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GDC 2013: Crispy’s failed pitches and why SCEA didn’t want to publish Tokyo Jungle

EDGE - Crispy’s president Yohei Kataoka revealed SCEA’s disinterest in publishing Tokyo Jungle and the numerous struggles it faced getting its games published during his talk at GDC 2013.

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Snookies124084d ago

’Why is the setting in Tokyo and not in the US? Why are we using animals as our main characters? We think it is a niche idea. Only in Japan can you sell these ideas.’

Wow SCEA... That's a really crappy excuse. One of the main reasons was that it doesn't take place in the US? Like the location matters... -_-

Regardless, I'm glad this did get put up on the NA PSN, because it's a fantastic game!

bicfitness4084d ago

Except given the overwhelming popularity of dudebro software, its a reasonable question to ask. I buy every quirky JRPG or Japanese game that I can get my hands on, but I understand that my preference is not the consumer norm. I haven't read this yet (its not loading for some reason), but I wouldn't be surprised if this is why the game went digital. Its simply safer, and more profitable, for getting niche games out.

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10 Underrated PS3 Games That Are Hidden Gems

With these hidden gems to add to your backlog, it’s time to give some bangers the shine they deserve.

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DarXyde4d ago

Numbers 6-9 were some of my absolute favorite early gen PS3 games. I'm still bitter about Incognito and Japan Studio.

Goodguy014d ago

The white knight chronicles and infamous games really need to come to modern platforms. MAG I really miss...poor zipper. The ps3 was definitely a unique console despite it being the worst home console of PlayStation.

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Five Digital PlayStation Games You Need to Play Before they Are Gone

Alex S. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "Before Sony shuts down these stores, we wanted to give you a chance to grab the gems that will be lost forever. Here are five PlayStation games you need to play before they are gone forever."

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Father__Merrin1149d ago

Some of these digi titles need to be converted to run on ps5 games like the last guy will be gone now

PitbullMonster1149d ago

You can still play The last guy on PSNow.

PitbullMonster1149d ago

Btw. Same goes to Echochrome.

Mulando1149d ago

In bad 720p streaming quality + we don't know how long Sony will allow PS3 titles on PSNow.
After all (and as far as it is known) they still use PS3 hardware for PS3 games. I really hope they use an emulator nowadays, but I don't think so.

Teflon021149d ago

Mulando don't know if you've used Now but games like that run fantastic lol. Playing Locoroco remastered looks damn near exactly the same as downloading. I know because I've played on my PC streamed plenty of times and you don't get a single artifact or feel delay. It really just depends on the title. Those ones are fine

cammers19951149d ago

This is really sad that the store is closing. Fuck Jim Ryan.

LiViNgLeGaCY1149d ago

Seriously. He needs to go ASAP.

Viking_mo1149d ago

The sheer audacity for him to say no one plays old games. What an idiot

Mr Logic1149d ago

Or...he's correct. They have telemetry, they can see how often people play old games. You people need to understand that if you go on N4G, reddit, FB groups, etc. to talk about games or keep up with games, then you are the hardcore of the hardcore and you makeup a tiny, TINY portion of the gaming public.

None of that is to say that I agree with taking down the stores or support Sony not doing BC for PS1-3.

343_Guilty_Spark1149d ago (Edited 1149d ago )

But N4G PS gamers says people don't...only new exclusives matter

senorfartcushion1149d ago

Jim Ryan and Herman Hulst sounds like The Death Twins.

Snookies121149d ago

I really wish we got a Tokyo Jungle sequel with a bit more budget to it. That game was so unique.

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Another indie studio has been formed by a Sony Japan Studio exile

Tokyo Jungle producer announces EPIGRAsm.

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1Victor1159d ago

Good to hear they got a new studio that after a few popular good games will be acquired by Sony 🤷🏿

itsmebryan1159d ago

I read the article. Where does it say "after a popular good games will be acquired by Sony." Did I miss something?