Archive for the 'Japan' Category

28
Jun
11

Here we go again…

Yes, I am back! And today I would like to direct you to another blog, operation Rainfall.

http://oprainfall.blogspot.com/

Operation Rainfall is trying to get Wii JRPs brought to America. The 3 games in question are Monolithsoft’s Xenoblade, Mistwalker’s The Last Story and Ganbarion’s Pandora’s Tower. The campaign for Xenoblade is going well, as it is the top selling game on amazon, and it hasn’t even been announced for America yet.

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/write.ign.com/63932/2011/06/OpRainfall.jpg

So join the cause, read over their blog, and get ready for a bunch of new(ish) content on this blog.

07
Dec
10

5 Sequels that would save gaming

Ok, gaming isn’t really dieing, and is not in need of saving. However, these games would Make gaming a whole lot better. So without further ado, let’s get going.

5.Pikmin 3.- Pikmin is Nintendo’s RTS series, and it is great. Their were 2 reasons to buy a Gamecube, for melee and Pikmin. And trust me, Pikmin was worth it. With it’s fun game-play and addictiveness, Pikmin was Nintendo’s newest hit.
Chances it will come out?- 100%, it’s in development, but nothing is known about it. At all.

4-Chrono Trigger 2- Chrono Trigger rocked. It’s one of squares most unique games, and was really fun. The plot was great, the characters awesome, and the time travel great. Sure, it was a little linear, but a sequel would be great.
Chances it will come out?- 30%. There is no word of a new game, and it’s been a good 15 years, but I do believe in the next 5-10 years we will get it.

3-Earthbound/Mother 4- No matter what you call the series, It’s a great series. These Zany RPG’s from Nintendo are unlike any you have played, being so over the top and ridiculous, but still great. While not very popular, they have a huge cult following.
Chances it will come out?- 70%. Maybe no time soon, But it will happen eventually.

2-The World Ends With You 2- TWEWY is a great RPG for the NDS, and the most original Square game in years. A sequel would be tricky because the first game wrapped up most everything perfectly. However, a game set in the same world would work, so it could be done, and done well.
Chances it will come out?- 50% Square wants to make it, but nothing official.

1-Shining Force 4- The Shining Force series is still alive, but it sucks. After SF3, the series went downhill, and fast. If SF goes back to it’s roots, It would be great.
Chances it will come out?- 25%- It’s sega, probably not, but who knows? They have revived Sonic…

22
Jun
10

Japan’s Box cover game art is better than America’s.

For some odd reason, when a Japanese game gets released in the states, they often change the cover. I’m guessing most of the time it’s marketing purposes, but I don’t see it boosting sales that much. Plus, Japan normally has better box art anyways.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/3/958853_122445_front.jpg

Look at Atelier Rorona for the PS3. Honestly it’s not great art, but it shows what the game is and who it’s about. Kind of girly though, and little kidish, who is not the target audience. But look at the American art.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/Atelier-Rorona_2010_06-17-10_22.jpg_500.jpg

It’s worse. Like it normally is

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/0/949770_106661_front.jpg

Arc Rise Fantasia is a generic group shot. The change must of helped, right?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/05/Arf_wii.jpg

No, it’s just another Generic group shot. Why the change?

Oh, and there’s plenty more.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/9/959019_126161_front.jpg
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/9/959019_122803_front.jpg

Why does Japan get Zelda on the cover, But we don’t?
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/516587_3115_front.jpg
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/516587_50919_front.jpg

The Japan version looks so much better, the blue tint sucks, but the black one is great.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/8/589678_23358_front.jpg
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/8/589678_front.jpg

Their both good, but Japan still wins.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/589687_24371_front.jpg
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/589687_front.jpg

I’ve always seen Kirby as a more happy person.
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/924897_59669_front.jpg
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/924897_75118_front.jpg

They didn’t even bother with the American version. It’s bland, and it sucks. A lot.

For the most part, Japan has better box art on their video games. I don’t know why, but they do.

But not always….

05
Jan
10

Wii, a look ahead

Will 2010 be better for the Wii?

Maybe. Lets look at some games coming out in 2010.

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars

Who likes 2.5D fighting games? Retro style like street fighter? I Do! Coming out Jan 26, this is a MUST BUY.

Red Steel 2
The first one wasn’t that good. But this one may be. It’s a sword fighting and shooting game all in one. It could be a good one.

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of The Moon
An Atmospheric RPG. What is an Atmospheric RPG? Don’t ask me, i’m not Japaneses. But it is an RPG, and it looks good.

Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love
A RPG by NIS, sure to be good…

Oh wait, the PS2 Version will be better! What??????

I’m going to shell out the extra $10 for the ps2 version. Its true, sadly, but i wont buy the crap version

Monster Hunter Tri
A good MMORPG, and the top selling Wii game in japan. Hmmm….

Arc Rise Fantasia
Finally coming out…

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II.
It’s star wars. I want it…

Metroid: Other M
Ok, this one i really want. Really badly. Why?

Super Mario Galaxy 2
It’s mario….

Looks like a better year to me!

26
Jun
09

My Japanese Name

Ah, today i found a website that will generate your name in Japanese.

Mine is: 森田 Morita (forest field) 聖人 Masato (sacred person)

This is Japanese, however, so you should note it’s last name, First name.

If you want to try, http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/969
is the place to go.




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