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Yet you know someone, somewhere, is going to release a complete text translation patch.
And when that day comes, I will import The Last Story.
And when that day comes, I will import The Last Story.
I'm tired of the uncertainty, I'm just going to forget about the game until if and when a western release is announced.
Yeah, hopefully someone will translate the game, but I don't know, I'm still waiting for that Captain Rainbow fan translation...
I'm so happy that I will never have to depend on a fan translation :P I'll be playing it immediately ^_^
Sounds like it's a done deal. There wouldn't be so much hemming and hawing if there wasn't a plan in place; they probably want to wait until the game is done and the 3DS' initial rush is done to schedule the work.
that's alot O_O
but still with nintendo making money with the Wii and DS(soon to be 3DS) i still can't see why they can't localize this, Xenoblade, Fatal Frame 4, and Earth Seeker.
if they can localize games like nintendogs, i don't see why this game can't
hell even Tatsunoko made it here(you do not know how hard it is to localize this game due to multiple licenses from different companies, not to mention not everyone is familiar with the cast so it's still a gamble. and all without the help of nintendo)
but still with nintendo making money with the Wii and DS(soon to be 3DS) i still can't see why they can't localize this, Xenoblade, Fatal Frame 4, and Earth Seeker.
if they can localize games like nintendogs, i don't see why this game can't
hell even Tatsunoko made it here(you do not know how hard it is to localize this game due to multiple licenses from different companies, not to mention not everyone is familiar with the cast so it's still a gamble. and all without the help of nintendo)
It will come, we just have to wait til E3 to hear anything, most likely.
Probably that and Skyward Sword as well. And what all else Nintendo has up their sleeves.
Probably that and Skyward Sword as well. And what all else Nintendo has up their sleeves.
If they think it isnt worth localising for the US there never was any chance of us in Europe getting it considering all the different languages theyld have to localise for here.
Its a shame the video game industry doesnt abandon US, Europe, Auz and Japan regoining, into grouping countries together based on their main languages. It would put English speaking countries into a massive block making sure that we have a better chance of seeing japanese localisations. It would be a boon for us english speakers outside NA who are left out of the cold when it comes to many japanese games.
ahwell enough wishfull thinking
Its a shame the video game industry doesnt abandon US, Europe, Auz and Japan regoining, into grouping countries together based on their main languages. It would put English speaking countries into a massive block making sure that we have a better chance of seeing japanese localisations. It would be a boon for us english speakers outside NA who are left out of the cold when it comes to many japanese games.
ahwell enough wishfull thinking
If it doesn't get an official release we'll need to wait 12 years to get a fan translation with subtitles and 20 for one with voice acting. However I think it will get an American release only if it sells 1.5 million or higher in Japan. Also can't they just hire another translation team to translate the game if their team is too busy?
They're right. It's not coming to the West.
In the same way they have no plans to release it in the West.
Their representatives have to be very careful not to release anything that would let the cat out of the bag or it's their heads that roll.
They're probably not lying flat out, but they're not letting things out that would raise hopes and create a huge expectation.
They very likely intend to release this in the West, but why commit, the games not even finished in Japanese and who knows? It might be terrible and bomb.
Let them finish the game first.
In the same way they have no plans to release it in the West.
Their representatives have to be very careful not to release anything that would let the cat out of the bag or it's their heads that roll.
They're probably not lying flat out, but they're not letting things out that would raise hopes and create a huge expectation.
They very likely intend to release this in the West, but why commit, the games not even finished in Japanese and who knows? It might be terrible and bomb.
Let them finish the game first.
Basically, it's not up to John Smith or Jacques Smíthé to announce this, or anything like that. It's up to people higher up the food chain, and as such, you're going to get jack shit to pass their lips.
I still think it would be hilarious to release a lot of data in English only to say that the game itself won't be.
Again, not to be the US-centric asshole here, but why not release it in English for now, at least so the entirety of North America (a pretty big continent) can enjoy it, plus the UK? It may not be ideal, but most of Europe knows some level of English (and several other languages) since their education is so much stronger.
US most likely will get its Last Story fix sooner or later. It's Europe that, as usual, should be getting a little worried by now and because of that, I'd first like to address the guilty parties...
Merci, France :(
Gracias, Italia :(
Danke, Deutschland :(
Gracias, España :(
...and add my two cents as a Finn...
On se ny perkele ettei aikuiset ihmiset englantia viitsi sen vertaa opetella, että edes pelaaminen onnistuisi.
Thank you and apologies. Just finding it increasingly irritating that companies still consider a PAL release to be an option only if it sports five languages on one disc. Is English really that evil an option?
Merci, France :(
Gracias, Italia :(
Danke, Deutschland :(
Gracias, España :(
...and add my two cents as a Finn...
On se ny perkele ettei aikuiset ihmiset englantia viitsi sen vertaa opetella, että edes pelaaminen onnistuisi.
Thank you and apologies. Just finding it increasingly irritating that companies still consider a PAL release to be an option only if it sports five languages on one disc. Is English really that evil an option?
"'Unfortunately, the vocabulary used by this announcement was misconstrued by the British journalists' ... says a Nintendo France rep."
Man, you guys just won't leave each other alone, will you?
Man, you guys just won't leave each other alone, will you?
Gah! Can someone just say "don't worry, you'll see it eventually" so I can stop worrying. It's actually starting to affect my excitement for the game.
@Aurain - So that Famitsu review of 38/40 for The Last Story was just an illusion this week?
That ssems to suggest the Japanese version is completed to me.
That ssems to suggest the Japanese version is completed to me.
"'Unfortunately, the vocabulary used by this announcement was misconstrued by the British journalists' ... says a Nintendo France rep."
Man, you guys just won't leave each other alone, will you?
ITS those damn French they started it! :D
Man, you guys just won't leave each other alone, will you?
ITS those damn French they started it! :D
They probably need something for E3, so chances are it'll come to the West and they'll announce in at E3, maybe including Xenoblade (unless of course TLS bombs horribly).
At least that's the most plausible hope I can come up with. :D
At least that's the most plausible hope I can come up with. :D
@TSP
I actually recall the review now you mentioned it. That being said, it's not out in the open and while the game is *gold* and in transit for delivery, I doubt they consider it finished until they know it's working properly and no game killing bugs. Until they can "wash their hands" of it so to speak.
Either way, I doubt they're ready to make a public decision on what's happening on the western front.
I actually recall the review now you mentioned it. That being said, it's not out in the open and while the game is *gold* and in transit for delivery, I doubt they consider it finished until they know it's working properly and no game killing bugs. Until they can "wash their hands" of it so to speak.
Either way, I doubt they're ready to make a public decision on what's happening on the western front.
Also, a 10/10/8/8 (not 39, it's 4 different reviewers) from Famitsu for a Sakaguchi game doesn't mean alot.
He could vomit in a bag and Famitsu would give it a great score.
They gave Blue Dragon a 9/9/9/8 for a start...
He could vomit in a bag and Famitsu would give it a great score.
They gave Blue Dragon a 9/9/9/8 for a start...
@The Silent Protagonist: IMO Nintendo wants to see sales and public reaction in Japan first, after all Famitsu scored FF13 with a 39/40 right? and we all saw how it didn't matter when sales crumbled to the point it was selling for 500 (more or less 4$ i think) Yen last time i checked.
That said, i want this game more than i want Skyward Sword, yes i actually said that.
That said, i want this game more than i want Skyward Sword, yes i actually said that.
This f-ing game is the bright white hope for JRPG's. This game is PERFECT for American audiences. From the looks of it, this is what Final Fantasy should have been.
These people have no final say in anything. Please stop reporting every tiny PR response because they have no authority over this. It's a big title if its gonna come I doubt you're gonna get the answer from a fan submitted question.
Lost Odyssey is already a perfect example of what a good JRPG this gen would look and play like. I hope The Last Story accompanies LO in that example.
What a silly industry this is.
Popular demand? Blehh. We don't have the resources being the #1 company in the business collaborating with one of the most beloved creators in the business and whatnot. Leave us alone!
What a shame.
Popular demand? Blehh. We don't have the resources being the #1 company in the business collaborating with one of the most beloved creators in the business and whatnot. Leave us alone!
What a shame.
Jim that's an awful bet to take as when Nintendo says no they tend to really mean it. I mean look at Namco and how their not localising games much. Or the fact that Sin and Punishment 2 kinda flopped there. Bringing non-HD Japanese IPs is risky business.
This game really doesn't look good. When are you twats at Destructoid going to learn to stop hyping yourself up for crap?
Hey, has anyone played this game? Is it out in Japan? Does it just look good or is it actually good?
How hard is it to find people who can translate between Japanese and all those Europe languages who want work?
I like this cutting idea, Jim. Maybe we should organise a mass blood-letting. That'll show 'em we mean business.
And... this is why people complain that this game is only on the Wii.
If it was coming to 360/PS3, there is no doubt it would see release.
If it was coming to 360/PS3, there is no doubt it would see release.
I don't believe that Nintendo is going to throw away money, by not bringing this out to the U.S. or Europe. That's just foolish. It may take a solid year to translate and dub... but they'll do it.
"How hard is it to find people who can translate between Japanese and all those Europe languages who want work?"
As anyone who plays retro Japanese games will know all too well, translating from Japanese to English isnt as easy as say translating between europien languages that share many commonalities, theres many words and cultural meanings that have no english counterpart. Ive heard of one or 2 english localisations where the devs have hired leading japanese- english language experts to oversee the translation work
As anyone who plays retro Japanese games will know all too well, translating from Japanese to English isnt as easy as say translating between europien languages that share many commonalities, theres many words and cultural meanings that have no english counterpart. Ive heard of one or 2 english localisations where the devs have hired leading japanese- english language experts to oversee the translation work
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