Random JRPG News Thread

[newtmonkey]

Grauken
I have no idea. I assume they are tied up with some kind of exclusivity arrangement with one of the consoles, or maybe they are just incompetent and unwilling to try anything new. It's hard to say with Japanese companies.

 

[Modron]

What's fun is when they announce things as coming out for steam like that kunio kun collection then never actually put it on steam and just sell it through places like dmm. Then translate it to english but only on the switch and some other consoles. Already gone through all the effort to port it to pc and translate it but just throwing away money like that?

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

Dunno why I thought Pokemon. Digimon that good? I recall foxkids cartoon and it looked like it was for gradeschoolers.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

What's fun is when they announce things as coming out for steam like that kunio kun collection then never actually put it on steam and just sell it through places like dmm. Then translate it to english but only on the switch and some other consoles. Already gone through all the effort to port it to pc and translate it but just throwing away money like that?

DMM is big in Nippon, this is probably some exec making last-minute deal to get fat cash. Probably think that even on Steam the money they will get is lower that whatever DMM is offering.

 

[Grauken]

What's DMM?

 

[Abu Antar]

What's DMM?

Digimon Monsters?

Source: My butt.

I have no idea, either.


Digimon Milking Maids?

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

What's DMM?

I guess this maybe?
https://japancodesupply.com/pages/how-to-create-a-japanese-dmm-com-account

DMM is a hugely popular site in Japan where you can purchase just about anything! From manga, to other popular goods that we all know and love, you'll be hooked with just one peek at their site. Usually, this website is difficult to shop in, if you are not a Japanese resident, but now we want to help you get access to this amazing shopping hub!

But who knows?

 

[InD_ImaginE]

What's DMM?

Nippon PC game distribution service. They sell Japanese games like Steam but are also dabbling in distributing PC clients of gacha games. They also have 18+ storefront as well.

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

PC Gacha games? Lordy. You have examples? Avoid the gacha before it getcha.

 

[Ravielsk]

I don't know why the fuck are they not doing sensical regional pricing anymore. Like since 2020 they are putting retarded price now that it must hurt sales

I think they are still stuck in the PS1/PS2 era mentality when JRPGs were genuinely at the top of the chart and in general were kind of premium products, plus they were basically unheard of on PC. I do not think there is a single western game from that era that can really measure up to Shadow Hearts or the Xenosaga trilogy. So it kind of made sense back in the day.

Only problem is that was almost 20 years ago and they are no longer premium nor rare but are still treated that way.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

I don't know why the fuck are they not doing sensical regional pricing anymore. Like since 2020 they are putting retarded price now that it must hurt sales

I think they are still stuck in the PS1/PS2 era mentality when JRPGs were genuinely at the top of the chart and in general were kind of premium products, plus they were basically unheard of on PC. I do not think there is a single western game from that era that can really measure up to Shadow Hearts or the Xenosaga trilogy. So it kind of made sense back in the day.

Only problem is that was almost 20 years ago and they are no longer premium nor rare but are still treated that way.

They had sensical pricing when they went to Steam early on when they accept that putting shit on Steam sells. Except KOEI Tecmo. After around 2020 everybody basically just follow KOEI Tecmo retarded pricing.

 

[abnaxus]

DMM blocked my credit card for being gaijin. Use dlsite instead.

 

[oasis789]

DMM blocked my credit card for being gaijin. Use dlsite instead.

also old workaround where you purchase dmm points with credit card paypal whatever and then use points to buy whatever on dmm

 

[Rahdulan]

Some new details about the upcoming Baten Kaitos HD duology.
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/13845-...o-mode-an-instant-ko-toggle-and-new-game-plus

Convenient New Features Added to Make Gameplay Smoother​

With an array of new features, the game is easier to play than ever before.

• Six Different Adjustable Parameters
  • Adjust parameters including game speed and random enemy encounters and save them as your favorite way to play the game. This is adjustable at any time. The adjustable parameters are as follows:
    • No encounters: Turn off random enemy encounters
    • Instant KO: Enable enemies to be defeated with a single strike
    • Game speed: Choose from three options (100％, 200％ and 300％)
    • Battle speed: Choose from three options (100％, 200％ and 300％)
    • Simple battle results display: Switch to a simpler display of mid-battle results after each turn
    • Auto-battle: Enable battles to be played automatically
• Autosave Feature
• Help Feature
  • Check the meanings of key terms and how to play the game from within the system menu.
• “NEW GAME +” Mode
  • This mode allows you to restart the game after clearing it once – carrying across level, rank, and Magnus from the initial run.
• “NEW GAME -” Mode
  • This mode applies restrictions on what is available for a much more difficult challenge.

 

[kyosuke]

DMM blocked my credit card for being gaijin. Use dlsite instead.

also old workaround where you purchase dmm points with credit card paypal whatever and then use points to buy whatever on dmm

After DMM decided to block non-JP cards, I tried buying it over in Amazon.jp
So far works every time with my non-JP credit card.
Only bad thing is getting credits using DMM Point card doesn't give bonus.

 

[deuxhero]

Some new details about the upcoming Baten Kaitos HD duology.
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/13845-...o-mode-an-instant-ko-toggle-and-new-game-plus

Convenient New Features Added to Make Gameplay Smoother​

With an array of new features, the game is easier to play than ever before.

• Six Different Adjustable Parameters
  • Adjust parameters including game speed and random enemy encounters and save them as your favorite way to play the game. This is adjustable at any time. The adjustable parameters are as follows:
    • No encounters: Turn off random enemy encounters
    • Instant KO: Enable enemies to be defeated with a single strike
    • Game speed: Choose from three options (100％, 200％ and 300％)
    • Battle speed: Choose from three options (100％, 200％ and 300％)
    • Simple battle results display: Switch to a simpler display of mid-battle results after each turn
    • Auto-battle: Enable battles to be played automatically
• Autosave Feature
• Help Feature
  • Check the meanings of key terms and how to play the game from within the system menu.
• “NEW GAME +” Mode
  • This mode allows you to restart the game after clearing it once – carrying across level, rank, and Magnus from the initial run.
• “NEW GAME -” Mode
  • This mode applies restrictions on what is available for a much more difficult challenge.

NG+ in first game is great. It's full of bullshit misables of the worst kind. NG- might be cool and might be useless. Second already had a limited NG+ (mostly just information on what you already collected). Wonder if they adjusted the requirements for Perfect Hair/100% completion. If not, the speed options mean it should take "only" 100 something hours instead of over 300.

 

[lametta]

New jrpg by furyu/nis:



seems like a bargain bin nier (maybe storywise) but well we will see

 

[Baron Dupek]

 

[lightbane]

Elderlysona?

 

[mediocrepoet]

Thank you for being a friend.

 

[mediocrepoet]

Elderlysona?

Just wait til you see the AO rated Blanche romance segments.

 

[lightbane]

At the very least they're all white women, oddly enough. I suppose the devs realized how quickly Forspoken failed.
Also, games starred by elderly people (and works in general TBF*) are rare.

*There's for example one French comic called Old Geezers IIRC that is quite good.

 

[karoliner]

 

[mediocrepoet]

At the very least they're all white women

I keep seeing comments like this. You guys know that the Golden Girls were a thing, right?

Then again, I guess with developments in the cartoon space like Scooby Doo and TMNT, nothing can be taken for granted...

 

[karoliner]