Namco Bandai considering Tales of Vesperia sequel

by Xav de Matos { Oct 18th 2009 at 2:00PM }

During an event celebrating the recent theatrical release of Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike in Japan, Namco Bandai's Makoto Yoshizumi said there is a strong internal desire to develop a sequel to Xbox 360 and PlayStation Tales of Vesperia. According to Yoshizumi, staff have questioned whether a Vesperia 2 is in the publishers future, leaving him to jokingly respond, "Don't talk like a fan!" "We're thinking about it," he told press during the creator discussion in Japan's Shinjuku district.

According to the panel, Vesperia's story is far from over as Namco Bandai is already brainstorming ideas if the opportunity for a new film in the series arises. "I don't know when it will happen, but we'd like to show [these things] in video form," Namco Bandai's general manager told those in attendance. Hopefully Namco Bandai will release a potential sequel for all platforms simultaneously, otherwise we may have a repeat situation of angry Japanese gamers on our hands.

Tags: makoto-yoshizumi, namco, namco-bandai, tales-of-vesperia, tales-of-vesperia-first-strike

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Rhamsey @ Oct 18th 2009 2:05PM

Vesperia was a good game, but I would rather have a good Symphonia sequel on the 360/ps3. Not the wii.

Rhamsey @ Oct 18th 2009 2:07PM

Oh, and I want some online co-op. Just make it like how couch works, only that a friend who owns the game can just play with you on yours. Doesn't seem to hard to me, however neither did online co-op in dynasty warriors 6. Its going to come out 2009, even their toasters have wifi, why cant I play online.

Rhamsey @ Oct 18th 2009 2:09PM

*its 2009

Juande [Xylon Uxkid] @ Oct 18th 2009 2:37PM

Totally agree with you. I didnt bought Symphonia cause it was for Wii and also I heard it wasnt that good.

robert @ Oct 18th 2009 2:50PM

They have toasters with wi-fi now?

WHY WAS I NOT INFORMED??!?

Special Agent Steve @ Oct 18th 2009 3:04PM

http://blog.symbian.org/2009/04/01/symbian-based-toaster-announced/

Rugged Savior @ Oct 18th 2009 9:47PM

Yeah, i think Symphonia deserved to be on a much higher console due to its greatness. However, I figured since GameCube had the first Tales of Symphonia, that they'd have the rights to the sequel (and they did). Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed both Symphonia titles very much (Although Emil acted like a wuss most of the time). However, if I had a personal request on a Tales sequel, I'd choose Phantasia (most preferably for Xbox/PS3).

Autobot @ Oct 18th 2009 2:06PM

Yay. (lots of excitement intended, the "one" key on my keyboard broke.)

Ashitaka @ Oct 18th 2009 6:44PM

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Too hard for you? Yeah, I know :P

Autobot @ Oct 18th 2009 7:26PM

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Ashitaka @ Oct 19th 2009 8:30AM

Dammit :P

Ai @ Oct 18th 2009 2:09PM

PLEASEGODYES

Rein [Prime Minister of the city-state of New Bjork] @ Oct 18th 2009 2:08PM

As long as it's made by the same team and is a direct sequel, using the same characters and everything, I'm totally behind it. Vesperia is one of the best Tales games ever.

However, this time they should drop Sakuraba and use Go Shiina again. Sakuraba needs to take a break from composing because all of his soundtracks are starting to sound the same.

Also, more costumes and playable Flynn plzkthnx!

Alton Brown [ XBL: LordToastington] @ Oct 18th 2009 3:39PM

Shiina beats Sakuraba any day of the week. Still, Shoji Meguro is my favorite, though his music wouldn't fit a Tales game at all.

Rein [Prime Minister of the city-state of New Bjork] @ Oct 18th 2009 3:59PM

I know, right? Tales of Legendia is easily THE best Tales soundtracks, so I have no clue why they won't bring him back.

Although, it would be interesting to go into a Tales battle only to hear BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY!!!

emagius @ Oct 18th 2009 4:08PM

Yuri and co. are done. They've had their adventure.

New Tales game that builds upon ToV's gameplay systems: yes.
ToV2: no.

Alton Brown [ XBL: LordToastington] @ Oct 18th 2009 6:40PM

P4's soundtrack was a masterpiece. P3 was good outside of the BABY BABY BABY stuff.

Mr Khan @ Oct 18th 2009 2:11PM

I wouldn't say it was worth it, if it weren't for the multiplatform release. around 700k between them, split at 400 360, 300 PS3

Though one wonders if it even turned a profit at those levels, though i suppose they wouldn't be considering a sequel at all if it hadn't

mahouneko @ Oct 18th 2009 3:45PM

The PS3 version of Vesperia sold roughly the 360 version's lifetime sales in Japan within the span of the first two days... and the PS3 version still hasn't shown up stateside yet.

http://kotaku.com/5363045/ps3-tales-of-vesperia-sees-biggest-tales-sales-ever

Ballistic H @ Oct 18th 2009 9:46PM

Hey Square Enix, see those sales? Next time, put your RPGs on the PS3 if you want to make money.

Finito (PSN: Wretched_Walrus) @ Oct 18th 2009 2:13PM

I'm still waiting for the PS3 version, but I'm starting to suspect it may be a paid exclusive outside of Japan. Before anyone says I should get a 360 then, I gladly would, but I'm not very wealthy you know. :P

If Vesperia 2 gets announced for only the 360 it may become the JRPG version of Mass Effect where all PS3 owners keep hoping part 1 gets a port.

I Are ODST @ Oct 18th 2009 2:34PM

How about they consider releasing Gundam: Operation Troy in the U.S.?

Seph @ Oct 18th 2009 2:37PM

So, what about the PS3 version on the US ?I want to play that too, you know.
After that, you guys can consider a sequel.....or a better new Tales of game on the PS360.

Monica Dickey @ Oct 18th 2009 2:48PM

Vesperia is a beautiful and fun series. I hope they go for it! Preferably on 360 PS3 with some online.

ColorblindMonk @ Oct 18th 2009 3:00PM

I'm curious where the sequel will go, since Yuri and friends saved the world. Hope it would be better than the Tales of Symphonia sequel that graced the Wii, if Namco Bandai decides to go with Vesperia 2.

aoday91 @ Oct 18th 2009 3:09PM

As long as they make the cutscenes shorter then a sequel will be a maybe the only problem I had with the first one was that it felt like I was watching a movie more then acutally playing a game

Autobot @ Oct 18th 2009 6:22PM

...you probably wouldn't like Metal Gear Solid 4 I'm assuming.

aoday91 @ Oct 19th 2009 12:42AM

I never played MGS4 cuz i dont got a PS3

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread - XBL: SoCoolCurt) @ Oct 18th 2009 3:19PM

i LOVED Tales of Vesperia. it was my first experience in the Tales series actually and i thought it was an excellent game. i know i would personally be on board for a sequel for it.

Lurkero @ Oct 18th 2009 3:32PM

It's either Tales of Vesperia or Tales of something else. Either way, they are gonna make another Tales game.

Mr Khan @ Oct 18th 2009 3:59PM

They already have, actually. Tales of Graces comes out December 10th in Japan.

mahouneko @ Oct 19th 2009 5:42AM

A Tales of game coming out at the same time as FF13?

God damn it.

levant @ Oct 18th 2009 4:17PM

hmm well im suprised this hasnt been mentioned but a sequel to tales of teh abyss would be a cool option seeing as many fans wanted that instead of symphonias sequel (im a symphonia fan myself) but... it would be fair to give the fans what they want.

also if namco are going make any more tales games could they speed up the distribution process of it comnig outside of japan becuase tales of symphina 2 hasnt even reached europe(we get 3 masks -wooopee -_-.gallery and somthing else or is that it i forgot) but i imported mine months back its a decent game if you want to clear the dust off youre wii again.( i just know im going to get flamed to death becuase of that >< ) but w/e its what brings life to these entertaining posts ^_^.

anyway heres hoping they will do a sequel to ANY tales of fame oh.. and that it gets distributed everywhere but it would be wierd as some of them if not most werent relased worldwide but nothing a little import cant fix :P

Teo_369 @ Oct 18th 2009 4:19PM

my god typo lol they always get me "AN tales of *game but fame is a pretty good pun if i do say so myself XD

Teo_369 @ Oct 18th 2009 4:21PM

dam got me again but w/e i hope you get what i mean dam this comment system is there actaully an edit post button (if there is its invisble >.>) but that would be very handy.

p.s sorry for the tripple post :(

Innagadadavida @ Oct 19th 2009 5:57PM

I did not bother to read your post. You have terrible grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You should work on that because you look really stupid.

S. Tiger @ Oct 18th 2009 4:56PM

Boooooo, release Destiny (PS2), Eternia (PSP), Destiny 2 (PSP), and Rebirth (PSP), as well as Radiant Mythology 2 and VS. Perhaps even Tempest, Innocence, and Hearts.

Matias @ Oct 18th 2009 5:21PM

It's my birthday today, and I consider this a gift from Namco. Vesperia is easily my favourite game on the 360, I can't wait to see a sequel.

John @ Oct 18th 2009 5:41PM

almost 3 months and still no trophy updates :(

j3r3mY @ Oct 18th 2009 5:50PM

Wasn't there one of those halos in the sky in Russia last week too? At least we know how it was really formed.

Gripman @ Oct 18th 2009 5:53PM

I tried the demo for that game twice, and couldn't get into it. Lost Odyssey is a MUCH better game to me.

chrisgurski @ Oct 18th 2009 6:55PM

I like my odds with only 34 other posters and a few hours till the deadline. Oh shit did I just jinx it? Hope not! I LOVE THE FREE THINGS KEEP EM COMING!

Haohmaru (PSN - DimmuBurgerKing XBL - A Real Puppet ) @ Oct 18th 2009 7:22PM

You totally clicked on the wrong article. This is not the Fanswag you are looking for.

Haohmaru (PSN - DimmuBurgerKing XBL - A Real Puppet ) @ Oct 18th 2009 7:21PM

PLEASE. Vesperia is my favorite Tales game and one of my favorite console RPGs of all time. To be able to revisit Yuri and company would be beyond awesome.

S. Tiger @ Oct 18th 2009 9:11PM

Someone never played Abyss.

Haohmaru (PSN - DimmuBurgerKing XBL - A Real Puppet ) @ Oct 19th 2009 12:34AM

I did play Abyss, which comes second. Gasp! A differing opinion!

S. Tiger @ Oct 19th 2009 1:11AM

Well, I'm going based off a trusted friend's opinion about Vesperia. But either way, I'd rather not argue about which Tales game is better than which.

I'm more towards showing people how much more awesome and better the Tales series is than a couple of other RPG series I know of.

Haohmaru (PSN - DimmuBurgerKing XBL - A Real Puppet ) @ Oct 19th 2009 10:07AM

Agreed. :) Tales is horribly underrated in the west

dmd @ Oct 18th 2009 8:06PM

I'm still waiting for the game in the US. Could they consider this first, please? Pretty please? I want to play the game so badly! And no, I won't buy a 360 just for it. Here in Brasil is not everyone who can afford to have two current gen videogames. You can't begin to imagine just how overpriced they are in here.
If only the asia ver. had english subtitles... =/

shadowhowl1900 @ Oct 18th 2009 8:22PM

i would rather play the first one before i think about buying a its sequel. Only have a PS3 here.

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