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[argyle]

Oh, wow - awesome localization announcements from NISA tonight! I'm psyched about Ys VIII for the PS4, and the Collector's Edition looks very nice - but I'm most psyched about Culdcept for the 3DS. I adore Culdcept, and had given up hope on that one coming over. So happy! 

[desocietas]

Oh, wow - awesome localization announcements from NISA tonight! I'm psyched about Ys VIII for the PS4, and the Collector's Edition looks very nice - but I'm most psyched about Culdcept for the 3DS. I adore Culdcept, and had given up hope on that one coming over. So happy! 

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the press event and Culdcept and Ys VIII blew me away. Definitely wasn't expecting the two of those. So many good things! Also spent a little hands on time with Birthdays the Beginning. Was nice to actually figure out what that game was about.

[soera]

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YS VIII !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahh pre-ordered. That NISA limited edition is beautiful. I can not freaking wait!

[kashell]

And Ys VIII has been pre-ordered. Naturally, I went with the Vita version so Ys: MoC can have some company.

[desocietas]

I thought this was pretty neat: http://www.ricedigital.co.uk/store/merchandise/collectors-boxes

Some recent CEs have basically just been the standard base game in addition to a separate box of goodies. Rice Digital is offering the CE box of goodies (without the game) for those who were interested. As much as I'd prefer to have a special collector's box that houses everything, it's nice to have the option to basically "create" your own CE after already buying a standard edition of the game. Sometimes I want more than one of a goodie but don't want to buy another copy of the game, for instance.

If anything, it sucks that RD's shipping has gone up so much. That's the only thing that prevents me from using them more often. $20 for the goodies isn't bad at all, though, especially considering how much I paid for it at launch.

[davifus]

I thought this was pretty neat: http://www.ricedigital.co.uk/store/merchandise/collectors-boxes

Some recent CEs have basically just been the standard base game in addition to a separate box of goodies. Rice Digital is offering the CE box of goodies (without the game) for those who were interested. As much as I'd prefer to have a special collector's box that houses everything, it's nice to have the option to basically "create" your own CE after already buying a standard edition of the game. Sometimes I want more than one of a goodie but don't want to buy another copy of the game, for instance.

If anything, it sucks that RD's shipping has gone up so much. That's the only thing that prevents me from using them more often. $20 for the goodies isn't bad at all, though, especially considering how much I paid for it at launch.

Ugggh, that's super lame.

Damn, only if they had the gal gun double peace box. My box got ruined De_stroyed when they shipped it in a thin cardboard box and USPS left it in the Rain. haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... and Ricedigital won't sent me a new box and their only option of making it up was €2 or the Metal Upa Figure toy.

[ignition365]

Tell me if I'm wrong... but Ys Origin physical up on Play Asia for (PS4/Vita) with English subtitles

http://www.play-asia.com/ys-origin-multi-language/13/70aylv?affiliate_id=16202

[kashell]

Tell me if I'm wrong... but Ys Origin physical up on Play Asia for (PS4/Vita) with English subtitles

http://www.play-asia.com/ys-origin-multi-language/13/70aylv?affiliate_id=16202

Woah...looks like the real thing. Is the US not going a physical release?

EDIT: Order placed. Who woulda thunk it?

[ignition365]

Tell me if I'm wrong... but Ys Origin physical up on Play Asia for (PS4/Vita) with English subtitles

http://www.play-asia.com/ys-origin-multi-language/13/70aylv?affiliate_id=16202

Woah...looks like the real thing. Is the US not going a physical release?

With Ys VIII getting a physical and LRG working with DotEmu, I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't see a physical release in some manner, but sounds like this would work for folks who just want to play it with a physical copy...

[Limeface]

Blue Rider is getting a limited (2,500 copies) physical run through Playasia. Pre-orders will begin on March 10th. The link below lets you put in your email to get a pre-order link.

https://www.play-asia.com/info/bluerider

[argyle]

Whew, finally updated! Been a hectic couple of weeks - I actually started the update a couple of times before today.  

And, well...then Zelda.... 

[desocietas]

Whew, finally updated! Been a hectic couple of weeks - I actually started the update a couple of times before today.  

And, well...then Zelda.... 

I'm sure the hardest part about updating is that you're also playing games in your free time

Thanks for the update!

[soera]

Blue Rider is getting a limited (2,500 copies) physical run through Playasia. Pre-orders will begin on March 10th. The link below lets you put in your email to get a pre-order link.

https://www.play-asia.com/info/bluerider

I got my order in. It took about 20 minutes to finally open up and when it did, it only charged for the shipping. Not sure whats going to happen now.

[desocietas]

Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition announced: http://store.nisamerica.com/preorders/culdcept-revolt-limited-edition

[argyle]

Updated!

I am unbelievably happy that Culdcept Revolt is getting localized, and I'm definitely getting the LE. My best friend and I were pushers of the original game, I think almost every single local copy sold to people we knew.   Yep...I am so excited for that game that I completely forgot to add it to the list until just now. 

I actually have quite a few imports on order right now. I have one order of Super Robot Wars V and River City Melee that will ship later this week once RCM releases (the 18th is what Play-Asia says). And I just placed another this past weekend for Blue Rider, Ys Origin and Slain: Back From Hell (EU import which is why I didn't list it here, but looks awesome). Loving region free & companies releasing games physically in English overseas when they won't get that treatment here.