Espgaluda II

[EOJ]

According to the Cave blog, the master version is finished and they sent it to MS for authentication. They say all they have to do now is "wait for the release date".

Too late to change the region code now, whatever it may be.

[ShmupSamurai]

Hmmm....never played the first one, so I'm not all that excited.

[Burningvigor]

Hmmm....never played the first one, so I'm not all that excited.

Missing out on a great game. Its fun to horde bullets and slowdown time in that game.

[Kaspal]

Hmmm....never played the first one, so I'm not all that excited.

Missing out on a great game. Its fun to horde bullets and slowdown time in that game.

indeed ... have the PS2 version, and this words made me want to go plug it in, and have a go at it... thats an awesome game.

[dmauro]

So what's the strategic plan for not announcing the region encoding if it's already off to MS for cert? I don't care either way, but if it's finalized, why not tell?

[EOJ]

I think silence means "region locked to Japan". If it were region free, they would have said so, just like with Futari. If it's region locked, there's no need to say anything to foreigners, because they won't be able to play the game. Thus, it's easier to ignore them.

[Egg]

I think silence means "region locked to Japan". If it were region free, they would have said so, just like with Futari. If it's region locked, there's no need to say anything to foreigners, because they won't be able to play the game. Thus, it's easier to ignore them.

This is kinda what I was thinking as well.

But I don't think that folks who do not own a J360 should start worrying just yet. Afterall, Futari was released region-free essentially as a test to see how well it would sell with the additional foreign markets, right? If that is the case, now we have news that Deathsmiles will be getting a US release...so I think it is a fair assumption that the test with Futari went reasonably well...

So maybe Espgaluda 2 will not be region-free, but perhaps it will be localized. If that is the case, then it actually works out better for you US 360 owners since the game will be significantly cheaper than importing it.

I know this is all speculation, but certainly something to think about.
Now whether or not these localizations get completely butchered is a whole other topic

[EOJ]

But I don't think that folks who do not own a J360 should start worrying just yet. Afterall, Futari was released region-free essentially as a test to see how well it would sell with the additional foreign markets, right? If that is the case, now we have news that Deathsmiles will be getting a US release...so I think it is a fair assumption that the test with Futari went reasonably well...

Indeed. I wouldn't be surprised if Futari's sales helped get DS localized.

[Special World]

Deathsmiles has been definitively announced as getting a US release?

Fuck my life, I just ordered a J360 for it/ESP II/Ketsui

If all of those get a local release I will -__________________-

[Egg]

Indeed. I wouldn't be surprised if Futari's sales helped get DS localized.

Yep, and the US Deathsmiles sales will determine if Espgaluda 2 gets the same treatment

It's all connected people!

[Special World]

BRB killing myself

[Joe T.]

If all of those get a local release I will -__________________-

...still be able to play the Japanese versions?

[emphatic]

If all of those get a local release I will -__________________-

...still be able to play the Japanese versions?

And possibly months ahead of the US. The nag game is free, but it's boring.

[Joe T.]

If all of those get a local release I will -__________________-

...still be able to play the Japanese versions?

And possibly months ahead of the US. The nag game is free, but it's boring.

By free do you mean region free?

[adversity1]

LOL at people posting up at Mihara's blogs asking for region-free games.

http://mihara.sub.jp/top/blog/sb203/

He said he'd say something to Asada though!

[njiska]

LOL at people posting up at Mihara's blogs asking for region-free games.

http://mihara.sub.jp/top/blog/sb203/

He said he'd say something to Asada though!

Well guess they definitely know how we feel now. Hoping it turns out region-free because i've preordered, but if not I'll just buy the damn J360. Kind of want DDP DOJ anyways.

[GaijinPunch]

The last thing Mihara's ego needs: fodder to make it bigger.

[AraraSPAMWitch]

Well guess they definitely know how we feel now. Hoping it turns out region-free because i've preordered, but if not I'll just buy the damn J360. Kind of want DDP DOJ anyways.

Order that J360 now and get access to other great games, like Otomedius and THE iDOLM@STER!

[nZero]

LOL at people posting up at Mihara's blogs asking for region-free games.

http://mihara.sub.jp/top/blog/sb203/

He said he'd say something to Asada though!

I lol'd I'm going to start all of my future correspondence with "You own."

Funny that someone sending it to Mihara, who has nothing to do with it, is (possibly) getting the sentiment passed along to a relevant decision-maker like Asada. Not that it'll affect any of the games that guy was talking about.

[chempop]

Looks like pre-orders are up at play-asia...

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-br- ... -3nyv.html

[AcidBath86]

I don't know whether or not to pull the trigger on Play Asia. After the Mushi incident, I wonder if there's any chance of something similar happening again. Should I wait for NCSX instead?

[Udderdude]

I don't know whether or not to pull the trigger on Play Asia. After the Mushi incident, I wonder if there's any chance of something similar happening again. Should I wait for NCSX instead?

Just wait for NCSX. Hong Kong post office is FUBAR for the immediate future ..

[Phellan Wolf]

I have already done my preorder at PA. Has someone else realizad that yesasia charges 30$ more for the LE??? It is insane such a big difference.

[Elixir]

http://cave-matsuri.shop-pro.jp/?pid=18227615

Galuda 2 LE, Cave shop version. Comes with faceplate, soundtrack, and 2 exclusive telephone cards.

Preorders start 1/25 at 12:00. I'm happy with my normal version from amiami..

[Phellan Wolf]

http://cave-matsuri.shop-pro.jp/?pid=18227615

Galuda 2 LE, Cave shop version. Comes with faceplate, soundtrack, and 2 exclusive telephone cards.

Preorders start 1/25 at 12:00. I'm happy with my normal version from amiami..

You have to be japanes to preorder it there, haven't you?

[Elixir]

No.. but they don't ship outside of Japan.

[Rebel Ninja]

Got my preorder in for the LE at Play Asia. I had no problem with my order of Mushi from them.

[apple arcade]

ordered

[Kiken]

Preorders now open for the LE version on NCSX:

After a few weeks of news inertia on Espgaluda II LE, NCS received information over the weekend about how many copies we'll be able to purchase. The confirmed allocation ratio is 1:3 which means we're allowed to buy 1 copy of Espgaluda II Limited Edition for every 3 copies of the regular edition that we've already submitted reservations for.

Since we know how many we'll be receiving, preorders are welcome starting today to ship on February 25, 2010. NCS can guarantee all preorders for the limited edition of Espgaluda II while the reservation period is open. We've already paid for the game and the quantity we've been allocated won't be reduced, sold to another vendor, or otherwise misappropriated. NCS will close preorders once our allocation is sold out. If you've contacted NCS requesting a reservation, we have already held one for you pending your confirmation at the listed price of $146.90.

The Espgaluda II LE package includes a bonus 2-disc soundtrack that is packaged inside the DVD case. A bonus Xbox 360 faceplate featuring Ceceri (viewable on our shopping gallery) is also included in the limited edition of the game. Preorders are welcome to ship on February 25, 2010.

[Shelcoof]

Huge Price Difference on Play-Asia and NCSX!!!