Pics of the Rosenqueen package with Artbook.

[odinfan]

Well, the package finally arrived today, and I had promised pictures, so here they are(sorry, I was using my webcam, so the pictures are kind of blurry):

PS2 outer box front cover.



Back of same box.



Manual that's too big for the PS2 case.



PS2 case cover.



The back.



English Disc.



Japanese Disc.



Mini Artbook front cover.



Back of the mini book.



Some previews of the contents.















Gemini Poster.



RQ-exclusive Artbook front cover.



Back(You can see the "Not for Sale" logo).



Some previews of the book.















And finally... a shot to compare the sizes of the two artbooks to my CCS Cheerio! 3 import. The RQ artbook is 8x10, while Cheerio is around 9x11, so it's not small at all.



Anyway, I definitely think NISA went all out with this package. I can safely say I don't regret a single cent I spent on it. Hopefully this localization will make them legendary, because quite frankly, they deserve every last word of praise out there. Way to go, guys!

[bloodyaftertaste]

Since I bought from gamestop the only thing I didn't get was the artbook. But for what I got for 40 bucks was still pretty nice.

[Asrialys]

lol Maybe I should just buy the PS2 version just to get that book insert. I want a photo of Gemini as a mermaid...

[PhantomOfTheKnight]

That's really cool odin, but the question still remains... *holds out hand*

...where's MY copy?

[odinfan]

Awww.... Did I steal your copy?

[PhantomOfTheKnight]

....yes...

[odinfan]

You make me feel horrible now...

But, anyway, just to prove my point :



I'm having so much fun teasing you, maybe I should stop?

[RedCoKid]

You're not a real Sakura Wars fan until...


2010 haul. Sakura Wars stacks up nicely against the competition.

[Snatcher2047]

You're not a real Sakura Wars fan until...

I believe you might have me beat on copies of the U.S. games, but if I had a half decent camera, I'd show you just how much SW merch I have, something that would probably take more than one picture.

[lopez]

....I pulled out my non Rosenqueen PS2 edition artbook to look at. While I was reading/looking at it I set it down on the counter to get something to drink. What I didn't realize was my daughter spilled some grape jelly there.... so I picked it up and the whole thing was oozing with jelly.... now it's all sticky and warped....

[bloodyaftertaste]

Aww man tough break. But you should have known. Kids are always sticky and/or dirty.

[odinfan]

It's obvious you have me beat in that department, Rose. Now I think I'm going to cry in the corner.

But I thought you were joking when you said you were going to buy 3 of each... The reason I have two comes from a mistake, I was even planning on giving one away.

[bloodyaftertaste]

I honestly don't get why people need multiple copies of a game. Sure you are a fan and you want to support the company, but that's just too much for me, money that can be spent on another game. I bought 2 copies of Uncharted 2 when it came out. I originally bought it from amazon and couldn't wait the ridiculously long shipping time when all my friends where playing the game. I know that sounds lame, but I ended up buying another copy. But before making that decision I had to figure out what to do with my other copy because I am not one who needs more than one. So I decided to give it to my brother for Christmas.

[RedCoKid]

But I thought you were joking when you said you were going to buy 3 of each...

Now nobody can say I didn't put my money where my mouth was, eh?
Anyway, I couldn't hold back. My wallet joygasmed when preorders went up.

Sure you are a fan and you want to support the company, but that's just too much for me, money that can be spent on another game.

Why would I want to spend spare cash on games from publishers who chose not to bring Sakura Wars?
Please ignore the number of Sega games in the second picture.

[odinfan]

You have a very good point.