Princess Viola
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Expected. :/
Should be Gon Baku Baku Baku Baku Adventure I think.
(<----- And I should know)
Great list otherwise. Apart from Gon, I look forward to the new Slime Quest game, though a localized version would probably be a far more enjoyable option for me.
This reminds me: should we be afraid that a possible reversal on region blocking from Nintendo might actually destroy the already slim chance of some titles getting localized? Why would Nintendo bother with doing that effort if all the fans simply buy the Japanese version? Or is it realistic to think that those fans would buy the localized versions too?
I don't want to spoil the fun of this campaign by defending Nintendo, but it does seem like a legitimate issue if you look at it from Nintendo's viewpoint and the viewpoint of those who can't read Japanese (not that I particularly enjoy being completely at Nintendo's mercy to be able to even buy / play any version of a game mind you.)
That's a bummer. However, keep it up! Even if they say they don't comment, they should be aware by now. Is the campaign still going, though, or is it already dying out?
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Nintendo of America said:Nintendo has no plans to remove region locking from our systems. By taking this approach, Nintendo is able to include parental controls and ensure compliance with regional standards and rating systems.
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This holds absolutely ZERO water, as I'm an adult and don't need ratings systems. Even when parental controls do come into play, it would be extremely simple for there to be a setting to block games from unfamiliar ratings systems by default. Even parents should have the option to allow foreign games.
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Secondly, what parent allows their child (as we are talking about ratings, I am assuming children at an age of 10 or lower) to import random games from overseas? It is not something a kid could do on their own. Heck, I'll even have trouble importing. Let alone someone less than half my age. Conclusion: the parent needs to help importing the game. If the game is potentially unsafe, the parent won't buy it. Problem solved.
Statement via Barrel Roll Gaming:
This holds absolutely ZERO water, as I'm an adult and don't need ratings systems. Even when parental controls do come into play, it would be extremely simple for there to be a setting to block games from unfamiliar ratings systems by default. Even parents should have the option to allow foreign games.
The campaign continues!
Statement via Barrel Roll Gaming:
This holds absolutely ZERO water, as I'm an adult and don't need ratings systems. Even when parental controls do come into play, it would be extremely simple for there to be a setting to block games from unfamiliar ratings systems by default. Even parents should have the option to allow foreign games.
The campaign continues!
Statement via Barrel Roll Gaming:
This holds absolutely ZERO water, as I'm an adult and don't need ratings systems. Even when parental controls do come into play, it would be extremely simple for there to be a setting to block games from unfamiliar ratings systems by default. Even parents should have the option to allow foreign games.
The campaign continues!
This makes no sense. First and foremost, why does Nintendo tell us "this game might potentially in a worst-case scenario be rated just ever so slightly not quite the same as your local rating, so you can't play it"? Isn't that what parental controls are for?
Secondly, what parent allows their child (as we are talking about ratings, I am assuming children at an age of 10 or lower) to import random games from overseas? It is not something a kid could do on their own. Heck, I'll even have trouble importing. Let alone someone less than half my age. Conclusion: the parent needs to help importing the game. If the game is potentially unsafe, the parent won't buy it. Problem solved.
Edit: The third problem is that the "person" responding to it is Nintendo of America and not Nintendo of Japan (forgot the official name). I don't think the American branch can make decisions like this, so they can only echo what they would have said before the campaign started.
Plus this means even less with regards to a PAL 3DS system. I often import games from the UK to play on my Australian 3DS. Whoops, they don't follow the local rating system!
(1)My parents let me import games from Japan when I was pretty young. Not quite 10 or younger, but young enough that they still paid attention to ratings.
(2)Also, I would assume that some children belong to families that travel, so they could move from one region to another and pick up games from different regions.
I disagree a bit. Atleast in Europe there are some US PS3 games floating in the second hand stores and online auctions. Since they work fine and not everyone looks at the ESRB/PEGI label, sometimes people realize the version only after they bought it. Still, I do like the idea that one could simply restrict foreign rated versions in parental settings.
Wat?Just signed, I'm damn sick and tired of going to overpriced stores to get games, instead of the places that get cheaper, quicker and have a much wider collection.
It was a head ache for both the Wii and 3DS, not buying a Wii U since I'm so sick of it.
Um....can we get more context on this "response"? Was this a customer service email reply? An executive? A press release? Context is ridiculously important here.
Customer service reply.
Statement via Barrel Roll Gaming:
This holds absolutely ZERO water, as I'm an adult and don't need ratings systems. Even when parental controls do come into play, it would be extremely simple for there to be a setting to block games from unfamiliar ratings systems by default. Even parents should have the option to allow foreign games.
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Wow. The person who gave the statement really overlooked something.
(Credits to Sadist.)
(1) Did your parents supervise you while you were ordering the game?
(2) At the moment that would mean those kind of people can't buy Nintendo games at all. I doubt that is what Nintendo wants.
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I can't believe there's a petition for this but not for a unified wii u account system.
So true, hah. Not that it would help you, but by the logic Nintendo provided, Australia should have its own region in terms of hardware and games.Plus this means even less with regards to a PAL 3DS system. I often import games from the UK to play on my Australian 3DS. Whoops, they don't follow the local rating system!
Complete bullshit indeed. If you import a foreign console and game you'll be avoiding those same "regional standards and rating systems", so saying that's the reason for region lock is basically calling their customers stupid.Statement via Barrel Roll Gaming:
This holds absolutely ZERO water, as I'm an adult and don't need ratings systems. Even when parental controls do come into play, it would be extremely simple for there to be a setting to block games from unfamiliar ratings systems by default. Even parents should have the option to allow foreign games.
The campaign continues!
Feel free to start one.I can't believe there's a petition for this but not for a unified wii u account system.