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E3 2012: Level-5 Joins Forces with Studio Ghibli

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is coming to PS3 in January 2013.

Jun. 5 2012

Posted by: Marino

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*ashamed and happy at same time

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Good to see this coming to America.

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Yes. Happy this is coming out soon :0

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Color me interested.

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Sweet. It won't make Christmas, but I guess my birthday will do ^_^

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well this looks pretty delightful!

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Why is there never any combat gameplay in any trailer I see of this game?

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I'll hold out for the From Software - Ghibli collaboration.

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@StealthRaptor said:

I'll hold out for the From Software - Ghibli collaboration.

That sounds terrible -- what kind of game are you expecting to get out of that?

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Still looks incredible.

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Sold

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This looks great

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Oh you mean NnK:WotWW?

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This looks pretty enjoyable.

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Seems neat, but I wont be able to play it on account of the child characters and their insufferable voices. Oh well, I'm not the target audience.

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Cannot wait!

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Seems whimsical.

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Day one. Can't wait till next year :(

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For some reason, that shot of the archway panning down to the main character and that thing with a lantern on his nose really reminded me of Dark Cloud 2.

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This might make me get a PS3, especially since my wife is a huge Studio Ghibli fan.

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I just hope that this game has the option to turn the Japanese voices on. Then again I'll probably import it anyway (and yes I know it's been released in japan already).

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@Axersia said:

@StealthRaptor said:

I'll hold out for the From Software - Ghibli collaboration.

That sounds terrible -- what kind of game are you expecting to get out of that?

One of unforgiving cuteness

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Looks great, but I don't know if I'll want to play it.

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@primalmaster said:

I just hope that this game has the option to turn the Japanese voices on. Then again I'll probably import it anyway (and yes I know it's been released in japan already).

Same here. The reason I held off importing it for so long is because the game was originally scheduled for Q1 of this year, and I was OK waiting a few more months to have a better understanding of the story (also, the game was unreasonably expensive at launch). But now that the Ni no Kuni All-In-One Edition is releasing next month in Japan for a budget price, it looks like I'll end up importing it after all.

@StealthRaptor said:

@Axersia said:

@StealthRaptor said:

I'll hold out for the From Software - Ghibli collaboration.

That sounds terrible -- what kind of game are you expecting to get out of that?

One of unforgiving cuteness

I think you're crazy.

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This was supposed to come out this year, but apparently got pushed back for localization. Odd, but still looking forward to it.

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Too many devs trying to achieve realism in graphics and not enough working towards alternatives such as these beautiful cartoony visuals. Maybe the Windwaker backlash is to blame.

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Looks interesting, but I need to see gameplay footage before I'll commit to buying it or, perhaps, asking for it for my birthday.

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this game is gonna be the TITS

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Edited By Tesla

Level-5! Ghibli! A world map! I have to play this.

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JAPANESE BOX ART OR BUST, SONY 
 
I'M NOT PLAYING AROUND 
 
DONT YOU DARE GIVE ME ANYTHING DIFFERENT, DONT YOU DARE

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@Vegetable_Side_Dish: I wouldn't be surprised if they end up using the All-In-One Edition boxart.

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FUCK YES!

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Haven't touched my PS3 in almost a year. This will change that.

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I continue to hold out cautious optimisim.

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@Axersia said:

@Vegetable_Side_Dish: I wouldn't be surprised if they end up using the All-In-One Edition boxart.

    *snip*
Oooh yes I know all about that version's box art, that's why I'm a little on edge.
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Everything about this game is so goddamn charming. And that music is amazing. I really hope it sells well when it comes out.

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I really like the art.

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Everything about this game is so goddamn charming. And that music is amazing. I really hope it sells well when it comes out.

Goddamn Charming is Ghibli's trademark.

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Does anyone know what the actual gameplay is like?

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@ElvishName said:

Does anyone know what the actual gameplay is like?

Yes. It's awesome.

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@primalmaster: I'm pretty sure I read that Ni No Kuni will have both English and original Japanese audio in the game, so it's all good.

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Are these... emotions that I'm feeling? DAMN YOU, GHIBLI!

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Must... not... think about... seven more months... to go...

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It's got the Level 5 and Studio Ghibli distinctive charm that's for sure.

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Anime and jerks.

Seriously, this game looks really cool. And I really love what Level-5 has been doing with the traditional Japanese RPG, moving it forward in a unique space, and refining the terrible things like bad UI.

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I was really pumped when this was first announced for the DS in 2009 or 2008. Now, I don't care anymore. The graphics don't even look that impressive after Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2.

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@pepsimaxofborg said:

@ElvishName said:

Does anyone know what the actual gameplay is like?

Yes. It's awesome.

WOW! That game looks GORGEOUS! Seven months felt far away, but not it feels too far. Must have this now.

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this looks awesome, I fucking HATE console exclusives.

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If you're a fan of this type of game, please, buy it!

...and watch the video showed below:

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Without gameplay footage, this trailer just makes me think this thing would do better as a traditional Ghilbi film instead of a game.

Also the visuals are just....meeeeeeeh. They just took Dark Cloud 2's engine and increased the draw distance. They can't even get the lips to move properly!