Obviously good things can happen when Japan takes some Western influences when creating games.I love the MGS series and the Souls games. I loved Vanquish and have been debating about whether or not to get Dragons Dogma. At the same time though, i'm afraid of Japan losing it's unique flare. I don't want everything to be like a Western developed game, in fact i'm a huge fan of jrpgs but tend to think wrpgs are boring.
Basically in my opinion, the reason jrpgs aren't as popular as wrpgs (at least in this generation) isn't because of a problem with Japan, but rather a problem with everyone elses tastes. And yeah haha, I know that sounds terrible and I don't mean to step on any ones opinions. Personally though, i've always thought wrpgs are boring and unimaginative.
I never cared for Games like Skyrim or Mass Effect. My friends were really into them so I tried them (even waited outside for the midnight release of Skyrim). I desperately wanted to like and care about them so it could be something my friends and I shared, but honestly they just aren't for me. I much prefer Jrpgs like FF, Nier, and Valkyria Chronicles.
So back to the opinions of others thing, mabey it's just my opinion that is weird. I feel like my gaming preferences would be better accepted If I lived in Japan. Hmm, Hey Kojima, wanna trade?
Edit: Oh but I do love me some Western games too (just not rpgs). Uncharted, Killzone, Resistance, Battlefield ect :p
