NOSTALGIA:The first RPGin a long timeI'm kinda excited for.

[Reality's Fringe]

Ignition and Tecmo Present NOSTALGIA for Nintendo DS™

Prepare to Lift-Off in September 2009

Glendale, CA – April 28, 2009 – Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV
Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, and Tecmo, in
conjunction with Matrix Software and Red Entertainment, invite gamers to
takeoff on a nostalgic journey through time and space with Nostalgia for
Nintendo DS™ - launching September 2009. Set in an alternate-reality
version of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong
Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the world
in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’ll
explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies,
complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from
unfathomable evil.

Developed by Matrix Software (Dragon Quest V PS2, Final Fantasy III-IV DS),
in association with Red Entertainment (Gungrave, Bonk, Thousand Arms),
Nostalgia brings together a powerful think-tank of old-school Japanese RPG
development talent to present a stunning new vision in gaming. Produced by
Keisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame, Tokobot) and directed by Naoki Morita (Sakura
Taisen), with art direction by Yoshiteru Tsujino (Far East of Eden), airship
design by Takuhito Kusanagi (Grandia, Blue Submarine No.6, Samurai 7), and
enemy design by Keita Amemiya (Iria- Zeiram the Animation, Kamen Rider),
Tecmo has amassed an all-star dream team of industry veterans to forge a
brand new DS adventure that hearkens back to the classic glory days of
Japanese role-playing games.

According to Nostalgia producer, Keisuke Kikuchi, “I knew this game had such
potential when I saw Mr. Morita’s project book. It is an adventure game set
in another Earth, offering an enjoyable story that involves various
different cultures in many diverse locations. The key element that brings
the game together is the airship, the conveyance which fits its game system
and world-view. I wanted to make this idea into a product for everyone to
play.”

“We feel deeply honored for the opportunity to bring Tecmo’s esteemed
Japanese Nintendo DS role-playing game “Nostalgeo no Kaze” to an entirely
new audience as Nostalgia,” said Shane Bettenhausen, New Business
Development Director of Ignition Entertainment. “Amid a sea of remakes and
rehashes, this endearing adventure blazes its own unique path with deeply
engrossing gameplay systems, but it also hearkens back to the classic RPGs
of yesteryear with its unforgettable characters and universal narrative
themes.”

Key Game Features:

• Ambitious, fully 3D polygonal graphical engine offers dramatic, sweeping
camera angles and impressive vistas rarely seen in a DS title.
• Cohesive, anime-inspired art direction that effectively captures the
game’s turn-of-the-century charm.
• Travel to incredibly unique, non-traditional RPG locales via airship
including London, New York, Cairo, Africa, and Russia.
• Features two distinct combat engines: One is a brisk, turn-based
close-quarters melee between your party members and monsters; while the
other offers thrilling, large-scale airship battles. In addition, your
battle skills are scored at the conclusion of each conflict, inspiring
strategic mastery.
• Handy in-game notebook feature keeps track of people, monsters, airships
and items you've run across.
• Plenty of user-defined customization, allowing the player to trick out his
or her airship with various weapons, armor types, and special skill attacks.
The player can also choose character-specific skills from a branching tree
for a more personalized experience.
• Explore a variety of diverse, engaging dungeons that include brain bending
puzzles and tricky Indiana Jones-style traps.
• Optional quest system inspires players to approach the adventure from a
less linear perspective, extending the life of the gameplay experience.

For more information, visit www.nostalgiads.com

Could be great,could be crap.

[Cao Cao]

I think that impressions from importers were pretty positive when it released last November, and with Matrix behind it, the graphics look good. Here's the trailer from TGS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOZJhg9_XM

[Squarehard]

interesting. looks pretty fun.

[keithp]

Sounds kind of like a turn of the century Skies of Arcadia. Trailer looks great, although I had no clue what the announcer was saying. I'm in!

[Dr Mario Kart]

They're really gettin a lot of use out of that FF3 engine

[rothgar24]

I spend too much of my day pondering the need for a port of Skies of Arcadia to the DS. Looks interesting.

[Dead of Knight]

Man, I'd pretty much given up all hope for this one to come here.

[homeland]

I was excited to find a fansubs in the works for this but it went dead. Great to hear its coming out!

[mis0]

Sounds very good.

[punkmaggit]

Damn this looks good. Will anxiously await further news!!

[ChibiJosh]

I'm pretty excited.

[Strell]

The cowboy fell off the ship. :(

[Vinny]

Wow... the male characters actually don't look like prepubescent girls.

This looks pretty sweet though.

[Lawyers Guns N Money]

I'll have to keep my eye out for this one. The setting sounds interesting, although I don't get too much from that trailer...

[DQT]

If Castle in the Sky was made into a PS1 RPG I'm sure it'd look just like this game.

[Cao Cao]

US Trailer:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/51628.html

[xycury]

awesome.... can't wait to play

[Dead of Knight]

This better be good or else I am cry.

[Raconteur]

Looks good!

[bvharris]

Looks great.

I often have to wonder who they get to write the English trailers for some of these JRPGs. I often like watching the Japanese ones better because than I can imagine for myself what kind of banalities they're using to describe the game.

[saggypockets]

This game is out soon. I don't know much about it, but it looks intersting and I can't wait till it comes out lol. 1st day purchase for me most likely.

[Diosoth]

I don't see the point. It's not like JRPGs have really changed much over the past 25 years to begin with. Final Fantasy VII was the last time any major change really happened in play style, but never in story.

[Dead of Knight]

I really hope this game is good, as I love old-school RPGs (evidenced by the fact that the only new releases I enjoyed this year were old-school RPGs), but I am not keeping my hopes up. It seems like a cheap knock-off of Skies of Arcadia. If it gets good reviews and impressions I will probably buy it, but I don't plan on buying it day one unless those come out before release.

[botticus]

I don't see the point. It's not like JRPGs have really changed much over the past 25 years to begin with. Final Fantasy VII was the last time any major change really happened in play style, but never in story.
What does this post even mean? We shouldn't play any RPGs after FFVII?

I really hope this game is good, as I love old-school RPGs (evidenced by the fact that the only new releases I enjoyed this year were old-school RPGs), but I am not keeping my hopes up. It seems like a cheap knock-off of Skies of Arcadia. If it gets good reviews and impressions I will probably buy it, but I don't plan on buying it day one unless those come out before release.
I know the feeling, my second-most-played game of the generation is now a 16-bit sequel. :lol:

I have this preordered pretty cheaply, but I'm hoping a review or two pops up before it comes out.

Here's a newer trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBb8nTjSuks

[utopianmachine]

Thanks for the trailer, botticus. I'm intrigued, but it definitely won't be a day one purchase. Just has the feeling of a good RPG. Not a great, earth-shattering one, but an enjoyable romp none-the-less.

[keithp]

After the letdown that was Black Sigil I'm definitely waiting for reviews, but I'll keep my hopes up. When's the release date?

[Dead of Knight]

After the letdown that was Black Sigil I'm definitely waiting for reviews, but I'll keep my hopes up. When's the release date?

Gamestop says October 22nd, Amazon says October 27th. So somewhere around there.

And oh my god was Black Sigil a giant piece of shit. Easily one of the worst RPGs and games I've ever played. There's NO. FUCKING. WAY. this game will be that bad, trust me.

EDIT: Just watched the video posted. All I could think was the developers saying, "No, this isn't a giant Skies of Arcadia ripoff! HONEST"

[bvharris]

I have it pre-ordered and am excited. Then again, I get excited for pretty much any new IP in the genre. I'm hoping it will be good.

[Squarehard]

Just watched the video posted. All I could think was the developers saying, "No, this isn't a giant Skies of Arcadia ripoff! HONEST"

Of course its not! They are complete different! One was on Dreamcast and this ones on DS :D. Big difference! ... XD

[hero101]

All I want is a good game that very similar to Soul Blazer. I might get this if it has good ship battles.

[botticus]

Why am I only finding these trailers when I look at Youtube? Ignition apparently has a smaller marketing budget than XSEED.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXR3uABo58

I think we will refer to this as Where in the World is Vyse Sandiego.

[mis0]

I haven't been seeing enough reviews and coverage of this game. Last thing I saw on this game was this quarter page sneak peak in some obscure game magazine at Borders.

[bvharris]

I haven't been seeing enough reviews and coverage of this game. Last thing I saw on this game was this quarter page sneak peak in some obscure game magazine at Borders.

Yet strangely, I was asked in a Gamestop recently if I wanted to preorder it. I was absolutely floored that the guy was able to spot my potential interest in the game (I'd just bought a used GBA copy of Tactics Ogre). Unfortunately for him, I already have it pre-ordered at Amazon. I too am shocked its not getting more buzz.

[Snake2715]

I know the feeling, my second-most-played game of the generation is now a 16-bit sequel. :lol:



What is the game you are referring to here botticus?

curious.

[ChibiJosh]

What is the game you are referring to here botticus?

curious.
I assume this: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226723

[rothgar24]

Even if it is a watered down version of skies of arcadia, it will be worth some good hours on my ds.

[Dead of Knight]

Anyone preorder this from Amazon? If so, Ignition will send you a free copy of the artbook that is NOT otherwise available to purchasers of the game. The only other way to get it was to be a member of the press and it was sent to you with your review copy.

How to get it:
1. Preorder on Amazon.
2. Take a screenshot of your order details including order number.
3. Send the screenshot and a mailing address to news@ignitionusa.com.
4. You should get a confirmation email saying they'll send you out the artbook "shortly after release." I did this and got the confirmation email just a couple hours after sending. Quantities limited to 200 artbooks.

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=157749923147&id=86920918692

[doodofdoods]

Sent in an e-mail to get the art book.

[ferant316]

Sent in an e-mail to get the art book.

Did you get a response yet? I Preordered it for the artbook but haven't heard back yet. Otherwise I'll wait for Christmas deals.

[62t]

You can also enter your info here

http://www.familygameronline.com/2009/10/do-you-have-your-copy-of-nostalgia.html

[doodofdoods]

Haven't received a reply yet. I sent it yesterday.

[Dead of Knight]

Haven't received a reply yet. I sent it yesterday.


Uh, it IS the weekend. I wouldn't worry about it.

Game is out pretty much everywhere but Amazon. God dammit.

[62t]

So far I am really enjoying this game. Wish there is voice acting

[Gden]

OMG, I didn't even realize it was out (makes plans to go pick it up today)

[Dead of Knight]

I would cancel my Amazon preorder and just pick it up at Gamestop, but I got it for free on Amazon with giftcards and I want the artbook and bonus digital comic. Mainly because it's free though.

[Poor2More]

got the game...terrific, graphics are really good, battles are fun, wish their was no random battles though but I guess thats the point of Nostalgia : ). Its got the old school flavor of Brave Story PSP, which is a very good thing.

[botticus]

Wow, hopefully there aren't more than 200 people preordering this at Amazon so I haven't missed out on a free artbook! Sent in my request a few minutes ago, thanks for the heads-up, DoK.

[Dead of Knight]

Wow, hopefully there aren't more than 200 people preordering this at Amazon so I haven't missed out on a free artbook! Sent in my request a few minutes ago, thanks for the heads-up, DoK.

The free artbook thing isn't even posted on Amazon so you will probably be ok.

[rothgar24]

Looks good. I can't find many reviews but Game Informer gave it an 8 with a really positive review. The only downsides are typically old-school elements like random encounters and some cliched rpg story elements ... which I almost welcome.

[Dead of Knight]

Shipped from Amazon today, here tomorrow. :D

[botticus]

I received an out of office reply from Ignition for my art book request. Good timing! Forwarded it along to the PR person mentioned in the email just to make sure it got noticed. Ah well.

My game will also be delivered tomorrow, finished FFIV just in time! Layton can take a break.

[Dead of Knight]

I just started RE5. But I'm going to put it down for this because I'm already at Chapter 3 and the story has gone absolutely nowhere. It's not like I'll forget anything if I quit playing for a few weeks.

[utopianmachine]

Got 1st in line at Goozex for this. Won't be requesting it for a while, but good to know I can get it when I want it.

I just started RE5. But I'm going to put it down for this because I'm already at Chapter 3 and the story has gone absolutely nowhere. It's not like I'll forget anything if I quit playing for a few weeks.

Are you referring to the story in RE5 or Nostalgia?

[Ryukahn]

If you care about reviews RPGFan (http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/nostalgia/index.html) and Nintendo Life (http://ds.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/10/nostalgia_ds) have ones for this game. It's interesting to see the different opinions on it, at the very least.

[Dead of Knight]

Got 1st in line at Goozex for this. Won't be requesting it for a while, but good to know I can get it when I want it.



Are you referring to the story in RE5 or Nostalgia?

RE5. It's slow moving even for an RE game.

73% is low as fuck for RPGFan. Oh well, I'll see how it is myself.

[utopianmachine]

It sounds like the game doesn't do anything amazing, but is still good for a play-through. I'm in for that.

[Ryukahn]

IGN gave it a 7.2 (http://ds.ign.com/articles/103/1039317p1.html)

It seems most of these reviews just complain about it being the tried and true JRPG formula. I fail to see how that is a bad thing, but that's just me.

[pete5883]

IGN gave it a 7.2 (http://ds.ign.com/articles/103/1039317p1.html)

It seems most of these reviews just complain about it being the tried and true JRPG formula. I fail to see how that is a bad thing, but that's just me.
Some of us have already played a million of these games, and tried and true doesn't cut it anymore. Your position is understandable, though.

[botticus]

I'm about an hour and a half into it, just moving onto the second location. If nothing else, ship battles are a hell of a lot quicker than in SoA. :lol:

It's nothing mindblowing, but it's enjoyable. Hoping to get more useful skills quickly to mix up battles a bit.

[Dead of Knight]

I played like an hour yesterday, been busy as hell this week. Seems very generic thus far, nothing special at all. I hope it gets more enjoyable.

[io]

Anyone preorder this from Amazon? If so, Ignition will send you a free copy of the artbook that is NOT otherwise available to purchasers of the game. The only other way to get it was to be a member of the press and it was sent to you with your review copy.

How to get it:
1. Preorder on Amazon.
2. Take a screenshot of your order details including order number.
3. Send the screenshot and a mailing address to news@ignitionusa.com.
4. You should get a confirmation email saying they'll send you out the artbook "shortly after release." I did this and got the confirmation email just a couple hours after sending. Quantities limited to 200 artbooks.

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=157749923147&id=86920918692

Well, crap, if you people had used the ORIGINAL Nostalgia thread (which I was subscribed to) instead of this newer one I might have gotten in on this sooner. Hopefully I still can.

[willardhaven]

This game really proves the value of Square-Enix's artists and designers. I have not played it but to me the art and in-game graphics aren't so hot.

[Dead of Knight]

Well, crap, if you people had used the ORIGINAL Nostalgia thread (which I was subscribed to) instead of this newer one I might have gotten in on this sooner. Hopefully I still can.

I didn't even know there was an older thread. Just was posting in the one on the, you know, FIRST PAGE of the board.

[io]

I didn't even know there was an older thread. Just was posting in the one on the, you know, FIRST PAGE of the board.

Yeah, I was going to shut this one down because it is a newer one but it seems to be more popular, so whatever... But someone had to intentionally ignore the other as it was the current (and thus at or near the top) around when the game came out. And by the way, the other thread is only a few posts down - hardly off the first page or anything ;). The DS board doesn't get much action so even though it has been a whole day it is only 4 threads behind this one.

As for the preorder bonus thing, I emailed that person and got a response that they are out of town till next Weds. Oh well, hopefully they have some left then. If not, oh well, it's not like I even knew about this till you posted it anyway ;).

[Dead of Knight]

There was already an announcement that they're out of artbooks. I forget which site it was on.

[keithp]

I think I'm going to wait until this hits 20 or less. It seems the consensus is it's pretty mediocre.

[botticus]

There was already an announcement that they're out of artbooks. I forget which site it was on.
Awesome. Who knows if I got it since there was no response to two emails last week.

[Dead of Knight]

This is probably the most accurate review I've ever seen on RPGamer:
http://www.rpgamer.com/games/other/nds/windnost/reviews/windnoststrev1.html

Agree 100% with pretty much everything in there. I don't even need to post my own impressions. I'll probably finish the game and then toss it on Amazon.

Edit: Shit, Gamespot's review is also excellent:
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/nostalgianokaze/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review

Read both of them and you've pretty much got the whole game right there.

[rothgar24]

Ugh... those don't sound good.

From rpgamer: "It has no charm to it, no soul, and is bland, boring, dull, sad, and droopy."

I still have my preorder of Sands of Destruction to look forward to in a few months.

[botticus]

Strangely I don't really disagree with that sentiment, but I'm still enjoying it. I look back and say "huh, you're right, the dialogue is so boring and I don't even care what's going on with the story" but then go back in and play a few more hours. It's compelling for some reason I can't really describe.

[Dead of Knight]

Strangely I don't really disagree with that sentiment, but I'm still enjoying it. I look back and say "huh, you're right, the dialogue is so boring and I don't even care what's going on with the story" but then go back in and play a few more hours. It's compelling for some reason I can't really describe.

It's one of those games that when you think about it when you're not playing it, you're highly offended at how much it sucks. But then when you actually play it, it's not too bad. There's nothing truly horrible about the game except the asstastic story, characters, and dialogue, but it is very generic and mediocre.

[keithp]

Ugh. Maybe I'll skip it, or wait until it hits < 10 used at GS. From the sound of those reviews it won't be long.

[Squarehard]

Just picked up a used copy at my GS earlier on in the week and I have already returned it back to the store. Needless to say I was mildly disappointed with the story and character development. I think I was anticipating this game to be a DS version of Skies of Arcadia, of course I was terribly wrong. The gameplay was bland and the battles were boring. I will pick this up again and maybe finish it once it hits the $10 mark, otherwise its a no sale for me.

[bvharris]

Just picked up a used copy at my GS earlier on in the week and I have already returned it back to the store. Needless to say I was mildly disappointed with the story and character development. I think I was anticipating this game to be a DS version of Skies of Arcadia, of course I was terribly wrong. The gameplay was bland and the battles were boring. I will pick this up again and maybe finish it once it hits the $10 mark, otherwise its a no sale for me.

That's probably an unfair standard for most games. :D

I got it today and have put it about 3-4 hours so far. It's not great, but it does what it claims - makes me nostalgic. I love old school RPGs, and while this game isn't about to make me forgot (far superior) games like FFIV or VI, I'm having some fun with it. So far the gameplay is a bit shallow, but I'm hoping it'll get just a little bit deeper as I play more - which I'm definitely going to.

[Dead of Knight]

Just picked up a used copy at my GS earlier on in the week and I have already returned it back to the store. Needless to say I was mildly disappointed with the story and character development. I think I was anticipating this game to be a DS version of Skies of Arcadia, of course I was terribly wrong. The gameplay was bland and the battles were boring. I will pick this up again and maybe finish it once it hits the $10 mark, otherwise its a no sale for me.

The game's formula:

Destitute-man's Skies of Arcadia + Every groan-inducing RPG cliche imaginable

The fact that used copies are already readily obtainable lets me know that I can't be the only one who thinks this game is disappointing. I can't believe people on Gamefaqs are defending the game based on its title.... "B-b-b-b-ut.... it's nostalgic!" This game doesn't make me nostalgic at all; it just makes me wish I were still playing Persona PSP or another great, old-school game that doesn't rely on shamelessly ripping off one of Sega's best RPGs and carbon-copying every JRPG cliche in the book to the point where you can actually predict the plot well in advance.

[botticus]

Has anyone completed the first adventure following your ascension to high altitude? Finding Scarlett's pet wyvern Not entirely sure where I'm supposed to look.

[Dead of Knight]

I found it low altitude right near Cairo. Just did that part too. :lol:

[botticus]

I found it low altitude right near Cairo. Just did that part too. :lol:
Thanks, I had taken her a little too literally in her hint. Just wrapped up the Amazon, now back to London!

[utopianmachine]

Hm, while the reviews aren't bad...they're definitely not enticing me to move this game to active on Goozex. I think I'll wait a bit for it to drop in points. I do want it...but not at 600 points ($30).

[Dead of Knight]

I have officially stopped playing this game. I'm pretty sure I'm close to the end too. I am just not feeling it anymore. At all. Why play a game if it's just not fun? Meanwhile, I got Wizard of Oz from Amazon yesterday and I'm having a good time with that.

[botticus]

I think I'm near the end myself, grabbed all the tablets and heading into what I assume is the final dungeon, though I could be wrong.

[Dead of Knight]

I think I'm near the end myself, grabbed all the tablets and heading into what I assume is the final dungeon, though I could be wrong.

I quit when you go into the secret Historical Society area through the sewers. I'm assuming this is pretty close to where you are currently. I wasn't feeling the game well before that though.

[botticus]

I quit when you go into the secret Historical Society area through the sewers. I'm assuming this is pretty close to where you are currently. I wasn't feeling the game well before that though.Yeah, there's one more dungeon following that before the one I'm entering.

Edit: Which doesn't have a save point before a boss battle. :bomb:

[botticus]

Just beat it, 25:30. Last battle was pretty intense. Keep your health topped off as much as possible. Annoyingly that was the only time I had a dead party member at the end of a battle.

[keithp]

Just beat it, 25:30. Last battle was pretty intense. Keep your health topped off as much as possible. Annoyingly that was the only time I had a dead party member at the end of a battle.

Final verdict and review?

[Dead of Knight]

Final verdict and review?

Final verdict: It sucks.

[keithp]

Final verdict: It sucks.

LOL! Even though I wouldn't have expected any less from DoK this still cracked me up! :D

[botticus]

Final verdict and review?
My opinion stayed pretty much the same throughout, but allow me to expand upon it.

The story, while it improved slightly towards the end, wasn't really engaging, but at least served to move you along to the various locations.

I generally prefer more linear dungeons, and in this game they were a must; if you happened to miss a weapon upgrade you could be at a serious disadvantage since treasure chests were the source of literally half of the equipment found during the game.

The overworld was sorta bland, and the airship battles, while a nice break from the party battles, were way too much work for what little reward you got. I happened to stumble upon at least one dungeon that wasn't part of the story, so it was probably either a sign of a lot of sidequests I hadn't gotten around to (I finished with only a C Adventurer's Rank), or just random stuff that was to be found if you wanted to look.

As the game progressed, standard battles became a little more strategic, actually requiring you to start using buffs/debuffs or other skills, which is always nice. For a large portion of it, the battles were pretty button mashy outside of healing. Even so, there were a lot of useless skills just to populate the list, it seemed, and I wish I hadn't wasted any points on a number of them early on.

Overall, if I hadn't had some fun with it, I wouldn't have played for 25 hours; usually I've made a determination by the 5 or 10 hour mark if I like it enough to play through, outside of ridiculous difficulty spikes, which thankfully this game did not have. The only complaint I have there is that some boss battles were won solely on luck - if they happened to spam you with their terrifying full-party attack a few turns in a row, you were toast. But on the bright side, dungeons were small enough or save points plentiful enough that you didn't generally need to worry about losing much progress - except for the unwinnable and unescapable high altitude airship battles, which were the only thing I hated.

Far more than I planned to type, but hopefully helpful!

[Squarehard]

$20 at Fry's already, hahaha. Hope it goes on Fry's clearance list soon so I can pick one up.

[io]

$20 at Fry's already, hahaha. Hope it goes on Fry's clearance list soon so I can pick one up.

Yeha, I saw it there actually. That pretty much pissed me off as I preordered this from Amazon (and have yet to open it). I doubt it will be on the clearance list any time soon though - look at Rhapsody, for example. It's been cheap ($14.99) at Fry's for a long time but has yet to go on clearance.

On the plus side, though, what do I get in the mail today (Nov. 17th) but a packet from Ignition Entertainment. Yep, it was the art book and soundtrack CD! I had pretty much given up on that considering I sent in that request like, what, 2 weeks ago? At the time all I got back was an automated "I'm out of town" email from the contact person there and then nothing when he supposedly got back. So that's a pleasant surprise at least.

Did you get one Botticus? I think you requested it late like me. If not, it may still be on the way since it was mailed from Glendale, CA.

[xycury]

Yeha, I saw it there actually. That pretty much pissed me off as I preordered this from Amazon (and have yet to open it). I doubt it will be on the clearance list any time soon though - look at Rhapsody, for example. It's been cheap ($14.99) at Fry's for a long time but has yet to go on clearance.

On the plus side, though, what do I get in the mail today (Nov. 17th) but a packet from Ignition Entertainment. Yep, it was the art book and soundtrack CD! I had pretty much given up on that considering I sent in that request like, what, 2 weeks ago? At the time all I got back was an automated "I'm out of town" email from the contact person there and then nothing when he supposedly got back. So that's a pleasant surprise at least.

Did you get one Botticus? I think you requested it late like me. If not, it may still be on the way since it was mailed from Glendale, CA.

Oh man! I didn't even know there was a soundtrack...

I think I did some digging but I bet all 200 of what they had after looking at their twitter page is gone :( I wouldn't have minded getting it after it came out since it popped into my gold box.

[botticus]

Did you get one Botticus? I think you requested it late like me. If not, it may still be on the way since it was mailed from Glendale, CA.
Yessir, I was happy to see it in my mailbox on Monday. I had pretty much given up on it after hearing they were out and not having gotten a response. It's a great little freebie.

[Dead of Knight]

I need to ask my mom if this came in the mail yet. I sent it to her address because the Post Office here is total shit and won't deliver packages to my apartment complex.

EDIT: Yeah, she got it.