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@Tristix
I think you're being a bit unfair to say that all the letter writing campaigns, mass twitter replying, and getting their voices heard was just simple whining. Operation Rainfall encouraged people to be polite when writing to Nintendo, and I don't think requesting that a companies best interests be localizing a highly regarded game = gamers being whiny.
@Magnalon
Good point. I don't know what's going on in Nintendo's mind, but I feel that Rainfall did a great job on making sure that Nintendo wouldn't forget that Xenoblade is a potential money maker and good PR move. I was more addressing the haters who said Rainfall would fail because of some stupid reason. Still this is a great day! brb pre-ordering
I think you're being a bit unfair to say that all the letter writing campaigns, mass twitter replying, and getting their voices heard was just simple whining. Operation Rainfall encouraged people to be polite when writing to Nintendo, and I don't think requesting that a companies best interests be localizing a highly regarded game = gamers being whiny.
@Magnalon
Good point. I don't know what's going on in Nintendo's mind, but I feel that Rainfall did a great job on making sure that Nintendo wouldn't forget that Xenoblade is a potential money maker and good PR move. I was more addressing the haters who said Rainfall would fail because of some stupid reason. Still this is a great day! brb pre-ordering
@Ace829
Not sure I would consider this game a good PR move at this point (several months maybe a year ago would have been great PR) at best they can hope that it negates all the negative PR they have been piling on by ignoring/teasing it.
I'm still going to buy it ^^ but Nintendo as a whole has dropped a notch or two on my respect-O-meter..... which eventually leads strait to the ShopElsewhere-O-Tron (you can ask EA about that second one)
Not sure I would consider this game a good PR move at this point (several months maybe a year ago would have been great PR) at best they can hope that it negates all the negative PR they have been piling on by ignoring/teasing it.
I'm still going to buy it ^^ but Nintendo as a whole has dropped a notch or two on my respect-O-meter..... which eventually leads strait to the ShopElsewhere-O-Tron (you can ask EA about that second one)
I'll buy it just to hammer home the point, besides I haven't touched my Wii since dk country returns came out.
These past few days have been some of the most stressful and tumultuous in my life.
This news makes it all better.
This news makes it all better.
Maybe after they raked in some serious dough with Skyward Sword they feel a little bit more comfortable releasing this here now.
Praise Zeus!!!!!
The Last Story will be in summer-fall 2012, the swan song for the Wii. (very fitting, if a bit on the nose)
The Last Story will be in summer-fall 2012, the swan song for the Wii. (very fitting, if a bit on the nose)
@Pigmy Wurm
It can only be repeated so many times... have patience. This news alone should be enough to reinvigorate a bit of faith in Nintendo from all of us. They aren't totally deaf and blind. Get Xenoblade, even though understandably it's not the one you were most interested in (though I think you'll enjoy it! it certainly surprised me) and continue supporting Operation Rainfall, and watch how The Last Story does in Europe when it comes out.
It can only be repeated so many times... have patience. This news alone should be enough to reinvigorate a bit of faith in Nintendo from all of us. They aren't totally deaf and blind. Get Xenoblade, even though understandably it's not the one you were most interested in (though I think you'll enjoy it! it certainly surprised me) and continue supporting Operation Rainfall, and watch how The Last Story does in Europe when it comes out.
Well, regardless of how much of an impact Operation Rainfall made on Nintendo, I'm sure they're just happy to see this game finally come. They managed to gather a group of gamers together over a common cause, and the community they formed is still pretty damn impressive, all things considered.
Anyway, time to set aside $50 for April!
Anyway, time to set aside $50 for April!
@Ace
"I think you're being a bit unfair to say that all the letter writing campaigns, mass twitter replying, and getting their voices heard was just simple whining. Operation Rainfall encouraged people to be polite when writing to Nintendo, and I don't think requesting that a companies best interests be localizing a highly regarded game = gamers being whiny."
I don't mean to say that at all. Several people involved were absolutely cool about it. Unfortunately, several more decided to go with threats instead, and made a big deal of boycotts and that kind of thing, which I'd really rather we didn't encourage.
I think for those that handled things well, simply getting the game (and hopefully the other two) should be enough. No accolades should be needed. The rest, the ones that would probably expect the credit, shouldn't get any.
"I think you're being a bit unfair to say that all the letter writing campaigns, mass twitter replying, and getting their voices heard was just simple whining. Operation Rainfall encouraged people to be polite when writing to Nintendo, and I don't think requesting that a companies best interests be localizing a highly regarded game = gamers being whiny."
I don't mean to say that at all. Several people involved were absolutely cool about it. Unfortunately, several more decided to go with threats instead, and made a big deal of boycotts and that kind of thing, which I'd really rather we didn't encourage.
I think for those that handled things well, simply getting the game (and hopefully the other two) should be enough. No accolades should be needed. The rest, the ones that would probably expect the credit, shouldn't get any.
as a gamestop exclusive, if that proves to be true, they won't sell very many copies. Gamestop won't stock more than 1 shelf copy of a game. The only other copies will be pre-orders.
I have no interest in JRPGs but reading about this, it sounds interesting. Might give it a try when it comes out.
The game can be pre-ordered directly from Nintendo (no Gamestop) starting December 19.
http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Xenoblade?storeId=10001
http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Xenoblade?storeId=10001
You know, they could have just said they were going to do it, and saved the world from all this drama.
There is a really great trailer out as well that you guys should go watch on Nintendo's Facebook page!
@dtomek
If you like JRPGs, a la Final Fantasy, Tales, etc, yes.
You'll also be able to play games like Mario and Zelda, so it's not like Xenoblade is the only game worth owning a Wii for.
If you like JRPGs, a la Final Fantasy, Tales, etc, yes.
You'll also be able to play games like Mario and Zelda, so it's not like Xenoblade is the only game worth owning a Wii for.
Pretty much what sourgr8pes said. I mean, was all this really necessary nintendo? You couldn't just say "We plan on licencing this in the future when...." instead of the vague BS?
@Insanity-Oo @sourgr8pes
You're making the assumption that Nintendo always was planning to release it and that the fan campaign had nothing to do with this.
You're making the assumption that Nintendo always was planning to release it and that the fan campaign had nothing to do with this.
Can't wait for everybody who say they were gonna buy this to just pirate it
causing Nintendo not to bring over the next big niche game
thus creating another bitch fest about Nintendo doesn't care about gamers
causing Nintendo not to bring over the next big niche game
thus creating another bitch fest about Nintendo doesn't care about gamers
I don't care if it's exclusive to frikken' Gamestop (they don't accept my credit card), I'll find a way to buy it.
So, +1 sale, right there NOA.
So, +1 sale, right there NOA.
@ran196
as people have pointed out already, these types of games tend to do better in America than they do in Japan anyway. If a significant number or sales are lost to pirated copies, that's a little nintendo's fault for handling this so badly (not that I'm trying to justify piracy.)
as people have pointed out already, these types of games tend to do better in America than they do in Japan anyway. If a significant number or sales are lost to pirated copies, that's a little nintendo's fault for handling this so badly (not that I'm trying to justify piracy.)
Too late Ninty! Don't have a EU Wii! Already running it on Dolphin you told me I was never getting it.
I wasn't hopeful after project rainfall got a poor response from Nintendo, but I'm happy to see the fans won out on this.
Wow it's finally coming here, took Nintendo long enough. Let's celebrate.
Now Last Story and Pandora's Tower just need to come here and Nintendo will be the cool kid again. Maybe.
Now Last Story and Pandora's Tower just need to come here and Nintendo will be the cool kid again. Maybe.
Glad to see you guys are finally getting it.
Buy it, seriously. It's one of the best JRPGs of all time.
Buy it, seriously. It's one of the best JRPGs of all time.
I hope they just keep the euro localization/voice acting. They probably will since it would cost less money.
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