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[NecromorphTX]

Only Wii U?

 

[PlumCantaloupe]

Have never played a Fatal Frame but sounds fascinating. In any case, new WiiU games announced is always a good thing.

 

[Riki]

Ha seems to be decisive. I guess I have to pick the games up myself and have a gander. Thanks anyways you two!



Yeah. We don't know exactly how much they cost but they seem to be low risk enough which is good for us. Wonder why the games are called Project Zero in EU tho.

Project Zero is also the Japanese name. It's only Fatal Frame in NA because of a trademark issue, I believe.

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Ayyye! I want to play this! I wonder why for Wii U though

Probably because Nintendo's been really keen on the franchise for years now. They published Project Zero 4 in Japan, Project Zero 2's remake in Japan and Europe, and helped with the Spirit Camera spin-off for 3DS.

I don't think Tecmo Koei could risk doing it alone these days.

 

[kunonabi]

Fuck if that's the case, come and localize Taiko no Tatsujin, Yakuza/Ryu Ga Gotoku 1+2 HD Collection, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and Karaoke U.

Hell while you're at it do the same for the 3DS :[

Nintendoooo you can do it.

Don't forget Romance of the 3 Kingdoms. I'm still bitter about that one.

 

[silver.tongue]

First obvious game for the gamepad announced... Now I think Pokemon Snap U is the only other one missing...

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

The only way Koei Tecmo would EVER bother making a game exclusively for Wii U...is if Nintendo locked down an exclusivity deal for it.

So I guess... assume they did?

 

[cafemomo]

Only Wii U?

get a wiiu

 

[Aquamarine]

I've seen this before, but why is it a good source? Relyonhorror.com with absolutely no citation?

I really don't think it is. Last year I made this post:

Let me clear some things up.


1. The trademarks "Fatal Frame" and "Project Zero" are owned by TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD.

2. Both Fatal Frame 4 and Project Zero 2: Wii Edition have joint copyright with TECMO KOEI GAMES and Nintendo.

3. All legacy IPs in the Fatal Frame franchise (Fatal Frame, Fatal Frame 2, etc.) are exclusively owned by TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD.

4. There is absolutely no evidence, from Tecmo Koei financials, about the sale (or partial sale) of Fatal Frame assets.

5. There are, however, references to "joint Fatal Frame projects" that Tecmo Koei Games decided to do with Nintendo as the result of a co-development deal, including Fatal Frame 4, Spirit Camera, and Project Zero 2: Wii Edition.



Conclusion:

I have found nothing thus far to indicate that Nintendo co-owns any share of the Fatal Frame IP.

What Dantis believes is true---Nintendo only owns joint copyright with the projects they funded and collaborated with Tecmo Koei.

 

[javac]

Project Zero is also the Japanese name. It's only Fatal Frame in NA because of a trademark issue, I believe.

Oh that's interesting enough. You learn something new everyday! Thanks! I think Fatal Frame sounds better myself. Cool name.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Well, I'm excited. Hopefully it'll be out this year.

You still don´t have Karaoke U in the US?

They got Sing Party in the US instead.

lol.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Looks like I'm getting a Wii U.

 

[Out of Working Order]

I hope Team Ninja gets a hold of Metroid again :^)

No thanks.

Saying that, most of the appalling decisions regarding control and story were made by the Nintendo director. Still, I don't think this team are a good fit at all.

 

[SpecialAgentZ]

Fuck!
I didn't expect this!
I thought Nintendo was already letting Wii U to rot until all announced games were released.
Thankfully I was wrong.

 

[Richie]

That's because E3 is saved for bigger surprises.

I'd say Nintendo's has had their biggest surprises -outside- of E3 in the last couple years (The Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors, Wind Waker HD, Fire Emblem X Shin Megami Tensei, A Link Between Worlds, Yarn Yoshi to name some off the top of my head), so, on hindsight, this is par for the course for them.

 

[Neoxon]

I can dig it.

 

[sphagnum]

\Wonder why the games are called Project Zero in EU tho.

The series is called Zero in Japan, so it's the closer of the two localized names.

 

[DAREALGUMMY]

Somehow even with Wii U in the title, I expected ios or something.

Then again, chances of NoA bringing out here will be the same kind of disappointment.

 

[Dimefan3]

Nintendo - if you localise this, I will buy a Wii U. That's a promise.

Surely Nintendo doesn't hate money that much?

 

[Riki]

get a wiiu

I'm waiting for another "They're stealing our games!" post.

 

[Interceptor]

Only Wii U?

And here we go again. ^^
Hint: It´s co developed by Nintendo as far as we know.

 

[foxuzamaki]

wooooo! I was just thinking about this the other day!!

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Only Wii U?

Yes, why would it be on the system that's perfect for the game that people have been saying should be on the system since it was announced

 

[TunaLover]

Well to be fair Fatal Frame 2 came late in Wii life, so it obviously was harder justify to bring to to america.

 

[akidnamededdy]

Seems like something they should have saved for a Nintendo Direct or E3.

E3's an American trade show, no point announcing a game that isn't coming to America there.

Spoiler

:-(

 

[javac]

The series is called Zero in Japan, so it's the closer of the two localized names.

Oh that's a strange name. Zero. Huh. A different name in all 3 regions. Thanks for the info!

Spoiler

You were wrong Riki! D:

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Fuck!
I didn't expect this!
I thought Nintendo was already letting Wii U to rot until all announced games were released.
Thankfully I was wrong.

I bet alot of people think that

 

[AlexMeloche]

This better get released in NA.

 

[evanmisha]

How did this not get saved for a Nintendo Direct? Amazing news.

If this doesn't get brought over, though...

 

[L Thammy]

I'm suddenly reminded about how weirdly close Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are. Nintendo cameos in Warriors and Dead or Alive, crossovers with Nobunaga's Ambition and Warriors, Nintendo handling the publishing for some title in certain regions, etc.

And yet still no Monster Rancher X Pokemon.

 

[Out of Working Order]

Only Wii U?

"Wii U has no decent exclusives; why would I want one?"

Exclusive announced.

"Why is it only on the Wii U? Will not buy."

Repeat for next exclusive.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Only Wii U?

What a joke. Especially when this is one game that could fit the Wii U better than any other console right now.

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Wow this would be a great exclusive for them to have. Really hope it's announced for North America. I'll buy it day one.

 

[TunaLover]

People complaining abou Wii U exclusivity often is the same people that said Wii U has no gaemz, and no exclusive titles worth owning the console. Funny.

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Hey guys let's quote that GIF some more okay.

 

[Mlatador]

Woooow!!! This is a small MEGATON right there!!

Just imagin' playing this in at night in your dark room with the Wii U Gamepad and 360 degree of freedom to look wherever you want °_°

 

[StreetsAhead]

How did this not get saved for a Nintendo Direct? Amazing news.

We don't know anything about the game other than that it exists, so they can save gameplay and news for a Direct, maybe.

Or it's more evidence that we're not having a Direct before E3.

 

[Meia]

A Fatal Frame game....with the gamepad of the Wii U.



Well shit, if this actually gets released in NA, I'll have a major reason to buy a system then. Helps that it's a game that could make really fucked up use of that gamepad.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

:hugs Wii U:

 

[RoboGeorgeForeman]

I'm getting this even if I have to import a WiiU.

 

[AdanVC]

Awesome and surprising news! Looking forward to see more details, trailers and Iwata!

 

[CrackPebbles]

Rad, hope it comes to NA.

 

[jetjevons]

Oh hell HELL yes.

This actually could be sort of a killer app for the Gamepad.

Too good.

 

[lingpanda]

This game is going to scare the crap out of me on the gamepad. Please come to NA!

 

[ArtHands]

Nintendo should bring it over to the West

Actually, they should also do a HD remaster of the Wii Fatal Frame games to further fill out the drought in all regions.

 

[olimpia84]

First obvious game for the gamepad announced... Now I think Pokemon Snap U is the only other one missing...

And a Zombi U sequel

 

[sphagnum]

Well, Iwata did say in the corporate briefing that they need to start focusing on games that show off the value of the gamepad.

 

[ironcreed]

There we go, Nintendo. It is already starting to look much more attractive. Keep on securing games and put up an actual fight to make this system something that can't be ignored. It's only been a year and a half and that is really just getting a console cycle started. Which leaves plenty of time to win more people over. I know I'm getting one.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Woah, finally an Wii U announcement I actually care about. Fatal Frame is amazing!

 

[Nilaul]

Only Wii U?

I guess its time for you to buy a WiiU.