[PS2] FRONT MISSION 5: ~Scars of the War~

As for FM5, while its apparent absence on E3 is unsettling, I would say it is most likely caused by the following:
http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?r...entry=78668547
In February 2006, Scars of the War trademark was suspensed by US Patent and Trademark Office. Although it was temporary, it prolonged the approval process.
Also, another Front Mission trademark (Front Mission Project) is still yet to be approved.
http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?r...entry=78590299

I suppose that until all this is settled, SE cannot publish either FM5 or FMO in US.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Frankly, publishing FMO in the States does not make much sense from a financial standpoint. It is simply too late for that. As an online game, it would have to compete not only with other current MMO's but also with the upcoming next-gen flood. One also has to consider the fact, that FM fanbase in the States is (for now at least) very small.
Realistically speaking, FMO's chance of success is virtually zero.

FM5 though, is in a much better position. As a graphically appealing, single-player game with more streamlined battle system and good story and OST, it may have a chance to interest even those who are not FM or SRPG fans.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Thank you for bringing this up, nanstey.

At the moment, there are three crucial trademarks yet to be fully approved:
1. Front Mission Project
2. Front Mission (Internet services related)
3. Scars of the War

It is quite sad, considering SE filed the trademark applications in March, resp. July 2005. Bureaucracy at work, I suppose.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.