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Anoia

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Posted 1385014253	Reply with quote #1

So there's a huge gap in the PS3 library when it comes to VNs/dating sims over here so I thought I'd bring this up, especially after all the Otome threads. Date-A-Live has some great Tsunako designs and some great characters, the anime was also certainly amusing. The VN expands on that with routes which let you pursue certain girls and that's something you don't get to see in the anime. The only VNs we really have access to are on PC and 90% of them are fan translations. I guess the chances of a VN based on an lightnovel/anime coming over are slim but there really are 0 VN's available on the PS3 here and who knows? They could turn out to be very popular. Mostly brought this up as I would love to see this brought over but I'm interested if there's any support for this or not.

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Posted 1385036077	Reply with quote #2

I'd be all for this, given that I've played it in Japanese and it's great and I would certainly buy it again in English, but I absolutely don't see it happening. Too much licensing work involved. __________________

killer9i1994

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Posted 1385048447	Reply with quote #3

I would love to see this too. __________________

Xiahou_De

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Posted 1385051747	Reply with quote #4

The anime was good, so I would love see this in english. __________________ My JRPG/Anime Blog (fr)

slyster

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Posted 1385061309	Reply with quote #5

Aye aye

Rednal

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Posted 1387587248	Reply with quote #6

Relevantly, it looks like Rinne Utopia is getting a sequel! And I really like what I've seen so far. I seem to recall hearing that IFI might be willing to localize smaller products that other publishers might not be willing to do - and these sound like some fairly good candidates for that, especially if you can keep costs down and/or secure some alternate form of funding. Does Idea Factory as a whole have any interest in making these games available though any platform? (A console release might be a bit much, but I could see a Steam release or something on computers as a possibility - that should be easier for VN's than other types of games, anyway)

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Posted 1387643729	Reply with quote #7

I'm super excited for the next DAL game. Rinne Utopia was great. I'll be pre-ordering as soon as it goes up. __________________

Leon Tekashi

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Posted 1387655126	Reply with quote #8

Well if IF did say they can work on small titles, I hope DaL counts as a small title. __________________ http://senran-international.boards.net/ Come join the Senran International Academy (SIA) today!

Daverost

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Posted 1387688303	Reply with quote #9

It's big. Lots of text. All text, actually. __________________

Rednal

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Posted 1387920121	Reply with quote #10

It depends on how high the translation costs are - because that's one of the only real expenses for a game like this, and RPGs usually have a lot of text anyway. I still want it, though. Especially this newly announced one.

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Posted 1390308023	Reply with quote #11

Details on the new one: Quote: デート・ア・ライブ：或守インストール Date A Live: Ars Install Release date: Summer 2014 Platform: PlayStation 3 Genre: Spirits ADV Publisher: Compile Heart Story: Shidou who slipped into a game that [Fraxinus] developed met with a girl he don't know, Ars Maria (CV: Suzuko Mimori). "I have a question. What is 'Love'?" An Man-made Spirits [Irregular] that shouldn't existed. Shidou who couldn't leave the game world have to date with Tohka and others to teach her what is 'Love'. - Tachibana Koushi supervised story. - Yamai, Miku, game original character route confirmed. - This game's main highlight is "unusual days" & "love love". A chance to see one side of the girls' that couldn't be seen outside of the game. __________________

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Posted 1390365663	Reply with quote #12

Seeing how Monpiece got censored, maybe it's better if Date-A-Live remains unlocalized since those games might get censored, too.

TheForgottenHero

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Posted 1390404255	Reply with quote #13

Your going to talk about censorship so what if they removed a few images they kept the rubbing mechanic in that should be good enough As for Date a Live I've said it once before on other forums but I would love to see this game or it's sequel come over even if it's just digital download. __________________ A Proud Supporter of niche games and developers.

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Posted 1390422194	Reply with quote #14

Date a Live would have huge licensing costs. That said, we seriously don't get enough VNs here. It'd be nice to not have to play a VN on a PC for once.

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Posted 1390446344	Reply with quote #15

I can't think of anything from the first DAL game that would really need to be cut. Unless Kotori is just deemed to be pushing it. There's some covered nudity of a few characters, but that's about it. That and some CG jiggle physics. __________________

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Posted 1390603288	Reply with quote #16

Just finished watching the show last night was really good, love to see games of the show make it over __________________

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Posted 1390611724	Reply with quote #17

Quote: Originally Posted by Varnes Just finished watching the show last night was really good, love to see games of the show make it over you and me both. __________________ A Proud Supporter of niche games and developers.

ArmyofDarkness

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Posted 1390612964	Reply with quote #18

A friend bought this game and we played it together. It's straight up VN but i mean if you like VN's its great. Great art, pretty good music. It feels like HDN, if we cut out all the actual RPG and field parts, haha. I think Tohka is best, can't beat Marina Inoue.

Kaiser Dragon

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Posted 1391763912	Reply with quote #19

Heard that the TV show was good. I really hope there's some real chance of seeing this game localized.

slyster

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Posted 1397709827	Reply with quote #20

So I guess that's a no, then?

Daverost

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Posted 1397736051	Reply with quote #21

It was pretty much always guaranteed to be a no. __________________

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Posted 1398019326	Reply with quote #22

Alas, we still have that which can never be stolen; our dreams. Seriously though, if this got localized, it would be fantastic. So let's just keep dreaming guys! P.S. To clarify my intentions, I wasn't being sarcastic here, really. __________________

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Posted 1401231292	Reply with quote #23

This game looks interesting, can't IF please consider to localize this. We don't have enough VN in the west and it's my favorite genre. Just take a gamble like NISA did with danganronpa or Aksys with Hakuoki, who knows you might get a little success with this game.

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Posted 1404082134	Reply with quote #24

It would like to see Date a Live in English as well. Since my japanese is not so good (rather not-existend), I don't understand much. But I liked the Anime, so I hope for a chance to release it in English

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Posted 1419065034 · Edited	Reply with quote #25

First off, I'm new here, good day to you all. Anyway, Date A Live: Rinne Utopia is getting an updated re-release/port on PS Vita. New features include new scenarios involving the Yamai Twins and Miku from Volumes 5-7 of the LNs (S2 of the Anime adaptation) added to the base game and it seems Shido might be voiced this time around, rather than just speaking through plain text. Trailer: Any chances of this getting a western release in some form? I know there's licensing involved with the author of the LNs and all that, but I think it'd be a good opportunity to bring more VNs to the west. The series also has some exposure in the west thanks to Funimation's Simulcasts and Home Release of the anime. If consoles are no good, how about PC ports then? I hear Neptunia Re;Birth 1 and 2 were rated for PC by the ESRB, though they're more like RPGs with VN-style cutscenes, but there has been a notable push to bring VNs to the west recently. Heck, Steins;Gate is coming to PS3, Vita, and even iOS in the west (on top of the original PC version that was also released recently), and Sekai Project's pushing to bring Clannad westward as well via Kickstarter, so there are some developers that are trying to test the waters with VNs in the west. I know fan passion isn't usually enough for these sort of things, but I can dream, right?

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Posted 1420638330	Reply with quote #26

Voting up for this game to get an English release.

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Posted 1421194463	Reply with quote #27

I'm not sure how it would go if it was released (especially Age Rating wise, seeing as how the game got CERO D), however, it is a decently enjoyable series from what I know and I am interested in how this would go. You could say that this is a vote. __________________ Wishlist: - Date A Live: Twin Edition Rio Reincarnation (PSvita) - Moeru Chronicle/Crystal Official NA release (PSvita)

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Posted 1421972755	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Originally Posted by RedMVanguard I'm not sure how it would go if it was released (especially Age Rating wise, seeing as how the game got CERO D), however, it is a decently enjoyable series from what I know and I am interested in how this would go. You could say that this is a vote. I just realized V is a Cero C rating lol. Anyway lots of Gust's Ar games are D rating and they got localized at a much lower rating without censorship so its possible in that regard. The visual novel part is the issue for the western market. __________________

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Posted 1422939415 · Edited	Reply with quote #29

Because my messages are always long, here: http://hnbmnbm.tumblr.com/post/109949740088/thingy-for-a-forum Anyways, reviving a barely living forum FTW! __________________ Wishlist: - Date A Live: Twin Edition Rio Reincarnation (PSvita) - Moeru Chronicle/Crystal Official NA release (PSvita)

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Posted 1427924609	Reply with quote #30

Bump. So the Vita version will be called *DATE A LIVE - Twin Edition: Rio Reincarnation, and it will include both Rinne Utopia* and *Arusu Install*, along with a bonus episode that takes place after the events of the second game. This would seriously be the best version to localize since it includes everything and more. I really want this game to come out westward, if possible. I'll even take a digital-only release if that's all we can get. If localized, I'd still urge a PC port for Steam, since VNs probably sell more on that market; and SFW VNs have been starting to gain ground on Steam. I just really, really want this game collection to come westward somehow.

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Posted 1427930264	Reply with quote #31

I can't find any solid info on the game. Is it just a regular visual novel then? No gameplay? __________________ “Fortune favors the brave.” I am 5PB. Lyrica's biggest fan! (5PB. confirmed for Rebirth3, YEAH!!)

TheManWithPants

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Posted 1427935177	Reply with quote #32

Basically, yeah. It's just a Visual Novel / Dating Sim of sorts, but the stories are original for the games, and actually canon to the plot of the anime and light novel series. They're set in-between events of the series, and are written by the author of the series. The stories involve the main character having to figure out mysteries after running into a strange new girl in each game, and the story gets more intense as it escalates as it goes on. They're kind of parodies and deconstructions of dating sims in a sense, actually.

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Posted 1427938693	Reply with quote #33

Gonna need source on the LN author writing them (not just supervising) and that they're canon. As far as I know, neither of those things are true. Also gonna need source on Rio's story being after the second game, because everything I've seen points to it being exclusively an epilogue to Rinne Utopia and having no relation at all to Arusu Install. __________________

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Posted 1427944617 · Edited	Reply with quote #34

I remember reading somewhere that it was canon, maybe I'm wrong. Also Rinne appeared in Volume 11 of the light novels, IIRC, so to me, that's enough for me to consider at least Rinne Utopia as canon. Rinne Utopia is set between Volumes 4 and 5 (Seasons 1 and 2 of the anime), as well. It kinda works because there's a small time gap between Volumes 4 and 5. I also heard Rio Reincarnation takes place after Arusu Install, but I'm not sure. I apologize for any misconception if I'm wrong.

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Posted 1427973496	Reply with quote #35

Hadn't heard about Rinne in the novels. But I haven't been paying attention to anything since volume 10 either. __________________

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Posted 1427997286 · Edited	Reply with quote #36

SPOILERS: Basically what happens is that Shido meets Phantom, and in order to communicate with him, she takes on Rinne's form, which surprises Shido. No, Rinne is not Phantom, Phantom is just a shape shifter. Here's Tsunako's illustration that goes with the scene: http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/images/4/44/DAL_v11_000l.jpg EDIT: Also, I found the article that says Rio Reincarnation takes place after Arusu Install. The "Rinne Linker Nation" title is a translation error on their part, however. Never trust Google Translate. If you watch the latest trailer, you can tell the narrator clearly says, "Rio Reincarnation". Source: http://www.siliconera.com/2015/03/12/date-live-vita-includes-new-episode-rinne-linker-nation/ And here's a source that the author designed the date events for Rinne Utopia: http://www.siliconera.com/2013/01/18/stings-date-a-live-game-has-well-dating-sim-elements/

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Posted 1428024793 · Edited	Reply with quote #37

It wasn't about the name (I knew what the name was), but that even if you go look at the official website for the Vita game, it doesn't mention anything about Arusu Install. Everything it mentions is related to Rinne, Ruler, and Eden, particularly on Rio's profile page. http://www.compileheart.com/date/vita/character/rio.php It could take place after Arusu Install, further down the timeline from Rinne Utopia, but right now I'm not seeing any indication that it does. __________________

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Posted 1428080954 · Edited	Reply with quote #38

This trailer is proof that it takes place after Arusu Install: Pause at 0:51, you'll see Rinne and Maria together at school with Tohka, Kurumi, and Origami. I remember reading somewhere that the plot deals with Rinne coming back and Maria entering the real world, along with the return of Eden; all of which, is connected to this new Rio character, whom bears a striking resemblance to Ruler from the first game. If you're still not convinced after that trailer, then I'll concede. Anyway, we've been getting a bit off topic. I just really want this to come westward, as unlikely as it may be.

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Posted 1428121660	Reply with quote #39

Oh. A new trailer would do it. Barely a week old, though, so apologies that I didn't know. __________________

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Posted 1431417517	Reply with quote #40

New Trailer showing off Twin Edition's intro was released a few weeks back. I still want this to get localized somehow, as unlikely it currently seems. Can't hurt to ask, right?

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Posted 1433839893	Reply with quote #41

I would gladly buy this game if it was translated and localized, but I am not sure about how well people would take it... I mean if the novel is all age I don't see any problem. I watched the anime and I find it amazing. I also would love visual novel on psvita would help a lot in travels when I am bored. Naturally if there is sexual content better censure it or try a censured version at first, maybe try to put it on steam, lot of visual novels get on steam lately.

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Posted 1433851710	Reply with quote #42

There's no sexual content on consoles. For anything. __________________

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Posted 1433869222	Reply with quote #43

Well then even less work... but I can understand translating it all may be a feet by itself

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Posted 1434496886	Reply with quote #44

Still want this game really badly. I'd only get it on PS vita because I'm a huge portable game nerd, which is what I'm doing with Amnesia memories. __________________ Wishlist: - Date A Live: Twin Edition Rio Reincarnation (PSvita) - Moeru Chronicle/Crystal Official NA release (PSvita)

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Posted 1437494239	Reply with quote #45

With the success the franchise is having in Japan, I wouldn't be surprised to be getting this, besides, IFI is doing VNs now. It seems very natural for an LN pub to get the novels, and that would lead to this. This game IS (from what I hear) a sort of port of the first two games with added stuff, so it would make perfect sense to do this game. __________________ Wishlist: - Date A Live: Twin Edition Rio Reincarnation (PSvita) - Moeru Chronicle/Crystal Official NA release (PSvita)

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Posted 1437528392	Reply with quote #46

The problem is that no one's licensed the LNs either. And Funi's holding out on the second season, which is necessary for the second game, probably at the request of the licensor in Japan. But then if this game became a possibility, licensing and rights could become an issue with the various rights holders. It'd be nice. They're great games. Just keep your expectations low for now. __________________

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Posted 1437532279	Reply with quote #47

I agree with you. After doing some searching I found that the demand for the LNs is actually only a little over average, not what I lead myself to believe. And I hadn't thought that the licensor may be holding FUNI back from releasing the second season... If that's the reason for the delay on Season 2, then it's bad news for me and other DAL fans. I'll keep hoping, though. __________________ Wishlist: - Date A Live: Twin Edition Rio Reincarnation (PSvita) - Moeru Chronicle/Crystal Official NA release (PSvita)

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Posted 1437614543 · Edited	Reply with quote #48

It's pretty standard to hold the BDs back for so long now. Japan's policy of charging like $70-80 for two episodes really started biting them in the ass when blu-ray came out and they shared a region with NA. They had to start enforcing holds on the licensees in order to keep the profits up from regional sales. Otherwise, everyone would import the dual-langauge releases from NA where they'd be half as much for six times as many episodes. __________________

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Posted 1438511467	Reply with quote #49

I hope this series comes to the psvita or ps3 or ps4. I would buy it day 1 I'm actually considering buying the Japanese version but I don't know Japanese...