Namco Bandai also noted that a demo is scheduled to become available on Xbox Live sometime in June -- judging by the publisher's previous RPG teaser, it shouldn't be confined to the Japanese marketplace for very long, if at all.
Tales of Vesperia slated for August release, demo on the way
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
on Jun 10th 2008 6:30AM
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Namco Bandai also noted that a demo is scheduled to become available on Xbox Live sometime in June -- judging by the publisher's previous RPG teaser, it shouldn't be confined to the Japanese marketplace for very long, if at all.
Reader Comments (23)
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 6:55AM (Unverified) said
I don't get it, where are the PS3 RPG's?
Genuine question:
Why are a lot of RPG's making it onto the Xbox rather than the PS3. Do developers see the larger install base in the west as an advantage and feel that is more important than trying to get market share in a (probably) crowded RPG market in Japan?
Is Microsoft offering incentives to the developers (monetary or otherwise)?
Is Xbox development significantly cheaper for games that achieve relatively low sales in comparison to big budget FPS', and established franchises. The PS3 being less economically viable for games that don't achieve 7 figure sales.
Other reasons?
I want to play these on my PS3 not on my Xbox, I don't have to reach as far to pick up my PS3 controller :(
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Genuine question:
Why are a lot of RPG's making it onto the Xbox rather than the PS3. Do developers see the larger install base in the west as an advantage and feel that is more important than trying to get market share in a (probably) crowded RPG market in Japan?
Is Microsoft offering incentives to the developers (monetary or otherwise)?
Is Xbox development significantly cheaper for games that achieve relatively low sales in comparison to big budget FPS', and established franchises. The PS3 being less economically viable for games that don't achieve 7 figure sales.
Other reasons?
I want to play these on my PS3 not on my Xbox, I don't have to reach as far to pick up my PS3 controller :(
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 7:11AM borland502 said
My wild guess is that it is the larger install base of the 360 in America. Neither next gen console is selling well in Japan, so games that need more than the Wii can provide are being developed on the platform with a huge NA following.
I'll wager there's some Microsoft bux being spent too.
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I'll wager there's some Microsoft bux being spent too.
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 7:26AM atomicstrawberry said
I think that while it's true that the 360 has a very small install base in Japan, if you look at the actual demographic that has them then a lot of the core audience for JRPGs owns the system. It's also probably a case of Microsoft offering incentives, and that the 360 has far more sales potential in the US. The JRPGs that MS are picking up as timed exclusives and whatnot are usually mid-to-high budget stuff, so they need to look to a wider audience.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 8:04AM (Unverified) said
MS is probably offering incentives or its because the dev kits were out earlier than ps3 ones.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 8:06AM (Unverified) said
Oh, i forgot to mention that some ps3 games have sold well in japan, dmc4 sold about 300 k according to vgcharts. Of course new ips don't sell so hot there, so im guess namco is trying to crack the west or being fai rsince the ps3 has tekken 6 exclusive, but thats about it.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 1:05PM JONNNathannn said
The Tales devs said they went to make a next gen Tales when only 360 was out and ready to be used.
Then they were confident with sticking with 360 years later looking at world wide sales.
It's not all about selling your game in Japan.
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Then they were confident with sticking with 360 years later looking at world wide sales.
It's not all about selling your game in Japan.
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 7:11AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Im just waiting for more Lost Oddysee type RPGS, I hate cartoony ones unless they have a damn magnificent storyline to go with them
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 7:23AM (Unverified) said
Namco Bandai, is Mobile Ops: The One Year coming to the USA or not??? Gahhhhhh!!
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 8:43AM Foetoid said
Tales of Symphonia on the Gamecube is still the best RPG i have ever played, even better than FFX/FFVII IMO (barely). How do the other Tales games stack up to the almighty Tales of Symphonia? Im just glad thier making a ToS sequal for Wii, the day that was announced was like the best day of my life (until they release a proper Zerg gameplay video for Starcraft 2).
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 10:38AM (Unverified) said
I also loved ToS, but never did play ToA. I just sold my PS2, so I guess that I never will now... Oh well. My 360 is itching for another RPS, so I'm looking forward to ToV.
I hope they keep a combat system similar to the one used in ToS.
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I hope they keep a combat system similar to the one used in ToS.
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 9:00AM Rauten said
Talk about dissappointment. I read the title saying the game will out in August, and my mouth starts to water up.
Then I read that it won't be released until 2009 for Europe?! and knowing Namco, I already know the game is not going to be region-free.
Thanks a LOT dear Namco, for showing your middle finger to the European market.
Why must the ones I love the most hurt me the most too? ;_;
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Then I read that it won't be released until 2009 for Europe?! and knowing Namco, I already know the game is not going to be region-free.
Thanks a LOT dear Namco, for showing your middle finger to the European market.
Why must the ones I love the most hurt me the most too? ;_;
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 9:20AM Supermanisdead said
OOOOOOH MYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOD. I love Tales games. Actually, I just love all ARPGs (except FF:Crystal Chronicles). I love the possibility of demos this gen too. I am going to download all of the new ones (since I haven't had my 360 for 3 months) then I can have like a whole game made of little demos.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 9:31AM (Unverified) said
They might as well start porting this over to Wii or any of the 3 Playstations if they expect to reap any sales from it.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 10:12AM Supermanisdead said
The Tales series is pretty big in the NA and Europe, if not Symphonia PS2 would have come out in the US. Namco will probably put it out for PS3 eventually, but Wii is getting Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 10:51AM (Unverified) said
As far as I knew, they were already planning to release this on the Wii...
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/27/namco-chases-tales-to-north-america-for-wii-xbox-360/
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http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/27/namco-chases-tales-to-north-america-for-wii-xbox-360/
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 2:15PM (Unverified) said
doh...
You're right Exo. That's what I get for not reading the article I linked.
/facepalm
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You're right Exo. That's what I get for not reading the article I linked.
/facepalm
Posted: Jun 10th 2008 4:35PM (Unverified) said
Looks great. I wonder if it will be as good as Tales of the Abyss.
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Posted: Jun 10th 2008 3:50PM MrXevious said
Tales of Symphonia: DOTNW is great and all...
...but I *really* want to play Vesperia. I REFUSE to buy a 360 because I hate its library of games and I'm not just about to purchase a console for ONE game. Even if it's a Tales game.
Namco-Bandai, you make me weep.
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...but I *really* want to play Vesperia. I REFUSE to buy a 360 because I hate its library of games and I'm not just about to purchase a console for ONE game. Even if it's a Tales game.
Namco-Bandai, you make me weep.
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