Namco: Fans made us decide to bring Tales of to the West

Finally they cracked! the power of being annoying never fails! :P.. in an interview with Namco Bandai and how after 3 years they finally decided to localzie Tales of series ( their bringing Tales of Graces F for PS3 ) Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, mentioned there were just too many requests from the fans regarding Tales. The teaser the company put on a few days ago surprised them by how quickly the fans solved it when the company thought it may take over 40 hours for the fans to solve.

"There is a strong existing fanbase. The buzz became too big to ignore, in a sense. Our company's new theme and challenge is how to embrace community," Makoto Iwai, Bandai Label President, said in a Siliconera interview."

During the interview they have been asked weather the game will only be available on PS3 or Wii as well and Namco replied by saying: "We'll see. We're working on it. We'll make the announcement later on,"

Link: http://www.facebook.com/tales

Link2: http://www.siliconera.com/2011/02/04/all-of-those-requests-influenced-namco-bandais-decision-to-localize-tales-of-graces-f/

Link3: http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27570622

3 years of complaining from fans and hardcore Tales fanboys. Not surprised they gave in.

My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.

Then again, this comes from someone who doesn't mind less content in certain versions of his games. (Like I have the PS2 version of MK: Armageddon, but that has less content than the Wii version).

My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.nintendoboy16

The Wii version was fixed almost weeks after release.

My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.nintendoboy16

It all depends on Wii owners now, if they truly want it they need to like the Tales of Graces F facebook page and let them know about the wii version, for the past years i'v only seen people requesting the tales of localization for the ps3 platform, i'v rarely seen any wii requests

My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.nintendoboy16

But that's interesting, now that we finally convinced them to give us another chance we must make sure this game sells well so they don't doubt us again!

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.lazyathew

But that's interesting, now that we finally convinced them to give us another chance we must make sure this game sells well so they don't doubt us again!

Yep this is it! everyone need to buy 2 copies! :P. i sure will do that..this is where fans need to show them hwo much they want these games so we can for sure see Xillia coming over

Ever since that teaser site launched I really wanna know a release date, but get its coming! Hopefully they bring tales of xillia to the west as well

Why do I feel it's going to have lackluster sales? Hardcore fans have a habbit of complaining for a overseas release and then...not buying it when it comes over.Jynxzor

They didn't let SEGA down with Yakuza 3 so hopefully they wont let Bamco down with ToG F :P.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.lazyathew

But that's interesting, now that we finally convinced them to give us another chance we must make sure this game sells well so they don't doubt us again!

so um yay we did it! day 1 for me

Well I think the sales of this game is going to determine the future of this franchise going beyond Japan. So get your damn wallets ready.

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[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]My guess is they are leaving the Wii version in Japan. Because I don't see a point if that version has less content. And I've heard the Wii version is buggy as hell, despite it being the main platform.nintendoboy16

But that's interesting, now that we finally convinced them to give us another chance we must make sure this game sells well so they don't doubt us again!

On to annoying them about Xillia being released outside of Japan! :D

[QUOTE="Rockman999"]I still don't understand why they didn't bring Vesperia over as well. The localisation was already done with the 360 version, all they had to do was just transfer over the audio files. They didn't even need to much with the extra content, just localise the text and leave the voices out. Slashkice

The Vesperia PS3 script is something like double the 360 version. I can see why they wouldn't bring it over - too much time has passed to put in the effort. Hopefully if Graces is a success, they'll bring it over, but chances of that occurring are low.

So is Tales of Graces already out in Japan? What's the buzz around it? I really liked Vesperia, but it's the only Tales of game I've played, and I heard that the titles can sometimes be hit or miss.

I knew it was coming, but I didn't realize it was because of the fans that they decided to bring it over. Nice!

all ill say is that it was long overdue since a tales exists for every console except ps3 up until this announcement...its probably just another money making game, then next time when you beg for vesperia localization they'll laugh in your face

During the interview they have been asked weather the game will only be available on PS3 or Wii as well and Namco replied by saying: "We'll see. We're working on it. We'll make the announcement later on,"

finalstar2007

Seems like the answer to what platform it will be on isnt as "obvious" as people thought. If they havent even bothered to confirm its on PS3 yet then I wonder whats going on.

success!

next up, nintendo.

[QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

During the interview they have been asked weather the game will only be available on PS3 or Wii as well and Namco replied by saying: "We'll see. We're working on it. We'll make the announcement later on,"

Shirokishi_

Seems like the answer to what platform it will be on isnt as "obvious" as people thought. If they havent even bothered to confirm its on PS3 yet then I wonder whats going on.

The way the question was worded, I assume PS3 is indeed the one, and they are considering Wii.

I kinda wish they wouldn't have even bothered with Graces--I would've definitely preferred a simultaneous release of Xillia instead; Hopefully, they will at least bring Abyss over for the 3DS.

I still don't understand why they didn't bring Vesperia over as well. The localisation was already done with the 360 version, all they had to do was just transfer over the audio files. They didn't even need to much with the extra content, just localise the text and leave the voices out. Rockman999

Thing is with Vesperia PS3 the story and script has increased way bigger than the 360 version as i heard its been doubled.. maybe thats why i dont know but for now if we really want to see Vesperia and Xillia out everyone need to support Graces F as much as possible

[QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

During the interview they have been asked weather the game will only be available on PS3 or Wii as well and Namco replied by saying: "We'll see. We're working on it. We'll make the announcement later on,"

Shirokishi_

Seems like the answer to what platform it will be on isnt as "obvious" as people thought. If they havent even bothered to confirm its on PS3 yet then I wonder whats going on.

They kept saying F so its obvious it is the PS3 version what they have in mind, i'd say their un-sure weather to bring the wii version or not. before this year lots and lots of people requested Graces F for PS3. i feel like their still trolling us somehow :P

[QUOTE="Rockman999"]I still don't understand why they didn't bring Vesperia over as well. The localisation was already done with the 360 version, all they had to do was just transfer over the audio files. They didn't even need to much with the extra content, just localise the text and leave the voices out. finalstar2007

Thing is with Vesperia PS3 the story and script has increased way bigger than the 360 version as i heard its been doubled.. maybe thats why i dont know but for now if we really want to see Vesperia and Xillia out everyone need to support Graces F as much as possible

Its probably too late for Vesperia PS3. I think after a year and a half most of the PS3 owners that really wanted it probably played it on the 360 somehow.

Its been 2 1/2 yers now, the chance to get close or even better sales than the 360 version had probably came and went. They should focus their efforts on Xilla.

like i said everybody who begged for this game had better buy it day one no excuses. i know i am doing just thatreaver-x

I know i'll be one of those people to get 2 copies the day it releases

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[QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

During the interview they have been asked weather the game will only be available on PS3 or Wii as well and Namco replied by saying: "We'll see. We're working on it. We'll make the announcement later on,"

NaveedLife

Seems like the answer to what platform it will be on isnt as "obvious" as people thought. If they havent even bothered to confirm its on PS3 yet then I wonder whats going on.

The way the question was worded, I assume PS3 is indeed the one, and they are considering Wii.

I wonder.

And it sounds like the game wont be coming as soon as GAF thinks. If theyre still considering platforms then Q1 release seems unlikely.

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[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Seems like the answer to what platform it will be on isnt as "obvious" as people thought. If they havent even bothered to confirm its on PS3 yet then I wonder whats going on.

Shirokishi_

The way the question was worded, I assume PS3 is indeed the one, and they are considering Wii.

I wonder.

And it sounds like the game wont be coming as soon as GAF thinks. If theyre still considering platforms then Q1 release seems unlikely.

Thats what im thinking too, it feels like they just made their mind about it and letting the fans shut up i guess, the way they talk about it its like they havent even started yet sadly.. i hope im wrong, only thing we have is how it says soon on the official site. hopefully by soon dosent mean next year

Are these the same fans that bought Vesperia, and actually support the series?

I hope Namco doesn't get disappointed by people not buying Graces because of some strange loyalty they have for their "specific" plastic boxes.

Are these the same fans that bought Vesperia, and actually support the series?

I hope Namco doesn't get disappointed by people not buying Graces because of some strange loyalty they have for their "specific" plastic boxes.

Raymundo_Manuel

Are you saying they chose the wrong platform to release it on?

Are these the same fans that bought Vesperia, and actually support the series?

I hope Namco doesn't get disappointed by people not buying Graces because of some strange loyalty they have for their "specific" plastic boxes.

Raymundo_Manuel

*shakes head* not likely, its likely another in a long line of short experiments where they release the game it sees low sales every where except japan and they withdraw.
16 or so tales games in the past 15 years and we have gotten a total of 4-5.

As well this is not coming from lemming general this is coming from a genuine tales fan, I've watched as the most wanted tales games have just been dropped from release over here, and the ones that did see release even though I loved them sell little compared to most other games over here, Hell even in japan most jrpgs sell little compared to the big ones Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.

No they didn't get preasured into this if that was the case they would have released far more then they have, its much like the 4-5 releases a spot where they are testing the waters again and because they are unwilling to dedicate something to the rest of the world in terms of tales releases the game series willreceive only a niche following in other countries then japan because most people outside of the dedicated gamers and the internet will not have ever heard of the game even amongst jrpg players.
It makes me sad really I want tales, I'll both of these games for ps3 eventually but sadly the experiment will fail because they aren't willing to dedicated anything.

*shakes head* not likely, its likely another in a long line of short experiments where they release the game it sees low sales every where except japan and they withdraw.
16 or so tales games in the past 15 years and we have gotten a total of 4-5.

As well this is not coming from lemming general this is coming from a genuine tales fan, I've watched as the most wanted tales games have just been dropped from release over here, and the ones that did see release even though I loved them sell little compared to most other games over here, Hell even in japan most jrpgs sell little compared to the big ones Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.

No they didn't get preasured into this if that was the case they would have released far more then they have, its much like the 4-5 releases a spot where they are testing the waters again and because they are unwilling to dedicate something to the rest of the world in terms of tales releases the game series willreceive only a niche following in other countries then japan because most people outside of the dedicated gamers and the internet will not have ever heard of the game even amongst jrpg players.
It makes me sad really I want tales, I'll both of these games for ps3 eventually but sadly the experiment will fail because they aren't willing to dedicated anything.

WilliamRLBaker

Glad your admitting it :P... anyways tho yeah i agree as well. we as fans of this series need to support this as much as possible, heck im doign my best, already posted a thread on the PS3 fourms and here i made this so people can pay close attention to it and to my sig lol. as i;v always been saying this is a must purchase for me with 2 copies first day. i wont leave any of my friends alone till they purchase this game as well once it releases lol. Mr general it is your duty now to purchase multiple copies as well 8)