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The last time I got my hands on Level-5's PS3 RPG White Knight Story, I was really impressed. I couldn't get enough. But I couldn't shake the feeling that it would be a very long time before I would be able to enjoy this title in the comfort of my own home, and in my first language.

Maybe the wait won't be as long as I thought. According to Next Gen, White Knight Story will see a release sometime before March 31, 2009.

Of course, that's a Japanese date, so I may have been right in the first place. Sony has not yet confirmed if the US will also see this release before that date.

I'll remain hopeful. This could be a major push for the PS3, a console that is sorely lacking in quality JRPGs.

What about you? Are you looking forward to White Knight Story? Don't you think they need a better name, though?


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frozenbabylon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:20
frozenbabylon
I've been wanting this forever. I'll wait as long as I need to get my hands on it.
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:21
deiga-the-semivaliant
According to the Wikipedia, the localized name would be White Night CHRONICLES, which apparently makes it sound cooler.

I am most definately looking forward to this game. Ever since I picked up a PS3 a few weeks back, I've been itching for a really good RPG to play on it. This makes me hopeful.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:26
ParaParaKing
Yes. This will be good. We desperately need more RPGs for the PS3.
Veck's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:28
Veck
Hmm, original Level 5 RPGs are fun to play but their stories are often a bit pish. Also, those in-game character models look like they're made out of plasticine.
Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:32
Novakaine
I dislike Sony and don't want a PS3, but as I said way back when that trailer first came out: Goddamn that trailer is awesome. One of my favorites ever.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:39
Rockvillian
The rule with naming JRPGs is it has to allude to something you can't possible understand until you've played the game, and even once you've completed it, you still really don't understand what the crap they're talking about. Mentioning the title amongst fellow gamers makes you feel smarter than everyone else though.

The same rule applies for anime.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:39
mistic
the title does sound a bit generic... but that was also with lost odyssey in a way... so it prolly doesn't matter anyway...

we'll be talking about TWK anyway soon :-)
Scientist tz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:40
Scientist tz
They could call it "Knights in White Satin"

Oh wait..

no
SmashAttack's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:43
SmashAttack
I really need to get a PS3. I've been tasting for a good JRPG and this one looks like it could fill my need.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:52
GuitarAtomik
This is one of those games that I keep forgetting about but I'm still totally psyched for. Nice to know it's coming relatively soon (as in before FF13). It's actually one of the reasons I originally wanted to buy a PS3.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 15:53
AngelsDontBurn
I haven't been this excited about an RPG for awhile.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:29
brainderailment
I and a lot of my friends have been waiting for this specific title. I really hope it comes to the US before summer next year.
BlackDove's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:47
BlackDove
Personally I can't wait, and no, the name, Shiro Kishi Monogatari is pretty perfect.
DeejayKnight's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:50
DeejayKnight
It's a mandatory purchase, imho.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:59
king3vbo
Wow, this looks tasty
PixelJunky's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:08
PixelJunky
Looks amazing, hungry for more!!
Aurikill's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:16
Aurikill
Any game that features the term "Henshin" (transform) is worthy of my attention.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:50
Projectexodus
It might help push PS3's in Japan. But I doubt people care much in western society.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:19
DaedHead8
This one fell off my radar, wasn't it originally slated to be a PS3 launch title? Regardless I'm excited for it.
Brahms's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:25
Brahms
Disappointment. I felt Jeanne D'Arc was quite frankly ruined by the transformation elements. While it made for an interesting gameplay mechanic, the story, mixed with the generic world and characters (And boy, do the characters look generic in this trailer), was so boring that I couldn't finish it.
Fishstick's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:37
Fishstick
Oh Level 5, you foul temptress.

White Knight Lost Undiscovery: Infinite Overdrive Requiem. Name it that and you have my money.
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:38
Crunshii
DO @# T@$TY@T@#TY!@T!@%!#%^$&^#$@#^! WANT!

manta's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:31
manta
Can't wait to yell out "IT'S MORPHIN' TIME"
Spooky Electric's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:33
Spooky Electric
The song was pretty sweet. Also, I expected Darth Vader at the end of the trailer. Not really, but it had a similar aura.
I'm looking forward to it in the sense that I'm a big JRPG nut, but I never really thought it looked SPECTACULAR. I mean, I'm sure I'd enjoy it, but I don't understand all of the hype it's gotten over the internet. The trailer did look a lot better than any I'd seen before, though.
I'll buy it, I'm sure.
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:49
kawitchate
man it's been a while since i've heard anything about this game. looking forward to it, whenever it releases.
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 21:38
deiga-the-semivaliant
One thing that I have to admit bothers me...

The main character's 'rat tail'. I thought those went out of style in the 90s!
Volomon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 23:17
Volomon
I rarely randomly throw about curse words:

FUCK YA I WANT!
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 01:52
Batthink
Henshin-a-go-go, baby. ^_^

If this plays like Dark Chronicle (Dark Cloud 2 to you guys) or Rogue Galaxy, then this will be extremely desirable, regardless of RPG stereotypes.

Nice Krakatoa at the end too. BOOM! O_O
Cryoplasma's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 06:28
Cryoplasma
Hadnt heard of this until this feed, but it's a step in the right direction for sure. This takes me one step closer to caving and buying a PS3. I dunno if I can resist with this, Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy XIII and God of War III.. I may end up purchasing a PS3 after all.. hmmmmm..

Any chance that this may be ported to the 360? :O
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