Gaijinworks..actually...working?!?! NOW with Telenet goodness :)

nectarsis · 12/04/2009, 11:03 PM

After what 4+ years of their website sitting in placeholder mode..sounds like Victor Ireland & Company may have woken up from their collective nap.

http://blog.hardcoregaming101.net/2009/12/gaijinworks-finally-getting-things-done.html

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/12/04/with-help-from-gaijinworks-sunsoft-rises-again/

guyjin · 12/04/2009, 11:32 PM

TheClash603 · 12/05/2009, 01:29 AM

Weeeeeee

esteban · 12/05/2009, 09:16 AM

Blaster Master was a really a neat game.

I'm surprised that it is only mentioned in passing...

I am also annoyed that Albert Odyssey is stealing all the limelight, when it should be obvious what Sunsoft's Master Plan is: with the success of the Batman film franchise in recent years (and Arkham Asylum a smash hit on consoles), Sunsoft is patiently and methodically positioning itself to bring PCE Batman to the Virtual Console.

Personally, I can't wait. This is a stroke of genius on Sunsoft's part. It is the perfect moment to capitalize on the popularity of Batman and revive TG-16's presence on the Virtual Console.

jboypacman · 12/05/2009, 10:16 AM

Sunsoft! One of my favorite 3rd parties from years gone by them and Data East.

ParanoiaDragon · 12/05/2009, 04:41 PM

Quote from: esteban on 12/05/2009, 09:16 AMBlaster Master was a really a neat game.

I'm surprised that it is only mentioned in passing...

I am also annoyed that Albert Odyssey is stealing all the limelight, when it should be obvious what Sunsoft's Master Plan is: with the success of the Batman film franchise in recent years (and Arkham Asylum a smash hit on consoles), Sunsoft is patiently and methodically positioning itself to bring PCE Batman to the Virtual Console.

Personally, I can't wait. This is a stroke of genius on Sunsoft's part. It is the perfect moment to capitalize on the popularity of Batman and revive TG-16's presence on the Virtual Console.

Yes! PCE Batman for the win!

SignOfZeta · 12/05/2009, 06:43 PM

I'd glad to see Sunsoft coming back to the US, but I fail to see how anything Vic did back in the day translates to the present. His entire function was to translate games that other companies were to lazy/stupid/busy to translate. Nowadays almost everything gets translated and sold in the US so...who gives a shit? Do people really miss his potty humor and 3 year delays?

Joe Redifer · 12/05/2009, 07:08 PM

I hope that they make a 3D Blaster Master and make it brown and grey and with ambient sounds and no music oh my god that would be so awesome! Games these days are so cool with their browns and their greys and their lack of awesome music. Fuck yeah, older games can suck it with their "enjoyability"!

TheClash603 · 12/05/2009, 10:40 PM

For $0.99 I picked up Blaster Master - Blasting Again for PS1 about 3 months ago... I have still been too scared to try it, heard it sucks bad.

TR0N · 12/06/2009, 02:19 AM

Good for sunsoft though i don't expect to see,batman or return of the joker on the vc.Since those are license games still if i were sunsoft they should put waku waku 7 on it.I still see it as one of the most underrated fighters that they put out...beside it being over looked since it ran on the neo-geo.

nectarsis · 12/06/2009, 02:42 AM

Quote from: SignOfZeta on 12/05/2009, 06:43 PMNowadays almost everything gets translated and sold in the US so...who gives a shit?

True many more games get translated/brought over..but a shit ton still get left. Maybe not personally games you may like, but I have quiet a few PS2, psp, ds imports that would beg to differ.

Joe Redifer · 12/06/2009, 04:47 AM

The rape games don't generally get brought over. That'd be perfect for Vic. I just hope he keeps tinkering with the gameplay and difficulty since he obviously knows best. [/sarcasm]

Arkhan Asylum · 12/06/2009, 07:22 AM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 12/05/2009, 10:40 PMFor $0.99 I picked up Blaster Master - Blasting Again for PS1 about 3 months ago... I have still been too scared to try it, heard it sucks bad.

I got it for 10$ years ago. It isnt THAT bad. I had fun playing it. I actually holed up in my room for a few days and beat the hell out of it.

anyway, maybe hell port WD's office suite software from back in the day to the virtual console! I bet its one awesome game.

OldRover · 12/06/2009, 08:04 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 12/06/2009, 04:47 AMThe rape games don't generally get brought over. That'd be perfect for Vic. I just hope he keeps tinkering with the gameplay and difficulty since he obviously knows best. [/sarcasm]

Well yeah...they gotta add condoms so they're safe rapes. Otherwise it's just not acceptable here in the USA.

SignOfZeta · 12/06/2009, 04:03 PM

Nah, they just have to change everyone's age to 18 in the intro.

nectarsis · 12/10/2009, 10:47 AM

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/12/10/sunsoft-acquires-telenets-entire-catalog/

Sunsoft now has the Telenet library!!

DJLobo · 12/10/2009, 11:06 AM

Quote from: nectarsis on 12/10/2009, 10:47 AMhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/12/10/sunsoft-acquires-telenets-entire-catalog/

Sunsoft now has the Telenet library!!

That's great news.

NecroPhile · 12/10/2009, 11:27 AM

That's cool, though I doubt it will amount to anything more than them releasing Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Valis II and III on the Virtual Console. Who knows though, maybe we'll get lucky and they'll translate the rest of the Cosmic Fantasy and Valis series and bring 'em over.... fingers crossed for X.

SignOfZeta · 12/10/2009, 07:23 PM

Well, now I'm interested!

Although, if CF 1 and 2 get released on VC in the US...well, I can already see the thread where people complain about the 1 out 5 rating from such-and-such mainstream video game site. Part three is much better, although a horrible grind. Maybe they can just skip to 4.

Wait, does 4 have boobies in it? I think it does. Its been ten years at least since I played them. If so then...he may as well release them as PCE ISOs because Nintendo isn't going to pass it.

OK, maybe this is just one of those BS things from Vic (like Lunar 3 for PS).

Joe Redifer · 12/10/2009, 07:50 PM

Telenet? Wow I sure hope they bring back the mega-awesome Valis 2! I cannot believe the same company made Gaiares. Maybe we can get a Last Alert 2... with the same US voice actors! That would be too awesome.

ParanoiaDragon · 12/11/2009, 11:36 PM

Here's some info from Vic!

"No specific titles were announced, but Ireland is keen on Cosmic Fantasy. "Cosmic Fantasy has a special place in it since we were only able to do two [in the series]," Ireland said when we asked him about revisiting the series. "I really like 1, 3, 4A, and 4B and were only able to do one of those chapters. To be able to revisit that would be fantastic, but the rights are really a problem.""

Sounds to me like they're going to put the finishing touch's on CF3 & release it on VC! Though I'd prefer a proper release, this makes me wonderfully happy! When I used to talk to Don(or was it Leroy?) Shirley, I think he mentioned that CF3 was close to finished, but, the Turbo was dead by then.

esteban · 12/12/2009, 11:45 AM

Quote from: DJLobo on 12/10/2009, 11:06 AM
Quote from: nectarsis on 12/10/2009, 10:47 AMhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/12/10/sunsoft-acquires-telenets-entire-catalog/

Sunsoft now has the Telenet library!!
That's great news.

Indeed it is.

For the naysayers: At least Telenet's IP isn't floating around in limbo, or, worse yet, in the portfolio of a random conglomerate that has absolutely no interest in video games.

Plus, we might get lucky: At least one Telenet IP might be dragged from its grave and given a chance to live again.

Dark Fact · 12/15/2009, 10:49 AM

Late to the party but...

AWESOME NEWS that the Nihon Telenet catalog had been rescued! Words can't describe my happiness in the fact that we'll finally get to see the great CD games of the Turbo finally released on the VC, some for the very first time!

Already registered on Sunsoft's official forums to express my gratitude!

NecroPhile · 12/15/2009, 11:27 AM

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 12/11/2009, 11:36 PMSounds to me like they're going to put the finishing touch's on CF3 & release it on VC! Though I'd prefer a proper release, this makes me wonderfully happy!

Apparently Ireland wants to put 'em out on real media (as taken from here):

Quote from: Victor Ireland
QuoteAnd Vic, will there ever be any games with physical media, or is Sunsoft going an all digital route? Just wondering.
Initially digital media, but physical media is probable once the US office is firmly established again.

Dark Fact · 12/15/2009, 06:20 PM

You double posted you double poster!

NecroPhile · 12/15/2009, 06:23 PM

Quote from: Dark Fact on 12/15/2009, 06:20 PMYou double posted you double poster!

Problem solved! How did that happen?

Dark Fact · 12/16/2009, 11:11 AM

Okay, Todd Ciolek can officially kiss our asses!

guyjin · 12/16/2009, 12:43 PM

Quote from: Dark Fact on 12/16/2009, 11:11 AMOkay, Todd Ciolek can officially kiss our asses!

umm, that link took me to some sort of phishing site.

nectarsis · 12/16/2009, 12:46 PM

Quote from: guyjin on 12/16/2009, 12:43 PM
Quote from: Dark Fact on 12/16/2009, 11:11 AMOkay, Todd Ciolek can officially kiss our asses!
umm, that link took me to some sort of phishing site.

takes me to an article on anime news network.

NecroPhile · 12/16/2009, 01:00 PM

Since guy and nec are confused by the internetz:

QuoteSUNSOFT RESURRECTS TELENET'S TROVE OF SO-SO GAMES
Sunsoft teased a big announcement through Vic Ireland's Gaijinworks studio last week, and it was a genuine surprise: Sunsoft now has the rights to Telenet Japan's entire catalog. For those who never grew up in the Sega Genesis era, Telenet was a prominent Japanese publisher, putting out Cosmic Fantasy, the Valis series, Exile, Earnest Evans, Granada, and plenty of other games. Most of the games from Telenet (and their sub-developer Wolfteam) weren't very good, and yet the company won over many Americans through its Renovation label, which introduced many a young geek to big-eyed anime stylings. So there were a few mourners when Telenet, after years of doing nothing, closed down in 2007.

And now, Telenet's catalog is back. Ireland extols its virtues in the official press release, since he actually localized two Exiles and one Cosmic Fantasy back when he was running Working Designs. Sunsoft plans to release Telenet games on the Wii's Virtual Console next year, with open invitations for fans to request specific titles on Sunsoft's forums.

[Vincente DeMarco was originally Al Capone, but Renovation had some overly careful lawyers.]

For starters, fans could ask for El Viento (above), my favorite Telenet/Wolfteam title and the only good part of the Earnest Evans franchise. There's also the Exile series, still unique among RPGs for setting an anime-ish adventure during the Crusades. And then there's Cosmic Fantasy 2, a mediocre RPG that was nonetheless the bearer of the first gratuitous shower scene the West ever saw in an RPG. That's a piece of history.

[I would play this if it had a crazed, Working Designs-like translation full of jokes about soup commercials and Clinton and muff(in) diving.]

There's no word on whether or not the Telenet deal also includes the pornographic Valis Xadventure games released by Eants, and I know that some of you care about that.

The words in brackets are the creative titles for pics of El Viento and Valis X.

Dark Fact · 12/16/2009, 06:35 PM

I don't care if he calls the Nihon Telenet library so-so, but fuck him for using Valis X as part of the announcement when Valis X was a total shitstain on the game franchise. It's not part of the library! I actually had to log into the ANN forums just to make a point about that.

Yes, Nihon Telenet games have fanservice, but they're not Valis X quality porn!

esteban · 12/20/2009, 09:19 AM

AVENGER and LADY PHANTOM, here we come!

Dark Fact · 12/22/2009, 03:38 PM

Rondo of Blood coming to VC???

TR0N · 12/23/2009, 01:33 AM

Quote from: Dark Fact on 12/22/2009, 03:38 PMRondo of Blood coming to VC???

I did wounder if that would happen or not given it's been out on the jpn vc for a while now.Beside all would,konami would have to do is use the dubbing and the text from the psp version.

Dark Fact · 12/26/2009, 01:39 PM

Yeah, no need to break what's already fixed. I'm really gonna look forward to this. I'm so glad that cult hit games for the VC are finally getting their comeuppance!

ParanoiaDragon · 12/26/2009, 07:47 PM

The only thing I didn't like, was that the German intro was re-recorded(probably more accurate German, but, I liked the original) & some of the voices ingame were changed, but, oh well.

Dark Fact · 12/29/2009, 05:07 PM

It was re-recorded?

We've been had!

ParanoiaDragon · 12/29/2009, 09:45 PM

You've never played it? Do you have a PSP?

Joe Redifer · 12/29/2009, 10:19 PM

It really isn't worth it even if you have a PSP. The polygon graphics are atrocious, though better than, say, the upcoming Rocket Knight Adventures remake. I guess polygon 2.5D stuff is a shit-ton easier to do than hand-drawn/painted 2D backdrops scrolling at different speeds with sprites. I would so love to see Castlevania 1, 3, Bloodlines, Dracula X remade in proper 2D with painted visuals and no polygons. The new Castlevania Adventure WiiBirth is pretty good, but not as good as such a game could be.

TheClash603 · 12/30/2009, 12:09 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 12/29/2009, 10:19 PMIt really isn't worth it even if you have a PSP. The polygon graphics are atrocious, though better than, say, the upcoming Rocket Knight Adventures remake. I guess polygon 2.5D stuff is a shit-ton easier to do than hand-drawn/painted 2D backdrops scrolling at different speeds with sprites. I would so love to see Castlevania 1, 3, Bloodlines, Dracula X remade in proper 2D with painted visuals and no polygons. The new Castlevania Adventure WiiBirth is pretty good, but not as good as such a game could be.

The original game is in the PSP game though, which makes up for any lack of love you may have for 2D with polygons.

SignOfZeta · 12/30/2009, 12:19 AM

Yeah but...I'm not interested. I have a PSP. I also have a PC Engine. If I really need to play it on the go...well, the current state of PCE emulators on PSP is incredible.