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Forums - Sony Discussion - Afrika Renamed Hakuna Matata Outside Of Japan

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/31/afrika-aka-hakuna-matata-in-other-regions/

Sony will release their safari photo hunt game, Afrika, in Japan next month. Afrika wasn’t around at E3 and there aren’t any announcements about Sony publishing it in North America. The game will see get a release in Asia, but not under the same name.

 

Outside of Japan Afrika has been renamed Hakuna Matata. Yes, that’s the same phrase made famous by Timon and Pumbaa in the Lion King. This is interesting since Sony Computer Entertainment Asia usually uses the same marketing materials as Japan. I wonder if this is a sign that the Asian version will have English menus similar to recent first party releases like Siren: New Translation and Echochrome. Unfortunately, the page doesn’t have language details so we’ll have to wait for concrete confirmation. Also unusual is how the game is listed as "Asian Japanese Version". Games get labeled either Asian version or Japanese version. Not both.



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I prefer the name Afrika.



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Hahahaha This is a funny name. I liked the old one more.



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But the name is a Disney copyright not?



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^i think it is,i wonder how they let them use it



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Too funny.



Afrika is way better. Stupid move, IMO.



this name is funny



Are people even going to buy this game? I have to say it doesn't really appeal to me. Is it going to be a PSN game or a full fledged release?



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^i think its a retail game



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