RUMOR - Xenoblade Chronicles NA localization done, The Last Story in progress

Here's a bit of rumored information from the Operation Rainfall gang. Consider this rumor, as the information comes from a supposed inside source at Nintendo.

- American localization of Xenoblade is complete
- The Last Story is currently being translated to English for an American release
- no word on Pandora’s Tower localization
- Redmond, WA branch of NoA has been working with other branches to bring Xenoblade and The Last Story to North America
- NSTC version of Xenoblade was completed just over a month ago
- Testing for the PAL and NSTC versions of The Last Story are allegedly beginning in around a month

[Godmars290]

After all the drama what would they be saving the announcement for? Are they just going to drop it on the street with no advertising then complain that no one bought it?

[zerocrossing]

Well when it comes to JRPG's that does seem to be the trend...

[dabri5]

A lot of Nintendo titles do that as well. It wouldn't surprise me but I would love for it to happen.

[Xof]

If this is true:

Nintendo has been able to generate a MASSIVE amount of media and public attention for its upcoming games, placing the Wii back in the spotlight after an underwhelming few months, and more than a year of playing backseat to the PS3 (and 360, to a lesser extent) with regard to core gamers.

If this is false:

Operation Rainfall has attempted to revitalize a slowly dwindling movement, hoping additional attention and press will place more pressure on Nintendo of America to localize these games, perhaps failing to realize that such deceit may, in fact, generate the opposite result. Rather than galvanize consumers and revitalize the movement, many may see this rumor and simply give up, trusting in its legitimacy.

[Urmomlol]

Wow, sorta makes all that whining and bitching pretty pointless doesn't it?

Just because Nintendo isn't prepared to roll over and jump when you demand them to doesn't mean they don't care about you. Maybe they just wanted to be able to unveil the games in their own time -- y'know, like at a BIG TRADE SHOW LIKE GAMESCOM, TGS, PAX, ETC. ETC. ETC. -- instead of caving into the demands of whiny journalists.

[Lavalamp]

Big trade shows? You mean like E3? You mean like when NoE tried to show off Xenoblade at E3 and NoA said no because they oppose showing games they themselves do not intend to sell?

[harrypmgaga]

Pwnt.

[Urmomlol]

OK, right smart guy, let's oversaturate E3 when we already have a GODDAMN NEW CONSOLE THAT THE MEDIA IS GOING TO SHIT BRICKS OVER and leave ourselves with absolutely nothing new to show during Gamescom, TGS, PAX, etc.

Jesus, good thing no one put you in charge of marketing.

[Lavalamp]

Oh, so since when was the WiiU exclusive to E3? Aren't they going to show if off at TGS? At Gamescom? Of course they are! And guess what? The press will be all over it regardless!

Considering JRPGs are a niche sub-genre to begin with in the west, do you really think that Xenoblade would affect/ be affected by the hardware? Absolutely not, it's for the small dedicated fanbase who actually want it, not the dudebros.

And since E3 is a North American trade show dedicated to outlining a company's future, you'd think NoA would talk about ITS lineup. Cause you know what? NoE's gonna be talkin' about ITS lineup when it's time for Gamescom, a trade show in EUROPE! And NoJ...? I hope you're getting the idea.

Besides Twilight Princess, what else does NoA have in its upcoming lineup? Shovelware hur-dur! It's a no-brainer that announcing even ONE solid title like a JRPG would only prove beneficial. Try again, please.

[Lavalamp]

Whoops! Meant to say Skyward Sword. Sorry 'bout that.

[harrypmgaga]

In all honesty, Nintendo at E3 was lacking. Sure, there was a new console that's MONTHS away, and a few 3DS titles, but nothing else.

[VampiricDragon]

nintendo had by far the best e3.

Nobody else had anything half as interesting shown

[harrypmgaga]

Oh I agree with that. It's just the fact that they had nothing worthwhile. No new Wii games, either. I mean, come on.

[zerocrossing]

You know if this was Nintendo's intention to begin with, They could have saved everyone a lot of agro by being up front with the them. If however this is thanks to operation rainfall then congrats! =)

[Kamikaze135]

I've said this before, but if they announce BOTH of these games, I'll go out to buy a Wii.

[dabri5]

Or buy the games and wait for wii-u?

[Kamikaze135]

Ehh..I think that might be an even better idea, lol.

[musicman65000]

I normally don't buy my games at retail price. But if they do localize these games, I will not only dust off my Wii for some gaming, I will also purchase these at full price...while looking for some Amazon credit deals, of course! :P

[8bit_Nes_Rambo]

You sir, are a credit to gamers and I wish there were more like you out there. If Nintendo comes through with this, then consider me sold on WiiU and these two Jrpg gems.

[tunaks1]

while this CAN good news, its also just a rumor, but its coming from the people who have been b!tching to nintendo, so hopefully there fire where there is smoke.

[lizard81288]

I doubt it, Nintendo more or less said no.

[jacksonmichael]

Not really. They just made a PR announcement.

[Tuxedo_Mask]

Earthbound for the NES was also translated for a US release but never made it to stores. While I hope that this is true, and it makes more sense due to the rise in interest, it should be taken with a grain of salt.

[Desert Turtle]

Been playing a lot of Last Story and it's amazing. Panora's Tower is pretty ehhh (maybe it's the language barrier?) but I wouldn't mind if that one doesn't get localized. Just get me the two RPGs.

[laaakokaracha]

I hope the rush will not bring along shity voice overs...

Would be great to see some added dungens or mobs in xenoblade :)

[pcz]

release:

last story

pandoras tower

earth seeker

in europe and the totally shit 2011 line up will all be forgiven, nintendo.