The Chronicles of Spellborn

I just can't get excited about this game because of their lack of a US Publisher...this has been going on now for a liitle over a year and a half.  Why no publisher?  Something is wrong.

Maybe potential publishers feel that the game just doesn't warrant the type of help they are looking for, or they feel it won't sell that well in the US? Maybe it isn't near ready for launch so there would be no point in trying to get a publisher so soon.

It could have to do with the fact that two huge names are coming out soon and combined with Blizzard's WoW, publishers just don't see an indie type game doing well at this time.  It really is a shame, as Spellborn does look like a good game, but I doubt it will garner any attention with the big boys coming out about the same time.

Perfect example of wrong time, wrong place.

The game is being released with or with out a us publisher. They already have one in Asia and its looking very good indeed. You will have to buy the eu version if you want to play the game at release.

Think with it is not a big deal to have US Publisher, look at f2p games , download a client patch and play, think more people should invest in this to save on production costs as well as cutting down the waste of materials like paper and plastic.

I think publishers do more than just sell packaging...

I think it has to do with the Spellborn developers wanting to have more control over the game than US publishers want to give.

I am not worried, but I am also planning to buy the Euro version.  

Originally posted by saivior

I think it has to do with the Spellborn developers wanting to have more control over the game than US publishers want to give.

 

I am not worried, but I am also planning to buy the Euro version.  

From games that are coming out, it seems publishers are pushing devs in effort to get the money as fast as possible. Tcos developers don't want to give up the control.

But imo all that is needed is a small company that can keep the Us servers up and running and a digital download/purchase and they can get around us publisher completely.

Edit: Also, servers and clients won't be locked for regions, so you can play on european servers without problems.

I hope they find a publisher soon.  It would be disappointing for this game not be offered in the US

either they find a US publisher soon

Or you are allowed to buy the european version and play on the World-servers placed in europe

((SOE has all its world servers..even dedicated euro servers, placed in the US))

I do not think there is anything to worry about yet. The game will come out in Europe and teh NDA will lift. Then there will be real stories of what gameplay is really like. Most importantly if it swims it will get US support. Especially if it really does well. If it sinks in Europe then it wont make it anywhere. In theory, if it does well there could be several publishers bidding up the rights. I too may very well play as soon as they open up European servers. I think it will be well worth the minor investment as I am really interested in what I am reading so far.