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woa

 

[Ivan A Nguyen]

Will buy used if true.

 

[TheMan]

Some of you seem to be COMPLAINING that the US is getting a release.

for shame.

 

[EvilMario]

Over seven months after a substantial portion of the audience informed enough about JRPGs to care has already imported the PAL version? Well, at least this indicates something vaguely resembling a newfound streak of sanity on NoA's part - makes no sense not to at least do a limited NTSC print run when the localization costs have already been paid for.

I imagine it'll hurt sales a bit and I imagine there'll be a good percentage of people that may have bought that title that just opted for piracy instead.

Doesn't matter for me though. This release is great news.

 

[Princess Skittles]

Will buy used if true.

Yeah, that'll get more games like this released here.

Some of you seem to be COMPLAINING that the US is getting a release.

Entitlement generation. Can't be said enough.

 

[jj984jj]

Great news, now more people can play it and when Takahashi's Wii U game is announced it won't be filled with posts about NoA not bringing over Xenoblade.

I'll buy it at a high price.

I hope they keep the awesome voice acting from the PAL version.

There's no reason not to, it being a limited release reinforces that.

 

[Tadale]

Cautiously happy.

 

[2San]

I have to give Gamestop money in order to support Nintendo of America's complete incompetence?

If this is true and if Gamestop financed this happening. GameStop does deserve your money.

 

[Zwei]

So, are those Europeans who gloated crying yet?

 

[mclem]

Awaiting announcement that Layton's London Life will be coming as a free download to the EU eShop...

 

[VGChampion]

Glad I didn't import. Just hope the box doesn't scream Gamestop Exclusive.

 

[ultron87]

Wait, what?

I mean, that's totally awesome awesome. But, what the fuck?

 

[GitarooMan]

This is fantastic news, can't wait to get it (assuming this is true).

 

[DrForester]

Ugh, I really don't want to give gamestop money....

 

[Takao]

NOA also released the Chibi-Robo DS game as a Wal-Mart exclusive.

 

[Wiseblade]

No fair. Xenoblade was supposed to be our Earthbound...

 

[EatChildren]

The game is terrible why would anybody want to buy it? Reggie should cancel this.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Dun dun dun dun wahhhhh

This times a thousand.

I'm glad people will finally get a chance to play this gem.

 

[DaBuddaDa]

Some of you seem to be COMPLAINING that the US is getting a release.

for shame.

No, just that it seems to be arbitrarily GameStop exclusive, a company that many would rather jump off a bridge than support in any way.

 

[LiK]

Why isn't this thread 10 pages long?

Anyone who wanted it already bought it.

 

[McNum]

Wait what? There has to be a story behind this. Gamestop doing something good for the video game industry????

It might be as simple as enough people have asked for the game at enough Gamestops that they're willing to help get an official US version out. Do we know if Gamestop actually does that kind of thing? If they're exclusive with it, they can just use their own distribution network, after all.

And of course we're not crying. At least, I'm not. I'm happy that you guys get the best JRPG in a long time.

 

[Desmond]

So, are those Europeans who gloated crying yet?

Lol, I'm European and I haven't bought it yet

 

[Omegasquash]

Ugh, I really don't want to give gamestop money....

But I will. Have to. Unless I decide to check my pants for my man-bits and just mod my Wii.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

Will buy if there are any pre-order incentives.
I already own four copies of the game...

 

[Ricker]

Happy I waited for superior American version!!

Ditto ;P ) ....seriously though I need a better source or that picture,no offense to the OP but I still don't believe it until Reggie says it...

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Let's see how many Operation Rainfall supporters put their money where their mouth is...

 

[Red]

Huh what

Is this confirmed?

 

[Caesar III]

Good for you Americans. The game is awesome.

 

[GitarooMan]

No, just that it seems to be arbitrarily GameStop exclusive, a company that many would rather jump off a bridge than support in any way.

I doubt it's arbitrary, it's probably more of a targeted effort of Gamestop's part to get the game.

 

[Electivirus]

Like, what the actual fuck. Pigs flying in a frozen over hell while a fat lady sings.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

...Gamespot exclusive?

...And we were angry towards Activision and co. for their retailer-exclusive DLC.... this time, we have a retailer-excluisve WHOLE GAME!!!

Retailer exclusive games are not a new thing. I remember a Beast Wars N64 game being Blockbuster exclusive in the 90s.

Don't forget about ol' Chibi Robo: Park Patrol

 

[Meier]

That's awesome! It was totally worth importing (especially since it ended up costing less than $50 from The Hut) but I'm happy more people will get to play it easily now.

 

[michaeltraps]

Entitlement generation. Can't be said enough.

Basically this - some of the replies in here are spit-take worthy. "Wait... so we complained and complained and petitioned and Nintendo listened?... well.... THEY SHOULD HAVE LISTENED SOONER 2012 WTF LOL REGGIE IS DUM."
This is too much for me so early in the morning.

 

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I agree with this wonderful reply, in fact--

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[DrForester]

Maybe GS is just getting the controller bundle exclusively....

 

[Khezu]

Neat, wanted to try this but too lazy to fuck with my wii.

Hopefully it lives up to the ridiculous hype.

 

[Frost_Ace]

69.99$

 

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I hope it sells well enough that NoA considers bringing more titles here. Seriously, the Wii is a wasteland next year..



Also, question to those who imported the game: Would you buy the US version just to support it?

 

[Wichu]

Now Xenoblade can be GOTY for three years running.

 

[weeaboo]

Maybe GS is just getting the controller bundle exclusively....

Seems reasonable

 

[IAmtheFMan]

Nintendo kinda begrudgingly listens? This is awesome news.

 

[Brazil]

69.99$

Uh, no.

 

[lunchwithyuzo]

Hey NOA, how about GS exclusives for Inazuma Eleven, Jam with the Band, Disaster and NPC Pikmin 2 while you're at it?

Retailer exclusive games are not a new thing. I remember a Beast Wars N64 game being Blockbuster exclusive in the 90s.

Not a new thing for Nintendo even iirc, wasn't Chibi-Robo DS a Wal-mart exclusive?

 

[Somnid]

Downright spiteful you people are. It's almost adorable.

 

[Electivirus]

I'm REALLY glad more people get to play it but...holy shit is this real life?

Spoiler

I imported it, but I'd gladly double dip.

 

[bobbychalkers]

Oh nice! Still getting through my imported version but I'll double dip to support it.

 

[Cow Mengde]

 

[cvxfreak]

Last Story to be Best Buy exclusive.

 

[Zwei]

But what about my Amazon pre-order?

 

[Berordn]

So is the whole game a Gamestop exclusive or is this hypothetical SKU just an exclusive bundle? I have no idea how these things work.