Nope, not lying.

If this is any indication that the others may get a localization, or even Rebirth getting put back on the copyright list, I'm all for it.

Well, and gonna buy it of course.

What did I tell you guys? It's possible! I said "just like SSBM, it doesn't matter whether the characters are in the US or not."
I knew Namco Bandai would finally listen to their fans.

omg
Watch the RUIN THE VA's!
They'll mess everything up because Namco USA sucks like that...
*has a huntch*
BUT YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!

O_O...

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Now I need a PSP...:(

And don't be so pessimistic, Ritios ^_^

I'm not being pessimistic... It's just... T_T I dont trust Namco USA anymore

Please, if they're giving us a game that everyone thought would never make it here, then you should trust them some more.
Voice acting doesn't matter at the moment.

I'm just wondering if they'll get the original voice actors for some of the characters, or if they'll have to be entirely new. I'm expecting either some unknowns or the Abyss cast is going to be scattered about.

Just like how I was arguing that it was possible for Abyss to be localized. Except I would have gotten flamed if I stuck it in their faces when it came true. XD

Anyways, W00T!! I don't mind unvoiced skits, I hope they just retain the JP audio though. I know the localiation is going to be weak, but playing this game without having to import it is going to be convenient.

Before anyone asks:

"Q: What about the characters that were never localized?"
and
"Q: What about Symphonia and Phantasia?! Nintendo did the job!"
Is probably going to be asked.

My answer is:
"A: Do what they did with Nanaly and pretend they did exist in the US."
and
"A: Do what they did with Mint and pretend Nintendo didn't even exist."

Great. Now I'm going to pest my friend to downgrade his PSP/Buy this game.

I can't wait to hear Leon, Stahn, Rutee Harold, Eugene, and Annie's VAs! The first time they'll be in english. If they screw up Leon's voice.... i am gonna kill something.

Fuzzy Critter had this to say.

"SURPRISE!

Couple of quick comments on what people have been saying here:

1. Arte names
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for being OK with updated names. The general rule is: where there are multiple names, use the post-Symphonia name. So it's Demon Fang for everyone. If they haven't been used (so there's only the original name) then they probably stayed the same. However! If it's a derivative of something that has a new name, then it will be updated to maintain consistency. Or at least that's the hope. Smile

2. Infrastructure
Like the interview said, infrastructure is cut. We're tweaking the mercenary system to compesate somewhat, but the character upload/download won't make it here. Sorry.

3. Voices
No voice cuts.
It's not bilingual (and there was much lamentation...) but every scene, chat, whatnot that had voice in the Japanese will have voice in the English. With y'all's help, hopefully we can make this the start of a trend... (hint, hint, tell your friends)

Okay, gotta run now. Thanks for the good vibes on bringing this out (and the several "THAT was random" comments too)!

Peter"

Alright! Fully voiced, finally!

*ponders*

I know two people with PSPs that are my friends...but I'm not sure if either would be interested v_v

If only I could magicaly teleport over to you with my Japanese ToW:RM, or maybe I might buy the ENG is the voices and translation arn't 'effed.

Yay! They're using Nintendo's translation of Symphonia (Who did better than them!) I hope they retain Decisive Slice instead of Soaring Wind or whatever Guy had.

Severing Wind? I liked that better than Decisive Slice myself.

And they said Post-Symphonia. I'm sure they mean the most recent translation after Symphonia.

Missle Sword!

Aw man, I would've loved to hear Stahn and Leon yell that.

But, we could now finally hear how Destiny/Destiny 2/Rebirth characters would sound if they ever plan for US release. I'm pretty sure for Chester and Arche, they would use their OVA voices, or probably new voice actors.

I sure hope the main character voices sound good.

Lion: Missle Sword!
Stahn: Missle Swrdou!
Lloyd: Uhh... Demon Fang?

You forgot...

Reid: Sonic Blade!

I hope this encourages more localization of further Tales games!

Aw darn, I thought post meant "at".

this could also mean more tales games for psp and also People who signed up to receive news on the Namco Bandai's site. the Tales series have received a survey asking what they think of the series. THIS could mean more tales games hahahaha

This game has Arche, which was the best follow up good news to this game being released. I'm so glad I have a friend with a PSP who likes Tales of series and all I will have to do is say Kratos and she'll go buy like fifty copies.

Certainly. It's good to know that Tales has a growing fanbase, but I'm skeptical about the future Tales games...being that Namco is immigrating to the PS3 and that the PS3 costs so much. (As well as not being so popular among the console wars)

Radiant Mythology video up:
http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/10730

Lloyd obviously has a different voice actor. Genis does as well, but sounds similar. Also, note that the move Rekkuuzan is now translated as Tempest Strike.

Just two complaints:
- I prefer original voice actors.
- Tempest Strike?! Okay, not a big deal perhaps, but what's wrong with just "Tempest"? =(

Good video, thanks for sharing!

Although I haven't even been close to playing the game, the US version looks very promising! Tempest Strike mildly bugs me, though.

Lloyd's new VA is fine, but the original was better. Genis is also good enough for me.

Yeah, gotta admit, I prefer Tempest as well. Despite my odd thinking from Beast being reduced in length, that probably is better too.

I was expecting them to not get the original VAs anyway. I personally think we probably have some system that prevents it, like unions (Scott could be in one) or studios.

no complaints sounds alright lloyd sounds pretty cool and i like genius already the move list looks dodgy but i can deal with it pretty nice game when it comes out

I just wanna know if Tales of the World RM is EVER going to come out in the U.S, which it probably isn't. <_<

Read the begining of this thread... They announced that IT IS being localized...

Someone is rather slow...

Indeed the voice acting is pretty... well actualy, it's decent. Genis sounds more like Jp Genis and Lloyd just sounds too young. XD

I'm gonna buy this game asap. BTW I was in EBgames and they said that in there computer its listed to be released on July 2nd. Don't tell me that EB isnt reliable. I already know that

"Tempest" was renamed to "Tempest Strike" because in RM, there is a spell called "Tempest." Rather than renaming the spell, Namco decided to rename the tech instead.


BTW, if I'm not mistaken, Namco first introduced the "Tempest" spell in Tales of the Tempest. (Arria Ekberg has that spell)

Changing Older than changing the newer... Pfeh NAMCO oA really loves messing with our games huh?

We have boxart!

http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/Games/Ta...diant_Mythology

Compare to:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-...gy-70-1mie.html

I have to admit, I think I like the NA package more than the JP one. I guess it just seems more flashy or something.

I agree. Official art on white BG is uncreative. =S

EDIT: Why is the rare/good information always on less noticeable sites? XD

While a RM localisation is good news, the one thing I don't like are the Hi-Ougi's... is it just me or do they look a little... limp?