there even DLC?), and having Zen's logo plopped into the game, or whatever?
I think I probably just answered my own question here, but whatever. Any insights are welcome.
At any rate, I think we're looking at 2013 now. If what we know is true, then Atlus, Zen and ASW are all as bad as each other in this. What a complete clusterfuck.
If what some Zen people said, according to another poster in this thread, there won't be any localisations done to this game. It's purely English and Japanese, just like the US version, so why do they have to do a new master? Can't they just take the US version that passed cert and submit that to SCEE/Xbox EU? Or is this a case of having to get the DLC cooked for SCEE/Xbox EU (is there even DLC?), and having Zen's logo plopped into the game, or whatever?
I think I probably just answered my own question here, but whatever. Any insights are welcome.
At any rate, I think we're looking at 2013 now. If what we know is true, then Atlus, Zen and ASW are all as bad as each other in this. What a complete clusterfuck.
StevePharma
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SALTY AS FUCK ATLUS/ZEN. Will buy triple used! /rage
They better not fiddle with P4G's release, might go US imp on that anyway.
They better not fiddle with P4G's release, might go US imp on that anyway.
Yeah, but somehow I have the feeling Zen is not telling the complete story... they are all like "we only publish the game" but damn, if you are doing this you are all equal partners. Make it fucking happen Zen or don't do it at all. At least Ghostlight actually say what the problems are if a game gets delayed...
Ahahahahahaha you really think that doesn't happen even when they're a direct branch?
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Even if the game is identical, cert requires a separate master build for each region. This has been commonplace for all major platforms as far as I can remember.
So unless this dude is lying, then we know the blame rests solely on Atlus's shoulders. I almost feel bad for picking up the NA version of this game.
LOL, just as expected.
I'd be very pissed off right now if I hadn't removed P4A from my to-buy-list as soon as the region-lock was announced (as well as the godawful dub-only Blu-ray).
Well, at least now it's definitely assured that this game will bomb big time in Europe. Kudos to Atlus, great job!
I'm afraid the japanese and US sales aren't that bad, right?
I'd be very pissed off right now if I hadn't removed P4A from my to-buy-list as soon as the region-lock was announced (as well as the godawful dub-only Blu-ray).
Well, at least now it's definitely assured that this game will bomb big time in Europe. Kudos to Atlus, great job!
I'm afraid the japanese and US sales aren't that bad, right?
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Top selling fighting game ever in Japan IIRC. No US numbers yet, but supposedly they sold out of their initial warehouse stock.
Zomba13
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Changing all the American spellings to UK English
They better fucking do that. I'm not happy waiting all this time if I'm going to play the game and get shit like 'color'.
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Seeing some of the Capcom US/Japan relationship that stuff probably does still happen, but a direct branch should improve the situation over what we have now.
donkey show
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Yup: http://shoryuken.com/2012/08/02/p4a...-selling-conventional-fighting-game-in-japan/
Well deserved.
Gundam EXVS did better. :3
Tribes of Trusty
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I sure hope the uncertain release date is because of them translating into other European languages than English. And there better be no typos or shit translation (well if they do it like BlazBlue, at least that's a good thing)
If not, what the fuck ?
If not, what the fuck ?
Zomba13
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That can't be right.
McBradders
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I don't like Tekken.
Love Arcsys, love Atlus, love Persona, but I'll be buying this pre-owned whenever the hell it actually comes over here, even if I have to wait a while. I won't support this kind of terrible business and to be honest I thought we'd finished with all of this nonsense in the PS2 era.
It's not like I'm going to get half of the value of the game with all the American and Asian players online having a large amount more time with the game and I really don't think that a niche game like this will have a gigantic European community to begin with.
It's not like I'm going to get half of the value of the game with all the American and Asian players online having a large amount more time with the game and I really don't think that a niche game like this will have a gigantic European community to begin with.
Scum? They are not very consumer friendly with this and with holding of a European office, but scum? They make my favourite series of all time and I am thoroughly enjoying their output and pre-order bonusses for years now. They are not scum. They are stupid. Maybe they are to blame for all of this. But not scum.
But fucking hell they do disappoint me often now...
Zomba13
Member
I'll be getting TTT2. Last Tekken I owned was the first TTT and I loved it. Didn't get much into 4 and then became uninterested. I need TTT2 though.
Canis lupus
Member
I pre ordered the We Are Tekken edition today, byebye Atlus, you shouldve given me the opportunity to buy it pre TTT2, DOA5 and PSASBR.
It'll hit 2012 for sure, I can't see how Zen/PQube/Atlus could fuck up that bad that it falls into 2013.
I know in the past Zen have actually released games very quickly once announced, like you said yourself, but it's always been for one platform if I remember right. I'm assuming passing cert for two different systems is going to increase that time somewhat.
I honestly expected this to happen once I heard Zen were involved but it seems like some of this is out of their hands unless they're just straight up lying. If they would just give us some indication of when it releases I'd be a little happier but right now we're just waiting for anything.
Tribes of Trusty
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What the fuck ?
How do you mess up that ?
It's not the first time a game has been delayed (hell, Europe is generally the least lucky when it comes to this), but the whole mini mediatic shitstorm/gaf meltdown is because these idiots region-locked the game, effectively preventing fans from getting it.
I'm so mad right now.
Dude, don't jinx it. My anger would know no bounds.They better not pull this shite with P4G
AmaterasuOkami076
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Gutted. Was soo looking forward to playing this on my week off work. Ah well, Graces F can take my time instead. It's hard not to be disappointed but I suppose there isn't much point in pointing fingers, I'm just praying it's a matter of two or three months rather than a 2013 release.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Unfortunately for many people interested in P4A, it's more about the story than the fighting part since it's supposed to be canon. So another fighter may not be as interesting to those folks.
XiaNaphryz
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giant_frying_pan
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I shall now lock my wallet, in the region of all Atlas games, ever.
donkey show
Member
Well, at the very least, Altus already said they aren't region locking P4G!They better not pull this shite with P4G
R_thanatos
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there is no need to , as p4G doesn't have japanese voices ..nobody would reverse import this game , especilly given how far the releases dates are.
Augemitbutter
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i'm glad i decided to boycott this turd from the beginning, no international gamer is surprised by these developments.
lol, there are so many ways to watch this. and for every deleted video, three more will grow back. welcome to the internet, atlus/index.
Well, that was fast...
lol, there are so many ways to watch this. and for every deleted video, three more will grow back. welcome to the internet, atlus/index.
Fucking horseshit. I went through this shit with Blazblue and now they're pulling it again. ridiculous.
between atlus/aksys and Zen it's friggin impossible to enjoy Arc System Works fighters. at this point i'd rather them get SEGA/Sammy back as a publisher :L
This was pretty much the only game I've been looking forward to in ages and all this release kerfuffle is ruining it. :/
between atlus/aksys and Zen it's friggin impossible to enjoy Arc System Works fighters. at this point i'd rather them get SEGA/Sammy back as a publisher :L
This was pretty much the only game I've been looking forward to in ages and all this release kerfuffle is ruining it. :/
Well, that was fast...
Fucking assholes. I remember when Atlus was my favorite video game company. I think I'll buy P4G used.
Art Teitlebaum
Member
Sigh. I knew it. OK, now canceling my preorder. There are so many other games to play.
Will watch the video summary while cursing at the assclowns responsible for this mess.
Anti-consumer bs like region locking has to die a painful slow death. I mean this is not 1989 anymore, we are living in a globalized world, goddammit.
Will watch the video summary while cursing at the assclowns responsible for this mess.
Anti-consumer bs like region locking has to die a painful slow death. I mean this is not 1989 anymore, we are living in a globalized world, goddammit.
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