[QUOTE="SolidTy"][QUOTE="AtelierFan"] I thought that From Software made it, and it was published by Atlus in the U.S. - so how is it a Sony IP? Also, from Wikipedia: "In North America it was released on October 6, 2009 and published by Atlus while in Australia it was released on June 23, 2010 and in Europe it was released on June 25, 2010 and they were both published by Namco Bandai Games." How does Sony 'own' it? Also, since Dark Souls is the sequel and, hence, part of the ____ Souls franchise, how does Sony own only the first one?AtelierFan
I explained that a few times back in 2009-2010, so I dug that up for you because it's kind of confusing when the issue is brought up. LINK.
Here is another link from ComputerVideoGames where Sony admitted they goofed on passing on publishing outside of Japan where Sony did Publish. Sony didn't see Demon's Souls as a title they felt would sell well to western markets, so Atlus approached Sony like they have in the past with many companies willing to take the risk in NA. It did well, and Namco got in on the action. As Special note, Wikipedia is not a reliable information site because it's user edited, I appreciate it as a good starting point, but I don't rely on it. Right now, I could edit any of those pages if I needed too, and many times trolls often do. Sometimes it gets discovered and fixed, other times, not so much.I almost never cite wikipedia in forums due to the many problems I've discovered on a wide range of subjects. For that same reason, Wikipedia is also not allowed in college papers to be used as a reference.
Dark Souls is entirely developed by From Software and isn't a sequel to Demon's Souls. Dark Souls is a spiritual successor to Demon's Souls, but developed entirely by From Software whereas Demon's Souls was developed by Sony and From Software. I don't want to get long-winded, so check out the two links. :P
I imagine a Dark Souls game could be quite fun on the Wii U with the Tablet in play. :P
Someone has been doing their homework, and thanks for the info! I do like to get 90% on my papers, so yes, I do my homework! :P
You are welcome for the 411. :D
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