LOST ODYSSEY THREAD

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SimonM7

Since 7038 Days

According to Gamefront.de, with help of babelfish, this popped up in a famitsu interview:

Mistwalker examines Blue dragee-on and draws to Odyssey successor 29.01.08 - Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker examines straight whether one draws to successors to the games of roles Odyssey Click Picture and Blue Dragon Click Picture will develop.

I can't swear there's any of the original (or any at all) meaning in there, but it sounds like they're examining interest in sequels to both.

One could either go WOO! POSSIBLE! or frown a bit at the lack of incentive. I think if MS hopes to pry any sort of interest out of japanese RPG gamers they'll have to pour money on top of Sakaguchi's head until Lost Odyssey 5 generates some buzz.

And I'm not even kidding when I say that.

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Since 6993 Days

A Prequel for Lost Odyssey is much welcome. A sequel for Blue Dragon too, provided Shu and the others have grown up.

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Since 6907 Days

I agree. Microsoft has some big titles coming from Japan.

They gotta have a developer that is willing to make big titles for their platform exclusively.

You don't get monster success from these franchises overnight. They need to keep at it. Why burn a bridge with Mistwalker when they are putting out high quality games for MS? I hope both games get a sequel or they continue to make more rpgs.

If MS doesn't support Mistwalker going forward then I hope Sony does.

hehe I know why you said prequel wuffyx, but I think Lost Odyssey can be like final fantasy and the name lends itself well to that I think. The next Lost Odyssey wouldn't need have to the same characters or even universe in general.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

SimonM7

Since 7038 Days

Posted by Optimusv2

hehe I know why you said prequel wuffyx, but I think Lost Odyssey can be like final fantasy and the name lends itself well to that I think. The next Lost Odyssey wouldn't need have to the same characters or even universe in general.

God I'm glad somebody said it.

I agree fully, and it's also why I really can't see long term potential in Blue Dragon really.

The reason franchises like FF are so big is thanks in large part to their ability to reinvent themselves. The name ultimately stands more as a seal of quality than anything else, and I think that's the kind of RPG presence the Xbox platform needs to attract proper attention.

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Since 6945 Days

Aghghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ... THE game needs to arrive already ... Im dying out here :(

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

Since 6907 Days

Posted by SimonM7

God I'm glad somebody said it.

I agree fully, and it's also why I really can't see long term potential in Blue Dragon really.

The reason franchises like FF are so big is thanks in large part to their ability to reinvent themselves. The name ultimately stands more as a seal of quality than anything else, and I think that's the kind of RPG presence the Xbox platform needs to attract proper attention.

That's definitely the kind of RPG presence that the Xbox platform needs. You are definitely right about that.

I think Blue Dragon could just as easily be re-invented in a similar fashion though.

The legend of the Blue Dragon and the powers involved with it's existence. From there just setup a set of stories where a new generation of heroes get bestowed with the powers.

A thousand years later etc sorta deal. A blue dragon sequel however (based on how part 1 ended) can be done with exactly the same cast of characters as needless to say I feel things are just heating up.

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[quote=SimonM7]

God I'm glad somebody said it.

I agree fully, and it's also why I really can't see long term potential in Blue Dragon really.

The reason franchises like FF are so big is thanks in large part to their ability to reinvent themselves. The name ultimately stands more as a seal of quality than anything else, and I think that's the kind of RPG presence the Xbox platform needs to attract proper attention.[/quote]

That's definitely the kind of RPG presence that the Xbox platform needs.  You are definitely right about that.

I think Blue Dragon could just as easily be re-invented in a similar fashion though.

The legend of the Blue Dragon and the powers involved with it's existence.  From there just setup a set of stories where a new generation of heroes get bestowed with the powers.

A thousand years later etc sorta deal.  A blue dragon sequel however (based on how part 1 ended) can be done with exactly the same cast of characters as needless to say I feel things are just heating up.

Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

UrukHaiPT

Since 6542 Days

I cried today... Didnt cry in a game since FFX :)

Going into Crimson forest now! Loving this game! :D

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Since 6945 Days

YOU PEOPLE .... I HATE YOU! :p I WANT THE GAME NOW!

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

Damn Wuffy your colour settings and a bit psycodelic.. :|

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Marumaro for the WIN !!

ACEfromRussia

Since 6571 Days

he is fan of Folklore :P

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne (c)

Most Wanted: Lost Odyssey - Too Human - Deus EX 3 - Mass Effect 2 - Tomb Raider Underworld - Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy Versus XIII

Since 6993 Days

Yeah, I did shed some tears in Disk 1... The last time I did that was when I saw the good ending of Bioshock. I normally emotionless when it comes to JRPG plot...didn't cry at Aeris, didn't cry for Tidus.

I also agree that LO can be a franchise title. BD on the other hand should be more like a trilogy or something self-contained. I love Blue Dragon since I'm a fan of simplistic design. LO on the other hand has the whole plot movement going for it that it makes me keep on playing. The inclusion of a 'novel' with short stories is a great idea for a JRPG.

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Since 6945 Days

Posted by SimonM7

According to Gamefront.de, with help of babelfish, this popped up in a famitsu interview:

Mistwalker examines Blue dragee-on and draws to Odyssey successor 29.01.08 - Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker examines straight whether one draws to successors to the games of roles Odyssey Click Picture and Blue Dragon Click Picture will develop.

I can't swear there's any of the original (or any at all) meaning in there, but it sounds like they're examining interest in sequels to both.

One could either go WOO! POSSIBLE! or frown a bit at the lack of incentive. I think if MS hopes to pry any sort of interest out of japanese RPG gamers they'll have to pour money on top of Sakaguchi's head until Lost Odyssey 5 generates some buzz.

And I'm not even kidding when I say that.

That sounds brilliant. Like Optimus said, they should definately do the lost odyssey thing like final fantasy does. i.e. a new cast each time. Blue dragon can go the dragon quest way.

These two franchises really do have the potential to be big names in Japan. they just need bigger budgets and need to take bigger chances.

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[quote=SimonM7]According to Gamefront.de, with help of babelfish, this popped up in a famitsu interview:

Mistwalker examines Blue dragee-on and draws to Odyssey successor 29.01.08 - Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker examines straight whether one draws to successors to the games of roles Odyssey Click Picture and Blue Dragon Click Picture will develop.

I can't swear there's any of the original (or any at all) meaning in there, but it sounds like they're examining interest in sequels to both.

One could either go WOO! POSSIBLE! or frown a bit at the lack of incentive. I think if MS hopes to pry any sort of interest out of japanese RPG gamers they'll have to pour money on top of Sakaguchi's head until Lost Odyssey 5 generates some buzz.

And I'm not even kidding when I say that.[/quote]

That sounds brilliant. Like Optimus said, they should definately do the lost odyssey thing like final fantasy does. i.e. a new cast each time. Blue dragon can go the dragon quest way.

These two franchises really do have the potential to be big names in Japan. they just need bigger budgets and need to take bigger chances.

NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

DragonKing

Since 6142 Days

Will there be any major differences for the PAL version of the game e.g. smoother frame-rate, quicker loading times etc.

thanks.

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Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

No it will be the same as the JP version.

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Marumaro for the WIN !!

ramses01

Since 6541 Days

There is an incredible TV spot here for lost odyssey.

With heavy play of that ad, LO may do some incredible numbers.

http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/351F650A-09D1-4AB...

I grabbed that from gaf.

Anyway, holy shit that is an awesome and inspired ad. Whom ever MS has cutting thoses trailers and selecting the music is a genius. I actually like that ad better than the Gears ad.

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Since 6907 Days

Very very impressive tv ad!!

Bout time MS!

I really liked the music at first I was like wtf?! But it totally grew on me I like this ad a lot.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

Since 6993 Days

Posted by Optimusv2

I really liked the music at first I was like wtf?! But it totally grew on me I like this ad a lot.

Same here. I never heard of this song before but its haunted tunes fits the game. Here's the YouTube vid if the asx doesn't work for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_os0OK2eU

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ramses01

Since 6541 Days

Posted by wuffyx

Same here. I never heard of this song before but its haunted tunes fits the game. Here's the YouTube vid if the asx doesn't work for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_os0OK2eU

White rabbit is one of the all time classics from the late 60's. Given Kaim's memory loss and retrieval, a song about a mind-^%$^ seems perfectly appropriate.

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Since 6993 Days

For those who want to see the same trailer, this time with Nobuo's music, check this one out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA1Q0_ZxKZc

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ACEfromRussia

Since 6571 Days

quality version on GT
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30163.html

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne (c)

Most Wanted: Lost Odyssey - Too Human - Deus EX 3 - Mass Effect 2 - Tomb Raider Underworld - Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy Versus XIII

Since 6907 Days

What a great ad.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

Add was god, music is horrible and really didn't suit it IMO, they should have used the trailer that shows at the start of the game if you don't press anything on the controller, same as they JP trailer but with english voices.

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Marumaro for the WIN !!