Usually through
lack of western release at the time, although it's easier to get hold of stuff these days, compared to back then.
Recently, Games Nosh and the Censored Gaming YouTube Channel brought to light even more details of the content censored out
of the western release of TMS #FE, which is a crossover title between Altus» Shin Megami Tensei series and Nintendo's Fire Emblem series.
Unfortunately, there is no information or any hint on the
possibility of a western release date, and considering Bandai Namco's recent patterns, the possibility is slim.
Roger Jr. will be left
out of the Western release of Tekken 7 due to this video of a man punching a Kangaroo in the face... Yes this is real life.
This may also have an effect on the
timing of the western release of the game... If Nintendo can't even supply enough copies for Japan, how are they going to supply North America and Europe any time soon?
Perhaps the lack
of a Western release hurt the game's chances of being a better known title, but the truth is, many shumps that were brought over to the West during this time still remain fairly unknown to all but old - school shump fans and people like me who choose to rummage through old game libraries.
Dualshockers has spoken with Bandai Namco Producer Koji Nakajima, asking what has driven the company's recent
spate of Western releases for niche Japanese games...
Lastly the game is reported to cost 5,800 yen when it releases in Japan, there has been no news
of a Western release just yet and the following photos have also been shared:
However, with both Dragon Quest VII and VIII finally on the
cusp of a western release, there's new hope that even more games in the famed RPG series could find their way overseas.
Bandai Namco Games recently announced a
bunch of western release plans, including a window for the arrival of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.
Sadly, due to the weak
performance of the Western release of Dragon Quest 4 [$ 14.99] on the DS, Dragon Quest 5 was produced in very limited supplies, making it pretty scarce for a long period after its release.
However, thanks to a new announcement trailer from Square Enix, we now have confirmation
of a Western release which will be happening in August of this year.
I think you are correct, the lack
of a Western release really hurts this one — I want to say I had heard the name before, but had no image of the game in my head at all.
Play Asia used their Twitter account to blame Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 «s lack
of a Western release on «SJW nonsense», which amplified GamerGate's already considerable outrage to world - saving levels.
Touch Arcade likewise points out the
perks of the Western release of the MOBA, which is considered by some a little late compared to other regions.
Of course, it's but one game in the entire Seiken Densetsu / Mana series, which has been a little spotty at times in
terms of western releases.
Blue Reflection launches in Japan on March 30th for PS4 and Vita, and while there is no confirmation
of a western release parent company Koei Tecmo has brought many of the studio's older games across the Pacific.
In fact, it's such an easy phrase that it's been the motto over the last week following controversies over Xenoblade Chronicles X «s localisation and Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 «s lack
of a western release altogether.
Koei Tecmo's quiet stance does mean it doesn't exactly have the series at the
core of its Western release strategy, and it is the Vita, so it could decide that wrapping up the Arland saga is a good stopping point.
There has been talk before about the
possibility of a Western release, and when Saito talks about having only the Japanese numbers it suggests that they might still be considering it.
The recent
announcement of the western release of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age caused a lot of discussions (and some confusion) among the Japanese fanbase, due to the inclusion of English voice - overs, while the original game did not have any.
There may still be no
word of a western release at this time but lets be honest, the quicker it comes out in the east, the quicker it could come out in the west.
This may also have an effect on the
timing of the western release of the game... If Nintendo can't even supply enough copies for Japan, how are they going to supply North America and Europe any time soon?
Yeah, that's a costly undertaking, and as it turns out, it's not cheap to license tracks from the Japanese voice cast either, which is why you sometimes see that pulled
out of Western releases.
There's no word
yet of a Western release, but hopefully after the relative success of the PC version in the West, there could be hope for us.
In short, fans and one retailer started blaming «social justice warriors» for the
lack of a Western release for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3.
There has been no announcement
of a western release for the moment, but for the love of all is holy, Bandai Namco better bring this over, or I'll riot.
The recent announcement
of the western release of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age caused a lot of discussions (and some confusion) among the Japanese fanbase, due to the inclusion of English voice - overs, while the original game did not have any.
It will be out this fall in Japan, but there is no word yet
of a Western release.
Unfortunately, as of right now the album is exclusive to Japan, and there's no word
of a Western release.
Fans in the US will be able to join the Straw Hat Pirate crew with news
of Western release of One Piece: Grand Cruise.
The game hits Japanese shelves on July 15, although we're still awaiting any news
of a western release.
I was there to see how Super Mario RPG and Earthbound acquired a cult following in the UK because of their lack
of a western release.
At the moment, there is no word
of a western release of neither the 3DS version or the Switch version of the game, so we'll have to stand - by for more information from Capcom or Nintendo.