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Thorgal · Jun 4, 2013

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/tales-producer-no-plans-for-xbox-one-ps4-wii-u/

"Compared to the existing consoles like the Xbox 360 or PS3, the PS4 and Xbox One have much improved CPU, GPU, and memory," Baba told us, "So I think they [have] more potential, especially with visual effects. I'm afraid I don't have any plans to release for titles for the Xbox One or PS4, because my policy is to release Tales titles to the console which most of the fans want to play on."

When asked about the Wii U, Baba said "Same as the Xbox One and PS4, I don't have any plans to release titles for the Wii U."

"The reason why Xillia was released only on PS3 was because that is the console where most of the users want to play Tales games," Baba told us . "When more and more users decide to buy a PS4 and want the Tales series on that platform, that will be when we re-assess things."

the article also mentions the fact that symphonia for PS3 was anounced eventough baba was quashing those rumors mere weeks ago.

So they may be a little wary about what he says.

lock if old.

EDIT : had to tweak the text a little since there was a banned site link in there.

Bladenic · Jun 4, 2013

Basically they want to wait until the generation starts to see how things play out. Makes sense.

Seda · Jun 4, 2013

I wouldn't be surprised. Install base is a big factor.

Pai Pai Master · Jun 4, 2013

Considering how long it fucking took them to realize Tales fans want games on PS3, they should probably stick there for a while until the decision is easy to make next-gen.

thekonamicode · Jun 4, 2013

I would enjoy playing a Tales game on the Vita.

Probably not happening anytime soon.

metalslimer · Jun 4, 2013

We wont see tales ps4 until 2015

lostones · Jun 4, 2013

makes sense they have to go where the money is.... he mentioned tales fans are on ps3 , did vesperia flop on 360?

Torraz · Jun 4, 2013

thekonamicode said:
I would enjoy playing a Tales game on the Vita.

Probably not happening anytime soon.

Two out in Japan.

SniperHunter · Jun 4, 2013

3DS exclusive confirmed

GamerJM · Jun 4, 2013

They might just wait for one of the big three to moneyhat them. Wasn't Symphonia on the Gamecube because Nintendo moneyhatted Namco and Microsoft apparently moneyhatted Namco for Vesperia? (which is why the PS3 version was never localized)

Kagari · Jun 4, 2013

Give it time.

DR2K · Jun 4, 2013

lostones said:
makes sense they have to go where the money is.... he mentioned tales fans are on ps3 , did vesperia flop on 360?

It did OK, but PS3 Versperia numbers were much bigger.

grumble · Jun 4, 2013

Upside: less risk
Downside: best chance to gain brand awareness and marketshare is by releasing early in a gen. Dramatically kill your upside.

It wouldn't be a smash hit because it's too anime cutesy to sell millions out west. If they changed up their artstyle so that more people wouldn't be put off by the artstyle it would be a real seller though, since the mechanics are great.

LiquidMetal14 · Jun 4, 2013

They'd be foolish not to release a new tales for next gen by around 2015.

Shaanyboi · Jun 4, 2013

probably doesn't want to make any bets too early in the generation...

granabanana · Jun 4, 2013

Silly move. By the time a tales game comes to next gen consoles. They will be up against rpg rivals.

Einbroch · Jun 4, 2013

So we'll get a Tales of game on the PS4 in two or three years. Got it.

SuperSonic1305 · Jun 4, 2013

"When more and more users decide to buy a PS4 and want the Tales series on that platform, that will be when we re-assess things."

Sounds like they've already decided.

Verendus · Jun 4, 2013

This is what he actually means:

"I'm afraid I don't have any plans to announce our plans to release titles for the PS4 just yet."

Kouriozan · Jun 4, 2013

So if you like JRPG you should keep your PS3 for a long time.

TalesOfWin · Jun 4, 2013

TalesOfPhone

Duxxy3 · Jun 4, 2013

Basically they don't care about consoles, just like most Japanese developers.

Khrno · Jun 4, 2013

So then the next game (after Symphonia HD) will be a new PS3 game or another port/remake for Vita or 3DS.

distantmantra · Jun 4, 2013

Kagari said:
Give it time.

Pretty much. I'm guessing we'll see one more Tales game on the PS3 before development moves to next-gen. They kinda screwed around too much this past gen by releasing a game on the 360, then the Wii before finally realizing that the biggest fanbase for the series was hanging out on the PS3.

NeoGeoOwner · Jun 4, 2013

Thats a shame ;_;_;

I wish they would show some more effort with the series! The last games made me cry and I always enjoyed those games. Jude Mathis is easily my favourite character of all time ^^

please dear namco ;___; omodetto ;_;

RPGCrazied · Jun 4, 2013

Yeah, it can stay on PS3 forever and I wouldn't mind.

StuBurns · Jun 4, 2013

Considering they still haven't released an original PS3 entry in the West, and the PS3 is about to be smothered in it's sleep, I'm not surprised.

I wouldn't be surprised to see them go handheld after another PS3 one.

FSLink · Jun 4, 2013

distantmantra said:
Pretty much. I'm guessing we'll see one more Tales game on the PS3 before development moves to next-gen.

Tales of Xillia 3: Milla Returns

But yeah, this isn't surprising. It took them way too long to realize their fanbase was mostly on PS3.

TreIII · Jun 4, 2013

granabanana said:
Silly move. By the time a tales game comes to next gen consoles. They will be up against rpg rivals.

Given SE's output this last generation? I don't think Tales Team has much to be concerned about.

Anyway, the best news about this is that hopefully we won't have to worry about Tales games hopping all over the damn place. I'll be just fine sticking with the PS3 for a while longer until they decide which one is the best fit for next-gen.

jgmo870 · Jun 4, 2013

Duxxy3 said:
Basically they don't care about consoles, just like most Japanese developers.

Uh... no. The only console they care about at the moment is the PS3. If/when Japanese PS3 users start to migrate to the PS4 then they'll move on.

AlucardGV · Jun 4, 2013

ok so i'm gonna wait at least 2 years to get jrpgs on ps4, got it.
see you in 2 years, ps4!

MCD · Jun 4, 2013

Translation: Please moneyhat us.

ec0ec0 · Jun 4, 2013

they need time so they dont rush another tales of game, enough mediocre games.

trmas · Jun 4, 2013

Well, seeing as how the Xbone has no prayer in Japan, I'd expect to see them on the PS4 or WiiU eventually. They probably are waiting to see what Sony does with the PS4 first.

Dragon · Jun 4, 2013

How exactly are they going to know which console the tales fans go to? Just assume PS4 because of what happened this gen with PS3?

Brokun · Jun 4, 2013

Depressing but not unexpected.

Neko Mimi Mode · Jun 4, 2013

ITT Tales of = JRPGs

A damning indictment of the state of the genre.

Flarin · Jun 4, 2013

AlucardGV said:
ok so i'm gonna wait at least 2 years to get jrpgs on ps4, got it.
see you in 2 years, ps4!

Haha my thoughts exactly! I also wouldn't be shocked to see the next entry after Xillia 2 to be on 3DS.

VariantX · Jun 4, 2013

SuperSonic1305 said:
Sounds like they've already decided.

Pretty much. X1 and Wii U aren't even up for discussion.

Deku Tree · Jun 4, 2013

Smart. Long live the PS3.

If only PS4 had BC.

Black Republican · Jun 4, 2013

MCD said:
Translation: Please moneyhat us.

i cried

Magicpaint · Jun 4, 2013

Brokun said:
Depressing but not unexpected.

Why is it depressing? Tales will transition to next-gen, but there's enough PS3 milking potential with greater ROI to justify sticking with that platform until the next-gen consoles take off.

Oersted · Jun 4, 2013

Yep, Japan has a problem.

Biker19 · Jun 4, 2013

Seda said:
I wouldn't be surprised. Install base is a big factor.

Definitely agree.

Pai Pai Master said:
Considering how long it fucking took them to realize Tales fans want games on PS3, they should probably stick there for a while until the decision is easy to make next-gen.

Also agree. Most people buy JRPG's like the Tales series on PS3 more so than on Xbox 360, & developing new Tales games for the Wii U is kind of risky, because the install base for it isn't large enough worldwide.

cascardian · Jun 4, 2013

And no plans for PC, ever.

*sigh*

Magicpaint · Jun 4, 2013

Dragon said:
How exactly are they going to know which console the tales fans go to? Just assume PS4 because of what happened this gen with PS3?

PS1 -> PS2 -> PS3 -> ?

Hi i'm Caleb · Jun 4, 2013

Makes sense niche game + plus small console install base + large dev costs = you find a new job.

Yazus · Jun 4, 2013

Magicpaint said:
PS1 -> PS2 -> PS3 -> ?

Actually I bought a 360 when I heard Vesperia was on it, also SO4 got a 360 relase along with Last Remnant and FF13.

Eventually the JRPG market shifted from 360 to PS3 and I have yet to buy one and I'm mad because I'm missing tons of tales etc. Will buy one soon

Samurai_Heart · Jun 4, 2013

Tales fans are the type to rebuy remakes of the series so... it's gonna be a while for next gen Tales lol

wrowa · Jun 4, 2013

It seems rather obvious that after a decade of jumpin around every plattform possible Namco has decided to make Tales (mostly) exclusive to Sony plattforms. A sound move, actually.

I'm not convinced they are jumping generations any time soon, though. I think we're at least going to see one new mainline game for the PS3; it just doesn't make much sense for mid-tier Japanese games to switch plattforms already.

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