The Business of the Japanese Niche (Atlus, X-SEED, Working Designs)

[theRepublic]

noname2200 said:

theRepublic said:

Which could all be a moot point if the industry's shift to digital distribution accelerates. According to Berry, he foresees the Japanese developers trying to publish online in North America without help from Western publishers.

Interesting paragraph at the end of the article. I wonder how well Japanese developers could 'localize' their games for Western audiences. I would think they would need some outside help.

"I feel asleep!"

"Can love blossom on the battlefield?"

"A winner is you!"

"All your base are belong to us."

 

Ahh, the return of Engrish. Can't wait!

Lol, Engrish.  I wasn't even thinking of that.  I was thinking of the more subtle things like cultural differences or references that could be different.