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Welcome to the Japanese niche games deals and discussion thread!  Feel free to talk about local and import Japanese games here.  Our goal is to maintain a thread dedicated to active deals on niche games including RPGs, Visual Novels (VN), Shoot'em ups (Shmups), Musou, etc.  Also maintained are pre-orders for standard, limited and collector's edition games with key release dates provided.

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Hopefully the KS collector's edition will somehow be different from the Rice collector's edition. Would feel like a pretty flippant middle finger otherwise. "Thanks for letting us hold your money for a few years while we sorted our stuff out, but you could've gotten the same thing with less hassle later."

 
1361 confirmed for PC

734 confirmed Vita

1916 Unknown Platform (Vita or PC)

Plus an unknown amount of people who went on the Backerkit after the conclusion of the Kickstar

 
I personally don't think Rice Digital can match the CE the Kickstarter offered.

Kickstarter Version is all this:

Christmas-2017-Artworks-Digital
1 Director's Cut Patch
1 Muv-Luv Alternative CODEX (Digital)
1 Muv-Luv Alternative Vita Digital Copy
1 Muv-Luv Photonflowers and Photonmelodies PC Digital Copy
1 Muv-Luv Trilogy Collector's Box (Muv-Luv Japanese Team Printed Signatures on Mini-Shikishi) with physical PS Vita Cartridges, physical+digital Artbook, physical+digital OST and Sumika Figma
1 Muv-Luv Trilogy Digital Bundle PC
1 Muv-Luv Vita Digital Copy
1 Sumika Figma (They gave this to the Early Backers and this goes for around 60 bucks itself)
 
And shipping was $5. 
 
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Anyone here got their order in for SAO Fatal Bullet Phantom Edition back when it was available?
The game looks average, but those 2 figures look pretty nice.
 
Olengie said:
I personally don't think Rice Digital can match the CE the Kickstarter offered.

Kickstarter Version is all this:

Christmas-2017-Artworks-Digital
1 Director's Cut Patch
1 Muv-Luv Alternative CODEX (Digital)
1 Muv-Luv Alternative Vita Digital Copy
1 Muv-Luv Photonflowers and Photonmelodies PC Digital Copy
1 Muv-Luv Trilogy Collector's Box (Muv-Luv Japanese Team Printed Signatures on Mini-Shikishi) with physical PS Vita Cartridges, physical+digital Artbook, physical+digital OST and Sumika Figma
1 Muv-Luv Trilogy Digital Bundle PC
1 Muv-Luv Vita Digital Copy
1 Sumika Figma (They gave this to the Early Backers and this goes for around 60 bucks itself)

And shipping was $5.
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That assumes they stick to the separate Kickstarter CE. At least a few of the KS campaigns I have backed in recent years have opted to just give backers the same CE that they made available through their retail distribution partner and ignored promises they made to backers for something unique. I'm pretty sure that's what Kingdom Come Deliverance just did.

 
bojay1997 said:
That assumes they stick to the separate Kickstarter CE. At least a few of the KS campaigns I have backed in recent years have opted to just give backers the same CE that they made available through their retail distribution partner and ignored promises they made to backers for something unique. I'm pretty sure that's what Kingdom Come Deliverance just did.
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Oh man, that would be suckage of epic proportions.

 
As far as I know from the Update, PQube is only producing the Vita games. Degica/IXTL is handling everything else and TOM is doing fulfillment/shipping it out.

Hopefully, the next update explains it more.

At least Muv Luv Vita is real compared the nonexistent English ver. of Grisaia Vita. 

 
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tsoul said:
Anyone here got their order in for SAO Fatal Bullet Phantom Edition back when it was available?
The game looks average, but those 2 figures look pretty nice.
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Yep, still hasn't shipped but the charge went through last week. Game itself looks pretty generic, but two figures for an extra $40 is a pretty decent deal.

 
Olengie said:
As far as I know from the Update, PQube is only producing the Vita games. Degica/IXTL is handling everything else and TOM is doing fulfillment/shipping it out.

Hopefully, the next update explains it more.

At least Muv Luv Vita is real compared the nonexistent English ver. of Grisaia Vita.
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Degica isn't handling anything anymore, they posted an update about it in December that IXTL is taking over rewards fulfillment/shipping

"Both Kickstarter and BackerKit accounts are now under ixtl, the parent company of Muv-Luv series. If you're wondering why this happened, it's simply because we have taken over the responsibility of rewards fulfillment and shipping, and the remaining Kickstarter promises. We need to know all backer details to make sure all the physical rewards are delivered to your doorstep without any problems."

Degica isn't even publishing it on steam anymore. Seems that the agreement with Degica was temporary

 
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spoderman said:
Degica isn't handling anything anymore, they posted an update about it in December that IXTL is taking over rewards fulfillment/shipping

"Both Kickstarter and BackerKit accounts are now under ixtl, the parent company of Muv-Luv series. If you're wondering why this happened, it's simply because we have taken over the responsibility of rewards fulfillment and shipping, and the remaining Kickstarter promises. We need to know all backer details to make sure all the physical rewards are delivered to your doorstep without any problems."

Degica isn't even publishing it on steam anymore. Seems that the agreement with Degica was temporary
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ok.

Well aware. Just being nice and including Degica in it. Since they did most of the work to begin with

 
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Code Vein Gets New Screenshots Showing Souls-Like Co-Op Multiplayer and More on Famitsu

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Looks Charming in Ten Minutes of New Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxEqHjfVBwY

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Gets New Screenshots Showing Story and New Characters on Famitsu

Suda51 Teases Several New Details About Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes

This Week In Sales: Big Debuts For Dynasty Warriors 9, SAO: Fatal Bullet, And Shadow of the Colossus

Layton Mystery Detective Agency debut trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF4k_u45f8c

Fire Emblem Warriors – Minerva, Linde, and Navarre DLC character trailers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27E8V5fbUIk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-GIfSflW7E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lidqnxMGzZg

Muv-Luv, and Muv-Luv Alternative Shown Running on PS Vita in New Images

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Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 rated in Australia

The Idolmaster: Stella Stage DLC ‘Catalog Vol. 05’ overview trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igISO9Rd3Nw

Gal*Gun 2 shooting mechanics details and screenshots

 
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nagpo said:
But yeah, can't wait for DMC5 at E3. It's obvious they're trying to bring the series back with this.
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I really hope so, DMC5 is one of my most desired games (right beside Dragon's Dogma 2 ironically enough, I'd be happy with either of them Itsuno.) I know capcom said 4SE sold pretty well so hopefully all the more reason for a DMC5.

 
nagpo said:
You meant DMC not DmC, there is a difference there because of the reboot.

But yeah, can't wait for DMC5 at E3. It's obvious they're trying to bring the series back with this.
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I tried giving away DmC to friends and no one would take it :c
 
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Dead_Batteries said:
I tried giving away DmC to friends and no one would take it :c
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I picked it up a few years ago for $5. Way more fun than I thought it would be, and less repetitive than Devil May Cry 4. I like the original DMC characters better, but the reboot was an extremely solid hack and slash.

 
 
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Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji revealed as DLC Characters for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

[media]https://youtu.be/dJNrP9rQJqs[/media]

So I've read reports that the DLC will be divided into "volumes" 1 thru 6 for 600 yen each. 

The total cost of all volumes is 2,400yens or about $22 with a Season Pass offered.

These 3 characters are Vol 1 and are "free" for a limited time aka early buyers. 

The base game itself costs $50 - So if the pricing model remains the same for the west we can expect a $70 package with everything included. There is also a "Digital Deluxe" Edition that includes the Season Pass for 7800yens roughly $72.

 
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NeoMonk said:
Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji revealed as DLC Characters for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
[media]https://youtu.be/dJNrP9rQJqs[/media]

So I've read reports that the DLC will be divided into "volumes" 1 thru 6 for 600 yen each.
The total cost of all volumes is 2,400yens or about $22 with a Season Pass offered.
These 3 characters are Vol 1 and are "free" for a limited time aka early buyers.
The base game itself costs $50 - So if the pricing model remains the same for the west we can expect a $70 package with everything included. There is also a "Digital Deluxe" Edition that includes the Season Pass for 7800yens roughly $72.
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I swear the dlc is already made. And if thats the case, I would prefer a complete release for 60
 
Olengie said:
As far as I know from the Update, PQube is only producing the Vita games. Degica/IXTL is handling everything else and TOM is doing fulfillment/shipping it out.

Hopefully, the next update explains it more.

At least Muv Luv Vita is real compared the nonexistent English ver. of Grisaia Vita.
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After IXTL took over the fulfillment, I emailed them [email protected] to see if there was anything I needed to do (update my info, etc.) to insure my physical VITA copy would still arrive. Needless to say, I have not received any response at all. I made sure everything looks good on my Backerkit account, but it still makes me nervous that these KS campaigns can change companies, studios, fulfillment and still get us the goods.

Any thoughts, or am I the only one stressing out about this one.

 
Earendil_aod said:
Any thoughts, or am I the only one stressing out about this one.
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Honestly, I can't stress without knowing 100% accurate information. If and when they ship it, I'll deal with damages or a missing order then. As of right now, there isn't much I can do otherwise.

They'll ship when they ship, and I'll have to deal with any and all issues then. My order may show up well packaged, correct, and with no issues. So I see very little reason to worry about it now, as it's all out of my control either way.

 
Earendil_aod said:
After IXTL took over the fulfillment, I emailed them [email protected] to see if there was anything I needed to do (update my info, etc.) to insure my physical VITA copy would still arrive. Needless to say, I have not received any response at all. I made sure everything looks good on my Backerkit account, but it still makes me nervous that these KS campaigns can change companies, studios, fulfillment and still get us the goods.

Any thoughts, or am I the only one stressing out about this one.
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Only thing you need to make sure is updated is your shipping address afaik

 
Killbomb said:
That's how I feel as well. If you can get past Dante's looks, there's a fun game in there.
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I actually like the game quite a bit as well, enough to plat the PS3 and PS4 versions, but it's no DMC 3 or 4. There is a laundry list of issues with the way the combo system in the game is structured but what really hurt it for me is that they gave you way too many powerful AOE attacks. Fastest way to kill groups of enemies while also hitting SSS rank was just to use your chakram thingies pull everyone in and then alternate between a couple of different AOE attacks. Just got repetitive and boring after a while since that is the majority of fights.

Also it's the most obvious complaint everyone uses but the whole red/blue enemy thing was garbage design for this style of game. Their "fix" for it in the PS4 version was stupid as well.

 
NeoMonk said:
Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji revealed as DLC Characters for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

[media]https://youtu.be/dJNrP9rQJqs[/media]

So I've read reports that the DLC will be divided into "volumes" 1 thru 6 for 600 yen each.

The total cost of all volumes is 2,400yens or about $22 with a Season Pass offered.

These 3 characters are Vol 1 and are "free" for a limited time aka early buyers.

The base game itself costs $50 - So if the pricing model remains the same for the west we can expect a $70 package with everything included. There is also a "Digital Deluxe" Edition that includes the Season Pass for 7800yens roughly $72.
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So how many actual new characters/sprites are coming to this game?

 
Durante made a blog entry detailing some of the various changes to Trails of Cold Steel II on the PC for those few of you who are interested. It's an interesting read.

Official Site Blog Post

EDIT: Looks like their tumblr just links to the official blog now.

 
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Olengie said:
Theyre just reusing assets. And those assets are already there and they have the gall to cut them into separate dlc instead of just doing a complete release for 60 bucks straight
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This episodic fighter release trend is going to hurt the genre. Why charge 60 dollars when you can charge 100 dollars.

Why do 100 dollars worth of work when you can do 10 dollars worth of work and charge 100 for it.

Maybe this is the world we live in, where we're supposed to be thankful that it's not all gated behind lootboxes.

 
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RPGamer246 said:
For a second I thought this was the platinum granblue and got excited but then read it and realized it’s just the mobile game they’re bringing and it won’t even be playable at pax
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Same. The PS4 version looks really good, so hopefully that comes over. I guess the mobile game might be the first step though

 
Unless there is going to be a completely new character, all the DLC characters after the RWBY girls are just going to be from their past fighters (UNIEL, Blazblue, and Persona Arena)

40 Characters.

36 of them are reused assets. (Assuming there is no one new)

4 are completely new. 

Rather just wait for Expansion Release. 

 
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Fate/Extella Link Gets Three New Character Trailers for Li Shuwen, Elizabeth, and Tamamo no Mae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77DlX7xErhA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4PyTZdd6m8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcC3VzO_1vQ

Persona 5 Dancing Star Night and Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night Show Ann and Junpei in New Trailers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPnSymvzuus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AllMvsaj-bQ

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Gets New Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO6T9daerWo

Liar Princess and the Blind Prince for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PS Vita Gets First Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEkEpYr5uTQ

Fist of the North Star PS4 Exclusive Hokuto Ga Gotoku Gets New Trailers Showing Combat Mechanics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNM5gDaxiLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0NuwtgCWw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgDWOyeEM18

Persona O.A. Announced As The Persona Series’ Official Support App

Final Fantasy XV Comrades Gets Free Kingsglaive DLC for PS4 and Xbox One

PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya has ideas for a fourth Bayonetta

 
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