Comments on: First Tales of Graces F DLC lands tomorrow

By: Mistral

Mistral — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:29:45 +0000

In reply to Sal Romano. Why thank you, Sal. I was considering the JP PS Card for a while. I was just looking for a nice place to get them. Thanks for the link.

By: Sal Romano

Sal Romano — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:14:07 +0000

In reply to Mistral.

I think this would be your best bet: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=japanese+playstation+network+card&_sacat=See-All-Categories

5000 yen translates to approx $59.48 USD. They go for $75 on eBay. 3000 yen is approx $35.68 USD, and goes for $50.

By: Mistral

Mistral — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:12:29 +0000

I already have the game… and it’s pretty good. But I have to agree with the comment that it’s design does target more of a Japanese-feel. But I think there’s nothing wrong with that. Many people are interested in new cultures.

I am also quite upset that I don’t yet have the means to buy these DLC. :(

By: Sal Romano

Sal Romano — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:38:57 +0000

In reply to AdamBoy64. I'd choose Xillia over Vesperia and Graces F, as well, but seriously *looks at Namco with a deathly stare* they need to localize all three.

By: Blades64

Blades64 — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:29:05 +0000

Hmm, I see your point. My guess is that it’s developed by Team Destiny, who really has no experience with localizing or making worldwide appeal type Tales games like Team Symphonia does.

I’m super intrigued by Next Tales of (rumored to be called Tales of Xillia) too. But Bamco would be a gem if they localized Vesperia PS3, Graces F and Xillia…but that’s just wishful thinking…

By: AdamBoy64

AdamBoy64 — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:57:02 +0000

In reply to Blades64.

No worries. I’m part of that JRPG fan base too.
I say that because Graces feels a lot more japanese-oriented than previous other Tales games.

You can see the western appeal they put into Vesperia (or Abyss, or Symphonia), for example. (particularly in the character designs) I can’t see it at all in Graces.

Hmm, I’m hoping that if they do localise a game (which we’re nearly due for now)- it’s the new Tales of rather than Vesperia or Graces..

By: Blades64

Blades64 — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:11:54 +0000

@AdamBoy64, if the game was “for Japanese only” it wouldn’t appeal to me. Now if you said something like, “for ppl who like these types of games only” then I can understand.

There’s a pretty large JRPG fan base over here too. :)

By: AdamBoy64

AdamBoy64 — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:46:32 +0000

The problem I had with Graces was that when I was reading through the comments on Facebook, someone put out massive game-breaking spoilers.. And now I don’t feel overly enthused to play it.

I tried the demo, and it was good.. The battle system was quite unique.. but the game style had ‘meant for the Japanese only’ written all over it compared to other Tales games.

I’m far more interested to see the unveiling of the ‘Next Tales of’.

By: Sal Romano

Sal Romano — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:27:56 +0000

In reply to zakou. You're right, and I appreciate your honesty. I don't know why, really. We have a big JRPG fan-base and this game is pretty big to all of our subscribers (pretty big to myself, even). Look at it this way: 1) I'm sure there are a good amount of readers who import games like these that'd be interested in the DLC it receives. 2) If we keep talking about it, maybe Namco will begin to understand that we'd like the game localized (if the fans that spam their Facebook don't get to 'em first).

By: zakou

zakou — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:35:28 +0000

No offence really i read your site daily love it but -_-

Why the hell post this news? most of us already hate namco for not releasing games to us so why would we care what ONLY japan gets?

More Tales of news is like teasing with irritation knowing that we will never play it, screw jp imports…not everyone knows japanese.

By: PrinceHeir

PrinceHeir — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:18:30 +0000

if only they port all the new Tales game with all the DLC on disc.

that would have been awesome :D