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Samus Aran on 17 December 2014
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manuel said:
Samus Aran said:
manuel said:
Samus Aran said:
 

Pika is an onomatopoeic/mimetic word, i.e. it mimics something that does not make a sound. "Pika" or "Pikapika" is the "sound" of something that shines very brightly, like a new car, or thunder/electric sparks (in Pikachu's case). In English you could say bright or sparking or dazzling or something like that.

Apart from the names, the dialogue throughout the whole games has references to older, but also everyday culture. References to TV shows, dramas, idol singers etc. All those jokes, references and allusions would be lost in translation. However!! If the people localizing it just weave in allusions from their culture to make things more interesting, it might not be so bad.

The game itself is  a lot of fun, and I'm sure it would find its following. You can also collect real physical medals for it, so it appeals to everybody's love for collecting. It might even become a big hit, but the question is if the company behind it wants to take the risk. (They certainly could afford it...)

Well, they're already localizing the first Youkai Watch in case you didn't know already! 

They are?

I didn't know that, but if they do a good job, you're all in for a treat. It's apparently a great game. (Son and wife love it.)

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=877862

You don't like it? :p