Ha, I just don't know how you locate these games sometimes! But I always enjoy these tours of them. I suppose I just plain don't know the PS2 library that well, so these spotlights are fun for me.
On that wild Japanese title, I wonder if there are other examples of this with Western-developed games? My understanding is that the Japanese by and large really, really don't like Western games. To the point that trying to localize one can't possibly be worth much trouble or expense. But if you want to attempt it at all, this is probably the right strategy: find a Japanese publisher who will slap a super-Japanese-sounding title and cover art on it and see if that can net you some sales.
The PS2 library is so wild, it's a joy to dig into it.
I think Western games are slightly more esteemed than they used to be in Japan, depending on the genre. I know they're not typically fans of first-person shooters.
But Smuggler's Run? I'm surprised they even bothered bringing it to Japan, even with the new Japan-friendly title.
Ha, I just don't know how you locate these games sometimes! But I always enjoy these tours of them. I suppose I just plain don't know the PS2 library that well, so these spotlights are fun for me.
On that wild Japanese title, I wonder if there are other examples of this with Western-developed games? My understanding is that the Japanese by and large really, really don't like Western games. To the point that trying to localize one can't possibly be worth much trouble or expense. But if you want to attempt it at all, this is probably the right strategy: find a Japanese publisher who will slap a super-Japanese-sounding title and cover art on it and see if that can net you some sales.
The PS2 library is so wild, it's a joy to dig into it.
I think Western games are slightly more esteemed than they used to be in Japan, depending on the genre. I know they're not typically fans of first-person shooters.
But Smuggler's Run? I'm surprised they even bothered bringing it to Japan, even with the new Japan-friendly title.
Petition to rename to KRAZYBUMPS
I second the motion!