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Atlus, Nippon Ichi Cue Up Japanese RPG Goodness

Posted by simoniker on from the magically-delicious dept.

Thanks to RPGFan for its post covering forthcoming U.S. PlayStation 2 RPG releases from Japan-based publisher Atlus, linking to a preview of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, "big news for fans of the series, given that it typically doesn't see many releases outside of Japan." In addition, the site previews Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner, "a brand new creation from the MegaTen creators" also coming to the States, and also looks at Phantom Brave, explaining that Atlus "had a hand in getting NIS America's (The North American division of Disgaea and La Pucelle: Tactics developer Nippon Ichi) [title] ready for prime time." Elsewhere, in more signs that the 'hardcore' Japanese RPG is making a U.S. comeback, NIS America have announced in-progress plans to bring Gust's Atelier Iris - Eternal Mana, "the sixth installment in a popular line of alchemy-based [RPGs]" to the States.

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  1. Re:Good Luck by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Insightful

    (On the subject of the Nintendo patent)

    Getting crowded out of what used to be your biggest market by sharper and more innovative competitors? Faced with the prospect of serious competition in the one market you still hold a monopoly on during the next 12 months? Unable to match the pace of change that your competitors are setting? Don't worry, just flex your patent muscles a bit.

    Be interesting to see how the slashdot "usual suspects" manage to spin the patent story into an example of Nintendo being wonderful and fluffy and innovative and helping small animals and old people across the road.

  2. Lack of awareness... by zaxios · · Score: 4, Insightful

    1. Lack of awareness
    2. Lack of demand
    3. Poor distribution
    4. Return to Step 1

    More niche items for the in-the-know, I suspect. It would be nice to see the Western gaming palette expand, but in a clone-saturated market, trying games you haven't heard of usually ends up being a waste of time and money.