To keep things simple I'll also largely be keeping to
the Japanese editions of the games.
I had only played Dragon Quest VIII before which, despite not managing to please me in the gameplay department, had an enjoyable soundtrack which would eventually turn into a great orchestral album (note:
the Japanese edition of the game was completely midi, whereas the US localization used the orchestral version).
I've seen some ebay auctions claim to sell
Japanese editions of games when in reality they are selling general Asian editions released in China.
One of the weirder aspects to the Fire Emblem series is that, in
the Japanese editions of the games, players can touch other characters in the oddest of places.
Not exact matches
Exclusive to the UK limited
edition of Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and the
Japanese Premium
Edition, you can only get this Raiden figure by ordering the
game at UK retailer Zavvi, or at Konami Style Japan.
Japanese gamers will get the chance to opt for a Dark Souls 2 collectors
edition which includes a set
of miniature die - cast weapons.
The Final Mix release
of the Square Enix role - playing
game (a
Japanese release
of the international
edition of the
game) topped the sales charts for the week
of January 17 - 23, 2011, with 77,317 copies sold.
These are also included in the
Japanese special
edition of the
game, though those are simply black.
Originally a
Japanese - made
game with a lot
of unusual ideas about time limits, saving, and comedy these elements have gradually been siphoned out
of the
game through its sequel, downloadable content, and special
editions.
For this
edition of Ones to Watch, it's time that we travel to the weird and wonderful world
of Japanese games.
Fortunately, the only
game announced that can be played on the latest
editions as
of now is Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, a port
of the highly anticipated
Japanese RPG Wii title.
Final Fantasy XV Windows
Edition is the only, true definitive
edition of the Square Enix
Japanese Role - Playing
Game, thanks to the superior graphics quality and several gameplay and story enhancements, which are also included in the consoles» Royal
Edition.
Exclusive
edition Representing the character straight from Okami, the
game combines several
Japanese myths, legends and folklore to tell the story
of how the land was saved from darkness by the Shinto sun goddess, named Amaterasu, who took the form
of a white wolf.
It loos fantastic and I hope, for the hard core fans at least, that they release a limited
edition version
of the
game in the states that includes the action figures hat the
Japanese got or maybe even an art book or what have you.
Along with shows dedicated to American and
Japanese gamers, yesterday saw Nintendo releasing a new
edition of Nintendo Direct for European
gamers, highlighting some
of the
games we can expect in the near future for Wii U and the 3DS.
Also, the Premium G Sound
edition is now available for pre-order on the
Japanese PSN, which will allow you to pre-load the
game on the 28th (for the release on the 30th) on top
of giving you the new HUD bonus.
[102] This was the first
edition of a Final Fantasy
game in which
Japanese voice - overs could be enabled.
It looks like
Japanese FIFA 18 fans have taken to the Switch version
of the
game more so than the PS4
edition.
In other GT5 news, Sony has announced that a
Japanese gamers will be receiving a Christmas present
of 3 special
edition cars that were only attainable through limited
edition packs.
This new
edition features improved
game balance and card design as well as the addition
of new illustrations from recent FINAL FANTASY titles and localization into six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and
Japanese.
In addition,
Japanese audiences will also get a chance to get the
game on April 24th, with a purchase
of a retail
edition that consists
of both «Remix»
game titles.
For the development
of this new
edition of the Mega Man series, Capcom executives surveyed American and
Japanese fans extensively and researched the previous
games to find out what made them so special.
The 25th anniversary
of Super Mario Brothers has been a big deal for Nintendo, with special
edition games and swag lining many a
Japanese store shelf.
The special
edition mini console was initially shown off in an issue
of the
Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump, and will feature 20 vintage Jump
games already loaded onto...
For this
Japanese Sega Saturn
edition of the
game expect to pay around the # 20 here in the UK or around $ 25 for the US market.
This
Japanese Sega Saturn
edition of the
game -LSB-...]
Sadly Norimaro is only in the
Japanese edition due to licencing agreements and yet another good reason to own the physical copies
of games.
The focus
of this first
edition of GAMEHOTEL's flagship event was on
Japanese rhythm action
games, as well as on wireless
games.
It's likely all these items will be available in the
Japanese and American
editions of the
game through DLC.
Two
of today's most celebrated
Japanese game developers - Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the legendary creator
of Rez and Space Channel 5, and Keita Takahashi, the up - and - coming mastermind behind cult title Katamari Damacy - made their first public appearances in Europe as another exuberant
edition of GAMEHOTEL's flagship live event explored promising threads
of innovation and creativity in interactive entertainment.
The entertaining show featured exclusive
game previews, penetrating talks, a rare live act by
Japanese music -
game guru Masaya Matsuura, and a new
edition of the much - anticipated GAMEHOTEL DEATHMATCH contest.
At last year's
edition, a
Japanese all - star team composed
of Mizuguchi - san and Takahashi - san (Katamari Damacy) easily defeated the courageous Parisian Audience all - star team in an exhilarating
game character cake decoration contest.
Square Enix the
Japanese video
game developer best known for Final Fantasy, Hitman and much more, today announced a collector's
edition for upcoming Xbox exclusive, Rise
of the Tomb Raider This bundle includes a 12 - inch statue
of Lara Croft, a Jade necklace, a replica
of her in -
game journal, a collectible steel case and
of course the
game itself.
When the
Japanese standard
edition box art was revealed the rest
of the world cried fowl, as Japan was obviously getting the infinitely cooler box art. This is the norm with Japan more often than not, and some people have made peace with that. But not this time, Street Fighter fans were extremely vocal about it and here we stand triumphant, also receiving Ikeno - sanâ $ ™ s amazing Ryu vs Ken illustration in our
game case.
The
Japanese editions of Silent Hill
games always has a warning on the front cover about the
game's content.
The arcade version is very common, along with the
Japanese AES
edition of the
game.
Konami, the
Japanese games manufacturer behind Metal Gear Solid, has announced that it will reward anyone that owns 100 shares in the company on 30 September with a copy
of the premium
edition of the latest outing in the series - Metal Gear Solid 3.
Final Fantasy XV Windows
Edition is the only, true definitive
edition of the Square Enix
Japanese Role - Playing
Game, thanks to the superior graphics quality and several gameplay and story enhancements, which are also included in the consoles» Royal
Edition.