AnimeVice News

Grab our RSS feed which is "after the jump" free

Added by gia manry on Jan. 5, 2009

I think she's pointing at you.
I think she's pointing at you.
In spite of generally positive reviews-- good graphics, entertaining story and gameplay, etc. --Valkyria Chronicles hasn't been selling as well as Sega had hoped. So what does any good marketer do in this situation? Well, they change marketing strategies, of course!


Kotaku spotted this new ad for the game, which features its heroine Alicia-- voiced by Marina Inoue, the seiyuu behind drool-worthy anime characters like Gurren Lagann's Yoko and Sekirei's Tsukiumi –demanding that the poster's viewer join the Gallian Militia, which of course they can't do if they haven't bought the game, right? RIGHT?


What I'm not sure of is whether this ad campaign is running in the US, Japan, or both. (P.S. Anyone wanna add Valkyria to our database? There IS an anime version in the works!)


Filed under : Marina Inoue

16 Comments

Zeouterlimits
on Jan. 5, 2009
I've seen magazine ads but not much else.
   I think it's good game, really pretty, but not great (has a few mechanical issues). Story really disappoints in the end..
 Bringing it multi-platform seems like a good step, more people available. A few of my friends said they'd get it if they could...

omo
on Jan. 5, 2009
Any reason to pimp Valkyria Chronicles is a good reason. Bought the game, played it, loved it. While it is a niche game for Western gamers in general, anime fans really should try it out if they can. It's totally up our alley.

HeeroYuy
on Jan. 5, 2009
Let me put it this way Sega, your game is good enough that if I had $400 to spend on a PS3 to play it, I would. Unfortunately though, a lot of us don't.

ComradeCrash
on Jan. 5, 2009
I would buy it...but its only on the PS3. :( I love that ad though! :)

zitosilva
on Jan. 5, 2009
I can't recommend this game enough, it's among my top 5 of 2008.

Anyway, the ad is really cool, it just may be a little late though... they should've advertised it a little more when it was released.

Neku
on Jan. 5, 2009
That's an awesome ad.

Axersia
on Jan. 5, 2009
The only game that can get me to buy a PS3 is a new installment in the Kingdom Hearts series; and possibly Final Fantasy Versus XIII as well (because it's by the KH team).

They should've just released it for the 360. I mean, even in Japan it's not an uncommon occurance anymore for it to outsell the PS3.

Not that it would've helped a whole lot... A new IP in a niche genre is still a new IP in a niche genre -- no matter what console you release it for. But I know I would've bought it, at least; and I'm not normally interested in these tactical RPGs.

Sigue
on Jan. 5, 2009
...Does is have dual audio? :D

Gunblader
on Jan. 5, 2009
My favorite game from last year.  And yes it has both a japanese and english voice track.

MoonStorm
on Jan. 5, 2009
I have no PS3, so I can't play Valkyria Chronicles. *cry*

hazelnutman
on Jan. 5, 2009
I have this game and have clocked in around 70 hours in the first week I got it.

It's definately my second favorite game of 2008, right under Metal Gear Solid 4.

Any AnimeVice user with a PS3 should definately check this out. The plot is fantastic and feels like an anime series. Amazing game is AMAZING.

Fan-service included~!

transgojobot
on Jan. 6, 2009
Should I ever get a PS3, I plan on making Valkyria Chronicles one of the first games I get for it. Of course, by then, it'll probably be in the "bargain bin", but that's alright with me.

RedZBaylon
on Jan. 6, 2009
Its a shame people are saying that this game isnt selling yet its # 5 on Amazon's best selling games on the PS3. This game is easily a must-have for any PS3 owner wanting a Strategy RPG on the console.

MackGyver
on Jan. 7, 2009
Not a lot of people have the money for a PS3 right now. Also, if you look at the PS3 library of games, there aren't a whole lot of RPGs that are exclusive to the console compared to the Xbox 360. As of now, it feels as if the PS3 games are catered towards another audience. Maybe the publisher picked the wrong console to release it on. At least they shouldn't have made it exclusive.

HeeroYuy
on Jan. 7, 2009
You know, I hate tactics games with a passion, and I don't like regular RPGs a whole lot more, but something about this game though had me hooked enough when I played it at a friend's.  I'm really REALLY tempted to spend the money I have leftover from buying books for classes on getting a PS3 now...

HeeroYuy
on Jan. 7, 2009
Alright, Sega, I hope your happy. I just bought a PS3 specifically to play YOUR game, 30 seconds ago.
I hope it's as good as it seems and everyone tells me. Consider me conscripted for the Gallia Militia.

(And gia, I think this article was the tipping point for convincing me to get this game)


  • You must enter the following information to sign up and leave a comment.
  • Type the words above including the space. Get new words?
Errors will go here

Post Reply

Processing....
Today Needs More Yoko
but then again, which day doesn't?
Queen's Blade Licensed by Media Blasters!
Holy acid lactating mammary glands, Batman!
Warning: Moving Day!
It may be a tad quiet...
Take a Look at the Long Preview Video for Gundam Unicorn
It’s full trailer time baby, get all your Full Frontal action here!
Vice Interrogation: X-men Misfits
And it lacks Jubilee!
Forget SaiMoe: Meet the Moe-Boys
Squadcast Episode 28: We Got a New Office!
Ethan joins John and Gia this week!
America's Top Sellers: And the Surprise Is...
The surprise is...that there are no surprises! HA!
Today Needs More Yoko
but then again, which day doesn't?
Queen's Blade Licensed by Media Blasters!
Holy acid lactating mammary glands, Batman!
Forget SaiMoe: Meet the Moe-Boys
Vice Interrogation: X-men Misfits
And it lacks Jubilee!
Take a Look at the Long Preview Video for Gundam Unicorn
It’s full trailer time baby, get all your Full Frontal action here!
Meet the Next Generation: The Bakugan Kids
Vice Interview: Yoshiyuki Tomino
Anime Vice interviews the creator of Gundam at New York Anime Festival 2009.
How Can Cosplay be This Good Thursdays
Your number one destination for good Cosplay.