Azure Striker Gunvolt is taking its sweet time coming to Europe, but that's somewhat understandable with Inti Creates publishing itself and not necessarily having experience of the region's ratings and localisation requirements. As one of the best action games on the 3DS eShop since its arrival in Japan and North America, gamers in Europe have had little choice but to wait in anticipation.
The wait's almost over, thankfully, as Inti Creates has confirmed that release details are due next week.
That's grand news, but as a Friday bonus there's some hopeful logic being applied to tie this to a potential Nintendo Direct. This is due to the fact that a game page appeared for the game in Europe, and then that information promptly disappeared - hat tip to GoNintendo and Nintendo Hall for making the links.
https://twitter.com/NintendoHall/status/581484145781653504
The implication is, naturally, that Nintendo of Europe intends to announce the release date as part of its regional Direct segments. It's a tenuous link, but there's logic there; let's face it, we're now long overdue a Nintendo Direct to excite fans and provide some vital details to tide us over until E3.
Regardless of the Nintendo Direct speculation, we're just pleased that Azure Striker Gunvolt is getting closer to a European release.
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Cant wait
I know little to nothing about this game except it's apparently very good, so I'm very much looking forward to playing it when it finally comes out! Plus, we need a Nintendo Direct now please thank you!
Azure being released was already good news, but a new Direct would be even better. Looking forward to it, hopefully it's true!
Iwata delivering the next Direct dressed as the Easter Bunny. That's all we need.
Can't wait, but I hope we get the version with the ponytail.
Interested in the title, but I recently bought many games that I wanna play asap. I'll probably have to wait if it's gonna get released too soon >.>;
Where is the midriff?! I DEMAND THE MIDRIFF!!!
@Angelic_Lapras_King Oh dear god yes.
An April Nintendo Direct is much needed. I remember last years spring Direct when GBA titles were announced and smash was shown! epic
I've been looking forward to this since it released and I heard how good it was. I did notice the game page on the eshop yesturday, stating its release on the 3rd of April, haven't seen that it has been taken off though.
I do feel that a direct is coming, and a little overdue, but I kind of felt it would be around mid-late April to coincide with the big month of may releases, some of which we don't even have a release date for.
I'm up for a Direct any day though, so I hope I'm wrong and there is one within the next week.
Makes sense too since they need to announce some good stuff or show off the new Star Fox to make people forget about the Zelda delay.
@Kaze_Memaryu It's in Japan
If it's over £9.99 then I won't be buying.
Not waiting over a year just to be twice as much as America.
Will buy to support the developer releasing it here, and for making the effort to publish it themselves.
Makes companies like Renegade Kid a complete joke.
To all my fellow European gamers, it will be well worth the wait, trust me.
@Kaze_Memaryu Just imagine if all this additional speculation would lead to an announcement for an upgrade for the original game, with the ability to toggle the original Japanese sprite art and the missing story segments.
I CAN DREAM
Exciting
You all know my opinion about this game... not going to get it.
I loved the demo though space on my 3DS is very limited. I'm also saving for a Wii U which also makes things even more difficult.
@umegames I'm still pissed about GBA on the Wii U. I will never forgive Nintendo for doing that. However, I am crossing my fingers for an April or late March Direct. This promised information sounds promising, despite the fact us Americans have this gem already.
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