3D Dot Game Heroes, God of War Collection, GoW III, Heavy Rain, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Metal Gear Solid 4 LE, Ninja Gaiden Sigma (sort of exclusive), Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, R&C Future: Quest for Booty, R&C Future:Crack in Time, Time Crisis 4, Uncharted, Uncharted 2, Valkryria Chronicles, White Knight Chronicles
The original Tales (Tales of Phantasia) was published by Namco (NamoBandai is now the owner of the IP) and developed by Wolf Team. Wolf Team eventually became Namco Tales Studio after a portion of the team left to form Tri-Ace and Namco was able to obtain majority shareholder status. So it's technically correct that the IP is under a different ownership, but it's owned by the original publisher. The real reason that more releases aren't being localized is that NamcoBandai does not see the value. Localization of text heavy games is already expensive, but they also insist on including voice tracks (which when inluding the skits is a massive undertaking). Financially, they're resources are better used releasing more profitable games like the Naruto series. I would venture to guess, however, that Xillia will get a North American release. It's part of the Tales 15th Anniversary and likely a much higher profile release then Graces.
Name: Andrew Location: Monmouth Junction, New Jersey Hobbies: Games, Movies, Soccer, Running Favorite Console: PS1 Favorite Game: Xenogears Collection Size: 200+ (No current pics)
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I didn't realize I was a collector until I got the collector emblem on Gamespot and took a good look at my games. I don't buy everything under the sun but have managed to accumulate a decent amount by simply buying what I like (and by having a not-so-rare affinity for anything and everything in a limited edition).
Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter Dawn of Mana Disgaea: Hour of Darkness Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus Final Fantasy X Final Fantasy X-2 Final Fantasy XII Grandia III Growlanser: Generations Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts II Mega Man X: Command Mission Musashi: Samurai Legend Odin Sphere Radiata Stories Rogue Galaxy Sega Genesis Collection Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Steambot Chronicles Suikoden III Suikoden IV Suikoden V Suikoden Tactics Tales of Legendia Tales of the Abyss Unlimited Saga Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria Wild Arms 3 Wild Arms 4 Wild Arms 5 Wild Arms: Alter Code: F Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra
While I can't imagine NMH without the massive amount of blood, buying the freeloader just for NMH is probably a waste. You'll still get the same amazing gameplay and story without the blood. On the other hand, if you would use the freeloader to pick up other games like SSBB early than the purchase would probably be worth it.
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