Are you in the game?

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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That looks like a TWEWY counter to me.

[Armando]

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Plus the URL says "subaseka" and the game's JP title is "Subarashiki Kono Sekai." Guess they used Dream Drop Distance for exposure, kind of like how Smash Bros resulted in Fire Emblem being brought to the west.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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KH3D is the lowest selling KH to date, so I have my doubts about that being the strategy.

Its more likely they wanted to develop the 3D assets in advance so Nomura and company had the excuse to use them for another game. I mean, they've kept using the KH assets from 2002 and 2005 to this point. TWEWY would likely remain a handheld franchise for years go come, so they stand to save money.

Nintendo of America could have given us Fire Emblem games for years, they just thought we were all too dumb to play them until Smash Bros. included Roy and Marth and people started asking questions about the series. Then they decided to take a chance on FE7: Rekka no Ken. Intelligent Systems also had gained some steam in the west to make FE happen thanks to Advance Wars for GBA.

[Armando]

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KH3D is the lowest selling KH to date, so I have my doubts about that being the strategy.

The question isn't how much KH3D sold compared to other KH games, but how much KH3D sold compared to TWEWY.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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The question isn't how much KH3D sold compared to other KH games, but how much KH3D sold compared to TWEWY.

It was pretty obvious to me thier placement in KH3D showed Nomura's intent to have another TWEWY title, given it was a cult hit on DS and did well critically. I don't think it was intended to make anyone curious about the IP so much as give 3DS gamers a platform-specific nod.

[Gobo]

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People have dug through the site and found a "Calling" remix. Its TWEWY. New game or remake is up in the air.

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/subasek...ound_3days.mp3

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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Word is there's an iOS port incoming.

I don't see how that even begins to work unless its on iPad, there isn't enough real estate on the iPhone and iTouch screen to make it feasible unless they completely alter how the game was played originally. I'd say the DS version would still be preferable.

A sloppy seconds port might not be the only announcement, though.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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It's confirmed to be a dumbed down, premium priced iOS port. Single screen play, twitter integration and $19.99.

It's available now, given the original can be found for cheaper, I don't see the point.

[Aeni]

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It's confirmed to be a dumbed down, premium priced iOS port. Single screen play, twitter integration and $19.99.

It's available now, given the original can be found for cheaper, I don't see the point.

It's merely to beef up their smart phone library of games. It's a smart move on their part since smart phones (overall) as a gaming system in just sheer numbers alone warrant a serious consideration by most big name game developers.

Edit: If you just look at Android handsets with similar power to Samsung SII/SIII running Android 4.0+, across the spectrum of manufacturers, the numbers of units in total would eclipse the number of the entire Nintendo suite of DS units sold.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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Its still dumbing down a game and weakening an IP is never a good idea. The original version can be found on the original platform for less than the mobile asking price. SE is selling an inferior version at a premium.

Personally, I find both iOS and Android rather insulting when it comes to games, with scrubby virtual D-pads and buttons as if they make up for tactile controls. Even though I don't have a Vita now, the second I did I would have more games on that platform than I've been compelled to download for iOS. I have more apps than games on my iPhone. The mobile market is purely for casual gamers, not dedicated gamers.

For me, finding a worthwhile game on iOS isn't like looking for a needle in a haystack, its scavenging for diamonds in a sewage. I'll pass that chore along to someone with lower/no standards. I have nearly 50 downloadable games on my 3DS versus five on my phone that I really never play.

[Aeni]

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I'm in agreement with you on your points. It's just that ... the money is there. As long as they can find new suckers, they'll pursue whatever venues to line their purse strings with.

[Gobo]

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There is apparently a secret ending (image still). Shows a girl with Neku style headphones in a school uniform holding what appears to be Mr. Mew. On the 104 tower is says "New 7 Days"

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