Romier S Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Everyone remember this bad boy? http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/phanto...?q=phantom+dust Looks pretty damn hot doesn't it? Being headed up by one of the creative minds behind the original Panzer Dragoon and featuring Xbox Live multiplayer and some stunning visuals. Well keep on hoping for it because unfortunately it looks as though Microsoft Game Studios has decided to not publish the game on this side of the pond. Here is the report: http://www.gamespy.com/articles/518/518019p2.html Phantom Dust: "Microsoft Game Studios has decided to not publish Phantom Dust for North America. However, Phantom Dust is scheduled for release in Japan later this year. We have so far made no detailed announcement on the publishing date or the targeted markets. We plan to make an official announcement sometime after E3, and media will be provided with assets and information at that time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris The Rock Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 At first glance, I thought this post was gonna be about the Phantom Console, with news that it wasn't coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain rising Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Color me disappointed. That game looked very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 That is a bummer. One consolation though is that MS decided not to bring it over, the Japanese developer didn't make that choice (or is this an in-house title?) Sometimes the Japanese companies have a skewed view of what Western gamers like/dislike, whereas MS probably has a little better compass. For all we know, maybe the machine-tentacle finishing moves in the game just didn't translate across the pond :twisted: Ah well, so many darn great games coming out later this year I still need two of me to play them all (and three to finish half), so I guess it's not a massive loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiac Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 I should just trade in my Xbox right now!! That was the only game I was really looking forward to @#$@#%%#@%#@%$#@%#@%#@% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Just noticed that IGN has a rumor that will make fans of Phantom Dust happy: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/567/567767p1.html?fromint=1 Looking on the horizon, we've learned that while Microsoft is unlikely to pick up Phantom Dust, a small, California-based publisher which has for the last four or five years been a PlayStation backer may very well pick up this game for Xbox. I cannot say which publisher, but let's say it's a very small one that likes to obtain Japanese RPGs, spend an enormous amount of time localizing them, and then packages them with an abundance of goodies. Maybe Atlas? But I know they also have a couple GBA and Xbox games out... I still haven't gotten around to trying out the hidden Phantom Dust demo in the OXM demo disc. I need to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 HL they are hinting that Working Designs is wanting to pick up Phantom Dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Ah, that makes sense. With Phantom Dust already in English, we hopefully won't have to wait until 2006 for it to be released... (along with the deluxe edition that includes the watch, soundtrack, playing cards, keychain, ring... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I have to say, huge props to both Working Designs and Atlus and their work over the years. They have done a fantastic job bringing over niche titles from Japan (and sometimes Europe) and making them accessible to the US market, and I'm sure they have been handsomely rewarded by hardcore gamers for doing so. I am always intrigued when either company puts something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Definitely. I'm glad there's a few companies who are commited to bringing over some games that otherwise might never be seen outside of Japan. The treatment they give their titles (Working Designs especially) reminds me of AnimEigo and their anime releases. They obviously care about their product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Looks like neither Working Designs or Atlas is bringing Phantom Dust here, after all. Majesco will be releasing it, hopefully within the next couple of months: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2004/Dec/1101739.htm "Phantom Dust is one of the great new titles we have scheduled to kick-off our 2005 product lineup," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. "Developed by Microsoft Games Studios Japan, Phantom Dust will take full advantage of Xbox Live by allowing players to obtain and trade more than 300 of the game's "skills" online, while giving them a deep and involved single-player game experience at the same time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted December 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Here's the listing on Majesco's site noting a Winter 2005 release for the game: http://www.majescogames.com/press/dec1404.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Excellent news! Majesco is really trying to become a top tier publisher and this is just one more thing to help them reach that goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 The game has finally appeared on EBgames website and will you look at this: Phantom Dust is 19.99 Of course the price is tentative but given Majesco's penchant for releasing some of thier titles (Guilty Gear for instance) on the cheap, there is good chance the price if right. :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 For $20 I will give this game a shot. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3137981&did=1 1UP has a really good four-page article on Phantom Dust with Yukio Futatsugi (lead developer) speaking frankly on the development of the game and how it eventually came to be taken up by Majesco. It's quite a good read, and I can't wait to pick up the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Bling Bling Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 I liked that article a lot. It's much better than the typical crappy "feature rundown" preview that sites like IGN and Gamespot do. I've been waiting for Phantom Dust for a long time. It will be nice to have an XBL game with more depth than a first person shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I also really enjoyed that article. Downloadable content is already ready for the games release in March. Very cool. :rock I hope the game does well for them. Hearing about more planned content if the game is a good seller is always a good thing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Just got the new EGM yesterday and they had their review of the game already. The three reviews gave it an 8.5. 7.5, and an 8.0. The Good: Huge variety of powers to collect, unique art direction The Bad: Limited stages, underwhelming single-player adventure Possibly: The only game soundtrack with composer Franz Liszt -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Bah. More money to spend on games I don't have the time to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Only a short week and couple of days until Phantom Dust release (scheduled to ship on the 8th and will arrive in stores on the 9th). I hope a few LCVG'ers plan to pick this game up. I've spent a good deal of time with the Japanese single player and that alone has proven to be enjoyable but I'm really wanting to get some online 4 player rampaging happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I think I might stretch my budget to it, but it'll be after the 15th before I get to play it seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'll likely pick it up, after all the price certainly is right. This and God of War have sort of snuck up on me, I think I'll need to play/own both after the demos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 It looks as though Phantom Dust was pushed back another week. It will be shipping the 15th of March and will be in stores the day after. I was really looking forward to play Phantom this week too. Oh well, more time for Devil May Cry 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Found a link to a great guide page to the Japanese release of Phantom Dust, detailing a whole bunch of strategy & skills. I likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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