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NEWS: Alive - The Final Evolution TV Anime Formally Dropped

Figured as much.

But it still would have been a nice surprise to hear that it had been saved.

Seljuk wrote:

Figured as much. But it still would have been a nice surprise to hear that it had been saved.

Not to trivialize the entire matter, but this reminds me of Mother Three. Or rather all the efforts from the fans and unofficial translators for the game. Myself included, tons of fans called, emailed and did everything they could (even sent letters as well) to Nintendo in hopes that if enough people showed interest, the game would be licensed.

Although the unofficial translators would have given up any work had Nintendo licensed the game, luckily the game was translated. I personally must have called Nintendo every day for about four months before I eventually stopped.

The reason Alive was dropped is probably similar to why Nintendo didn't pick up Mother Three. Money, flat and simple. But, this goes beyond just being an issue of money. There would have been a risk involved if the show and game didn't sell and that could cost both companies ton of cash and such.

But like Mother Three, there is always the chance this show might be animated some day. In M3 sense, the game might be licensed.

I know this is off topic and I hate to burst your bubble - especially since I'm a huge Earthbound fan who played the fan translation of M3 - but seriously what are the chances of an old Gameboy Advance game being licensed at this point. It's pretty much unimaginable unless the game is ported / remade for the DS or Nintendo's next handheld.

Wiiware and Virtual Console exist?

awman that sucks. I was anticipating this as a new Gonzo title