Quote Originally Posted by Bolivar View Post
MWahahahahaha I actually like Bastian's theory, and why not? NoA have no clue what you're trying to say when you talk about real gaming. All they know is some people might want these games and journalists might give them a thumbs up, but why would they care about that when the media has been crapping all over them this generation, for a brief respite in response to the 3DS hype, only for it all to start falling again once the truth came out.
The media has only been crapping on them lately (like the last year or so) they've pretty much dominated this generation and have caused probably the biggest shift in video game directions in over a decade, with even Sony and Microsoft jumping in on the motion control gaming. Hell Microsoft seems pretty damn committed if this last E3 was any indication. The 3DS has certainly faltered but when you break the number one rule of console selling (affordability) then you should expect some less than steller outcomes.

And why would Monolith employees quit Nintendo b/c of this? I'm sure they could care less about the Gaijin considering their games are coming out and doing well in JP not to mention getting tons of acclaim in EU. Hell, they might have no idea and could care less if the game comes out over here.
Considering this company was founded after they broke away from Square, over the argument of mishandling their projects, and then it was repeated with Namco Bandai with Xenosaga Episode 2's mishandling, I would say its not unlikely possibility. These guys are truly the "how dare you tamper with my masterpiece! I'm leaving" art types. Of course, I meant this in case of Bastion's scenario where NoA purposely did not release these games in order to garner some extra points with a third party company. Who wants to work for a company that purposely diminishes your work so they can score extra points with an outsourced company. Shouldn't in-house developers get a bit more priority?

Ignoring the conspiracy theory aspect, I agree they probably don't care, they are already busy recruiting for their next project which is suspected to be a new Baiten title. Mistwalker is actually supporting Operation Rainfall . The real issue with NoA decision, is that the PAL version already calls for an English translation. So its not like they have to worry about financing a translation cause its already done, and all they need to do is release it for the North America region, which would not take much effort. NoE has already done all the costly parts, NoA just needs to get off their ass and realize a Zelda game is not the way to send off a console.

I think DQX is a real possibility here but I wouldn't hold your breath for those three, as well as the DQ collection while you're at it. Which is sad, because as Jackel pointed out, that would actually make it a system selller for me
The DQ Collection never had a chance outside of Japan. I don't see too many people jumping at the chance to drop serious dough on a collection of three NES titles. DQX is definetly seeing release outside of Japan, considering how much effort has been put into releasing the lost titles out here, and Nintendo itself handled the release of DQIX, its a heavy weight. Still, its not like Nintendo has the greatest online of the consoles, and its not like SE has a good track record with MMOs lately. I'd be a bit concerned and skeptical at this point.