Square Enix to publish Exit DS internationally

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

Exit 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.

TAGS: Exit, Nintendo DS, Square Enix, Taito

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3 Responses to “Square Enix to publish Exit DS internationally”

James A. Calwell III Says:
June 27th, 2008 at 10:37 am

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

jarrod Says:
June 27th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

@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 Says:
June 28th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

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