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[Clov]

This is great news! I just hope that NoA brings it over this time.

 

[TheVampire]

Sweet the older games were great.

The only problem I had with them though when when a ghost was close to you there would be this really loud high pitched ringing noise. It felt like it was scrambling my brain!

 

[Amazeballs]

The Camera Obscura comes to mind when thinking of applications for the gamepad.

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[javac]

The HD visuals with some awesome lightning coupled with the Gamepad should do it wonders. Could be very immersive. Wonder if it'll support the Wii remote? Did the previous game work well with the controller?

 

[TheChits]

Any chance for a North American release?

Good lord I hope so. Very exciting news

 

[Tohsaka]

Hopefully they actually localize this one, since we won't be getting a fan translation for it like with the last one.

 

[Richie]

Wow, the timing of this is so odd. You'd think it'd have been saved as a surprise for E3.

 

[Hex]

My purchase is now justified if it is localized

 

[Seik]

Please localise it, NoA.

 

[Aquamarine]

Nintendo's exclusivity deals for Fatal Frame has always been fascinating...I wonder why they chose this IP over others.

Regardless, nice to see a new retail Wii U exclusive announced. It's another title in the Wii U ecosystem, and that can never hurt future adoption rates.

 

[Infinite]

TK is really getting cozy with Nintendo lately.

Nintendo's exclusivity deals for Fatal Frame has always been fascinating...I wonder why they those this IP over others.

Regardless, nice to see a new retail Wii U exclusive announced. It's another title in the Wii U ecosystem, and that can never hurt future adoption rates.

I guess but Nintendo also owns the IP iirc

 

[-Horizon-]

Any chance for a North American release?

We should send Bill over to Japan again to secure it.

 

[kunonabi]

The HD visuals with some awesome lightning coupled with the Gamepad should do it wonders. Could be very immersive. Wonder if it'll support the Wii remote? Did the previous game work well with the controller?

They did despite what you might hear.

 

[Wynnebeck]

This series sells like 0 units every new release and they keep making them.

I love you, Nintendo and Tecmo Koei.

You would think TK would have learned by now.

 

[Mory Dunz]

AND I JUST SAID TO MYSELF NINTENDO HAD NOT ANNOUNCED A NEW RETAIL WII U GAME IN FIVE MONTHS! WHAT THE FUCK?!?!

I'm fucking shocked, what timing.

Nintendo announced? Does it have to be them specifically? or a Wii U exclusive?
What about Sonic?

 

[Hero of Legend]

Any chance for a North American release?

More than ever.

FF4 was too buggy and FF2 was too late and XSEED had to step up to bring over The Last Story and Pandora's Tower, both along with Xenoblade were part of OP Rainfall.

Nintendo announced? Does it have to be them specifically? or a Wii U exclusive?
What about Sonic?

From them. Nintendo published both of the last two games and are surely doing the same here. Hyrule Warriors (also from Tecmo Koei no less, huh) was announced in the Dec 18th Direct.

Why was this, the MK8 trailer, and a scaled down version of the Smash and Tomodatchi Direct not made into one? These were all main Direct material; you had the updates and new announcements. So odd.

 

[gngf123]

The pad seems perfect for it. Hope this doesn't get stuck in Japan.

 

[Exile20]

Any game with a name that ends with 'U' is fine is my books.

Can't wait. Will they focus on gamepad or wiimote?

 

[Yuterald]

Gotta hear about an NA release before I start to flip.

 

[DeuceGamer]

Please also announce an HD collection for Wii U including the titles that never made it to the US. PLEASE!

 

[statham]

my day of owning a wiiU comes closer. nice addition.

 

[Horseticuffs]

That's interesting to hear. Always wanted to try the series but our starts never aligned before.

 

[Persona7]

I guess but Nintendo also owns the IP iirc

No, they do not own it.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Day one if they bring it to America.

 

[Riki]

Nintendo's exclusivity deals for Fatal Frame has always been fascinating...I wonder why they those this IP over others.

Regardless, nice to see a new retail Wii U exclusive announced. It's another title in the Wii U ecosystem, and that can never hurt future adoption rates.

Likely it was super cheep to get and it appeals to a segment of gamers that Nintendo wants.

 

[Shun]

I guess but Nintendo also owns the IP iirc

They own certain rights to the Wii Fatal Frame 2 Remake and rights to a Fatal Frame 4.

 

[TriGen]

Would seemingly be a good fit with the GamePad -- hopefully it turns out good and gets a release outside of Japan.

 

[Davey Cakes]

Perfect kind of game for the Gamepad.

Nintendo, localize this. Make it download-only if you have to. Just don't repeat the Wii; bring as many titles as possible to the worldwide library so that your customers can have a decent selection of software to choose from, niche titles or not.

 

[Voliko]

This is sick , I can't wait to see what they do with the pad.

 

[rjinaz]

Gotta hear about an NA release before I start to flip.

Pretty much this. I'm somewhat excited but I might never get the chance to play it so I don't want too excited.

 

[Juliet's 8½ Spirits]

Day One BAYBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[BassForever]

Fatal Frame on Wii U is an amazing idea, best use of the tablet controller in coming

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

So...should we jump the gun and start some sort of an online/twitter campaign/hashtag for NoA to bring this over here?

If they give this the FFWii or

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DQVII3DS

treatment, I'll have a meltdown.

 

[Zeppeli]

GamePad camera. Oh lawdy.

 

[Timeaisis]

Oh god I hope this gets localized.

 

[Scher]

Oh, this should be interesting. I love the Fatal Frame games! Going to be interested what they do with controls and stuff. I'm assuming they're going to try something with the gamepad as a camera, which would be interesting to see if it is implemented well.

 

[GulAtiCa]

I really hope it cues to NA!

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

Would be funny if you just go around your home sticking the gamepad in the air as spooky ghosts do spooky things.

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But really, it's going to work great with the gamepad

 

[Persona7]

I wonder what will happen if this is announced for PS4...lol.

 

[SmokedMeat]

The gamepad was made for Fatal Frame. Can't wait to see how it's used.

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Infinite]

No, they do not own it.

Do you have anything to contradict what I'm reading here

 

[Poimandres]

Great fit for the Gamepad. This better be localized!

 

[Hero of Legend]

Please also announce an HD collection for Wii U including the titles that never made it to the US. PLEASE!

I was also just saying to myself that Wii U versions of multiple games, including FF4 was money left on the table. Jesus fuck.

Also, the whole ownership thing is so confusing. While yes it seems to be more of a game-by-game basis, Nintendo 100% owns Spirit Camera, an official spin-off. What the fuck?

 

[Aquamarine]

I wonder what will happen if this is announced for PS4...lol.

Very unlikely. Fatal Frame 2 remake and Fatal Frame 4 never made it to PlayStation...Nintendo has exclusivity locked down.

 

[Riki]

I wonder what will happen if this is announced for PS4...lol.

Nintendo is likely funding this fully, like the last few Fatal Frame games. So the chances of this hitting PS4 are as likely as Bayo2 hitting PS4.

 

[ohlawd]

Localize pls.

I'm willing to sacrifice EU for this.

 

[Boards of Canada]

Wow, the timing of this is so odd. You'd think it'd have been saved as a surprise for E3.

That's because E3 is saved for bigger surprises.

 

[Nilaul]

It will horrifically stay Japan only.

 

[DracoBlade]

....Fuck. Now I have to buy a wii u.

Fuck indeed.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Oh shit. Please bring to North America. PLEASE.