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Phil Spencer's first time in Japan as VP
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Shadowman16
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Actually Online is being set up as a mobile/PC online title that will almost certainly "embrace" that side of things. Then again, Yakuza 6 also did that rather low key with the clan creator side of things. Still, from what little has been shown of RGG Online it looks like a fairly straight forward mobile/browser game. I'd probably play it for the story and the art (artwise it looks really nice so far) but I'm not holding out hope that the game itself will be up to par with the rest of the series.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Every Japanese Triple-A developer to Xbox:
Ok?
eerik9000
Member
FYI, your post history is public. Just saying...
perfectchaos007
Member
Why is Microsoft still trying to make Japan Happen? Its not going to happen
Yeah lets go back to the original discussion, you know, port begging.
ButteryPie
Member
Console Warz SMH.
I think this is more about bringing Japanese titles and developers over to the platform for Western audiences, not the local console market. I think Microsoft knows that Xbox is, unfortunately for them, irrelevant in Japanese mindshare, and I think they know it's near impossible to reverse that with the Xbox One in particular.
GAF should know this the best, but the western weeb market should not be underestimated. Dark Souls is sensational in the west, Dragon Ball Fighter Z is largely hyped up as the next great fighting game, and Nintendo is king. A lot of people point to Scalebound as an example of failures on Microsoft's end to work with Japanese developers, but I believe that a lot of that comes more from a wanting to get upset at MS because they're MS. We don't actually know the details of the development of that game. Plus, how many western games have they cancelled? It seems like an irrelevant point to make.
I think this is more about bringing Japanese titles and developers over to the platform for Western audiences, not the local console market. I think Microsoft knows that Xbox is, unfortunately for them, irrelevant in Japanese mindshare, and I think they know it's near impossible to reverse that with the Xbox One in particular.
GAF should know this the best, but the western weeb market should not be underestimated. Dark Souls is sensational in the west, Dragon Ball Fighter Z is largely hyped up as the next great fighting game, and Nintendo is king. A lot of people point to Scalebound as an example of failures on Microsoft's end to work with Japanese developers, but I believe that a lot of that comes more from a wanting to get upset at MS because they're MS. We don't actually know the details of the development of that game. Plus, how many western games have they cancelled? It seems like an irrelevant point to make.
Anyway, the only true way MS can succeed in Japan is to partner with Sega and release a box under the name "Dreamcast 2".
labels from last year don't matter. It can still come to Xbox and I'm confident it will.
It will probably be more successful on the One than that whatever Warrior game.
Cant wait for Dino Crisis 3-2!
Yearsoflurking
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Yearsoflurking
Member
Niers not on xbox and it'll do fine on xbox
The Pet of the Month
Member
ooo what's that like?
If they had any intention on releasing on the Xbox then they would've announced it along with the pc version I feel
GreenMakoEyes
Member
yeah, cancel your next game like Scalebound.
So you want these Japanese companies to take a loss?
Exactly. They had Kamiya's dream project as an exclusive and they totally blew it.
Phil can say he's moving to Japan and still nothing would happen.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
So, obviously there's no way of telling whether any of these were or were not planning on coming to Xbox before Phil's last trip in February of this year, but since then the following Japanese games have been announced:
Bandai:
Ace Combat 7
Code Vein
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
Dragon Ball Fighter Z
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Collection (released)
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
Koei:
Dynasty Warriors 9
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 (released)
Attack on Titan 2
5pb
Occultic;Nine
Steins;Gate 0 - 5pb (released)
Capcom:
Monster Hunter: World
Okami HD
Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen (released)
M2:
Battle Garegga Rev.2016 (released)
Dangun Feveron
Sorcer Striker
Ketsui
Hamster:
ACE NEOGEO Series (released, more coming)
Not sure what to make of it, as again, we don't know if any of these planned on coming without any MS schmoozing. Just posting for a reference
Bandai:
Ace Combat 7
Code Vein
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
Dragon Ball Fighter Z
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Collection (released)
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
Koei:
Dynasty Warriors 9
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 (released)
Attack on Titan 2
5pb
Occultic;Nine
Steins;Gate 0 - 5pb (released)
Capcom:
Monster Hunter: World
Okami HD
Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen (released)
M2:
Battle Garegga Rev.2016 (released)
Dangun Feveron
Sorcer Striker
Ketsui
Hamster:
ACE NEOGEO Series (released, more coming)
Not sure what to make of it, as again, we don't know if any of these planned on coming without any MS schmoozing. Just posting for a reference
Head.spawn
Junior Member
Yes, Kamiya and Platinum Games had no hand in the failure of their game; they were totally knocking it out the park, blowing people away with Scalebound. The game left people literally speechless moments after each showing.
What's with your obsession to post in threads about Phil doing stuff?
Elfstar
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This is all the stuff that would've been released/announced anyway
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
That's what I was thinking too, with the *maybe* exception of Monster Hunter and Code Vein.
I partially agree. He should make a new studio in their Japan office, but they should be focused on porting over Japanese games on PS4 to XB1. Theres enough devs making new games, they just don't come to xbox. If MS footed the staff (money) to port the game I think companies would be fine with that.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
edit: double post
2013
https://www.nowgamer.com/xbox-one-microsoft-meeting-with-japanese-developers/
He always goes to Japan. Why it's made a big deal i have no idea.
Elfstar
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Code Vein is borderline since it's anime-style, but it's still the new soulslike from Bandai Namco, i don't know.
Monster Hunter looks to be like an ambitious project that aims at a worldwide success.
chronic_archaic
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Meanwhile all the resources went into making Nier Automata a fantastic game and Scalebound always looked like a second thought.
They should have asked for a Nier port instead.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
In all seriousness, with the likelihood of them going over to Xbox being so minimal, I think it might be time to buy the other console and play the games. Also, some of those games, like Silver Case, Nioh and Nier Automata are already on PC. Hell, even Persona 5 is on the PS3, if you can get one for cheap.
InsaneTiger
Member
Oh come on, you can't laugh a bit?
You do know steins gate actually started on xbox right
LukasTaves
Member
That's kinda the point, the titles don't need to be exclusives (and many aren't)
the" battle for xbox relevance for mid tier developers not specifically looking at global success from a multi-platform lens" is a more corrrect title. These are the ones who might consider PC at some point if they want to get some extra sales but otherwise dont care about adhering to a mutli platform strategy
Head.spawn
Junior Member
Then why is Harada @ ing Phil Spencer?
People like making articles out of tweets.
Also, people on gaf like making threads about articles that are made based on Phil Spencer's tweets.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Very decent points
RedAssedApe
Banned
his introduction for Dragon Ball Fighterz at E3 was something
Head.spawn
Junior Member
Not going to happen, but I'd really like to see them give Arc System Works a shot at Killer Instinct. It needs new blood.
CalamityPixel
Member
I never thought about KI by Japanese Devs. Would be sweet as fuck.
In terms of Xbox sales in Japan, it will never happen. Still, Microsoft can not ignore the Japanese market if they want to bolster their lineup to compete with Sony or Nintendo.
Like someone in this thread suggested they could open up a studio in Japan for exclusives. As a console manufacturer they cannot afford to ignore the Japanese market for the Xbox fans in the west.
The Pet of the Month
Member
I agree, though it seems to have worked so far. I don't think it's a priority.
I have some bad news for you..
Yeah, I'm also encouraged by the recent restructure at MS.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.windowscentral.com/what-phil-spencers-promotion-means-xbox?amp
backflip10019
Member
Every Japanese Triple-A developer to Xbox:
You're right. I'm sure none of them want additional exposure for their game or more money.
RedAssedApe
Banned
It's all his fault. He gives an interview, and they break it up into 8 pieces over 2 weeks, and then hundreds of outlets repeat it and even more people post about it.
Wait, that's not his fault then.
LukasTaves
Member
Are there even any developer that actually pursuit that? And I would say if they care to put their games on PC, or even develop first on PC is a sign that they want better global numbers.
They just don't see xbox as a viable option to do that, but that can change.
Bits N Pieces
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Get your arse over to Europe instead Phil.