Pier Solar may be released soon?!?

[nodtveidt]

Like many others, I assumed that Pier Solar was in the grips of SFT for two reasons: the obsession with cartridge security, which SFT hails as their holy grail, and the fact that they were doing carts as opposed to strictly CDs, which is SFT policy. Cobb has convinced the world that he and he alone is capable of having cartridges made, so anyone who makes a Genesis cart is going to be associated with SFT by default since Cobb has created this image for himself.

Now that I know that SFT doesn't have their filthy hands anywhere near Pier Solar, it's a lot easier to appreciate it. One minor fact really CAN change one's opinion of something.

[Arkhan]

Yeah, Commodore groups sit and solder together cartridges and distribute them, atari and NES games are produced.......

its not really rocket science, especially if you programmed a game.

Its just a bunch of bitchwork, really.

burn roms, shove in carts, put cart in shell, etc. etc.


Personally, I'd much rather be able to say I'm the one that sat and assembled the carts and sent them out.  If I'm going to sit and do all that work programming a game I don't want some putz throwing his copyright crap on my title screen and making an arrogant mess of things.

[nikdog]

As far as a second run:

You originally offered both a Standard and Posterity edition of the game, for PAL, NTSC and JP gamers. How many copies of the game exist for each region and has a second print run been planned for those that missed out?

Zebbe: The number of copies is currently confidential. Perhaps it will be revealed in the future. Regarding a second print run, we have a surprise coming in January...

[Arkhan]

As far as a second run:

You originally offered both a Standard and Posterity edition of the game, for PAL, NTSC and JP gamers. How many copies of the game exist for each region and has a second print run been planned for those that missed out?

Zebbe: The number of copies is currently confidential. Perhaps it will be revealed in the future. Regarding a second print run, we have a surprise coming in January...

Surprise: digital download!

[nikdog]

That would be hillarious

[Joe Redifer]

Here's what the Japanese packaging version looks like:

[Arkhan]

So Japanese that it has mostly English on it!

nice.

[nodtveidt]

I noticed that too... they probably should have translated the backside too, but no matter, it still looks cool.

[Arkhan]

I noticed that too... they probably should have translated the backside too, but no matter, it still looks cool.

yeah... but its not like were not all used to buying japanese RPGs and having squiggledoodles all over it.  Maybe this is their way of taking revenge!

[nikdog]

Here's what the Japanese packaging version looks like:

 

Can't wait for the 2nd batch.

[Arkhan]

Can't wait for the 2nd batch.

The digital download will come with a pdf of the boxart to print off and make yourself!

[Duo_R]

Ok it is official - 2nd print is now up for grabs. I just placed my order 

Here is an email that I received:

contact@piersolar.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To all the fans and supporters of Pier Solar:

This year has been a great year for all of us. We finally finished our work
on Pier Solar and released the long-awaited game. We would like to thank
you all for your support and belief in us throughout the years. We
sincerely hope Pier Solar lives up to your expectation and beyond.

For those who have missed an opportunity to buy a copy of Pier Solar, we
are pleased to let you know that you have another chance to buy a new
version of Pier Solar. It will come in a special Reprint Edition package
and here is everything you need to know about it:

   *The game is exactly the same as the original versions. Languages
included are: English, French and German.
   *The box is a original clamshell case similar to those used back in the
day. The design is an homage to the "black grid" layout.
   *The manual, in English, comes in b/w and is shaped in the pure 16-bit
tradition.
   *An awesome sticker sheet is included, so you may have the chance to win
our contest if you order quickly (please see on our homepage:
http://www.piersolar.com/).
   *The price is US$45, including shipping and handling to anywhere in the
world! You can buy it now. Payment is made with PayPal only. We shall be
able to start shipping this ”reprint edition" within next 45 days!

There are only a limited number of copies for this new version, so don’t
miss your chance.

May you all find peace and joy in the upcoming New Year.

Happy 2011!!

Yours truly,
WaterMelon Development Team


-- Thanks, The Pier Solar Team.

[nikdog]

I'm only gonna order a 2nd print copy if I can't order a warrantee first print. The 2nd print cart is ugly and it doesn't come with a pressed CD.

[TheClash603]

I got the second print order in, it looks pretty good to me.

[Duo_R]

Nik where are the pics of the reprint edition? Is it the cartridge that u think is ugly? Also can someone make me a nice copy of the Enhanced CD?