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This is Why New Little King's Story Isn't on Wii

Mike Mason:

Little King's Story remains a firm Wii favourite here at Nintendo Life. After all, how could you not love a game about a tiny king that deals with unemployment by day and bashes in gigantic mushrooms by night?

It made us royal blue, then, that a sequel never came to Nintendo's system; in fact, follow up New Little King's Story chose to reign on PlayStation Vita instead. Speaking to Game Informer, New Little King's Story assistant producer Takanori Murayama explained why the latest game in the series skipped Wii.

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Xof4314d ago

It's called "loljapan." For similar examples, see FF7 spin-off games landing on mobile phones, a sequel to the PS2 Final Fantasy 12 landing on the Nintendo DS, a rhythym game for Final Fantasy landing on the 3DS despite the fact that the DS can only play -two- final fantasy games despite the fact that the PS3/PSP/Vita can play virtually -every- Final Fantasy game. Or Dragon Quest flip-flopping almost daily between Sony and Nintendo consoles.

And, for full measure, see Valkyria Chronicles. A hit PS3 game whose sequel landed on the PSP, which became a hit PSP game which became a hit PSP franchise, whose latest sequel is due out for... that's right, mobile phones!

loljapan.

Can you imagine of Morrowind were a Wii exclusive, Oblivion were a 360 exclusive, and Skyrim were a PS3 exclusive?

loljapan.

MattS4314d ago (Edited 4314d ago )

I didn't realise that the almighty "Xof" understands business, branding and market alignment better than a company with tens of thousands of employees. But clearly he does since he feels like he's in a position to be critical of Square Enix's business strategy.

Got to love the armchair expert.

And by "love" I mean :eyeroll:

Xof4314d ago

Nice straw man there, pal.

...

And you're actually trying to portray Square Enix as a company that knows what it's doing? What it god's name are you smoking?

MattS4314d ago

Square Enix has an increase in revenue and profit in the past financial year. Therefore I am certain they understand business better than you.

forevercloud30004314d ago

I have to agree as much as I hate it. Japan is a bit fanatical when it comes to picking a proper console for their games. It seems many Japanese companies take the fact that one console obviously holds more fanbase for them very lightly.

I understand if a game has low sales to go multiplatform, what I don't understand is why you would put it exclusive to a foreign fanbase? With no real advancement that would make it required to be so? Case in Point....
-Star Ocean 4 on 360
-Tales of Vesperia on 360
-FF Type 0 on PSP(originally on Phone)
-Dragon Quest on DS(in this case it worked out for them)

Qrphe4314d ago

Any specific date when this is coming out? I know they said by the end of summer but I just hope those rumours about localization were true.

MySwordIsHeavenly4314d ago

I can't wait to pick this up! I'm hoping more developers move over to the Vita. :) It's such an amazing platform!

Puddlejumper754313d ago

I wanted to get this game on Wii but sadly they didnt make enough copies of the game. I would have had to drive for 3 hours to get a new copy when it was released. Think about that for a minute. Imagine having to go 3 hours away for the latest Gears or Uncharted release. If consumers cannot find the product they cannot buy the product.

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『New Little King’s Story』Service termination announcement | Konami

Thank you for the support to Konami Digital Entertainment.
We would like to announce the service termination of selling and online service of PlayStation®Vita software 『New Little King’s Story』via PlayStation®Store platform would be start by below schedule.

nodim2221d ago (Edited 2221d ago )

They are announcing that they will remove the game four days ago? Wat?

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PlayStation Vita: The Essential Exclusives

Nathan Misa of MMGN: "The PS Vita has gotten a lot of flak lately for not having consistent and compelling software releases, especially exclusives, but with Gamescom 2013 revealing a slew of new games, and blockbusters Killzone: Mercenary and Tearaway on the horizon, it’s nothing but a great time to be a Vita owner.

However, that’s not to say there aren’t already several must-have exclusive games to play right now! MMGN takes a look at the best, most essential exclusive Vita games you shameful pessimists should already have played."

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porkChop3930d ago

That's actually a really good list. Can't say I disagree with any of them as they all deserve to be there for different reasons.

GamingAngelGabriel3930d ago

Yeah....you don't need to play Unit 13.

legionsoup3930d ago

That's your opinion. I found it to be awesome. I was addicted to it for a solid month or so.

GamingAngelGabriel3930d ago

It's ok in small doses, but I don't think it's as good as these other choices.

TheFirstClassic3930d ago

Very underrated game. Good shooting mechanics and good level design. Just no competitive mp or story.

prodg523930d ago

Other Vita games announced, but not mentioned:

The Walking Dead (with Vita controls)
Malicious Rebirth
Ragnarock Ace

admiralvic3930d ago

But none of those games are exclusives. Well Malicious sort of is, but is still largely the same game.

bangoskank3930d ago

Soul Sacrifice bored me to tears. Ended up trading it in.

dcj05243930d ago

We all make mistakes. Its ok.

ninjahunter3930d ago

Not gonna lie, if you own a vita and dont own P4G, go get it, Ive never smiled, fist pumped and yelled F** Yea so much in my life. Idk, theres something about that masterpiece that just makes you feel good.

But the entire list is pretty good, I didnt like uncharted though. I havent played any uncharted games before so i dont have a gauge, but im not a fan of this whole follow the straight line while listening to people talk thing.

legionsoup3930d ago

That last sentence just described Personal 4. ;)

Not that I didn't love it as just, but just sayen!

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Ten brilliant Vita games no one told you about

Digitally Downloaded writes: "This week we're going to have a look at that console that everyone claims lacks games. That's right, the PlayStation Vita. The sad reality for those naysayers is that it doesn't lack games at all. In fact, the Vita has some truly entertaining games that were release to little or no fanfare thanks to the console's utter lack of visibility in the market.

So, if you haven't got a Vita yet, consider the ten games we've listed below. You might not even realise these are available on the console, but if you pick one up and grab these games to go with it, you'll quickly realise just how good the Vita can really be."

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smashman984019d ago

Oh hell no I know ragnarok odyssey is not in this list lol
To each their own but I seriously hated that game

Nerdmaster4019d ago

Yeah, I was really disappointed with Ragnarok Odyssey.

sherimae24134019d ago

i need to get that atelier totori plus, ASAP! because starting next month to october ill be buying a lot of new release vita games, that i might forget this
i wish there is a retail for this game :(

Ult iMate4018d ago

I really liked Totori. It's so cute and funny. And has great replayability.

Cam9774019d ago

Get this:
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

It's a new indie game that is available on PS Mobile. Sorry, this is all I could find of the game on Youtube.

Furthermore, I'd advise you check out "LONE SURVIVOR" when it's out which is yet another survival horror Indie game.
I can't wait to see what's in store for the Vita at E3 2013!

Smokingunz4019d ago

I don't agree with this list! This author has bad taste. The only good game on this list is Silent Hill Book Of Memories! Now that is an awesome game.a game worth buying indeed.

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