Comments on: Now on the Virtual Console: Gunstar Heroes and Alien Crush make an appearance http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:15 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Veilknight http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-32642 Veilknight Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:29:09 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/#comment-32642 Adding some import titles to the roster would add some flavor the Virtual Console lineup. Hell, if it's not asking too much, a few translated RPGs here and there would be a nice bonus as well. There are many classic RPG franchises that have only begun to gather quite a cult following here in the US, such as the Shin Megami Tensei and Dragon Quest series. It would only be natural to localize these previous installments to capitalize on their success overseas, I bet there's plenty of gamers who would want to get a chance to experience their roots for the first time in English. For some titles more than others, there's definitely a risk in localizing a title for an Western audience, especially one with a quirky setting or unique twist to the genre. Rent A Hero is a prime example. As much as I'd love to see either the original Megadrive classic or Dreamcast/Xbox sequel get a release here in the US we always seem to get denied. I was really looking forward to the Xbox translation, yet sometime down the lane it just never happened, with the title most likely getting cancelled, once again only getting a release in Japan. At this rate we may never get the chance to play as the hero for hire (with his only apperance in the States being in Fighters Megamix for the Saturn). However, if titles like Katamari Damacy have shown us anything, taking such risks could actually turn out to pay off in the end, with the series turning out to find its own niche. Adding some import titles to the roster would add some flavor the Virtual Console lineup. Hell, if it’s not asking too much, a few translated RPGs here and there would be a nice bonus as well.

There are many classic RPG franchises that have only begun to gather quite a cult following here in the US, such as the Shin Megami Tensei and Dragon Quest series. It would only be natural to localize these previous installments to capitalize on their success overseas, I bet there’s plenty of gamers who would want to get a chance to experience their roots for the first time in English.

For some titles more than others, there’s definitely a risk in localizing a title for an Western audience, especially one with a quirky setting or unique twist to the genre. Rent A Hero is a prime example. As much as I’d love to see either the original Megadrive classic or Dreamcast/Xbox sequel get a release here in the US we always seem to get denied. I was really looking forward to the Xbox translation, yet sometime down the lane it just never happened, with the title most likely getting cancelled, once again only getting a release in Japan.

At this rate we may never get the chance to play as the hero for hire (with his only apperance in the States being in Fighters Megamix for the Saturn). However, if titles like Katamari Damacy have shown us anything, taking such risks could actually turn out to pay off in the end, with the series turning out to find its own niche.

]]> By: the_importer http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-32632 the_importer Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:11:42 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/#comment-32632 <i>Your popular games will be coming. For now I’m just happy that games that I used to rave about that no one ever heard of when I had a Genesis are getting some exposure. Gunstar Heroes was the first game that I ever bought with my own money when it came out. Even as a young boy, I knew how good the game was when I rented it, yet I had never heard of it even mentioned in a magazine. Anytime a company promotes an amazing game like Gunstar Heroes is fine in my book. I will eventually download it though I’ve beaten the game dozens of times. The VC is giving hope to long-forgotten developers and series. If enough people download these forgotten games, the better chance they have of getting an update or the developer has of continuing to bring great games to the market. They are getting a second chance to gain an audience, which is quite rare. In many ways the VC is doing for games what Nick-at-Night did to black and white sitcoms. The Honeymooners were pretty much an obscure show to TV watchers until they were being rerun on cable. Now, Honeymooners is a cemented part of popular culture. The VC, much like Nick-at-Night, is a place where people can experience games that they love and games that they never heard of. I hope Nintendo keeps up with a good mixture of obscure and well-known games. I implore you guys to check out these games you’ve never played and give them a chance.</i> You almost sound like a Nintendo representative. Anyway, it's more than obvious that titles are selected in order not to interfere with real Wii title sales. Your popular games will be coming. For now I’m just happy that games that I used to rave about that no one ever heard of when I had a Genesis are getting some exposure. Gunstar Heroes was the first game that I ever bought with my own money when it came out. Even as a young boy, I knew how good the game was when I rented it, yet I had never heard of it even mentioned in a magazine. Anytime a company promotes an amazing game like Gunstar Heroes is fine in my book. I will eventually download it though I’ve beaten the game dozens of times. The VC is giving hope to long-forgotten developers and series. If enough people download these forgotten games, the better chance they have of getting an update or the developer has of continuing to bring great games to the market. They are getting a second chance to gain an audience, which is quite rare. In many ways the VC is doing for games what Nick-at-Night did to black and white sitcoms. The Honeymooners were pretty much an obscure show to TV watchers until they were being rerun on cable. Now, Honeymooners is a cemented part of popular culture. The VC, much like Nick-at-Night, is a place where people can experience games that they love and games that they never heard of. I hope Nintendo keeps up with a good mixture of obscure and well-known games. I implore you guys to check out these games you’ve never played and give them a chance.

You almost sound like a Nintendo representative. Anyway, it’s more than obvious that titles are selected in order not to interfere with real Wii title sales.

]]> By: vysethebold http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-32500 vysethebold Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:25:51 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/#comment-32500 Your popular games will be coming. For now I'm just happy that games that I used to rave about that no one ever heard of when I had a Genesis are getting some exposure. Gunstar Heroes was the first game that I ever bought with my own money when it came out. Even as a young boy, I knew how good the game was when I rented it, yet I had never heard of it even mentioned in a magazine. Anytime a company promotes an amazing game like Gunstar Heroes is fine in my book. I will eventually download it though I've beaten the game dozens of times. The VC is giving hope to long-forgotten developers and series. If enough people download these forgotten games, the better chance they have of getting an update or the developer has of continuing to bring great games to the market. They are getting a second chance to gain an audience, which is quite rare. In many ways the VC is doing for games what Nick-at-Night did to black and white sitcoms. The Honeymooners were pretty much an obscure show to TV watchers until they were being rerun on cable. Now, Honeymooners is a cemented part of popular culture. The VC, much like Nick-at-Night, is a place where people can experience games that they love and games that they never heard of. I hope Nintendo keeps up with a good mixture of obscure and well-known games. I implore you guys to check out these games you've never played and give them a chance. Your popular games will be coming. For now I’m just happy that games that I used to rave about that no one ever heard of when I had a Genesis are getting some exposure. Gunstar Heroes was the first game that I ever bought with my own money when it came out. Even as a young boy, I knew how good the game was when I rented it, yet I had never heard of it even mentioned in a magazine. Anytime a company promotes an amazing game like Gunstar Heroes is fine in my book. I will eventually download it though I’ve beaten the game dozens of times. The VC is giving hope to long-forgotten developers and series. If enough people download these forgotten games, the better chance they have of getting an update or the developer has of continuing to bring great games to the market. They are getting a second chance to gain an audience, which is quite rare. In many ways the VC is doing for games what Nick-at-Night did to black and white sitcoms. The Honeymooners were pretty much an obscure show to TV watchers until they were being rerun on cable. Now, Honeymooners is a cemented part of popular culture. The VC, much like Nick-at-Night, is a place where people can experience games that they love and games that they never heard of. I hope Nintendo keeps up with a good mixture of obscure and well-known games. I implore you guys to check out these games you’ve never played and give them a chance.

]]> By: the_importer http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-32407 the_importer Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:44:50 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/#comment-32407 Jesus Christ, enough with the 8 and 16bits games Nintendo, how about some games that don't play well with emulators like, I don't know, N64 games?!?! Stop #$%@#$ around and release Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, not everyone wants to buy the collector's disk on eBay for $80. Jesus Christ, enough with the 8 and 16bits games Nintendo, how about some games that don’t play well with emulators like, I don’t know, N64 games?!?! Stop #$%@#$ around and release Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, not everyone wants to buy the collector’s disk on eBay for $80.

]]> By: Louise http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-32399 Louise Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:34:29 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/#comment-32399 As much as I like Gunstar Heroes, $8 for a game that's more than 10 years old?! Man, Nintendo is making BANK on the VC. As much as I like Gunstar Heroes, $8 for a game that’s more than 10 years old?! Man, Nintendo is making BANK on the VC.

]]> By: ragingdwarf http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-32398 ragingdwarf Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:31:46 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/11/now-on-the-virtual-console-gunstar-heroes-and-alien-crush-make-an-appearance/#comment-32398 Now I REALLY need a Wii! I haven't had the chance to play Gunstar Heroes, yet, and this would totally be worth the 8 bucks I'd have to shell out for it. NOW GIMME SIN AND PUNISHMENT! Now I REALLY need a Wii! I haven’t had the chance to play Gunstar Heroes, yet, and this would totally be worth the 8 bucks I’d have to shell out for it. NOW GIMME SIN AND PUNISHMENT!

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