Xenoblade is officially coming to US, please PREORDER NOW

[Flake]

ahem.....

http://wii.nintendolife.com/news/2011/0 ... es_closely

And the result? A partnership with gamestop to release the game with a minimum of financial risk for Nintendo.

This is not the first time something like this has happened. In the mid 90's Capcom took a similar stand with Megaman 6. They insisted releasing it in America made no sense: The SNES was out and they felt the odds of losing money were too great. So Nintendo stepped in and handled distribution duties, assuming some of the risk in return for a larger cut of the potential profits, which was like double dipping, given Nintendo's nigh-draconian licensing agreements at the time.

Back then, Nintendo was the evil empire. My point is that sometimes the Evil Empire does something that is a net good for all.

[brunoafh]

Why the reluctance to give Gamestop a thumbs up for recognizing the value of pleasing your demographic and correcting what so many felt to be an error on Nintendo's part?

Because this may lead to more and more GameStop exclusives, leaving people that prefer not to support that corporation screwed. We're lucky this time because Nintendo is distributing it themselves as well (making it even more apparent that GS did something dirty, if NoA wanted nothing to do with it why bother selling it themselves at all?), but we may not be so lucky next time.

[Flake]

Why the reluctance to give Gamestop a thumbs up for recognizing the value of pleasing your demographic and correcting what so many felt to be an error on Nintendo's part?

Because this may lead to more and more GameStop exclusives, leaving people that prefer not to support that corporation screwed. We're lucky this time because Nintendo is distributing it themselves as well (making it even more apparent that GS did something dirty, if NoA wanted nothing to do with it why bother selling it themselves at all?), but we may not be so lucky next time.

Lol, okay dude. It's obvious this is one gift horse that is getting a thorough dental exam. Every molar, incisor, and the entire gum line. Just remember to floss.

[brunoafh]

Just remember to floss.

Will do, and when I brush I'll be sure to use my special "I'm an ungrateful asshole for not wanting to support monopolies" brand toothpaste. Really makes em shine.

[Jmustang1968]

Just remember to floss.

Will do, and when I brush I'll be sure to use my special "I'm an ungrateful asshole for not wanting to support monopolies" brand toothpaste. Really makes em shine.

Shouldn't you be at an occupy protest?

[AmishSamurai]

ITT: People bitch when a game isn't coming stateside, then bitch when it does because they don't like who's bringing it. Moral of the story? Gamers have serious entitlement issues.

[Xeogred]

ITT: People bitch when a game isn't coming stateside, then bitch when it does because they don't like who's bringing it. Moral of the story? Gamers have serious entitlement issues.

Funny stuff. I don't think my $50 is going to make or break a company so I don't really care how I get it and it'll probably pop up online and used in other stores right away anyways.

[noiseredux]

I hate to come across as a GameStop Sympathizer but this shit is kind of hilarious to me. Everyone wanted this game. Nintendo wouldn't put it out. The evil GS helps it happen. No matter their intentions, it is happening thanks to GS.

[brunoafh]

ITT: People making random assumptions without any evidence that align with their opinions (yes, including me).

But really dudes, I'm not trying to be a stuck up asshole about this. Just trying to present another opinion on the issue. I realize that GS may have assisted in the game's localization, and if they did, I can respect that.

Shouldn't you be at an occupy protest?

Haha, hell no. Not a fan of all this "occupy" hoo-ha.

I don't think my $50 is going to make or break a company so I don't really care how I get it and it'll probably pop up online and used in other stores right away anyways.

This mentality can cause a lot of problems. When a group of people just say "eh, fuck it" and do something that contributes to an issue, there is eventually enough "fuck it"s to create a major problem. This relates to problems far greater than GS, pollution for a general example. Not a personal attack on you Xeogred.

[noiseredux]

I realize that GS may have assisted in the game's localization, and if they did, I can respect that.

that's what I was looking for.

I think what gets me the most is I strongly believe Project Rainfall would fail. Somehow they succeeded and the response from a lot of people seems to be "not good enough" because of GS's involvement.