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EU BlazBlue release date delayed; country 'colours' added photo

When it comes to flashy Japanese fighting games, it seems Europeans just cannot catch a break. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is this exemplified; a long delayed, a long desired fighting game that no one in Europe has been able to properly enjoy.

Well, suckers, it's going to get worse. Due to a crowded February launch calendar, publisher Zen United has decided to delay the game a few more weeks into March. Part of this decision was to make sure the game sold well in Europe, as Zen United really wants to make sure the sequels make it to the old country just as much as Aksys wants to bring them to the US. Expect BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger in-stores March 12, you poor pitiful people.

Thankfully, in this version, all the characters have an unlimited Ex form, and there are pallet swap character colors to match European flags. Neat! And it is nice to confirm NA and Japanese players are still able to play online with Europeans as well. Oddly, there is no comment on the French PC version of the game, and nothing about the long-ago announced, EU-exclusive fighters. I suspect those have moved on to Continuum Shift. Shame.

However, to make it up to you, check out the admitedly different box art for the game. If you remember, Zen United decided that NeoGAF forum members were going to design the box art and vote on the winning design. PR mentioned that they hope this different look will appeal to different gamers and be "far more intriguing than the usual designs." Personally, I'm kinda torn, as this design is borderline really awesome or really terrible. It is certainly striking, but I hope it's not deceptive to misguided gamers. What do you think?

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KidKobun's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:05
KidKobun
OMG Ugly box art is ugly.
Mr Pibb's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:06
Mr Pibb
I've heard great things about this and I want to support the developer but it's annoying that this is only coming out now when Continuum Shift has already been announced.
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:13
Anus Mcphanus
So when we finally get Calamity Trigger everyone else in the world will be playing Continuum Shift and for once we get the rubbish box art. *ANGRY FACE!*
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:19
njsykora
Who the hell thought that was good boxart? There's no clue as to the content or even the look of the game. Oh well, guess we aren't going to be seeing any further Blazblue games in Europe.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:21
covah
...yeah they shouldn't have let the fans choose the EU art. Thats some straight up DeviantArt bullshit.

Anyways, I have a large sinking feeling that it will be some long ass amount of time until BB:CS is released outside of japan.
Adam11's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:50
Adam11
that box art is very, very poor!
deaddays's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:51
deaddays
The box art is deceptive to misguided gamers.
Dragonzigg's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 14:58
Dragonzigg
It's certainly very striking. Regardless of the artwork itself, I do like that they're trying something a little different. Also, delays suck.
Excalipoor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:00
Excalipoor
How odd, we usually get the GOOD boxart.

I imported it aeons ago anyway.
Quoth's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:02
Quoth
Different & nice idea... pity that the artwork just isn't that great. Sits between the chairs of being "sketchy" and a full fletched artwork and thus just seems unfinished.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:03
Shin Oni
that's a horrible box art design.

now it'll attract people who think it's some female FPS lmao.

oh well I guess.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:05
Shin Oni
and not only that, it's the whiniest character in the game. Good job Zen.
praeclaris's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:07
praeclaris
Terrible artwork.
Diyomaro's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:13
Diyomaro
I thought that was some mediocre fan art used to make this post a bit more comical, but as I scrolled down, I noticed that was box art. Jesus that's terrible. If your going to have 1 person, put Ragna or Jin at least.
HEL105's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:16
HEL105
That really is awful. Ugh.
Miguelcar808's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:28
Miguelcar808
"...Zen United really wants to make sure the sequels make it to the UK, France Germany just as much as Aksys wants to bring them to the US."

Fixed.
AstralDrmz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:35
AstralDrmz
That font is just...

I don't get it.
Lockgar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 15:56
Lockgar
Lacking lady isn't very lacking in the picture.

Probably an improvement.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 16:53
Xzyliac
God damn you people are bitchy about your boxart.

We need a site that host user made aternative boxart.
matty125's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 18:01
matty125
Aren't Noel's guns white?
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 18:22
Daxelman
The art is really good, it just doesn't make really good box art.

Maybe if they zoomed out a little.
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 19:16
njsykora
I only wanted one major thing from this boxart, actually having the proper Blazblue logo on it. Think I'll import the US version.
toruokada's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 20:27
toruokada
Not really missing much, Europe. Unless somehow no one catches on to how ridiculously over powered V-13 is.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2010 21:12
Los255
Why don't they just skip this and just hold it until Continuum Shift comes out? Seems like a waste right now KNOWING the CS is on the way.
Gilgamesh1317's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/15/2010 01:57
Gilgamesh1317
"Expect BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger in-stores March 12, you poor pitiful people."

And my birthday is March 13th. This has actually worked out nicely. The Last Rebellion and BlazBlue, plus Final Fantasy XIII, Darksiders and possibly Bayonetta. This is going to be a wonderful March!

Though in future I'm just importing BlazBlue: Continuum Shift instead of waiting (unless Zen United work double-time on getting CS out here).
LsTr Of SmG's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/15/2010 06:22
LsTr Of SmG
Odd that people think it's bad that it'll attract FPS fans... Surely that's a good thing? As they might not have picked up the game otherwise and picking the game up is one step closer to a sale.

Plus let's not forget that your average gamer wont have heard of BlazBlue unless they're into fighting games - in which case the boxart isn't going to put them off as they already know what the game's about. Let's face it, the series isn't a big name outside of fighter circles. Particularly not here in Europe.

Shitty boxart or not opinions aside, it's not a bad marketing strategy.
sewerraccoon's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2010 19:59
sewerraccoon
I like the art, but not for a fighting game. It looks like either an action title or shooter.
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