Finally! A Japanese RPG on the 360 and Akira Toriyama! Looks like its a copy cat of Draqon Quest so won't be seeing any super saiyan in the game.

The trailer had japanese voice actors and english subs. I hope they retain that for the Asian release.

Anyone else looking forward to this? Only 2-3 more weeks and it will be out.

X06 Blue Dragon Trailer

This post has been edited by zio: Nov 9 2006, 11:47 AM

well since RPG doens't show up much in Xbox 360.. I will give it a try. (hope they included sub in Japan).

You are bringing it in right?

Support. Hope to see this game in your pre-order list soon.

woo...i am waiting it..

Those traditional Jap-RPG.. if Xbox can get hold of this.. then Sony will be in the hot soup.

Well....PA shows that the Asian version is Japanese language

Hope it ain't true, but I think seems likely, considering how little time between Jap release and Asian release. EM took at least 3-4 months before they released the English Asian version....

the character design is quite nice, it felt like 'ol skools all over again..

I might actually but the X360 for this game, but the problems is there are no English Asia version for the game. I dont understand the japanese sub.

i guess they will have english subs, juz like any other jap language games..

From the videos I saw online...the audio is jap but there were English subs all over..

Hopefully it will, this is the only games make me interested in the X360 so far.

There's Asia and Jpn version at PA so hopefully the Asia version have English subs like Enchant Arms :cross finger:

That video was shown at X'06 event. Since most of the event's attendees doesn't understand Japanese (and the game's audio hasn't been dubbed in English), the video was subtitled.

I think the chance of seeing the Asian release subtitled in English is pretty slim considering the release date for both Japanese & Asian version is very close.

Seeing that Singapore's Xbox website list Blue Dragon in their upcoming game list, we might have hope. But remember that this is the same website that says that Dead Rising will be released in Singapore in August; which in the end, never happen.

i doubt that. not all Asian can speak Japanese. So there will be a translation. Believe me. Make it happens!!!

the limited edition of xbox360 with blue dragon is selling like hot cakes in japan. The system is quite cheap actually, but well, it is a japanese set.

I guess Microsoft finally got something right in the Japanese market

let hope that blue dragons japanese version is same like Chrome hound, PDZ or DOA4 which includes english sub.

i remembered when i bought bullet witch. no sub at all. have to sell the game just after receive it.

If i remember correctly, bullet witch will have english version for the us market in january or february. Read in from gamespot

The US version is alot expensive and might be region locked. Its better wait for the Asia version.

No guarantees of an English Asian version Some companies think that all Asians can understand Japanese/Chinese/Korean

my chinese sucks pls add english in it

Finally, a possible reason to actually buy an XBOX360.

Well, hopefully it doesn't stinks, or there's no reason to buy one again.

I wonder if Goku will make a cameo appearance in the game...

Licensing issues will probably prevent that.....even if they're designed by the same person.

ok, off-topic a bit but i know u (Darkchaser & Dreamy) would like to know this. Apparently, u'r booby game got crap reviews. So u might wanna check it out before shelling ur hard earned dough on it.

http://www.gamebrink.com/xbox-360/1491-Dea..._2-reviews.html

LOL...just dig out the DOA4 thread la Wel Anyways yeah, I've read the IGN review as well, but I'm still getting it. Need my booby game

off-topic...

yup, i already know it will be craps cause i watch the tokyo game show from X-Play and Adam saids " this game is only graphics showcase..blablabla... so if u are DOA fans u will love it" and i yell it say "YES!!"

Most RPGs for the Asia version are not in English, sigh ..........

360 game sitting pretty on Famitsu list ... really?



We think it's about time to feel the ground, folks, it may be a bit frigid. Blue Dragon -- Microsoft's latest answer on the big standardized test that is Japanese game market penetration -- is showing initial signs of acceptance. Not just regular "ho-hum" acceptance, but enough to turn some heads (assuming Microsoft didn't hire people to vote).

In a recent Famitsu poll, Blue Dragon somehow clawed its way up to #3 on the list of most anticipated titles. Blue Dragon managed to knock off big hitters like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Twilight Princess, #4 and #6 respectively. The big, white box also managed to pull another nod with Dead or Alive Xtreme 2, which fell in at #15.

Microsoft is getting some much needed help in boosting its image, especially now that the PS3 has finally landed (in limited quantities anyway) in the public's grubby hands. Of course, Blue Dragon's big push won't mean much if MS can't keep the Japanese-friendly games flowing; Japanese gamers are known for being fickle and trading in game machines after finishing a game.

Source

well, that certainly bodes well for Microsoft. And actually i am not surprised..Toriyama is a big name in Japan...

Associating him to a game is bound to generate anticipation..

this game is shaping up good. hm, a 3-dvds jrpg. that is something of a record, right? maybe alot of CG-FMVs or a fully orchestral soundtrack taking up space?

^source: a famitsu thread at neogaf

a weirder thread has picts of LostP:EC special bundle coming with HDMI interface/cable!?

This post has been edited by acougan: Nov 22 2006, 12:06 AM

3-discs? Any source that confirms this?

Edit:

Anyway, if it turns out to be true that Blue Dragon comes in 3-discs, I'll enjoy changing the discs mainly because it felt like an achievement. On my Playstation days I used to boast about it with my friends.

"Yeah I'm on disc 3 now"
"No way dude! You beat the final boss on disc 2?"

According to the thread you linked:



I wonder what the sequel will be like. The story continues from Blue Dragon 1's ending or each Blue Dragon game has different story & character like Final Fantasy series?

This post has been edited by mzaidi: Nov 22 2006, 12:29 AM

Wow 3 discs...that would be good..I dont mind changing discs and knowing JRPGs, you don't change disc that often.

I hope Blue Dragon series is a continuation. I don't really like Final Fantasy series style. Feels like the name is used just to generate hype.

I believe Sakaguchi is trying to create a series just like the Final Fantasy, I hope it will have as much side quest like the Final Fantasy so we can play it for 100+ hours. Wonder why it need 3 discs? Anyone know how the download content work?

PS: I dont think so, Final Fantasy is such a high quality. The reason someone else dont like it is because they put their expectation too high.

Well I always believed a series is meant to be a continuation and i dont see the flow in FF but thats jst a personal opinion..

So....the asian version no english?

wallane, i think MS should really consider releasing games on HDDVD.

guys i'm goin japan this 1 dec ...maybe i can check for you guys.... i will post it up more about the details.

sankyuu.. check for us... ok... jope asian version got engslih la.. kalu tak uhhhhhh seksa batin woooo..

hehe farred, finally i can see you in this forum. are you going to japan?? cool, find out about Lost Odyssey demo too. i heard they include the demo disc in Famitsu Magazine (it's a game magazine, dunno which issue).. ups, sorry out of topic

okie.. i will check for you.anything else guys??

http://bob.com.sg/forum/showpost.php?p=328327&postcount=23

^ oh noes, maybe another bullet witch!! dunno whether the info given to gamescore is reliable onot the weird thing is blue dragon was demo-ed at x06 Sg, a rep said they were working on translations & localizations. the programmers should just babelfish an asian version

This post has been edited by acougan: Nov 24 2006, 11:52 PM

There is only a short period between the release of Japanese version and Asian version. I believe they wont have enough time to complete the translation on the sub. A few more weeks the game is out then we will know how is it.

Well, i got some news some of you might like to know. Blue Dragon get 37/40 from Famitsu review. here is the translation,

Storytelling is very effective and nicely done, Battle system is easy to handle and well balanced,
Having mass appeal for newbies as well.
Gamers will be satisfied with depth in battle,and tons of hidden things around objects.
We can say BD is very traditional but very evolved RPG.
-- Score 9 --

It feels like traditional epic RPG revived with high-end technologies.
Softly and heart warming visuals.very customizable grow-up system with depth.
Effects and cutscenes are not so flashy, but techniques of storytelling are really skills.
-- Score 9 --

Well balanced RPG with authority. Battle is very deep, Kudos to Shadow system with lot of categories and skills,
And some nifty systems like making enemies fought each others.
The story is very compelling, each events have moving dramas.
One thing that depressed me a little was there is a feature to check enemy's poo.
-- Score 9 --

Battles and UIs include command directions are totally stress-free.
You can play for hours w/o stress, This is relatively uncommon for typical RPGs.
We could find joy of Toriyama's artworks, even in movies and battles.
And I really love the music on boss battle, performed by Ian Gillan.
-- Score 10 --

--- This weeks "summary" must buy! --
Reviewer1:You gamers must play BlueDragon and better to try spreading this for non-gamers.
Reviewer2:RPG gamers won't have any regret for buying BlueDragon.
Reviewer3:I can recommend BlueDragon for everyone. Cutting edge but Retro feeling. I'd rather say those kids will love it.
Reviewer4:BlueDragon is very solid, Ian Gillan's boss music made dug up old CD and listen in "Speed King"

^LoL, like playing national geographic nih, checking animal's dropping
anyway, from the screenshots the hero looks like a boy, but the purple villain looks like a grumpy oldman. blue chrono dragon quest is gonna sell lots in JP!

This post has been edited by acougan: Nov 30 2006, 12:02 AM

Yeah its a pretty big hit in Japan...I think its also the first time Microsoft had 10,000 pre-orders for the 360..

But since its Famitsu, obviously they dint check out eNglish subs

Yup, I guess we have to wait til the game release. Even it doesnt have english sub, hope there will be chinese sub.

argh... spare me~~. me want english subtitle~ XD

me to... siot tul la.... arhhhhh why dont have english SUB.....

got english sub or not? if got,i wan 1 oso...fans of toriyama..

Hey guys.

Any update on Blue Dragon and its release?

the release date for Jap ver. is on Dec 7 2006 and US ver. TO BE ADVISE 2007
media size: 3 DVD ROM

Is US version region free ?
If yes, Will US version will be release on same day as japan version ?

Err dude, he jst said US version is 2007 and Japan version is Dec 7, 2006

Famitsu gave 10\9\9\9 for Blue Dragon 37/40

That's probably sold 10 360s in Japan.

Well, according to play-aisa.com, the Asia version will have japanese sub only. It'll be release on December, no actual date was stated. Hope this wont be true.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-77-...1oht-43-99.html

F**K... hope sakaguchi can change it... not many asian people can read japanese maa... arhhhhh

english sub is way better than english voice. Sometimes english voice they sound so dull...

japanese voice+english sub. this is better

Everyone seems to be waiting for Blue Dragon...

I don't know why but I've never been to interested in this one... hate hate hate the recycled dragon ball characters in the dragon quest series... this one seems like more of the same...

Anyone care to enlighten me?

My more towards the storyline for the game.

Never really got stuck in to the dragon quest stories... vomit inducing character designs

Heheheheheh I'm so biased!

Well its not for everyone and nothing we say will change your mind because it is toriyama and it will look like DBZ.

agreed!..thats the way i watch / prefer watching all my anime too
DOAX2 has this option..im sure Blue dragon should have it too

Just hope the Japs like it, microsoft really really needs a kickstart... hopefully we'll get more japanese games...

I want to see a Phantom Crash remake... (no, Steel Lancer on PS2 doesn't count )

Apparently the Japs love it, judging by the 10,000 pre orders for the 360 Blue Dragon bundle.

Well, there are more games coming out. Notable names include:

1. Lost Odyssey (From Mistwalker)
2. Project Syphleed (err cant remember the exact spelling) - From Square Enix

And about 100+ titles coming out soon.

Hopefully there'll be able a Phantom Crash sequel in there...

good news lo.. if japanese developer make games for xbox360, then xbox360 got more market in asia region and ps3 sure dunno how liao lo. Even sell console also lose to ppl le... Price just way too steep...

We difinately need to see how the Japanese market reaction toward some of the X360 Japanese exclusive. If the game still doing badly then the support of Japanese companies will stop just like the Xbox. PS3 still have some advantage like free online, region free games and many Japanese exclusive.

My decision whether to buy a X360 or not will base on whether the Asian version will have english sub or whatever language I know, in other words is chinese. I'll definately buy PS3 when those big titles like Final Fantasy XIII and Devil May Cry 4 release.

This is a huge RPG games with up to 3 DVD, I seriously doubt can they translate the game some fast. They seems to be release the Asia version just after the Japanese version.

This post has been edited by M@M@: Dec 2 2006, 03:49 PM

japanese voice+english/chinese sub,that's the best

Blue Dragon Comic out....draw by the same guy who's draw DeathNote:

Wow... this book sound promissing!

Blue Dragon and Lost Oddesy (RPG) is on of the main factors convince me to get an Xbox 360. Have my fingureed cross that these titles won't be a flop.

http://bob.com.sg/forum/showpost.php?p=330815&postcount=20

May release! for the impatient ones getting it nxt week, there's always gamefaqs to help with translation

oh well, May it is then.

I have get the translated version by some fans. I think the story have little to no relation with the game. Btw, the release you mean is it as a comic book? It looks like this comic is release as a section in a comic magazine.

weekly release basic la...not volume1 comic book but chapter1 la....not sure about the story relation to the game but seem like got nice scene in this 1st chapter, very suitable especially for those DOA Xtremem Beach VolleyBall fans....

Hmm the manga looks nice...wonder if it will get translated

I ordered the Blue Dragon character from PA.. dunno what character will get..

Is it the Asia version? Once you get please tell us what language it support. I really hope it will at least got english or chinese.

Hehe i think he ordered the figurines

Opps, didnt read it carfully.

anyone has any news about which language the Asia version will support..
plz post here! i very kan chiong already hehe

Blue Dragon NTSC/J Asian released on Dec 7th is jpn voice + jpn subs. maybe the manual have english+chinese insets

NTSC/UC will release in May - Eng/? voice + Eng subs! most probably region-free on NTSC/J machines


haha, the above is pure guestimation/speculation

Wow look! I'm getting this!



From our local toy stores, XL-Shop. These are swing figures, keychains in other words.

-is awed by Takeshi Obata's Blue Dragon artwork-

don wan english voice la... i wan japanese sub..

Got it from PA for bout RM18.

awesomeness...now u better run and hide b4 suet comes...lol

wow, that "Zola with shadow" gashapon is very nice!

http://img104.imagevenue.com/img.php?image...4_122_388lo.jpg

not quite sure what kinda beast is her shadow. some sort of hybird gargoyle-polar bear??

Nice. Did you buy randomly? Any extras?

Ya its random.. total is 6+1 secret character...
It came together with a gum/sweet. It think its edible la.

Candy toys, mm hmm. Let's see if this reaches local stores, then you can complete your set ^^

shumaky,where do you bought your blue dragon toys..i want also >_<

COUNTDOWN... 1 DAY to go.... !!!!!!!!!!!!! iyaaaa...................

Out already and available at PA . Anyway didnt stated if there is english sub though Anybody figured it out yet ??

Aiyaaaa.. Asia version not yet ... release... la... so when... ???.. hmmm kan chiong already...

Source : IGN

No English support for the Jap version. Read it on teamxbox.com forums..