Article about some Falcom pre-history

[ParanoiaDragon]

http://www.1up.com/news/prehistory-nihon-falcom

[DragonmasterDan]

Nice, thanks for the link.

[SignOfZeta]

Nice article. I didn't realize Falcom was so on the rebound. Good news.

[Necromancer]

Interesting stuff - thanks for sharing.  Their name came from the Millennium Falcon and they pioneered the touchy-feely vibe of Apple Stores twenty years before the first Apple Store... who knew?

[Digi.k]

I wish nihon Falcom would start releasing games both over XBLA and PSN

[ParanoiaDragon]

At the very least, it sounds like PS3 games are a possibility, which is just fine with me, since I never play my 360, though, I have the stupid arcade edition...but, got it for free, so, can't complain....other then that it takes up space

[DragonmasterDan]

At the very least, it sounds like PS3 games are a possibility, which is just fine with me, since I never play my 360, though, I have the stupid arcade edition...but, got it for free, so, can't complain....other then that it takes up space

I think with the newer dashboard and a flash drive you can download games to the flash drive. You can get 8-16 gig Flash drives under 20.00.

Unfortunately, while it does let you buy downloadable software it won't allow you to download the emulation software needed to play original Xbox games, that still requires a hard drive.

[Mathius]

I do wish Falcom would release their games on something other than a PSP. I prefer gaming on a console with a good controller than gaming on a portable. Especially when it is Ys.

[ParanoiaDragon]

I do wish Falcom would release their games on something other than a PSP. Especially when it is Ys.

They are, it's called the Sony PS Vita!   Seriously though, yeah, I do want console gaming from Falcom. Though, in general, I feel like they might not be able to get away with the more ol' schooledness of their games on a console unfortunately.  Almost everything needs to be 3rd/1st person these days.  Would be great if they could do a totally 2D game on the PS3 & for them to make enough $ off of it to make it worth it!

[Digi.k]

another old thread brought back from the dead..

A new interview with Falcom at eurgamer website:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-02-14-falcom-vs-the-fans

I always wondered about Adol and Lilia and this explains what and why..

Because Adol has a habit of ignoring almost every female advance during the entirety of Ys - and that's a lot of advances - you must be aware of the enduring fanbase rumour that he is either asexual or homosexual. Would you be so kind as to finally set the record straight on his orientation?

TK: This is actually a topic that comes up often among the staff. One point that always gets raised is that Feena, the heroine of Ys 1, is most likely very important to Adol. It's not known whether or not Adol will have a chance to meet her again, but Adol definitely still cherishes her memory, and thus he doesn't really go for other girls' advances - is the general understanding. Adol's story is that of a wanderer and it's a given that he will have to part with the heroine at the end of the tale, so perhaps he feels it would be irresponsible to start anything with any of the girls. Furthermore, Adol is also an avatar of the player and each player holds different feelings towards the various heroines. Rather than make explicit what Adol is feeling, we would rather leave that to the player and let them enjoy their own interpretations.

[Otaking]

another old thread brought back from the dead..

A new interview with Falcom at eurgamer website:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-02-14-falcom-vs-the-fans

I always wondered about Adol and Lilia and this explains what and why..

Because Adol has a habit of ignoring almost every female advance during the entirety of Ys - and that's a lot of advances - you must be aware of the enduring fanbase rumour that he is either asexual or homosexual. Would you be so kind as to finally set the record straight on his orientation?

TK: This is actually a topic that comes up often among the staff. One point that always gets raised is that Feena, the heroine of Ys 1, is most likely very important to Adol. It's not known whether or not Adol will have a chance to meet her again, but Adol definitely still cherishes her memory, and thus he doesn't really go for other girls' advances - is the general understanding. Adol's story is that of a wanderer and it's a given that he will have to part with the heroine at the end of the tale, so perhaps he feels it would be irresponsible to start anything with any of the girls. Furthermore, Adol is also an avatar of the player and each player holds different feelings towards the various heroines. Rather than make explicit what Adol is feeling, we would rather leave that to the player and let them enjoy their own interpretations.

Basically they're saying he's gay.

[esteban]

another old thread brought back from the dead..

A new interview with Falcom at eurgamer website:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-02-14-falcom-vs-the-fans

I always wondered about Adol and Lilia and this explains what and why..

Because Adol has a habit of ignoring almost every female advance during the entirety of Ys - and that's a lot of advances - you must be aware of the enduring fanbase rumour that he is either asexual or homosexual. Would you be so kind as to finally set the record straight on his orientation?

TK: This is actually a topic that comes up often among the staff. One point that always gets raised is that Feena, the heroine of Ys 1, is most likely very important to Adol. It's not known whether or not Adol will have a chance to meet her again, but Adol definitely still cherishes her memory, and thus he doesn't really go for other girls' advances - is the general understanding. Adol's story is that of a wanderer and it's a given that he will have to part with the heroine at the end of the tale, so perhaps he feels it would be irresponsible to start anything with any of the girls. Furthermore, Adol is also an avatar of the player and each player holds different feelings towards the various heroines. Rather than make explicit what Adol is feeling, we would rather leave that to the player and let them enjoy their own interpretations.

I love that explanation.

[Otaking]

Adol likes it doggy.. I mean Dogi style.

[xelement5x]

Adol likes it doggy.. I mean Dogi style.

Lol, that seems like it would be a line in the game if they had been translated by Working Designs or something.  "Hello ladies, interested in some Dogi Style fun?"

[turboswimbz]

Adol likes it doggy.. I mean Dogi style.

Lol, that seems like it would be a line in the game if they had been translated by Working Designs or something.  "Hello ladies, interested in some Dogi Style fun?"

Yes, YES I WOULD like that fun from you