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[Nightengale]

Out of curiosity, would you guys be happy with this kind of "localization"? Just a script of the plot so you can read while you play.

I would be okay with a script-only, but I want all side-quest and NPCs translated as well in that case.

Granted, it would be a logistical reading nightmare for games where you can talk to every NPC.

 

[Jack Videogames]

I would buy it even if it was Digital Release only and you could only download it with a 22baud "Dragon of Dojima" Modem. Hold me, I need this to be real.

 

[TheKingOfPain]

Digital only EU release then? starting to think SEGA buying Atlus is going to be very bad for Europeans who like tangible holdable game releases.

20 GB dowload is better than nothing, I guess. I played every single title of this saga (including the two Kurohyou's on PSP) in Japanese, and this one more than a year ago, I honestly think dubbing it would be a waste of time and money. Going for subtitles + English localization is enough, IMO.
Just one thing about the "import from the US if this doesn't come out in EU": do you know how much customs charge for this stuff? A lot.

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

do you know how much customs charge for this stuff? A lot.

I have imported a few games, like Demon's Souls and the MGS HD Collection to the UK and have never been charged customs on it.

 

[Codiox]

Jesus christ hold me!

 

[Mets39]

If they're trying to give the series a fresh push in the US then they may feel that making it fully localized would be the best way of going about that.

Well, you're right. If they want to make it successful i guess they have to do it (as long as i can choose japanese dub). Also, no GTA comparison this time, and why not changing the series title ?

 

[Son1x]

I'd love this, especially if its not dubbed. Or at least dual audio option.

 

[KemoSabe]

bu bu but what about ishin?
please bring that one too atlus/sega...

anyway, day one for ps3.

 

[Kolgar]

Do it, Atlus. I will give you my money!

 

[web01]

Please no Dub subtitles is fine.

 

[Zafir]

20 GB dowload is better than nothing, I guess. I played every single title of this saga (including the two Kurohyou's on PSP) in Japanese, and this one more than a year ago, I honestly think dubbing it would be a waste of time and money. Going for subtitles + English localization is enough, IMO.
Just one thing about the "import from the US if this doesn't come out in EU": do you know how much customs charge for this stuff? A lot.

If you get hit. Unless you're planning on using a courier/express delivery, the chances of a small sized package that PS3 game would come in getting stopped at customs is rather low. Hell, some company's mark down anyway, which means you won't get hit at all. I know VG+ mark down.

I'll definitely be importing the physical edition from the US if Europe isn't getting one.

 

[Finalow]

my Ryū is ready.

 

[Succinct Verbosity]

This and Persona 5? Atlus really want me to keep my ps3 plugged in.

 

[TheKingOfPain]

I have imported a few games, like Demon's Souls and the MGS HD Collection to the UK and have never been charged customs on it.

UK ≠ Europe
In Italy it happens all the time, unless the seller declares a lower invoice value.

 

[Son of Cervantes]

As an eternal pessimist, I really don't see this happening, though I guess that now that Atlus is part of Sega, it's actually more likely than it was before. I just hope that if I'm wrong and it does happen, it's not region-locked like P4Arena was!

 

[bebop242]

I bought 3 and 4 at bargain bin prices, will spring for full price day one if they do this. Also release the HD remakes too.

 

[SpikedGunner]

Oh my...FUCK YES! IF TRUE. ATLUS PLEASE, also localize Valkyria Chronicles 3.

 

[bonercop]

dub-only would be really stupid at this point seeing how the last 3 games in the series didn't get a dub and western audiences have now gotten used to the JP voices.

I'm not too worried.

 

[stump sock]

why would it be dubbed ? That would be a waste of money and not productive at all.
I also completely fogot Atlus was part of Sega now, make this rumor more believable

this is what I'm wondering. Sega hasn't exactly been huge fans of spending a lot of money to bring the series out of Japan. Each new game is like "we don't know if it would be worth it to localize" and then they eventually do.

 

[Zafir]

UK ≠ Europe
In Italy it happens all the time, unless the seller declares a lower invoice value.

Well, you're in luck, as VG+, do mark down.

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

UK ≠ Europe
In Italy it happens all the time, unless the seller declares a lower invoice value.

I think they can declare it a gift and that prevents custom charges as well, but that, again, may depend on value as well as country.

 

[misteroms]

I'm so in if it happens to be true !

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

I'm In if true. But just subtitles please

 

[Coxy]

I would fucking love for this to be true but EGM rumours are often complate asstales

 

[Hypereides]

Hopefully negotiations between Sega and Atlus don't fall through.

 

[esterk]

Oh man this is great news. It makes sense, too, given the recent acquisition as the article points out. Go Atlus go!

 

[Big_Al]

Hopefully negotiations between Sega and Atlus don't fall through.

Negotiations ? Surely Sega just tell them what to do

 

[Y2Kev]

I kinda wonder if Atlus could make this series bigger than SEGA. Atlus has its dedicated fanbase that follow every major release, so that is possible.

 

[Sickboy007]

I hope it comes to europe, but I will import anyway if it doesn't!

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Hopefully negotiations between Sega and Atlus don't fall through.

Did you miss that thing where Sega owns Atlus? :lol

 

[Derrick01]

God damn I hope it's true. My PS3 is never going to be unhooked at this rate, screw PS4 and the ~5 games releasing this year.

 

[Pingween]

I really hope this is true, maybe if it sells well we could get Isshin also....

 

[Terra_Ex]

Please let it be true!

 

[Coxy]

holy shit, I went looking up some old EGM rumours on gaf to see just how bad their rumours are, practically everything they ever put in their rumour section has been bullshit.

and they dont even fully commit to this one? Yeah, not getting my hopes up here, back to making voodoo dolls of Adam Boyes and Gio Corsi

 

[DryvBy]

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YES!!!

 

[Krafter]

Please, Atlus. I will buy 2 copies of every Yakuza game that comes to North America. As if I didn't love you enough
already. If Sega buying Atlus leads to more localizations rather than less, things look a lot more rosy to me.

 

[Morfeo]

YES PLEASE!

 

[Slowdive]

Oh god please let this be true!

 

[Neoxon]

I can't take much more of this

This nightmare has to end, in this god-forsaken place. Death would be welcome for me.

Spoiler

You seriously did set yourself up for a reference from the Bonnie and Clyde musical

Still, I hope this rumor is legit.

 

[olimpia84]

Please let this be true. And while you're at it please localize the 1&2 HD collections so we complete our collections on the PS3

I bought 3 and 4 at bargain bin prices, will spring for full price day one if they do this. Also release the HD remakes too.

I did the same, including for Yakuza Dead Souls. This time I'll throw them my money on day one.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Really wish the 1&2 HD collection would get localized so I can get into the franchise or at least put them up as PS2 classics or something.

 

[GeoramA]

My PS3 needs this. Make my old girl proud, Atlus!!!

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

My heart legitimately stopped when I read that thread title. Please be true. There are few announcements I want more than a confirmation of Yakuza 5 being released in English.

 

[Jucksalbe]

holy shit, I went looking up some old EGM rumours on gaf to see just how bad their rumours are, practically everything they ever put in their rumour section has been bullshit.

Hmm...so they basically just write down what they thought would be great?

 

[Labadal]

I choose not to believe in this rumor.

However, if it turns out to be true, I will buy it day one.

 

[Shengar]

I kinda wonder if Atlus could make this series bigger than SEGA. Atlus has its dedicated fanbase that follow every major release, so that is possible.

They'll be offering special crossover Yakuza 5 costume: Chie's Outfit for Haruka.

 

[RadioSupreme]

Really hope this isn't a joke. Need this in my veins!

 

[Koshiro]

If there's ever a rumour I'd love to come true, it's this one. DO IT.

 

[stawnkald]

When I read this rumor in the mag the other night, it was amazing how I was just like "huh, that would be cool." I think the constant battle with bringing Yakuza series to the west has used and abused me so many times now that I'm rather numb to the localization drama. The "will it or won't it" bullshit with Yakuza 3 really took a toll on me, I guess. I love the series a ton and will be there day 1 for Yakuza 5, but I won't get any hopes up until I get an email from Atlus stating that they are doing it.

 

[Coxy]

Hmm...so they basically just write down what they thought would be great?

definitely looks that way and reads that way in the magazine too

I want it to be true so much but this inspires no confidence