Just another week for lovely 2D goodness
November 27th the new date for Europeans
We've just spoken to Rising Star Games's Yen Hau, who's confirmed that the firm's upcoming release of Muramasa: The Demon Blade has been pushed back by a week to launch next Friday, November 27th.
Considering this week sees the European launch of New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Lego Indiana Jones 2 - among other high-profile, non-Nintendo releases - it makes sense to release the game a week later and avoid getting lost in the crowd.
If you want to know more about Muramasa, check out some of our world-beating coverage - artwork, videos and an exclusive interview with Yen Hau in this month's podcast. It'll certainly make that extra week's wait seem a little shorter.
User Comments
1. GonzoMontana
18 Nov 2009, 19:37 GMT
as if one week makes any difference...
2. Sneaker13
18 Nov 2009, 19:40 GMT
I really look forward to this game, but I just don't have the money for all the titles that come out. The last and the next couple of weeks.
3. matty_125
18 Nov 2009, 19:59 GMT
I haven't played the New Mario game, yet, but Muramasa is an awesome game!
4. Sean Aaron
18 Nov 2009, 20:00 GMT
More like "weak" delay, but I'm cool. I've also pre-ordered Mario so as not to blow my credit wad. I still have some love left over for Muramasa when it arrives (and that GAME support person best not have been blowing smoke when he said they would get the game to me "somehow").
5. Sylverstone
18 Nov 2009, 20:02 GMT
Wow. Well, they have this and Mighty Flip Champs on the same day!
6. MAddogz
18 Nov 2009, 20:03 GMT
it's out for 2 weeks in germany now... seen it at Saturn, Real and Kaufland...
7. Croz
18 Nov 2009, 20:26 GMT
I'm gonna pick this up in a couple months time, too many games to complete first.
8. Starwolf_UK
18 Nov 2009, 20:55 GMT
Well I guess that explains why Amazon contacted me about the date changing. I thought it was Amazon running into supply issues.
Now the biting question is; Will GAME stock it now?
9. MAddogz
18 Nov 2009, 20:58 GMT
why does germany always get 3rd Party games like 1-3 weeks ahead of the official release date???
I won't complain, but it's strange... o.O
10. LEGEND MARIOID
18 Nov 2009, 21:40 GMT
Amazon e-mailed me this too! Never mind!
11. SanderEvers
18 Nov 2009, 21:57 GMT
I just go New Super Mario Bros. Wii today, so I'll be fine for a few... years?
12. lz2010
19 Nov 2009, 00:22 GMT
What is it with Europe and Muramasa?!!
13. James Newton
19 Nov 2009, 07:44 GMT
@LZ - we don't have it, therefore we want it.
14. Fare Godmace
19 Nov 2009, 10:30 GMT
Well, it's seems that the game is also available here in Spain; since yesterday GAME already sells it (at least on their website), but I won't be able to buy it until next week
Seriously, the treatment Muramasa is receiving from stores is pathetic. Thank God Rising Star is selling it themselves, because if someone tries to find this little gem in a couple of months... Well, I wish him good luck.
15. Token Girl
19 Nov 2009, 12:23 GMT
Why does Europe (or at least the UK) hate Muramasa so much?
16. lz2010
19 Nov 2009, 14:24 GMT
@Prosody: That's not what I meant. I meant what is it with the hatred of Muramasa in Europe. I think you guys are destined to not have it.
17. Sean Aaron
19 Nov 2009, 14:30 GMT
Who hates it? I think it's more just disinterest on the part of major retailers who see bigger sales from titles like Wii Fit and don't think Japanese imports like Murmasa will appeal to anyone that just walks in off the street. There may be a certain logic to it, but if taken to extremes, then really they should take a lot more titles off the shelves!
18. Fuzzy
19 Nov 2009, 15:15 GMT
Im gonna get thhis game as soon as i can. I dont know if i can get it in aus but I'll try to import it from the UK. looks like a lot of fun!
19. MAddogz
19 Nov 2009, 17:38 GMT
here is the proof that it is already avaiable in germany:
Saturn (big electronic store)
http://saturn.computec.de/saturn/entertainment/games/index.cfm?menu=9700
Primal Games (local video store)
http://primalgames.de/product_info.php?products_id=16905
20. snarsson
20 Nov 2009, 07:58 GMT
Indeed strange news, I got my copy last Saturday in the mail !
It's GREAT !
21. TorisuRSG
27 Nov 2009, 11:18 GMT
Thanks all for your support - it's genuinely gratifying to see it.
22. outrun2sp
30 Nov 2009, 11:55 GMT
TorisuRSG
Dude, loving your release. Ive got two copies by way of an accident but will be hanging onto both now. Any chance you will release any further far east originated games.
Some of the wii shoot em ups release in other territories that have not made it over here yet.
Sam
23. TorisuRSG
30 Nov 2009, 14:37 GMT
@outrun2sp,
"Any chance you will release any further far east originated games."
We like to think of the company as the Home of Japanese Games!