Japan loves to torture America...

Jean · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:47 am Post subject:

I agree about GTA. lol

Namco x Capcom isn't neccessarily Japan only though.. it's pretty new there, so it might still come out here eventually.

My big beefs about non-released games are for Klonoa Heroes and Snobow Kids Plus (AKA Snowboard Kids). I'm hoping that Namco will decide to bring Klonoa Heroes over here finally, since it did manage to bring Dream Champ Tournament after 3 years of inactivity.

But it was really sad that they never gave us Snobow Kids Plus. It's SUCH a hard import game to find; released in 1999 and not super popular over there. It was a remake of the first game for N64, with tons of extras. Alternate costumes, updated graphics, more characters, and anime cinema scenes. ;_;
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Jenova Spawn · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:03 pm Post subject:

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If you're not willing to Import or learn Japanese then you have no right to complain
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Jenova Spawn · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:04 pm Post subject:

You're not insinuating that I'm complaining are you? Because I'm not.
It's not even mandatory to learn the language to play a japanese game.
You could read various FAQ's for the story and how to get through the game.
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Aethos · Net Battler Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 66

But still you have to wonder how many times EA and crap can make games about World War II before finally thinking enough is enough.

I mean Medal of Honor was one thing but now they've just started into the multitude's of ripoff series, which are basically the SAME DAMN THING!

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**Mari** · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject:

And here I thought the whole Tycoon series would be a better example.

Nice, Jason Cox.
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Zan · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject:

Unknown Neo · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject:

Really, this is all about personal preference. I don't like the Xbox and some people might not.

YaminoMiko · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:59 pm Post subject:

I hate it.

It's the worst game system ever! Please don't start flaming me for that. It's my personal opinion.
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Vanilla_Go_Rilla · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:02 am Post subject:

I think this is all about personal preference. Japan may have an edge in series role-player-type games that necessitate a smooth and flowing plotline. Case in point: ROKKUMAN EGUZE, Final Fantasy

American gamers on the other hand seem to find great fandom and loyalty in multiplayer games like Counter Strike and Halo. These games may not have a plot, at least not an easily discernible one, but they sure are addictive to play.

Basically, what it all comes down to is customer preference. I really don't think Japan is trying to torture anybody; both Japan and America put their products on the market and whoever buys them, buys them. It's really all about what YOU want to play, and the diversity of Japanese and American games make it easy for people to find something they like.
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**Mari** · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:30 am Post subject:

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**Mari** · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:54 am Post subject:

So you know, he's not the only one acting like an ass.

I hope no one flames me, that's my personal opinion.
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Aethos · Net Battler Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 66

If I was acting like one too Mari then I apologize... but seriously I really don't think anyone even read my last post and it rather pissed me off.

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Wow. Two years on, que nada has actually changed, except perhaps swearing is little more tolerated than in my day (sorry, did I say 'tolerated'? I meant 'mormons'). Oh, were but for simplicity's sake we could all just get along.

Yes, EA is often seen as the evils of computer gaming what with its incredible approach to success by releasing franchise after franchise of disillusioned serials such as FIFA Football and film tie-ins [read cash-ins] such as the Potter series and the now partially discontinued Rings series (I say discontinued because EA have realised that cannot rely on the series' reputation alone anymore). But has anyone really thought about what EA has done? The FIFA series has gone from strength to strength now it has Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer to contend with - it's mass purchase of name rights isn't enough anymore and FIFA 2005 is a clear indication that EA understand they can't sit back on their laurels anymore. The Lord of the Rings series is often quoted as the most successful and genuine computer game to its source material - EA are treating the franchise with an unexpected respect, why else would they bother to purchase the rights to the literature from Vivendi? And, of course, Criterion's Burnout series has not suffered or stuttered one iota under EA's banner. Maybe everyone here should perhaps think a little before belittling a company for stereotypical and otherwise brainless [read good] business management.

Administrator and moderator alert; I've gone off-topic.

Besides, few here are in any real position to criticise for cheap spin-offs and idiots buying the same games over and over. Capcom have quite competantly bought an entire audience with a 15 year franchise which has gone little to compete or contend with modern video gaming - after all, the X series is wavering under the 3D banner, the Battle Network series has undergone several sequels and spin-offs (including the dreaded 'card-based battle system') which also retaining [near] identical sprites and graphics. Star X showed us how the GBA can handle 3D graphics, the Golden Sun series has showed us how to create an immersive RPG system, Yoshi's Universal Gravitation has showed us how a novel input system can make a game memorable. Why are we still playing Battle Network: Team Colonel? Because Capcom has a cult following, one who treasure the Blue Bomber's mere existance over what should be his stylish and 15-years-of-computer-game-experience gameplay. Instead we're fobbed off with Mission Command.

And, for the sake of on-topicness, I hate to see how Megaman deals with the next generation of consoles, of Blu-ray and holographic DVD systems capable of 500gb storage. What will Capcom do with all that? Create another Axl?
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YaminoMiko · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:36 am Post subject:

Did anyone ever noticed that XBox isn't compatible with any Japanese related game such as Final Fantasy..........that's why i hate it.
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