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[Father_Brain]

In the latest Nintendo Power; can't post a link due to scans. I assume the Vita version is coming as well, but considering the source, it unsurprisingly isn't mentioned.

Also, the US title has apparently not been finalized yet. That's about it.

 

[thetrin]

FUUUUUUCK YEAH

 

[Aeana]

Good news.

 

[Chocoboko]

Booya

 

[LiK]

Woot.

 

[Nibel]

Yes!
999 is a classic.

 

[Seven Force]

Will definitely buy.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

My handhelds are ready.

 

[Attackthebase]

Reminds me that I must finish 999. Got one of the bad endings, I just gotta motivate myself to quickly get the second bad ending, get the third bad ending, then finish the game.

Great fucking news though. I cannot wait!

 

[Stumpokapow]

Wonderful that it's coming over. Hopefully both versions--even if the Vita version ends up being PSN-only, that's still better than no release!

As usual, I'll note that Aksys doesn't have great distribution in Canada and hopefully they manage to fix that soon. I know it's tough being a little publisher so I don't hold it against them.

 

[StuBurns]

Wonderful news, I shall be importing day one.

EDIT: PSV version best not be PSN only, that would suck hard.

 

[Veal]

SHIT YES

 

[Skiesofwonder]

 

[mugurumakensei]

excellent. I loved 999.

 

[Sera O]

That's awesome! I am looking forward to picking it up for vita.

 

[Ridley327]

 

[RurouniZel]

THANK YOU BASED AKSYS!!! ＼(^o^)／

 

[Takao]

Wonderful news, I shall be importing day one.

EDIT: PSV version best not be PSN only, that would suck hard.

I don't know why the Vita version would be PSN-only. Sony's never been one to throw fusses for low print runs, and Aksys is publishing yet another version of BlazBlue on Vita at retail.

 

[Volcynika]

Calling the thread!

 

[kadotsu]

I hope Ghostlight or Rising Star Games pick this up for Europe. There is still enough of a drought on both systems. It's the perfect environment for a cult hit.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Sexcellent.

 

[Sseklebeast]

What game are they talking about again? Is it "Good People Die" ? Or am I wrong?

 

[shadyspace]

NP said it "probably" won't be called Good People Die fyi.

 

[tim.mbp]

I really enjoyed 999, hopefully this will be good too.

 

[LegatoB]

Let's just make sure we get that 999 quality control on it and not the Blazblue Extend quality control on it, mmmkay?

 

[LiK]

Calling the thread!

Only you should make it.

I call dibs on Spoiler thread

 

[Roto13]

Wonderful that it's coming over. Hopefully both versions--even if the Vita version ends up being PSN-only, that's still better than no release!

As usual, I'll note that Aksys doesn't have great distribution in Canada and hopefully they manage to fix that soon. I know it's tough being a little publisher so I don't hold it against them.

Yes, I live right downtown in Toronto and it took me six damn weeks to find a copy of 999 locally. It's ridiculous.

If they can manage to do their part and put a copy of the sequel in front of me, I'll definitely buy it. I loved 999.

 

[Justin Timberlake]

This thread just made my day.

Thank you based Aksys.

HYPEEEE!!!

 

[Magicpaint]

What about Europe. This time around, I can't actually import. Fuck you Nintendo for region locking. *goes back to play 999*

 

[ActStriker]

I need to get around to playing 999 before this hits.

 

[Fantastical]

So excited. So much good news lately.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Bought.

My money is already spent.

 

[notworksafe]

Calling the thread!

My shitty Photoshop skills stand at the ready to help! Can't wait for this game!

 

[Apenheul]

This was all the reason I needed to have to buy a US 3DS when I visit San Francisco for the GDC in two weeks.

 

[Durante]

Great news, now we just need Vita confirmation. I personally wouldn't mind PSN-only.

What about Europe. This time around, I can't actually import. Fuck you Nintendo for region locking.

That's one reason I want the Vita version to be announced.

 

[Stumpokapow]

I don't know why the Vita version would be PSN-only. Sony's never been one to throw fusses for low print runs, and Aksys is publishing yet another version of BlazBlue on Vita at retail.

Right, but by the fall we'll have a better sense of what the Vita retail market is like. If retailers aren't biting for particular types of software or if publishers aren't seeing good returns, they'll know by then. I didn't mean to be premature or doom-saying at all, just that the PSP had a really vibrant back half even when retailers were not friendly to it, thanks largely to the fact that PSN was a viable platform to release on.

 

[Coen]

Good, but with 3DS' region lock I'll need an official PAL release too.

 

[giggas]

So excited about this. Was thinking maybe this would be passed over for a US release. Glad to see it hasn't been.

 

[Gambit]

What about Europe. This time around, I can't actually import. Fuck you Nintendo for region locking. *goes back to play 999*

Yes, what about us poor souls? I want it! I need more Clover, even Jumpy.

EDIT: worst comes to worst, I'll buy the eventual 3DS redesign from North America. Best of both worlds!

Spoiler

Vita is not an options yet

 

[Skiesofwonder]

I'm going to have a hard time deciding what handheld to get this on (assuming it is also released in NA for Vita).

 

[Lausebub]

Wow, this post feels a little "illegal", so I'll try to get it right.

You can see the scan of the magazine on a certain banned webpage. One hint: Beard.

PS: What about Europe?

 

[insert_username_here]

I AM JUMPING WITH GLEE

 

[chickdigger802]

Now which version to get?

Multi portable releases????

WTF IS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD?

 

[Thoraxes]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I haven't been this happy since Phoenix Wright X Layton was announced!

 

[Rarutos]

So excited. Can't wait for my issue to get here to see the article! :O

 

[Magicpaint]

That's one reason I want the Vita version to be announced.

Yeah, that's my only hope now. I plan to pick up the Vita down the line so a confirmation for that version would be great!

 

[Randdalf]

1000?

 

[Ken]

In the latest Nintendo Power; can't post a link due to scans. I assume the Vita version is coming as well, but considering the source, it unsurprisingly isn't mentioned.

Also, the US title has apparently not been finalized yet. That's about it.

Yay. Loved 999. Might double dip on both versions if they make it here.

 

[Man God]

Right, but by the fall we'll have a better sense of what the Vita retail market is like. If retailers aren't biting for particular types of software or if publishers aren't seeing good returns, they'll know by then. I didn't mean to be premature or doom-saying at all, just that the PSP had a really vibrant back half even when retailers were not friendly to it, thanks largely to the fact that PSN was a viable platform to release on.

This could also be the time where a smaller publisher cuts a decent download only deal with Sony though, especially using the 3DS version as leverage.

A lot of smaller publishers would be thrilled to not have to buy expensive media cards if they could get away with it. Same with packaging costs and other middleman fees.

 

[survivor]

Fucking awesome.

I still don't have a 3DS but my the end of the year I will probably get one for this