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Shin Megami Tensei IV: EU release pushed back to Late October
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E_Darkness
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I wish they would at least throw in the archangel DLC for free, seeing as it relates to the story of the game.
I'm not even aware of the DLC that's available due to me trying to avoid spoilers (though I know there's one for costumes?) :/
Is it just the one that's related to the story?
That are two
archangel-
There are a couple other story-related DLC too.
We'll get an update mid October saying it's being delayed further, don't worry.
After Captain Toad was delayed, something has to fill up space in mid-December.
You are being unfair now. Captain Toad is NoE's fuckup while SMTIV is Sega/Atlus' fuckup. We should give Sega/Atlus the credit they deserve
We must have killed Atlus CEO's cat or something.
They should try to partner here with some publisher that has retail presence like Namco Bandai on a more general basis. They distribute most of Atlus games here in Spain (Persona 4 Golden, Catherine and Etrian Odyssey games were distributed by them here).
Right now, it seems that they have to knock at everybody's door in order to get their games published. Some are easy (like Persona Q, but that's from their biggest IP) and others quite hard. And in some cases you get something like SMT4.
Or they could try to ask for SEGA's help. Though I've read they only have offices in UK right now.
"There. It took us over a year, but we finally dumped the American ROM on the European eShop. Wait, shit, there's a huge error here! Delay it further!"
"Phew, that extra month was worth it"
I love you.
But if that took a month, I'm afraid what will happen considering they have to change more than 1 number D:
E_Darkness
Member
SMT IV was shown in the recent NintendoAU direct (not really an update but still mentioned nevertheless, a rarity for this game imo)
It is like seeing a wild unicorn.
"There. It took us over a year, but we finally dumped the American ROM on the European eShop. Wait, shit, there's a huge error here! Delay it further!"
"Phew, that extra month was worth it"
Hey, if you change one thing in the code, everything else goes completely haywire!
I remember when I was this hopelessly optimistic.
YianGaruga
Banned
The fact that first it was November, other places just say 2014 and then we got a "late October" makes me think that was just the best case prediction and it might not necessarily make it. I'm not getting my hopes up this time.
AI first ordered it 18 months ago, and in between the delays and the digital-only approach, I've gone from it being one of my most anticipated games to one I just couldn't care less about anymore.
I can't believe they put out a physical edition Soul Hackers last Autumn but delayed this for a digital-only release when everyone has long-forgotten about it.
I can't believe they put out a physical edition Soul Hackers last Autumn but delayed this for a digital-only release when everyone has long-forgotten about it.
foobarry81
Member
I even went a step further and ordered the North American physical release instead (received it earlier this week).
Mass_Pincup
Banned
Soul Hackers was published be NISA IIRC.
Spieler Eins
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I was expecting a new delay with this bump, lol.
Still hope!
NISA needs to become Atlus' publisher for EU...
Still hope!
NISA needs to become Atlus' publisher for EU...
TBF Atlus can fuck off as far as I'm concerned. I'd rather NISA work on thier own projects rather than having to carry for a company that has the backing of SEGA and yet still can't get anything out for shit.
The purchace of Atlus by Sega has only exacerbated the problems of both.
I'd lke that too.
I still can't wrap my head around the fact than in 2014, they manage to get such delays between US and EU for a not localized game.
But if they keep up what they did in the past, they'll not even lose one word about Europe (/Australia, sorry you had to be bundle up with PAL-regions guys), let alone explain a delay.
At this point, I'm really starting to believe they have absolutely no clue about what's going on with their PAL game anymore. Not that they seem to care too much.
I'd lke that too.
I still can't wrap my head around the fact than in 2014, they manage to get such delays between US and EU for a not localized game.
But if they keep up what they did in the past, they'll not even lose one word about Europe (/Australia, sorry you had to be bundle up with PAL-regions guys), let alone explain a delay.
At this point, I'm really starting to believe they have absolutely no clue about what's going on with their PAL game anymore. Not that they seem to care too much.
Being bundled with the PAL region has its perks I guess, better than being in a region of its own.
I just realised that if everything went to plan with the original September release I/we would most probably be playing the damn game right now. bruh.
They said October release. They didn't say what year.
artsi
Member
Don't worry, they'll tell us soon about the December release.
https://twitter.com/JohnLHardin/status/517146369698435072
So very possible another date will slip, we're on like the fifth delay already right?
As I've said previously, I don't know what the fuck they're doing repeatedly getting specific about dates if it's that difficult a release, seems like really bad PR
So very possible another date will slip, we're on like the fifth delay already right?
As I've said previously, I don't know what the fuck they're doing repeatedly getting specific about dates if it's that difficult a release, seems like really bad PR
MagnetoWned
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hahahah-
I mean
sorry Europe
On the bright side
I mean
sorry Europe
On the bright side
I rebought the game on Amazon for $20 after selling it last year when I beat it
Hahaha. October 31, 2015 will be the day they will announce the delay to October 2017.
Dragon1893
Member
I'm going to feel really stupid paying for this game.
If it were anything other than a SMT game I would've jumped ship a long time ago.
If it were anything other than a SMT game I would've jumped ship a long time ago.
Herb Alpert
Banned
It's a shame this silly situation really made my hype fade away. I won't take the game at launch, cause I will be playing Bayonetta. Maybe early next year.
Doczu
Member
Atlus, you're realy testing my fucking patience with this one. As many have said here, if it was anything else, i'd propably drop out, but god damn i am in need of a dungeon crawler and i think i will drop my cash on some mid-tier indie eshop title (yes, The Keep sounds fun). Just say it won't come out in october, so that i can start saving for something else you god-damn pricks!
Hero of Legend
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I can't fathom why this gets pushed to the side as a digital release but Persona Q which is a spin-off of a spin-off gets a retail release in EU.
SMT was Atlus' pride and joy, what they built their name from.
I feel bad for EU folks.
SMT was Atlus' pride and joy, what they built their name from.
I feel bad for EU folks.
I was just thinking they could include a free download code of the game with all physical and digital Persona Q copies. The game would get to more people because Persona is more popular than SMT in Europe, as far as I know. 2 games for the price of 1, if so, I wouldn't mind waiting two extra months.
MatrixMan.EXE
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This, honestly. There can be no legit reason for fuck ups of these proportions. Utter ineptitude on Atlus' part. If it gets delayed again, I'll take my money elsewhere for sure.
Still looking forward to the game, but they really should have kept their fans sooo long in the dark about the EU release. Thats not how you treat your fans, there was a time when we didnt even knew the game was still coming.
Especially considering that what we are getting will be essentially the US version release nearly 1 1/2 year ago, only on the eShop. Weird situation overall.
Especially considering that what we are getting will be essentially the US version release nearly 1 1/2 year ago, only on the eShop. Weird situation overall.
At least Shovel Knight is looking to have a gap of under a year. If they're asleep, SMTIV slipped into a coma, had its life support pulled, was cremated and had its urn knocked over.
Shovel Knight isnt THAT old and its getting translated/localized as well. So not the best comparison. But Azure Strike Gunvolt and Shovel Knight are a match though.
My SMTIV eshop-credit already went to Theatrhythm and Hyrule Warriors DLC, don't plan on picking it up anymore after being excited for the game for years. Maybe if they cut the price again or get us some other goodies I'll be back, but I'd just feel stupid giving them money after all this idiocy.
And in the end I'll probably still be there Day-1 in 2015. I am weak.
Persona's bigger now?
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