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Alex IDV · 08/30/2011, 10:01 am

As you may know, the RPG "Professor Layton's London Life" was included in the Japanese version of Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call/Last Specter, and it was recently confirmed that it will be included in the American localization too. Pretty cool, right?

Wrong.

There are currently no plans to include it in the European version. While nothing has been said about the Australian version, one can only assume that London Life will be missing in it too, as Australia is part of the PAL region.

I don't know if there are many Layton fans here on the Telltale forums, but if there are, please sign this petition I started a few minutes ago. It may not help, but who knows? It's better than simply accepting the fact that one of the largest markets for Layton games is missing out on a feature that is already going to get localized anyway.

http://www.petitiononline.com/pl4lleu/petition.html

DAISHI · 08/30/2011, 10:23 am

So Europe gets Xenosaga and we get London Life?

ILL TAKE IT

*Darth Marsden* · 08/30/2011, 10:23 am

Well that's... irritating.

The important thing to remember is that it doesn't affect the original game. Yes, it's annoying that we won't get a cool little RPG, but we still get a great Professor Layton game. It's not the end of the world.

And if all else fails, you can just import it. Apparently the US version has London Life unlocked from the start, so no need to listen to any 'horrible' voices.

Alex IDV · 08/30/2011, 10:26 am

If anything, I'll import the US version AND buy the European one.

Meanwhile, on Level-5's twitter, they're talking about how the game includes LONDON LIFE WITH 100+ HOURS OF GAMEPLAY

*Darth Marsden* · 08/30/2011, 10:28 am

Wonder how long before they respond to someone saying 'not in Europe!'

Alex IDV · 08/30/2011, 10:43 am

Indeed. Maybe we should all go bug Level-5 and Nintendo of Europe about it via e-mail and on Twitter and Facebook?

DrRocketGenius · 08/30/2011, 01:11 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAISHI

So Europe gets Xenosaga and we get London Life?

ILL TAKE IT

This. But I don't understand why everyone can't just have everything... they're all already translated!

DAISHI · 08/30/2011, 01:25 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by drrocketgenius

this. But i don't understand why everyone can't just have everything... They're all already translated!

double this

*Irishmile* · 08/30/2011, 02:09 pm

Is it really hard to just make all electronics able to run PAL and NTSC?

DAISHI · 08/30/2011, 02:12 pm

Yes. Because America and Europe are engaged in a Forever War in which we try to one-up each other.

GaryCXJk · 08/30/2011, 02:14 pm

One of these days, some gamer will have enough of this localization bullcrap and go Eric Cartman in that Human Cent-iPad episode on the developers.

"Hey Nintendo, could you at least apologize to me, because I love to be able to forgive someone for getting me FUCKED IN THE ASS."

*Irishmile* · 08/30/2011, 02:38 pm

I think I can speak for all American fans of Adventure games and say I know exactly how it feels not to get a cool game... I feel for you EU fans.

LuigiHann · 08/30/2011, 08:08 pm

Maybe they just figured that people in the UK already get to live the London Life

(but actually it probably has to do with having to translate it into 4 additional languages for a full European release)

Elvenmonk · 08/30/2011, 08:30 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishmile

Is it really hard to just make all electronics able to run PAL and NTSC?

Actually now due to HD we have set standards. Which is why the PS3 isn't region locked. Since when you hit 720p you have to run it at a certain resolution at a certain hertz and all. So it's all now import friendly. Everything not HD (or portable) runs at different hertz and resolutions. This is one of the advantages of HD.
Like on my Dreamcast I played a few European games and it wouldn't work due to the differences in hz and res.

Alex IDV · 08/30/2011, 09:19 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuigiHann

Maybe they just figured that people in the UK already get to live the London Life

(but actually it probably has to do with having to translate it into 4 additional languages for a full European release)

Oh, you...

And yeah, you're probably right about that language part. If that was the case, they should still include it in the European English version. Perhaps they could include the English version of London Life in the Italian, Dutch, etc versions? It IS not part of the main game, after all, so it wouldn't feel too cheap to not translate it into every language. Better than not getting it at all, I guess.

Rawr · 08/31/2011, 09:24 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAISHI

So Europe gets Xenosaga and we get London Life?

ILL TAKE IT

I wish. We only got episode 2 of Xenosaga! Worst episode out of the three that you could possibly release really, considering we didn't know what happened before, and then at the end we'll be left with an unfulfilled cliffhanger.

More seriously I'm looking forward to Last Story more now. Xenoblade was fun, but I dunno, something is missing, I just don't feel that, "OMG MUST PLAY" motivation.

As for the topic at hand. Since it's region free, I'll import if I care enough to bother.

One day every region will get every game! I can dream, right?

Re Carciofo · 10/18/2011, 12:11 am

From my point of view (that of an Italian fan) I find it unfair to have to buy at full price, a game that was translated for three quarters.
Fans often praise the quality of Nintendo products but this fact shows how this happens only with some games.
I'm a fan of Level 5, not of the Nintendo and from now on I refuse to buy their product anymore. I'm going to enjoy the games of level 5 on other consoles.

I apologize for any spelling mistakes or language but I'm not used to writing in English.

08/30/2011, 10:01 am	#1
Alex IDV Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 183	Professor Layton RPG not coming to Europe As you may know, the RPG "Professor Layton's London Life" was included in the Japanese version of Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call/Last Specter, and it was recently confirmed that it will be included in the American localization too. Pretty cool, right? Wrong. There are currently no plans to include it in the European version. While nothing has been said about the Australian version, one can only assume that London Life will be missing in it too, as Australia is part of the PAL region. I don't know if there are many Layton fans here on the Telltale forums, but if there are, please sign this petition I started a few minutes ago. It may not help, but who knows? It's better than simply accepting the fact that one of the largest markets for Layton games is missing out on a feature that is already going to get localized anyway. http://www.petitiononline.com/pl4lleu/petition.html

08/30/2011, 10:23 am	#2
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,117	So Europe gets Xenosaga and we get London Life? ILL TAKE IT __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

08/30/2011, 10:26 am	#4
Alex IDV Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 183	If anything, I'll import the US version AND buy the European one. Meanwhile, on Level-5's twitter, they're talking about how the game includes LONDON LIFE WITH 100+ HOURS OF GAMEPLAY Last edited by Alex IDV; 08/30/2011 at 10:29 am. Reason: Typo

08/30/2011, 02:09 pm	#9
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Is it really hard to just make all electronics able to run PAL and NTSC? __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

08/30/2011, 02:12 pm	#10
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,117	Yes. Because America and Europe are engaged in a Forever War in which we try to one-up each other. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

08/30/2011, 10:43 am	#6
Alex IDV Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 183	Indeed. Maybe we should all go bug Level-5 and Nintendo of Europe about it via e-mail and on Twitter and Facebook?

08/30/2011, 02:14 pm	#11
GaryCXJk Custom User Title User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Zaandam, the Netherlands Posts: 2,147	One of these days, some gamer will have enough of this localization bullcrap and go Eric Cartman in that Human Cent-iPad episode on the developers. "Hey Nintendo, could you at least apologize to me, because I love to be able to forgive someone for getting me FUCKED IN THE ASS."

08/30/2011, 02:38 pm	#12
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	I think I can speak for all American fans of Adventure games and say I know exactly how it feels not to get a cool game... I feel for you EU fans. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

08/30/2011, 08:08 pm	#13
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,686	Maybe they just figured that people in the UK already get to live the London Life (but actually it probably has to do with having to translate it into 4 additional languages for a full European release) __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

10/18/2011, 12:11 am	#17
Re Carciofo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	From my point of view (that of an Italian fan) I find it unfair to have to buy at full price, a game that was translated for three quarters. Fans often praise the quality of Nintendo products but this fact shows how this happens only with some games. I'm a fan of Level 5, not of the Nintendo and from now on I refuse to buy their product anymore. I'm going to enjoy the games of level 5 on other consoles. I apologize for any spelling mistakes or language but I'm not used to writing in English.

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