Import Games

[patsu]

How much does it cost on the average to localize a Japanese game to US market ?

I look at this Gundam game:

Would love someone to bring it over.

If not, where is the best place to import ?

 

[Beef Stallmer]

off topic but: this could be the best idea ever; include the option to load external subtitles.
Think about it. If the game doesn't get localized anyway, it could mean extra sales.
Plus it would encourage fan translators to do their thing, because a lot of people will be able to actually play it without modding/piracy. And i believe JP companies would rather have people import their games overseas instead of pirating them.

 

[patsu]

Yap, we brought this up before when talking about Yakuza or Valkyria Chonicles, 'specially when Sony was hyping user generated contents. They can either build the entire subtitle system into the OS or use a separate device like this:
http://gizmodo.com/5834538/sonys-subtitle-glasses-mean-the-deaf-can-watch-movies-in-the-theater-too

 

[Beef Stallmer]

Yap, we brought this up before when talking about Yakuza or Valkyria Chonicles, 'specially when Sony was hyping user generated contents. They can either build the entire subtitle system into the OS or use a separate device like this:
http://gizmodo.com/5834538/sonys-subtitle-glasses-mean-the-deaf-can-watch-movies-in-the-theater-too

I would love if it became reality. I always wanted to play AC3:JP or Venus&Braves and a 100 other games but they were never translated

 

[patsu]

GAF has the answer:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=30514437&postcount=187

$90.99 at Yes Asia:
http://www.yesasia.com/us/mobile-sui...0-en/info.html

That is definitely going to be the cheapest price for the Japanese version, especially if you go with Yes Asia's free (but kinda slow) shipping option.

 

[patsu]

While I drool over Gundam Extreme V...

FROM and Namco Bandai are teaming up to make a new PS3 Gundam game:
http://andriasang.com/comywi/

From Software and Namco Bandai are teaming up for a new PlayStation 3 Gundam game. Titled Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, the game is based off the first three episodes of Unicorn and will have chapters for the Banagher, Marida and Frontal characters.

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The magazine says to expect gameplay systems that can be enjoyed with a simple control scheme, along the lines of the Another Century's Episode series. Most of the mecha that appeared in episodes one through three will appear in the game. Players can also look forward to download content.

A release is planned for Spring 2012.

Never played Another Century's Episode before:

I just hope FROM steal ideas from Demon's Souls and ArmorCore's arsenal and apply them here. ^_^

 

[patsu]

More Details on From's Gundam UC PS3 Conversion
http://andriasang.com/comywm/

A few additional details have surfaced regarding From Software's PS3 adaptation of Gundam Unicorn. As detailed earlier, Gundam UC will cover the first three episodes of Unicorn and will include almost all Mobile Suits that appear in those episodes. Publisher Namco Bandai is planning a release for some time in Spring 2012.

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The developers are trying to give the game a feeling of speed. They're also putting effort into recreating the Mobile Suits, both with details and with a feeling of weight that makes the Mobile Suits feel real. For transformable Mobile Suits, you'll see the transformations take place right before your eyes -- no transition screen to cover up the details. Sunrise apparently expressed surprise at the level of detail in the Mobile Suit recreation.

The game will have an incredible amount of voice. The scenarios include cast members like Banagher, Marida and Frontal. These scenarios appear to be intertwined, as playing through a scenario for one character will unlock a scenario for another character.

The scenarios will be told in full CG, although it appears that some scenes will be shown in anime form as well.

Only a few gameplay details have been revealed so far. Famitsu mentions the "Sub Flight" system, where you can climb atop a Mobile Suit that can switch into flight form.

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In ACE, you could just mash away at the buttons and your mech would attack and switch between weapons. Gundam UC will give you the option of using an updated version of that simple control system.

Development on Gundam UC is currently at 70%.

 

[Nesh]

While I drool over Gundam Extreme V...

FROM and Namco Bandai are teaming up to make a new PS3 Gundam game:
http://andriasang.com/comywi/



Never played Another Century's Episode before:

I just hope FROM steal ideas from Demon's Souls and ArmorCore's arsenal and apply them here. ^_^

It like watching Zone of the Enders. Just with Gundam mechs!

 

[Gitaroo]

anyone excited for Under Defeat HD?

 

[patsu]

anyone excited for Under Defeat HD?

What's that ?

It like watching Zone of the Enders. Just with Gundam mechs!

Exactly.

[size=-2]Kojima needs 48 hours per day.[/size]

 

[Gitaroo]

http://andriasang.com/comyx2/

screen shots are out

 

[patsu]

GAF's official thread for Gundam Extreme Vs is up. I would have imported right away if it's not $90-100. -_-
Still undecided. I bought the entire series of the Gundam Origins manga a few months ago. Would love to try out the games.

About giant mecha, Japan is also getting Armored Core V soon. US and EU later:
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/11/2...armored-core-v-mech-its-time-for-team-action/

Online play where players fight to control in-game territory is the core feature in From Software’s next Armored Core game.

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Armored Core V is slated for release in Japan on January 26, 2012. Namco Bandai will publish the title in North America and Europe at a later date.

 

[patsu]

Gundam Extreme VS Battles Mario Kart 7 For Top Sales Spot
http://andriasang.com/comz8g/media_create_sales/

Mario Kart 7 was the top game for the week with 423,619 units sold according to Media Create (this is just a bit lower than Enterbrain's figures, which we reported on earlier). But number two wasn't far behind. Namco Bandai's long awaited PS3 conversion of arcade combat game Gundam Extreme VS. sold 349,756 units in its first week.

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PS3 Gundam Extreme VS Gets Paid and Free DLC Later This Month
http://andriasang.com/comz7x/gundam_vs_dlc/

Gundam Extreme VS will be getting its first batch of download content on the 22nd. Famitsu has first details this week.

Two paid Mobile Suits will be released on the 22nd, Arche Gundam and Blue Destiny 1-go. These will be priced ¥500 each.

8^/ [size=-2]Someone bring it here ![/size]

 

[patsu]

Odd. Another Gundam game. This one is developed by From Software.

Screenshots Of From Software’s PS3 Gundam Game
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/13/screenshots-of-from-softwares-ps3-gundam-game/

Armored Core developer From Software is bringing Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn to PlayStation 3. Their game retells the original story from the perspective of five characters plus has a new mode where you play act as a Gundam captain.

Namco Bandai plans to add extra Gundam and missions to the game as downloadable content. ...

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn is slated for release in spring 2012.

 

[patsu]

From's Gundam game again:

It includes the anime.

The Gundam Extreme Vs looks more fun though.

See Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn’s Frantic Space Battles In Play
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/01/see-mobile-suit-gundam-unicorns-frantic-space-battles-in-play/

Gundam Unicorn covers the entire series from the perspective of Banagher, Mineva, Riddhe, Marida, and Full Frontal. This week, Namco released a new promo video for the game, slated for release on March 8th. You can watch it above.

First-print copies of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn will come with a code for the Delta Gundam. A Delta Gundam plastic model, also releasing on March 8th, will include a “Vs. Delta Gundam” mission that can be added to the game.