Since it was published by Bandai (actual development by Capcom), Capcom probably doesn't have much saying in its U.S. release. I've heard the story that Bandai was testing the waters with first Gundam & Zeonic Front releases for PS2 and see whether it would be viable to release more Gundam games to U.S. market. I don't know whether they're satisfied with those 2 titles performances though.
I've owned PS2 version of MSG:FvZ DX since last year and loving every moment of it. While recently released DC version might be more accurate port of Arcade/Naomi hit, I think PS2 version is better overall simply due to its exclusive additions such as mission mode, new battle grounds, etc.
On somewhat related news, Bandai announced that total sales of (four) Gundam video games for PS2 has went over 2 million copies in Japan to date.
Satoshi Miwa
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"Re(1):Bandai..."
, posted Tue 7 May 11:35
I think Bandai is realizing that the only Gundam that seems to sell really well in NA is Gundam Wing, so it may be a bit gun shy about releasing the game. I hope they do bring it over, as a really good Gundam game is needed over here....
Though I'd like to see some version of Super Robot wars come over first (The Anime/Mecha fans dream game...:)
BlackNinjaVinny 168th Post
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"Re(2):Bandai..."
, posted Tue 7 May 18:57
I got it too. It's probably the funnest action oriented Gundam game I've ever played.
Rid Hershel
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, posted Tue 7 May 20:00
quote: I got it too. It's probably the funnest action oriented Gundam game I've ever played.
Sounds interesting...
BlackNinjaVinny 169th Post
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"Re(1):Band Aid"
, posted Tue 7 May 20:12
Have you ever played 0079 PS2? You know the battle mode? Imagine a whole game of that. No imagine not only ground levels, but space levels. The game is great. You even get to fight battle ships. :)
"Question about Federation vs. Zeon DX" 
