AX 2010 Mangagamer

[Draneor]

Panel Time: Saturday, 9:30 PM.

Last year, MG had some pretty good announcements with Higurashi and Shuffle. What's in store this year? Personally, I'm interested in knowing the release date for D.C. ll, if the physical copies sold well, and which VN/RPG they plan on releasing. It would also be nice if they do something with Frontwing, because they have pretty character designs.

[magicalgirlj]

I hope they announce package editions, they would be so much eaiser for me

[Classical]

It would also be nice if they do something with Frontwing, because they have pretty character designs.

Looking at some of the Frontwing games, I have to agree. Hopefully Mangagamer will release some of their games. I'm also looking forward to news on D.C. II (I still need to finish the first one though :sweat:).

[Vegard Aune]

...if the physical copies sold well...
...Wait, Mangagamer did physical copies of something?
I'm also looking forward to news on D.C. II (I still need to finish the first one though :sweat:).
Same here. I thought I read on ANN once that it was coming out in June, but that was clearly not true. Sure hope they'll release it soon. I've wanted to play that game for like, ages.

[something]

...if the physical copies sold well...
...Wait, Mangagamer did physical copies of something?
I think it was con-only.

[Draneor]

...Wait, Mangagamer did physical copies of something?

They're selling LE copies of Higurashi and KiraKira at AX and Otakon if they don't sell out. Testing the waters, so to speak. As for D.C.ll, they officially confirmed they were going to release it a couple months ago. KoiHime needs to come out first though.

[magicalgirlj]

...Wait, Mangagamer did physical copies of something?

They're selling LE copies of Higurashi and KiraKira at AX and Otakon if they don't sell out. Testing the waters, so to speak. As for D.C.ll, they officially confirmed they were going to release it a couple months ago. KoiHime needs to come out first though.

Well I cant go to AX, I live in Virginia and am currently on vacation at the Outer Banks, I have Kira Kira on my Itouch. I really would love to see package editions, I like to own physical copy's of bishoujo games

[GyroidFanatic]

They said they'll have some of their leftover AX stuff at Otakon

[magicalgirlj]

They said they'll have some of their leftover AX stuff at Otakon

I cant go to Otakon either, my parents say it's a long drive

[Buster Blader 126]

When I heard that they were selling LE copies of Higurashi at AX, I cried inside.

I also missed an opportunity to get a physical copy of the VN when it didn't occur to me to ask my sister to pick it (and Seakitties) up for me when she was in Japan last month. AKGFDSJFH

[einhorn303]

When I heard that they were selling LE copies of Higurashi at AX, I cried inside.

I also missed an opportunity to get a physical copy of the VN when it didn't occur to me to ask my sister to pick it (and Seakitties) up for me when she was in Japan last month. AKGFDSJFH

It's pretty easy to import (Japanese) physical copies of 07th Expansion games from sites like Paletweb and HimeyaShop. That's where I got my copies of Umineko.

[Buster Blader 126]

It's pretty easy to import (Japanese) physical copies of 07th Expansion games from sites like Paletweb and HimeyaShop. That's where I got my copies of Umineko.

I've heard of those places, but won't the shipping be up the wazoo? That's why I've never considered importing them.

[Draneor]

I've heard of those places, but won't the shipping be up the wazoo? That's why I've never considered importing them.

For Palet Web, yes. AmiAmi-where I got Umineko-has cheaper shipping. For Higurashi, you really should just buy the translated version.

Speaking of, MG's twitter had a reference to talks with AAA. Perhaps the day may come when their all ages versions can be bought.

[magicalgirlj]

It's pretty easy to import (Japanese) physical copies of 07th Expansion games from sites like Paletweb and HimeyaShop. That's where I got my copies of Umineko.

I've heard of those places, but won't the shipping be up the wazoo? That's why I've never considered importing them.

Well not only that, video games esipcally eroge is really expensive in Japan, I was told that at Anime USA

[Draneor]

Based on Twitter conversations , at least four spoilers will be annouced tonight. There are also going to be surprise guests. It will be pretty difficult for MG to top Nozomi and Bandai this year, but I can think of a couple things that could do it.

[Herron]

Hey guys I'm a total newbie to Mangagamer and the other companies. I'd like to start getting some games but I have to buy an new CP soon and I'll most likely be running Windows 7(and currently I use a MAC and no bootcamp to windows) and looking at their site the games are listed for XP and Vista. Would they play on 7? Or are they going to do an update to the games for 7?

[Draneor]

Would they play on 7? Or are they going to do an update to the games for 7?

I believe Something uses W7 and that MG's games do work. In general, some VNs will work fine, especially newer ones. Others require a patch or you have to buy the W7 version. I'd recommend testing the free demos, many of which are translated. If they work, the games should too.

[something]

Would they play on 7? Or are they going to do an update to the games for 7?

I believe Something uses W7 and that MG's games do work. In general, some VNs will work fine, especially newer ones. Others require a patch or you have to buy the W7 version. I'd recommend testing the free demos, many of which are translated. If they work, the games should too.

Yeah, all the Mangagamer titles I've tried on Win7 have run fine.

I have a few purchased and downloaded but not installed yet, though (Suika, Edelweiss, Edelweiss EF, Kira Kira Curtain Call). I have no doubt they'll work fine, just as Da Capo, Shuffle, and Kira Kira did.

[Herron]

I believe Something uses W7 and that MG's games do work. In general, some VNs will work fine, especially newer ones. Others require a patch or you have to buy the W7 version. I'd recommend testing the free demos, many of which are translated. If they work, the games should too.

Yeah, all the Mangagamer titles I've tried on Win7 have run fine.

I have a few purchased and downloaded but not installed yet, though (Suika, Edelweiss, Edelweiss EF, Kira Kira Curtain Call). I have no doubt they'll work fine, just as Da Capo, Shuffle, and Kira Kira did.

Thanks guys! I didn't even think about downloading the demos to test it... it makes total sense now. :sweat:
Good to know that they'll more then likely work. Right now I'm interested in Shuffle and Kira Kira.

[something]

Good to know that they'll more then likely work. Right now I'm interested in Shuffle and Kira Kira.
Kira Kira is absolutely phenomenal.

[einhorn303]

It's pretty easy to import (Japanese) physical copies of 07th Expansion games from sites like Paletweb and HimeyaShop. That's where I got my copies of Umineko.

I've heard of those places, but won't the shipping be up the wazoo? That's why I've never considered importing them.

I used SAL for Episode 4, and the shipping was only $6 USD. I guess that's a bit much for one DVD-sized case, but it's not too bad when it also comes with Episodes 1, 2, and 3. It's like 40 hours of playing time right there.

Just don't get EMS and you should be fine. Himeyashop's shipping is kind of weird, though, in that it has a huge base fee and then very small costs for additional items: it's heavily weighted towards encouraging large orders with lots of items.

[magicalgirlj]

I believe Something uses W7 and that MG's games do work. In general, some VNs will work fine, especially newer ones. Others require a patch or you have to buy the W7 version. I'd recommend testing the free demos, many of which are translated. If they work, the games should too.

Yeah, all the Mangagamer titles I've tried on Win7 have run fine.

I have a few purchased and downloaded but not installed yet, though (Suika, Edelweiss, Edelweiss EF, Kira Kira Curtain Call). I have no doubt they'll work fine, just as Da Capo, Shuffle, and Kira Kira did.

Thanks guys! I didn't even think about downloading the demos to test it... it makes total sense now. :sweat:
Good to know that they'll more then likely work. Right now I'm interested in Shuffle and Kira Kira.

Both games are great, I finshed Shuffle a whilw ago, and am now playing Kira Kira on my Itouch, if you need any recmendation ask me

[youth]

Good to know that they'll more then likely work. Right now I'm interested in Shuffle and Kira Kira.
Kira Kira is absolutely phenomenal.

I was interested in Kira Kira after reading this thread, but then I saw at their booth that it's some all ages version.

It's a cool setup they have at the booth though since they brought the singer for the theme song & have several original artists doing commissions $30 for b&w or $60 for color.

[Draneor]

I was interested in Kira Kira after reading this thread, but then I saw at their booth that it's some all ages version.

They sell both versions digitally. Although, you're not missing much without the ero.

[something]

I was interested in Kira Kira after reading this thread, but then I saw at their booth that it's some all ages version.
They sell both. The all-ages was offered later, but you can still purchase and download the adult version.

[youth]

So at their panel:
Higurashi When They Cry Kai
Matsuribayashi
July 29th

Da Capo Innocent Finale comming soon all ages release

Da Capo 2

Special guest here is Kouki Yoshimune rep of age & heavily involved in Muv-luv.

Koihime Musou no date but very soon

Dear Drops licensed

Some talk of this overdrive game.
Dengenki(sp?) Striker

Some new Mangagamers only release of a game for foreign audiences by Overdrive that suppose to simulate the role of being an exchange student in Japan in a bishoujo game format

[Draneor]

Dear Drops was the only new announcement. Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.

[something]

Dear Drops was the only new announcement.
I'll end up getting it since it's Overdrive.

Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.
...No, please don't. That's an absolutely terrible idea.

[BalmungHHQ]

Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.
...No, please don't. That's an absolutely terrible idea.
I think it could have potential... it just depends how they handle it...

[Draneor]

I think it could have potential... it just depends how they handle it...

I think it's a pretty bad idea, but OVERDRIVE can write whatever story they want. Maybe it will attract some new blood. VNs aren't exactly anime productions, so it wouldn't be a huge loss if it flops. I'm not sure the kind of people who play these games need an introduction to Japan though...

[einhorn303]

I don't think an OELVN by a Japanese company is an inherently bad idea. But, I think they should hire Native English-speakers for the scenario writing, and leave the art and character design to the Japanese side.

[Fencedude]

Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.
...No, please don't. That's an absolutely terrible idea.

For some reason this leaps to mind:

"MY GIRLFRIEND CHILDHOOD FRIEND IS THE PRESIDENT"

[Sly05]

Dear Drops was the only new announcement.

Dear Drops looks pretty awesome so that's good news for me.

[Herron]

Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically....No, please don't. That's an absolutely terrible idea.

For some reason this leaps to mind:

"MY GIRLFRIEND CHILDHOOD FRIEND IS THE PRESIDENT"


From what I gathered they wanted to make an original game that would introduce English fans to Japan, so I assumed it'd be set in Japan but the main character would be a foreigner and hot girls would introduce him to the Japanese culture. If it were like that it would be fun I think.

22:31:26 <bay|AX|Mangagamer> We've also like to release a game here on MG only, and not in Japan
22:31:41 <bay|AX|Mangagamer> tororo: How many people have gone to Japan?
22:32:08 <bay|AX|Mangagamer> Because a lot of people haven't been here, I want to make it like a digital study abroad through a bishoujo game system
22:32:44 <bay|AX|Mangagamer> We hope people take the time to check it out and if it's successful we'll produce more of it
22:33:03 <bay|AX|Mangagamer> We'd like to actually sell it at AX next year so you got something to look forward to

[magicalgirlj]

Dear Drops was the only new announcement. Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.

Aw that's it? We allready know they have that according to the visual novel database. No Zaishuu the sin yet

[Draneor]

From what I gathered they wanted to make an original game that would introduce English fans to Japan, so I assumed it'd be set in Japan but the main character would be a foreigner and hot girls would introduce him to the Japanese culture. If it were like that it would be fun I think

It could be useful for marketing, I guess. I doubt I'd learn anything myself. Also, give my utter distaste for how VNs portray non-Japanese people or even Japanese characters who studied abroad... It might annoy me. Certainly, we need more paying customers, and perhaps anime/manga fans are it. VNs fans are, for the most part, a bunch of pirates.

Oh, does anyone know if MG gave out coupons again this year?

[Mitsuki]

I actually think that sounds like it might be interesting if it's what Herron speculated.

[bayoab]

Oh, does anyone know if MG gave out coupons again this year?
Bushiroad preview books I believe.

[einhorn303]

Oh, does anyone know if MG gave out coupons again this year?
Bushiroad preview books I believe.

Bushiroad the card printing company? I wonder why they'd have that on hand.

[Shiroi Hane]

Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.
...No, please don't. That's an absolutely terrible idea.
On the plus side, if it is an ero game they may pay more attention to the stuff under the mosaics..

[malazar]

Oh, does anyone know if MG gave out coupons again this year?

This reminds me that I still have one of those demo discs with the buy 1 get 1 code I never used lying around from last Otakon. I wonder if it still works at this point since there is no expiration noted.

[Fencedude]

Well, and that overdrive wants to make a title for the US market specifically.
...No, please don't. That's an absolutely terrible idea.
On the plus side, if it is an ero game they may pay more attention to the stuff under the mosaics..

Even female Japanese h-artists don't seem to know what a vagina actually looks like.