orthodoxy1095
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If Switch isn't region free, it'd be nice to see people actually take a stand against them.
But they won't.
Eurogamer: Zelda's launch timing in Europe is still unclear
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But they won't.
It isn't about screwing the European gamer. It's about saving the Switch launch in Japan and North America. They could delay Zelda because of Europe for a worldwide launch but then all they're doing is hurting the Switch launch in Japan and North America. That would make no sense. Either way Europe wouldn't get the game until June. By doing it this way you're still getting it when you would of anyway, it's just that they're able to launch their new system with this game in other territories.
I for one, being an American, would be more angry if the game was delayed for me JUST because of the European version. Nintendo would face more outrage if they delayed it globally because of one territory than they would if they delayed it just for that one territory.
Why wouldn't they be?
...what does that even mean - People complained alot about the current systems not being region-free....hell WiiU is the worst selling Nintendo system ever. What stand should they take ? Kidnap a Nintendo employee until they change it ? lol
Humorous since the English VA is British accents...
Wait, VA for confirmed for BOTW?! (On media blackout since before the TGA trailer but curious about this at least!)
It's Nintendo. People will give them a pass and allow them to carry on as if they're in the 90's.
Seriously, this thing can NOT be region locked in this day and age. If I want to play a Japanese or American game, nothing should prevent me from bringing it into Europe.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
We got threads defending Nintendo never dropping price on some four year old games
Region free will never happen fam
I'm more worried about being spoiled than having to wait an extra three months though. Will be hard for me to navigate the internet those three months.
Based on what?
The leaks/rumours suggest otherwise, despite the realistic cynicism.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
If it's revealed to be region locked, not buying the system and making a ruckus on social media would be a good place to start.
There have been those threads by Cheesemeister highlighting the interest in a region free console, with people making all kinds of noise on Twitter, Facebook and Miiverse. It'll be interesting to see if the system is region locked if any of those people actually stand up or just bend over for Big N again.
Lol, true. I think there's a chance though, I'm holding out hope.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
If its delayed at least I hope the voice for Zelda is dubbed into PAL5. Its not a good excuse for it to be delayed, but at least something is something.
Nuria Trifol for the spanish version, thank you very much.
If its delayed and theres no dub what so ever, why? Why would they delay the game? Are we getting Mario instead or something?
Nuria Trifol for the spanish version, thank you very much.
If its delayed and theres no dub what so ever, why? Why would they delay the game? Are we getting Mario instead or something?
maniac-kun
Member
So we are back to this shit.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Where's my Thor 2 option in the poll mods.
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
There is nothing to defend and nothing to be angry about either. Some people here sound as if they have the RIGHT to buy games cheap. That's hilarious.
UnemployedVillain
Member
Every leak has said it is region free and not a single one has said otherwise
ryanofcall
Member
i don't care because switch has no region lock....
please.
It's too late to add region locking I imagine but it does now make me wonder if it's always been there.
Individual games can still be region locked if they really wanted
So you really think that people who love Nintendo games and have been waiting years to play this game in particular should put off buying the console indefinitely because of this issue? I agree that region locking is an archaic and ridiculous architecture at this point, but it's more complicated than a simple boycott. You clearly aren't invested in the subject of Nintendo games if that's your solution.
Kenzodielocke
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Those region free leaks came from devkits iirc. Just keep that in mind.
The same folks who have been reporting on this possible delay (among other things) have been saying that Switch is region free.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
By that notion children in europe should also need to learn japanese from children anime no?
No. Children media should be dubbed, an option for the original audio with subs should always be present (and it is already), different country (and region) languages should be preserved this way and english should be taught to kids at school and with special TV programming. Enough of this stupid monolitic, "English should be the only language going forward".
And Im saying this having the luck of attending a british school in my day (and I still love watching stuff in my language whenever is done well). Thankfully english is being taught MUCH better on normal public schools now than some years ago, so thats a good step forward and what is REALLY needed.
If your german, swedish, whatever center/north european country dubs sucked when doing cartoons and videogames (or didnt have), deal with it, but dont try to force other countries with quality dubs with the stupid "education for children" excuse.
This is true, sadly.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
It's not really complicated to me. Yes, I think region locking is enough of a detriment in the modern day that I have no interest in ever supporting another console that does it. I don't care if it's Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo that tries it, nostalgia isn't going to win me over.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
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SweetDonuts
Member
This is bullshit, get it together Nintendo.
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Deleted member 752119
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Agreed. If they can't get all the translations done, just put it out as is and patch in the language updates when available. I'm sure most would prefer that than Europe having a delay as a whole, especially those who are fluent in Engljsh.
Napalm_Frank
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I don't know why people get so upset. Europeans should be thankful Nintendo even bothers releasing games in there at all.
Entitlement trough the roof.
Entitlement trough the roof.
That only applies as along as the US gets not fucked over.
Joeshabadoo
Member
Haven't most credible rumors/leaks pointed to no region lock? I feel like this will all be a non-issue and there's just confusing reports and fragments of statements getting spread around
I can definitely see this happening if the game requires heavy translation into French, German, Spanish and more. Although there is an argument if it does miss the March launch of Switch that maybe Nintendo should have had the foresight to hurry things along sooner.
It would make sense for Nintendo to still get the game on shelves day one in the huge US and Japan regions even if Europe has to wait. Although it would piss us Europeans off and generate some negative PR, they'd still hit the ground running with Switch elsewhere in the world.
If Switch really is region free I'll just import it. Nintendo know this will happen with anyone who speaks English or Japanese and maybe that's why a European delay is possible.
On the other hand, initial marketing and promotional material appearing in European stores suggests Zelda launches with Switch. Hopefully there's firm clarification next week.
It would make sense for Nintendo to still get the game on shelves day one in the huge US and Japan regions even if Europe has to wait. Although it would piss us Europeans off and generate some negative PR, they'd still hit the ground running with Switch elsewhere in the world.
If Switch really is region free I'll just import it. Nintendo know this will happen with anyone who speaks English or Japanese and maybe that's why a European delay is possible.
On the other hand, initial marketing and promotional material appearing in European stores suggests Zelda launches with Switch. Hopefully there's firm clarification next week.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Why would they do that?
NOE is stupid, but they can be that stupid.
I might not buy at launch, if there's no Zelda.
NOE is stupid, but they can be that stupid.
I might not buy at launch, if there's no Zelda.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Don't like the sound of this, if true. Its going to be months of avoiding spoilers...
"Neglecting"
If it's not finished it's not finished.
Not really directed at you, but people in this thread are acting insanely entitled. Now if this was delayed for marketing purposes I could understand.
Good news is it should still launch in March for those in the UK.
In US you only need to localize for English.
In EU you got these:
Itallian, Spanish, French, and German translations. Russian maybe too?
localizing takes time. it's possible they could release it in english only and then offer up patches for other languages in the EU.
Brexit joke.
In US you only need to localize for English.
In EU you got these:
Itallian, Spanish, French, and German translations. Russian maybe too?
localizing takes time. it's possible they could release it in english only and then offer up patches for other languages in the EU.
Napalm_Frank
Member
I mean, Nintendo is one of the few publishers left (and pretty much the only major one AFAIK) that have no problem in delaying the european releases of their games for months.
Anyhoo maybe they will just delay the console launch for EU a little and have more stock for JP and US. Problem solved!
-shadow-
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Actually the US get their own Spanish and French translation also.