NIS America on the joy of video game collecting

This is for those of you guys who love Disgaea, as well as other games from Nippon Ichi‘s stable. Although they don’t talk about the North American PSP version of the beloved game, GameSetWatch’s interview with Jack Niida and Mitsu Hiraoka of Nippon Chi Software America (NISA) talks a bit about the mother company’s future game plans… and a lot about Prinny collecting.

Niida was quick to point out that, while a majority of their releases were on the PS2 and PSP, they are nonetheless committed to supporting other platforms as well: “gamers (on all platforms) can expect surprises from us.” Of course, they will still work as closely with Sony, “providing great games for PS2/PS3/PSP users as well.”

Wonder why GameSetWatch didn’t ask about the possibilities of a PS3 game set in the Disgaea universe?

Moving on… Part of the interview was dedicated to NISA’s contribution to geek love, their online store RosenQueen.com. The name’s taken from an item shop in Nippon Ichi’s Marl’s Kingdom series, and since it doesn’t “literally” carry the NIS/NISA name, it can carry both Nippon Ichi-related products and products that aren’t related to NIS/NISA at all, providing a service to both the customer and other companies (double cha-ching to NISA, too).

Remember the Disgaea wish list? They carry Prinny plushies! (Dunno if the plushies carry their in-game power, though: you might want to run them past an X-ray or something, just to be sure. Kidding!)

Speaking of collectibles, in this case special editions of their games, Niida also explained the logic behind putting out a collector’s edition of a game. “Judging cost effectiveness on a bonus item for video games is always a difficult task. What it comes down to is cost-benefit, customer interest, affordability, and future impact.”

It also depends on the retailer’s cooperation – if they’re willing do devote resources to promoting these spec.-editions in stores – but Niida did say that they would “like to provide similar special editions packages.” Hmm… we’re wondering if there will be a special-edition North American Disgaea Portable with free Etna and/or Flonne in the pack… Who wants to start the letter-writing campaign?!

This is for those of you guys who love Disgaea, as well as other games from Nippon Ichi‘s stable. Although they don’t talk about the North American PSP version of the beloved game, GameSetWatch’s interview with Jack Niida and Mitsu Hiraoka of Nippon Chi Software America (NISA) talks a bit about the mother company’s future game plans… and a lot about Prinny collecting.

Niida was quick to point out that, while a majority of their releases were on the PS2 and PSP, they are nonetheless committed to supporting other platforms as well: “gamers (on all platforms) can expect surprises from us.” Of course, they will still work as closely with Sony, “providing great games for PS2/PS3/PSP users as well.”

Wonder why GameSetWatch didn’t ask about the possibilities of a PS3 game set in the Disgaea universe?

Moving on… Part of the interview was dedicated to NISA’s contribution to geek love, their online store RosenQueen.com. The name’s taken from an item shop in Nippon Ichi’s Marl’s Kingdom series, and since it doesn’t “literally” carry the NIS/NISA name, it can carry both Nippon Ichi-related products and products that aren’t related to NIS/NISA at all, providing a service to both the customer and other companies (double cha-ching to NISA, too).

Remember the Disgaea wish list? They carry Prinny plushies! (Dunno if the plushies carry their in-game power, though: you might want to run them past an X-ray or something, just to be sure. Kidding!)

Speaking of collectibles, in this case special editions of their games, Niida also explained the logic behind putting out a collector’s edition of a game. “Judging cost effectiveness on a bonus item for video games is always a difficult task. What it comes down to is cost-benefit, customer interest, affordability, and future impact.”

It also depends on the retailer’s cooperation – if they’re willing do devote resources to promoting these spec.-editions in stores – but Niida did say that they would “like to provide similar special editions packages.” Hmm… we’re wondering if there will be a special-edition North American Disgaea Portable with free Etna and/or Flonne in the pack… Who wants to start the letter-writing campaign?!