Square Enix to publish Exit DS internationally

By Spencer . June 27, 2008 . 10:10am

Square Enix to publish Exit DS internationallyExit started off as a PSP game developed by Taito and published by Ubisoft in North America switched portable platforms with a Nintendo DS called Exit DS. Japan got it this past January and it seemed unusual that no publisher was interested in localizing it. The reason is Square Enix, the parent company of Taito, is taking care of it. The ESRB just rated Exit DS with an “E” rating cementing speculation that it will see a release in North America.

 

Square Enix is aggressively publishing Taito titles, which means we should see the Legend of Kage 2 translated too. However, there aren’t any signs that Square Enix will publish Exit 2, the direct sequel to the PSP game. Strangely, an English version of Exit 2 is already out in Europe done by niche publisher 505 Games.

 

Images courtesy of Taito.


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  • http://whatistheexcel.com James A. Calwell III

    I was wondering why Square Enix published Space Invaders Extreme and not Taito themselves.

  • http://whatistheexcel.com James A. Calwell III

    I was wondering why Square Enix published Space Invaders Extreme and not Taito themselves.

  • Anonymous

    @James

    Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid DS says “Taito: A Square Enix Company” on the boxes. Square Enix is essentially using the Taito brand for these games, but publishing themselves… it’ll probably be the same deal with Exit DS and hopefully more upcoming Taito titles (Space Invaders Get Even, Exit 2, Legend of Kage 2, etc).

    Taito’s US operation was just one guys overseeing mobile outsourcing and localization anyway I thought? I do kind of wonder how it’ll affect Taito’s close relationships with Majesco and MMV/Rising Star?

  • jarrod

    @James

    Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid DS says “Taito: A Square Enix Company” on the boxes. Square Enix is essentially using the Taito brand for these games, but publishing themselves… it’ll probably be the same deal with Exit DS and hopefully more upcoming Taito titles (Space Invaders Get Even, Exit 2, Legend of Kage 2, etc).

    Taito’s US operation was just one guys overseeing mobile outsourcing and localization anyway I thought? I do kind of wonder how it’ll affect Taito’s close relationships with Majesco and MMV/Rising Star?

  • ecco6t9

    If I remember correctly if Square Enix passes on a game then Taito is free to shop around to another company.

  • ecco6t9

    If I remember correctly if Square Enix passes on a game then Taito is free to shop around to another company.

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