Konami brings Otomedius Excellent (Xbox 360) to U.S.

[dieKatze88]

Music Packs 5, 7 and 3 hit the market place today.

I see what they did there.

Currently released music packs:

1. Anoa
3. Madoka
5. Tita
7. Fuuma

[beatsgo]

...I think they're doing a better job with this than they did with beatmania USA, closer to what players actually want and farther away from the focus testing and internal meetings where they try to guess what players want...

Oh god don't remind me of that repulsive game. After having that game I lost hope with Konami releasing any good Bemani game overseas, especially beatmania IIDX series.


...Seeing that I'll be picking up a e74 xbox 360 tomorrow, I might give them another chance. They better not disappoint me.

[BulletMagnet]

And the Gamestop dance continues: now it's the 20th.

[mrsmiley381]

And the Gamestop dance continues: now it's the 20th.

I am now burning with the rage of a thousand small suns. I mean, really small. Still, there are a thousand of them.

It's like Digital Devil Saga all over again!

[Anch]

Well at least it's the 20th this time, Last time I checked it was 27th. But still hope they won't delay it much further. I think there's still no official words from Konami about the delays.

The official Otomedius Excellent facebook fan page is not even answering questions regarding the delays, they would just post non sense posts like character spotlight, snapshots from Otomedius GORGEOUS, Japanese screen shots saying it's the English version and silly stuffs like "Like this if you want the 3 player feature featured only on Otomedius Excellent"


And since this is my first post..
Hey there, I'm Anch and I love to play Touhou, Otomedius, and Gradius games, I can say that Otomedius Excellent is my game forte, I also play Drummania and real drums, And that's about it i guess.
Pleasure to meet you all here.

[Estebang]

Did everyone just stop caring about this? This is the info that's come to light since the last post:

A Konami rep at E3 had unofficially revealed that the delays are due to Microsoft rejecting approval for the game, although the localization work is complete. This is likely due to their new US regulation that all retail 360 games have minimum print runs of 50,000 copies. There's no way Konami planned on making that many.

The latest facebook post for the game states that it has not been canceled or forgotten. Although they are not able to give any more information regarding its release status, they will do so when they can.

[denpanosekai]

Did everyone just stop caring about this?

No, I'm pissed about the delays. I don't care if the elite says this is the shittiest SHMUP ever made, I want it. Sept 20th better be the final release date.

[BulletMagnet]

Although they are not able to give any more information regarding its release status, they will do so when they can.

Does this suggest that another delay is in the cards? The 9-20 date's been holding steady of late...

As for the "minimum print run" thing, if this is true, someone more familiar with the industry's workings will have to explain that sort of mindset to me...why wouldn't any system maker prefer selling a few thousand copies of a small print run over zero copies, period?

[Estebang]

I would guess that Microsoft is trying to contain niche and low-profile games to the XBLA ghetto, while giving the Halos and Gears free reign of the retail market.

I hope Excellent US doesn't end up with some censorship--the English announcement trailer had strategic stars over everyone's boobies.

[adversity1]

This is likely due to their new US regulation that all retail 360 games have minimum print runs of 50,000 copies. There's no way Konami planned on making that many.

That's actually been in place for years.

[beatsgo]

I would guess that Microsoft is trying to contain niche and low-profile games to the XBLA ghetto, while giving the Halos and Gears free reign of the retail market.

I don't want to believe Microsoft is forcing Konami to release this only on XBLA, but it's plausible if the 50,000 copies production requirement is true.

[TrevHead (TVR)]

They should copy RSG/ Cave and make it region free / dual region so us PAL guys can import the game and push up sales closer to 50K

If it does go to XBLA / GOD I sure hope they make it available worldwide

[dieKatze88]

I would guess that Microsoft is trying to contain niche and low-profile games to the XBLA ghetto, while giving the Halos and Gears free reign of the retail market.

I hope Excellent US doesn't end up with some censorship--the English announcement trailer had strategic stars over everyone's boobies.

That was before the ESRB rating came in. after it was rated they released the Japanese Gameplay trailer with subtitles completely uncensored.

[BulletMagnet]

I don't want to believe Microsoft is forcing Konami to release this only on XBLA

Considering that Konami's apparently already got artbooks and other stuff printed up for a physical release I doubt they'll go along very easily if that's what MS is in fact trying to do.

[Estebang]

They most likely don't have anything manufactured yet; they can't begin until the game passes approval.

Worst case, it'll end up a GoD-only release. That's what's happened to RE4 and Code Veronica HD, of all games!

[dieKatze88]

Konami released another music pack to the internet today.

Music Pack 10, for Strarf (who is also DLC) is available now for 440msp

[Anch]

It'll be released. Release date hasn't changed and we are nearing September 20, So let's all chill and relax. Konami hasn't said anything regarding this matter anyways.

Still no Kokoro DLC.....

[MachineAres 1CC]

They most likely don't have anything manufactured yet; they can't begin until the game passes approval.

Worst case, it'll end up a GoD-only release. That's what's happened to RE4 and Code Veronica HD, of all games!

Only in America, did this happen, since Japan is getting a physical release of it, and it releases next Thursday.

I'm starting to doubt this whole Otomedius thing, but I wouldn't care either way, even if it was cancelled or forced onto Games on Demand, I'd just finally break down and get the import instead.

[Estebang]

No news is good news, I guess. The Sept 20 date still holds.

[xbl0x180]

Iiiiii stopped caring about this release about 6 months ago

[ZenErik]

I want to pre-order, but no one can confirm whether it is region free or locked. Guess I will have to wait until it is released. I will gladly spend $30 - 50 on the US release if it is region free. I am a little more hesitant to import the Japanese release of a game that I am admittedly not THAT interested in but would like to play.

[denpanosekai]

Canadians can preorder from bestbuy for 45$ (10% labour day discount) today only.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/oto ... 16b90fen02

Basically it comes out to 50$ tax/shipping included. Thought I'd share!

[BulletMagnet]

I want to pre-order, but no one can confirm whether it is region free or locked. Guess I will have to wait until it is released. I will gladly spend $30 - 50 on the US release if it is region free.

Just a guess, but I very much doubt it will be...off the cuff, has ANY US shmup release so far been regionless?

[xbl0x180]

I want to pre-order, but no one can confirm whether it is region free or locked. Guess I will have to wait until it is released. I will gladly spend $30 - 50 on the US release if it is region free.

Just a guess, but I very much doubt it will be...off the cuff, has ANY US shmup release so far been regionless?

WarTech: Senko No Ronde

[BulletMagnet]

WarTech: Senko No Ronde

May I say "whoop-de-freakin'-doo?"

[xbl0x180]

Hahah. Well, not 360, but pretty much all handhelds are region-free, except for the stupid DSi and 3DS. PSP and the DS Lite were a godsend for my traveling shoot-'em-up needs

[MachineAres 1CC]

I want to pre-order, but no one can confirm whether it is region free or locked. Guess I will have to wait until it is released. I will gladly spend $30 - 50 on the US release if it is region free.

Just a guess, but I very much doubt it will be...off the cuff, has ANY US shmup release so far been regionless?

WarTech: Senko No Ronde

Not true, I tried to play it in my Japanese system, no dice.

[nZero]

Just a guess, but I very much doubt it will be...off the cuff, has ANY US shmup release so far been regionless?

WarTech: Senko No Ronde 8)

Not true, I tried to play it in my Japanese system, no dice.

I played quite a bit of the $10 copy of Wartech I got from Gamestop on my Japanese 360. What message did it give you?

[xbl0x180]

Hm. I think I was able to play it on my Asia 360 console, as well, but I haven't played in a while

[Zeron]

Dear Konami Customer,

Thank you for contacting Konami Customer Support.

This title's region will make this game playable on console sold in the United States, Canada and Central and South America only.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Best Regards,