Godmars2905511d ago

This one can't win for losing.

XxZxX5511d ago (Edited 5511d ago )

It's hard to believe anything in April 1st.

that's a big sign in IGN.[rumored]

even IGN is careful because of april fool.

Wizeguy215511d ago

Why must you release this information today! And make us doubt you!!! WHY!!!?

- Ghost of Sparta -5511d ago

Well I just saw the scans and this seems real. Even IGN has this information up on their website.

heroicjanitor5511d ago

I can't read enough japanese to tell... I wish I started learning last year

gaffyh5511d ago

Guys this story is TRUE, look at the scans, they would be pretty hard to fake.

pumpkinpunker5511d ago (Edited 5511d ago )

"Guys this story is TRUE, look at the scans, they would be pretty hard to fake."

new to the internets? This is an april fool's joke. I cannot believe how gullible people are. Poor, Sony fanboys, you guys get targeted again and again and again.

joemayo765511d ago

if its true: :D

if it's a dam April Fool's joke: >:[

gaffyh5511d ago

@Pumpkin - Maybe I am gullible and it is an April Fool's joke, but the scans are there. It looks completely plausible to me, and that's why I said it's true, not because I'm a Sony fanboy.

On the other hand it makes it so obvious that you are a xbox fanboy (like everyone didn't already know!) with that retarded comment.

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crck5511d ago

I'll bite and say this is real. Eternal Sonata was announced in Japan for Ps3 around this time last year. Remember, MS's magic checks are only good for a year.

SaiyanFury5511d ago

I knew Tales of Vesperia was coming, the same as Eternal Sonata also showed up after Namco denied rumours of a PS3 version. I'm glad I waited and didn't get the 360 version. This one'll no doubt have extra content and whatnot. Now if S-E would hurry up and release Star Ocean 4 on PS3, I'll be truly happy. :D

Giriath5511d ago

Great! I was thinking of getting it for my Xbox 360 now that it's going to be released here in Europe, but now I'll get the Playstation 3 version whenever it releases instead.

My console preference mainly comes down to that I've used my Playstation 3 more and thus know it better. I have spent a lot of time calibrating my image with it, but can't do that with my Digital Video Essentials Blu-ray on my Xbox 360 (and no one has the damn DVD for sale).

DaTruth5511d ago

They got an RPG to go multiplat!! All hail Sony. How will Microshaft answer to this.

RPG GOES MULTIPLAT!!!! YAAAAA!!!! sarc.

pain777pas5511d ago

The scans look real. I must admit that the scans look real and I really would like to pick this game up for the PS3 even though honestly I could get it on the 360. I just don't want to use it as much anymore its way too fragile.

Microsoft Xbox 3605511d ago

OMG! It must suck to be a 360 fanboy in 2009.

KKanjiAnkh5510d ago

In an old issue of PLAY magazine, the producers talked about Vesperia coming to the PS3, hinting they just didn't know when. The also talk about how either Legendia, or Abyss wasn't well received, in NA, because of the story, and changes.

coolfool5510d ago

it has to be a joke.....

Who would call a guy Tos-R? You know what that sounds like right?

gaffyh5510d ago

@coolfool - do you mean ToSKoR? That is the name of a game the same character was previously in. Tales of S... (I don't know which on though)

jadenkorri5510d ago

this looks crediable, i bought Tales of Ves on 360, but never finsihed, so ill trade in to get Tales of ves for ps3....any news on ace combat 6...:)...

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The gaming GOD5511d ago

Then MAYBE I'll believe it.

Today, NOTHING should be taken seriously

MattyF5511d ago

It's True. 100% true. This is not an April Fool's joke.

solidjun55511d ago

...today and on this day, I have to take every article/announcement/rumor with a some skepticism.

Montrealien5511d ago

I hope it`s true, this is a great Jrpg that should be enjoyed by all. If you have not had a chance to play it on the 360 or you only have a PS3, do not miss this great game.

SaiyanFury5511d ago

Does Japan celebrate April Fools Day?

SaiyanFury5510d ago

Someone disagreed with me over a simple question? I merely asked if Japan observes April Fools Day, something we have in North America that they may not observe overseas? Why did you disagree with me?

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Omega45511d ago

After seeing the 'so-called' scans i got a feeling this is for real

For one i dont think Japan do the whole April fools thing and two, how the hell can someone photoshop gameplay screens? That would be pretty hard to do without it looking overly obvious

I just thought they were making a new PS3 tales game rather than just porting the 360 one

ZeroBlitz5511d ago

Kinda looks like Lelouch & Suzaku's kid. ^^;

Seferoth755511d ago

You should see the Brawl X thing IGN did.. They actually have gameplay footage to go along with it. IMO IGN and Blizzard have some really good ones. Last years World of Guitar Craft was pretty funny.

beardpapa5511d ago

the new character isn't the Suzaku-lookalike, it's the kid with the pirate hat.

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ZeroYui5511d ago

I hope Tales of Vesperia comes to ps3.

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deleted1400d ago

I really enjoyed this article, it was a good read. This quote gave me a chuckle, because it's true!:

"Pretty much every JRPG involves the player’s characters going from barely being able to lift a sword to killing God"

indysurfn1399d ago

LOL...exaggeration but I get your just making a point. No one can Kill God. Don't drink Satan's cool-aide he is just trying to recruit you (backwards recruit)

Tross1399d ago

He probably only has the grape kind anyways. All the folk up in heaven surely hog all the good flavours.

BrainSyphoned1399d ago

Final Fantasy 15 the ultimate delayed game with delayed story dlc shoveled in at the last second. Doesn’t ring the gratifying bell when I see that stupid car at all. Article+thumbnail is like describing a 5star meal while watching your cat clean its backside.

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nommers1399d ago

More specifically I would say JRPGs are progressive gratification. Basically like listening to prog music vs anything else which imo is the best. Even if a JRPG is all about the journey, generally speaking JRPGs keep getting better as opposed to other games which usually have their high points come in either too soon, or the best parts just aren't nearly as impactful.

indysurfn1399d ago

Also don't forget the direct comparison that the old Square Enix president made. He said Western players like TWITCH games and eastern players love Cerebral games. Now it was taken as a racist slam. But he meant it as one of the reasons outside of development time and cost return on investment(ROI). But he had a true point people here are TRAINED to like instant stuff. And people there are trained to like delayed over the top stuff. It is not a intelligence slam. I'm glad I LOVE the later gratification! Because it is way better!

iofhua21398d ago

I like JRPG's for the big anime tiddies.

indysurfn1398d ago

lol.....I stand corrected!

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The 10 Best Games in the Tales Series

The Tales games may be less recognizable than the Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy games, but that doesn't mean that they aren't worth playing!

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PhoenixUp1735d ago

I’ve been hooked on the series ever since playing Tales of Xillia

jznrpg1734d ago

I hope they remaster or port a lot of the older games of the series to PS4/PS5

Immagaiden1734d ago

“Tales series is considered one of the top three Japanese RPG series next to RPG giants like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.”

How you gonna talk about the top three JRPG franchises and not mention Pokémon, the top selling series in the genre?

This is how the top JRPG series stack up

1. Pokémon - 340M
2. Final Fantasy - 144M
3. Dragon Quest - 78M
4. Monster Hunter - 52M
5. Kingdom Hearts - 30M
6. Souls - 25M
7. Tales of - 20M

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Tales of Graces Anniversary Party set for November 24

Bandai Namco will host a “Tales of Graces Anniversary Party” event at the Maihama Amphitheater on November 24 in celebration of the game’s 10th anniversary, the company announced.

Snookies121782d ago

This was actually my first Tales game. Took me forever to complete it, as I stopped mid-way through for a long time. I eventually came back, and beat it. It really lingered in my thoughts afterwards, to the point where I just knew I had to play the other games in the series. I've been a huge fan of the series ever since. I'm really pumped for Arise, seems to be just what the Tales games needed as a refresher.

TheGamez1001782d ago

I recommend playing vesperia definitive if you havent already. The last amazing tales game. Post-vesperia were just very mediocre. Really hope arise is a great game and a return to how great tales used to be, they did mention it would have "classic" gameplay and I hope they mean pre-graces. Also that baba is no longer there and now has the god eater guy there which is a series that has great story telling and gameplay so Im excited to see how this game will turn out and have higher hopes.

Snookies121782d ago (Edited 1782d ago )

I actually really liked Xillia. The sequel and Berseria didn't do much for me though. Just felt like treading the same waters again. Which is why the new Arise engine (Unreal 4) should do wonders to help breathe new life into the series as a whole.

I haven't played Vesperia yet, I always wanted to do so after playing the demo on my Xbox 360 years ago. I just never got around to it. I've seen the Remastered version on sale, but I just don't have the time to devote to it right now. I'll definitely get around to it though. (Still trying to work my way through Persona 5 at the moment, lol.)

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Teflon021782d ago

I think the only one I really didn't enjoy was Zesteria. My fav overall was Graces f. I loved the story. I like the personal story in it alot. Made me forget I was playing a game at times and the whole thing where you start as kids and then it goes into the future with a time skip. I was in complete shock because I thought I'd be using kids the whole game thinking because it was a Wii game initially, it went with the Symphonia style lol

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Teflon021782d ago

I absolutely LOVE the battle system. the whole reward system in it made it soooooooo good compared to alot during those times. I think the only system I kinda enjoy more. but only in some aspects is Hearts R. The moment the ability triggers and you start going crazy and if you can time the parries perfectly. OMG it's amazing. But overall Graces has had my favourite battle system otherwise.

PhoenixUp1782d ago

I really enjoyed the cast of this game. It caught me by surprise how good it was. I played it first because I was on a Tales of binge(I still am) and got hooked but that final boss was a long hard battle

Juusterey1781d ago

Easily my favourite on
loved the characters in this
and just the world in general
i assume it's getting a ps4 release