How hopeful are you that (at least) Phantasy Star Generation

[A2K]

Poll Question: Will we see at least the first two games here in some form? Will Generation 4 (3?... How are they going to number that, anyway?) be revived in the future and the trilogy localized and released here together as was originally intended? Or maybe in some other form???

With the remake of End of the Millennium put on indefinite hold following the break-off of Sega's deal with 3D Ages, the games' release here has been put into question.

I believe it was required of Sega of America by SCEA to put all three PSG games together and release at a budget price. In March 2005, many of the other Sega Ages titles were put into a compilation by Conspiracy Entertainment and released here as the Sega Classics Collection. A similar scenario occurred with Space Channel 5 Special Edition (which was published here by Agetec and included both the original's PS2 port and its sequel).

Personally, I think they would be a great fit for Xbox Live Arcade. It's not exactly the same scenario, I know, but Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is getting an XBLA release soon. If a title of that scope can be brought to the arcade, there may be a chance for these two to find a home there as well. Maybe even some of the better, other Sega Ages titles could see a re-release on the service as well.

Digital Eclipse is the company handling C:SotN, and has released numerous XBLA titles and has actually worked with Sega before with the Sega Genesis Collection (the more-recently released emulated compilation rather than aforementioned remakes).

I'd prefer a material, retail disc release, of course, but I'd be more than willing to on this with the last title currently MIA. Who knows? Maybe even after a release on Arcade, the trilogy may still see a PS2 release together.

[HUnewearl_Meira]

Given the PlayStation 2's dwindling lifespan and SCEA's retarded position on the games, I can see us eventually getting them, but it's a long shot; just like we never got Phantasy Star Collection on the Saturn.

There just aren't enough of us for it to be a big priority.

[Nai_Calus]

It could happen, but flying pigs could also shoot out of my ass.

Hah, they'd better not do it on the 360, I have neither one of those nor broadband. XD I'd have to move and buy a 360.

I'd think it would be PSG:3. Remember that PSIII takes place 1000 years after PSIV, at least in the Japanese version, so the PSIV 'generation' of heroes comes before that.

But yeah, I'm not that hopeful. :<

[isahn80]

From what I heard, these remakes weren't even that good anyway.

That being said, I'd of course play them on the off chance they ever did make it over.

[HUnewearl_Meira]

On 2007-03-01 01:31, Ian-KunX wrote:
Hah, they'd better not do it on the 360, I have neither one of those nor broadband. XD I'd have to move and buy a 360.

Hey, whatever it takes to motivate you to get out of where you're at now.

I almost wish I were on the 360 version so I could include that in the speculative list, here.

[Saigan]

I think a simultaneous release of the PSG remakes for ALL THREE next generation consoles would be well recieved. But, just like I voted... I won't hold my breath.

[Saner]

the PS1 and PSII remake look and sound awesome! too bad they havent come to U.S. but maybe later. a PSIII remake would be best of all though.

[Zorafim]

I just saw a few game shots in youtube, and it looks amazing. Even if it's just a touched up copy, I'd still get it. (some balancing would be nice, though)
I really hope I get to see this. Though, did PSIII and PSIV get the same treatment as PSI and PSII?

[HUnewearl_Meira]

PSIV was supposed to, Zorafim, but the company that Sega brought on for the Sega ageS project kinda flunked out before getting to Phantasy Star IV. As far as I know, there's no intention of remaking Phantasy Star III in that fashion. Time may tell, though.

[OnnaWren]

Hm, I'm hopeful, but for the time being, no one has the US rights to the games (as far as I'm aware).

Maybe XSeed (Shadow Hearts: From the New World, Wild ARMs 4, Valhalla Knights) would pick them up if we e-mailed a petition? I know that, usually, e-mail petitions don't work, but isn't it worth a (long) shot?