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NIS Japan didn't lose money. Their profits went down. They made a very small profit this fiscal year.
@Cyril - Denial and non-corrections are fun, aren't it?
Yes, they made a profit, but isn't not enough to keep doing the kinds of things they want to do, so they're down to doing things they need to do.
Which begs the question - Why keep any focus on PS3? Niche games are not PS3's strong point and the way things are going, it likely never will be. Its not the PS2. Niche is DS, PSP and Wii now.
Yes, they made a profit, but isn't not enough to keep doing the kinds of things they want to do, so they're down to doing things they need to do.
Which begs the question - Why keep any focus on PS3? Niche games are not PS3's strong point and the way things are going, it likely never will be. Its not the PS2. Niche is DS, PSP and Wii now.
It most certainly is a correction. The article states "with a -loss-." Their profits have certainly gone down, but there is no loss in money this fiscal year if they are making a profit, no matter how small it is.
I really wish I could get into Disgaea, I love the art style and the humor, but I just can't get into the gameplay no matter how hard I try. If they could somehow make this one accessible to side-RPG'ers while still keeping the hardcore Disgaea crowd, I might actually be able to get into it.
And please God, update the graphics. If I remember correctly some Disgaea 3 users and reviwers reported some frame rate issues, which isn't exactly acceptable with a sprite based game.
And please God, update the graphics. If I remember correctly some Disgaea 3 users and reviwers reported some frame rate issues, which isn't exactly acceptable with a sprite based game.
@The Silent Protagonist
Maybe NIS are Sony fanboys?
Also, is this an announcement of Disgaea 4, or is it just another remake of Disgaea 1? The last paragraph is kind of vague...
Maybe NIS are Sony fanboys?
Also, is this an announcement of Disgaea 4, or is it just another remake of Disgaea 1? The last paragraph is kind of vague...
They would make more money if they focused on multi plataform games. Especially concerning North America.
I knew that response was inevetable.
I don't want them to dumb it down, just maybe create some kind of alternate mode for people like me who suck at it. Some way I can still play and enjoy the game, without necessarily knowing what the hell I'm doing. That way everyone can choose to play it normally, and I can play it like a dumbass.
I don't want them to dumb it down, just maybe create some kind of alternate mode for people like me who suck at it. Some way I can still play and enjoy the game, without necessarily knowing what the hell I'm doing. That way everyone can choose to play it normally, and I can play it like a dumbass.
Maybe they'll start releasing games on the Xbox 360 now seeing as it has the bigger install base outside Japan. Also they would probably be smart to rush through a few ports of their older games for PSN and XBLA. Also new Disgaea had better be pretty. I had no troubles with Disgaea 3's look because I understood that HD 2D graphics are a massive resource drain but they've had a few years now so i wants some proper HD.
I will support NIS and buy Disgaea 4.
I'll also be bummed that I bought all the Disgaea 3 DLC and it will probably not transfer over to Disgaea 4. -_-
I'll also be bummed that I bought all the Disgaea 3 DLC and it will probably not transfer over to Disgaea 4. -_-
Laharl sequel please N1.
I loved Mao and Adell/Rozy were pretty cool I guess. But Laharl is the man and we need more than a cameo!
I think Disgaea needs to retain it's current style, it's alot of it's charm.
I loved Mao and Adell/Rozy were pretty cool I guess. But Laharl is the man and we need more than a cameo!
I think Disgaea needs to retain it's current style, it's alot of it's charm.
@Renegade Panda - As SRPGs go, Disgaea's main stories are brain-dead easy and the hardcore stuff is optional already. If you can't allocate the braincells needed to complete the main quest, well, I NISA is targeting you for the visual novels.
@Maniac
As of last week when they released the information to their stockholders. Stockholders panicked because there was a 90% drop in profits, but no loss. There are links everywhere online, even here, if you don't believe me.
As of last week when they released the information to their stockholders. Stockholders panicked because there was a 90% drop in profits, but no loss. There are links everywhere online, even here, if you don't believe me.
Why wouldn't they release it on PS2 if they're really worried about profit margins? Unless developing a ps2 game for ps3 costs the same and lets them charge $20 more for it >_>
As a former PS3 owner, all I can really do is hope they wise-up, and realize they actually have fans that want to play their games, that own 360s... If I had Disgaea 3 on 360 with achievements and online content, I'd be playing it forever.
As long as they build it from the ground up with the PS3 in mind. D3 was good, but it is clearly not a PS3 game. I am very excited to see what it turns out like!!
@mjemirzian - Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel, man.
Also, you make replay value sound like bad thing.
Also, you make replay value sound like bad thing.
@shael
I agree however i think they should keep with the sprites, they just need to update them
The sprites in disagree 3 looked no better than what they were doing back on the PS2... they need to bring those into high resolution... they could do some really beautiful sprite work and they actually put sometime into it
I agree however i think they should keep with the sprites, they just need to update them
The sprites in disagree 3 looked no better than what they were doing back on the PS2... they need to bring those into high resolution... they could do some really beautiful sprite work and they actually put sometime into it
@TheRemix
I agree, it could only help them to diversify a bit. The average PS3 owner and the average 360 owner would probably overlook the average NIS game, but if they made them availabe for both platforms, together there would probably be enough revenue to keep them comfortably profitable. You have to cast a wide net, these days.
Oh well, even if I'm only able to support them through DS and PSP, they still have a lifelong fan in me. La Pucelle was the tits.
I agree, it could only help them to diversify a bit. The average PS3 owner and the average 360 owner would probably overlook the average NIS game, but if they made them availabe for both platforms, together there would probably be enough revenue to keep them comfortably profitable. You have to cast a wide net, these days.
Oh well, even if I'm only able to support them through DS and PSP, they still have a lifelong fan in me. La Pucelle was the tits.
@SquawkDerby: I'm glad you got a laugh out of it, but unless you're more concerned with the next actual Disgaea being exclusive to the PS3 instead of potential profits NIS could be making, I fail to see what's funny about wanting to spread the franchise out across multiple platforms aside from handhelds. Sure they've done it with the PSP and DS, but there is a market for Disgaea on the 360.
My question though, is given how Disgaea 3 looked on the PS3, think they'll attempt to give us a PSP port for the game? Don't know what they can add or take away to make it possible, but I might have to pick up a new PSP if they decide to port it over.
My question though, is given how Disgaea 3 looked on the PS3, think they'll attempt to give us a PSP port for the game? Don't know what they can add or take away to make it possible, but I might have to pick up a new PSP if they decide to port it over.
This is a tale of a developer in trouble.
Truth is, strategy rpgs dont sell as well as action ones. Nippon Ichi need to seriously sit down and think if they want to be around in 5-10 years. They are indeed stuck in a creative flux like many japanese devs, remixing the same cookie cutter stuff.
New ideas and spreading to multiformat makes since, and also more important for them, is to step into the 3D game design business. 2D graphics are sweet, especially if in HD, but they will need much more to save them against the competition out there.
The clock is ticking.
Truth is, strategy rpgs dont sell as well as action ones. Nippon Ichi need to seriously sit down and think if they want to be around in 5-10 years. They are indeed stuck in a creative flux like many japanese devs, remixing the same cookie cutter stuff.
New ideas and spreading to multiformat makes since, and also more important for them, is to step into the 3D game design business. 2D graphics are sweet, especially if in HD, but they will need much more to save them against the competition out there.
The clock is ticking.
I doubt it would make a difference if nis makes games on xbox because seriously they would probably loose money. You say there is a market for these games on xbox but rpgs do not sell well and If you throw in a niche game that nis makes there is little hope for it. In japan people would obviously buy it on the ps3 so making an xbox version just for noth america is a loss for sure. Especially since the ps3 demographic is high and still gettinbg higher in north america they don't need ti port it to the xbox
DO NOT WANT.
How about a little less whoring out of Prinnies and Disgaea: Hour of Darkness director's cuts?
I want to like them, I do, but word is that Disgaea sequels are insubstantial, and all their other sRPGs don't draw my interest. That leaves the Prinny platformer which isn't on any platforms I own.
How about a little less whoring out of Prinnies and Disgaea: Hour of Darkness director's cuts?
I want to like them, I do, but word is that Disgaea sequels are insubstantial, and all their other sRPGs don't draw my interest. That leaves the Prinny platformer which isn't on any platforms I own.
EDIT: Disgaea sequels are insubstantial... in IMPROVEMENTS. Experience tells me someone will jump on that statement regardless of my edit. :(
@SayWord
The PS3 demographic is high? Huh. I thought only people on Xbox and PC hit the green, white and yellow before jumping online.
@SayWord
The PS3 demographic is high? Huh. I thought only people on Xbox and PC hit the green, white and yellow before jumping online.
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