The Awesomest Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 http://www.eurogamer...y-future-for-ds With the release of the 3DS imminent, you'd imagine the old DS model was staring down a bleak future. Not so, insists Nintendo.CEO Satoru Iwata has told investors that Nintendo plans to localise previously Japan-only games as a way of keeping up a flow of new content for the handheld."If we should use too many of our development resources in order to maintain the Nintendo DS market, we would not be able to realise a sound launch for Nintendo 3DS," he explained. "Nintendo's software is often made in Japan and launched first in Japan, and then localised for the overseas markets after confirming its marketability in Japan," Iwata went on to explain. "Some Nintendo titles, such as the ones developed by Mr. Miyamoto and his team, have been made with the global market launches in view from the start of the development because people inside Nintendo believed in their global appeal. "However, even some of the titles that Mr. Miyamoto was involved with, such as the original Animal Crossing, were first launched only in Japan, and only after the localisation teams outside Japan were able to appreciate the appeal of the software, our overseas subsidiaries requested us to launch the same titles in their countries. "As a result, some software has already proved its marketability in Japan but is still not available in the overseas markets, and for some software titles, our localisation teams are currently spending time to localise them. "Taking advantage of such software may be one of the ways to deal with your question about the transitional period from Nintendo DS to Nintendo 3DS," he proposed. If that turns out to be the case, the DS's twilight years could prove rather interesting. Among the titles Nintendo has yet to release in the West are a new entry in its excellent Fire Emblem strategy series, a sequel to the fun Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol and a follow-up to the bonkers Zelda spin-off Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland Then there's the immensely popular Tomodachi Collection, which has sold over three million copies since its launch in June 2009. Imagine Animal Crossing with Miis and you're somewhere close. And maybe we'll finally see a release for Soma Bringer, a highly-regarded RPG developed by Monolith Soft – the studio behind the Xenosaga and Baten Kaitos series - which saw a Japan release in 2008. The DS will formally pass the torch to the 3DS on 26th February 2011 in Japan, with a European and US release expected the following month. Just in case anyone doubted FE12 was coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalis Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 No chance for TokiMemo GS, Hakuouki, LoveRevo, etc. though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 It's a real pity that Mother 3 wasn't a DS game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Rey León Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Sounds great! Especially for FE12. But, um, the Tingle game can stay in Japan kthnx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Please please please please please let 7th Dragon come over to the states even though it was developed by SEGA! PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Where is LovePlus?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LycopolisKing Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 AAALLLRRRIIIGGHHHTTT. It's so great to know I'll eventually be able to know what happens in Gaiden and others without ROMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeraldfox Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Please please please please please let 7th Dragon come over to the states even though it was developed by SEGA! PLEASE! This was going though my mind when I saw the title. Wonder if that Pokemon typing game will come over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Spoon Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) But, um, the Tingle game can stay in Japan kthnx. Once again SF users proudly continue the retarded tradition of bashing games they haven't played. Edited November 7, 2010 by General Spoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Where is LovePlus?? Laughing at you across a large pond of water. Where it will probably stay forever. The people of the West are afraid of its demonic power. :V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiltas Crysten Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Could it mean... SRW...for Europe? Edited November 7, 2010 by Xiltas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 !!! Elite Beat Agents 2? PLEASE?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Could it mean... SRW...for Europe? No. That shit is never leaving Japan except for Original Generation games. It is a real shame, though. It's not fair that westerners won't get a good chance at seeing the awesomeness of that series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Awesomest Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 AAALLLRRRIIIGGHHHTTT. It's so great to know I'll eventually be able to know what happens in Gaiden and others without ROMs. You mean Fire Emblem Gaiden? Because this is only for DS titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanami Touko Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 It is a real shame, though. It's not fair that westerners won't get a good chance at seeing the awesomeness of that series. It seriously is. We would have gotten OGs if it wasn't for fuckin' Sony not wanting Jap only VAs in a game. Silly, if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LycopolisKing Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 You mean Fire Emblem Gaiden? Because this is only for DS titles. Of course. I want to know what's going on with Teeta and Caekus, among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Does this mean we'll get more Tales over here? I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Does this mean we'll get more Tales over here? I hope so! I told you that dammit! And yeah, please please PLEASE release ToH in English. ToI's got it's own translation patch, but oh dear god please bring Tales of Hearts over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I told you that dammit! And yeah, please please PLEASE release ToH in English. ToI's got it's own translation patch, but oh dear god please bring Tales of Hearts over. It was actually my first thought when I read it. <_< That and Dragon Quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusaur Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Finally, conclusive evidence that FE12 is coming to the US! Soma Bringer does seem like quite an interesting game though... And if Tales of Hearts isn't localized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Laughing at you across a large pond of water. Where it will probably stay forever. The people of the West are afraid of its demonic power. :V But I want to halt the birth rate in North America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 It seriously is. We would have gotten OGs if it wasn't for fuckin' Sony not wanting Jap only VAs in a game. Silly, if you ask me. That's the only reason? Ah well, I guess. A friend let me borrow them sometime back, but I neglected to let him know that my PS2 isn't modded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueblade Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Super Robot Wars Taisen K and W, it's hard as hell to play when you can't speak Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momo Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) I told you that dammit! And yeah, please please PLEASE release ToH in English. ToI's got it's own translation patch, but oh dear god please bring Tales of Hearts over. If it's any consolation, I'm sure they'll release a new, extended version soon. On the PSP. (Japan only) Edited November 9, 2010 by Saloma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceNoctali Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 No chance for TokiMemo GS, Hakuouki, LoveRevo, etc. though. Laughing at you across a large pond of water. Where it will probably stay forever. The people of the West are afraid of its demonic power. :V Not only Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side and Love Plus are games in a genre far too niche for the western world to be ever released there, they also are Konami games. And they got severly burned off by their failed Brooktown High attempt three years ago, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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