Retro Game Challenge 2 localization unlikely
by JC Fletcher 
{ May 4th 2009 at 12:30PM }
Are you ready to be depressed? We were having a perfectly good morning until we came across this RPGamer interview with XSEED's Ken Berry. After some discussion of Little King's Story and the loss of Muramasa (a result of financial troubles), the interview turns to Retro Game Challenge 2 (Game Center CX 2), the one thing we've wanted most from XSEED since, well, the release of Retro Game Challenge. "We're getting by, but not doing as well as we'd like," Berry said about the sales of the first game. "Retro Game Challenge started off well but still hasn't gotten to the point where we can justify bringing over the sequel. It's amazing how many people write to thank us for publishing that game, so perhaps as those enthusiast fans continue to spread the word we will get to where we need to be eventually."
With the addition of things like alternate-console versions of Retro Game Challenge games, 16-bit games, and even simulated Game Boy games, Game Center CX 2 looked like it could be even better than the first one, which was already one of our favorite games of 2009. And since RGC2 includes an RPG and two graphical text adventures, it's not exactly the most import-friendly thing.
In more positive news, XSEED plans to announce an "enhanced remake of a classic PSone RPG" soon for North America!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Roto13 @ May 4th 2009 1:02PM
Considering I haven't even seen a copy of Retro Game Challenge on a store shelf in my area, maybe if they did a decent job of actually PUBLISHING the game, it might sell better.
Don @ May 4th 2009 2:10PM
Roto: I've seen it in EB Games (Canada) and I've asked about it at HMV, they didn't have it in store, but said they could order it in. These are Canadian stores obviously... but maybe try asking at GameStop if you're in the U.S.
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Nigeria @ May 4th 2009 1:12PM
How disappointing. I've recommended the game to a couple people but nobody seems interested. Mostly Pro Evo gamers around me.
I would have loved to have seen the jump to the 16bit era.
HotLimit @ May 4th 2009 1:21PM
Finally, someone is remaking FFVII!
In all seriousness though, what classic PSX rpg could they be working on? All of those I've ever heard of have been remade or re-released for the PSP (though not necessarily in NA).
Tim @ May 4th 2009 2:04PM
This is very disappointing. The first game was great, and I was really looking forward to the sequel.
Roto13: I've seen it in stores plenty of times. But I wasn't expecting to, so I preordered my copy from Amazon.
Pie @ May 4th 2009 3:58PM
Fan translation candidate?
aj @ May 4th 2009 4:29PM
I don't think my local Wal Mart has sold a single copy.
They'll at least sell one of them to me come payday, at any rate. Woo!
ecco6t9 @ May 5th 2009 1:30AM
This is why we need Gamestop this game is far to obscure for Wal-Mart or even Toys R Us to stock.
damon_je @ Jun 4th 2009 7:29PM
People should think like don't judge a book by it's cover. That's probably why.