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Jubern · May 22, 2014

French Nintendo honcho Stéphane Bole gave an interview for the web version of a major French publication (LeFigaro.fr), in which he talks about sales in France and various stuff.

What caught my attention is that right after he mentions how Bravely Default sold 60 000 units in France (a respectable number), he mentions that they are "hard at work on the French translation of Shin Megami Tensei, another Japanese RPG".

So there you have it, IIRC this is the first time we've heard any thing about SMT IV's EU release.
Nintendo seems to be handling all duties on SMT IV in Europe, which kind of explain the delay but likely ensures this will be a quality release for everyone (and not only English-speaking people).

Full interview (in French), kudos to Chloé Woitier:
http://www.lefigaro.fr/secteur/high...kart-8-va-relancer-les-ventes-de-la-wii-u.php

L~A · May 22, 2014

Nintendo France doesn't localise anything. It's all done by Nintendo of Europe. Nintendo France is just for marketting and advertising.

But cool news!

Samurai_Heart · May 22, 2014

But at least they're fully translating the game for other European countries so that's excusable for the delay.

RpgN · May 22, 2014

Hope this is pretty much an official confirmation and not a misunderstanding.

gngf123 · May 22, 2014

So there is a chance after all.

Jackano · May 22, 2014

He also states that NFC is used in Smash Bros for Wii U. First time we heard it (from an official RP)?!

Oh, cool for SMT.

Yuuichi · May 22, 2014

Maybe if Europe is lucky, they'll get it in another year or so!

I live in the US and I'm so sorry (*´ω｀*)

Jinko · May 22, 2014

Maybe it could be Persona Q ?

Yuuichi said:
Maybe if Europe is lucky, they'll get it in another year or so!

I live in the US and I'm so sorry (*´ω｀*)

Once in a blue moon we do get stuff before you guys, It's wonderful to watch the tears from a distance isn't it.

Mpl90 · May 22, 2014

...Ok, let's hope it's out in the second half of this year, then. It was announced more than one year ago, still waiting >_>

Benzychenz · May 22, 2014

maxcriden · May 22, 2014

Jackano said:
He also states that NFC is used in Smash Bros for Wii U. First time we heard it (from an official RP)?!

Oh, cool for SMT.

Indeed! I'll make a thread.

Earthpainting · May 22, 2014

As long as it's actually coming, I'll be patient and grateful. Just don't toy with my heart, NoE.

Interceptor · May 22, 2014

maxcriden said:
Indeed! I'll make a thread.

This pretty much confirms figurines as the medium to go to exchange data between the smash versions.

Stuart444 · May 22, 2014

So, over a year since it's initial EU announcement and they have only just started working on it this year? (or at least I assume they have since last time we heard anything, someone from Atlus I think said they were still negotiating it)

Absolutely lovely...

Hagi · May 22, 2014

maybe we'll get a release date next year

Aostia · May 22, 2014

plese NoE...work HARDER!!!!

Peff · May 22, 2014

Hopefully the next Direct will be the one... at least it won't be DL.only if it's NoE.

Fun fact: tomorrow is the one year anniversary of the Japanese release.

Yuuichi · May 22, 2014

Jinko said:
Once in a blue moon we do get stuff before you guys, It's wonderful to watch the tears from a distance isn't it.

I actually haven't played it, as I don't own a 3DS. I'm just sitting and shaking my head on the sidelines.

cw_sasuke · May 22, 2014

Wow at Bravely Default selling 600 in French alone, awesome.

Antiwhippy · May 22, 2014

NoE just as bad as Zen united confirmed.

Jinko · May 22, 2014

They owe us the most awesome collector edition ever also. (Make it happen Nintendo)

saturnine · May 22, 2014

an Atlus game in french? is this real life ?

still gonna play in english, sorry translators

Bomber Bob · May 22, 2014

Welp! I don't know any french!

DarkTom · May 22, 2014

Something else that I saw is that when he talks about the Nintendo 3DS games, he says that Super Smash Bros will be out in October (the last Direct said Summer).

Vylash · May 22, 2014

Just 4 more years

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Coxy · May 22, 2014

I dont believe anything nintendo france says, they're always full of shit

Stuart444 · May 22, 2014

I also remember people e-mailing Nintendo Europe and they said it was Atlus doing the localization for Europe.

Principate · May 22, 2014

So your telling there's a chance?

Awww yeah!

Snakeyes · May 22, 2014

What's the French equivalent to smirk? Sourire? That's too generic. Sourire moqueur?

Dascu · May 22, 2014

Praise le soleil!

Labadal · May 22, 2014

I don't want it anymore.

GhostTrick · May 22, 2014

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees !!!!

DarkTom · May 22, 2014

Snakeyes said:
What's the French equivalent to smirk? Sourire? That's too generic. Sourire moqueur?

I would say "sourire narquois".

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BinaryPork2737 · May 22, 2014

Hopefully it comes out before 2015 so that more people can play my favorite game of 2013.

Dragon1893 · May 22, 2014

I'll believe it when it's in my hands.

Zhao_Yun · May 22, 2014

So there is a chance that Persona Q arrives in Europe before 2016?

ShogunDarius · May 22, 2014

yeah, i'll believe it when i see it

Neon_Icarus · May 22, 2014

So maybe I'll have a game to play on my 3DS this year.

Brawly Likes to Brawl · May 22, 2014

They should have explained what was going on earlier instead staying completely silent for over a year.

MLH · May 22, 2014

It's nice for someone at Nintendo to acknowledge the game, I'm guessing multi5 language options have really slowed things down.

I was really pissed that we didn't get any news for over a year, an explanation like this is really appreciated, I can wait if they are putting the effort into multiple languages - just don't leave us with radio silence.

Palette Swap · May 22, 2014

I blame that 35 hour workweek.

Lernaean · May 22, 2014

Please be true!

Please.

Fularu · May 22, 2014

I hope there won't be any translation error like "sortir dehors" which I found within 30 seconds of playing ALBW.

Zelda's translation was terrible, I hope they improve on it.

Joqu · May 22, 2014

Not too happy about the silent treatment we've been getting so far but I'm glad to hear it's still happening. I don't really mind the wait as long as I know it's still coming.

Those are some respectable numbers for Bravely Default too. I remember them not being too hot over here so the game must have some legs.

twothunder · May 22, 2014

Both Shin Megami Tensei 4 and Rune factory 4 should have been released here.
Doubt Rune factory 4 will make it over ,but it's nice news for Shin Megami Tensei 4 if true.

gngf123 · May 22, 2014

twothunder said:
Both Shin Megami Tensei 4 and Rune factory 4 should have been released here.
Doubt Rune factory 4 will make it over ,but it's nice news for Shin Megami Tensei 4 if true.

Sorry to tell you this, but RF4 Europe has already been confirmed to be cancelled.

Tenki · May 22, 2014

It's happening!

L~A · May 22, 2014

Scarl said:
Not too happy about the silent treatment we've been getting so far but I'm glad to hear it's still happening. I don't really mind the wait as long as I know it's still coming.

Those are some respectable numbers for Bravely Default too. I remember them not being too hot over here so the game must have some legs.

Bravely Default also had severe shortages (at least in France), so...

And the silent treatment... nothing they could do, really. Also, I believe someone from Atlus said there were some trouble with the licencing part (no idea if accurate or not).

SquirrelSoup · May 22, 2014

The delay and the silence stink, but if it's at least still coming that's good news.

If it's digital only after all this i will be pissed though.

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