So, which games do you want to see in the West that would never EVER come our way otherwise?

Actually wait, hold on, I do have something because its bullshit

If I could get those Culdcept games on 3DS, that'd be nice.

But how are they going to release an old-as-fuck game? A remastered version?

But it's already in English

That and Omega Labyrinth. For whatever reason Gust doesn't seem inclined to allow TK to bring the former over and the latter is a NEVER EVER due its content (dungeon crawler about girls questing for bigger tits that allows for titfucking unknown items until they explode into usable stuff).

I really hope PQube might pick up the latter since they seem to be into bringing never evers west uncensored. But at this point, not a single company has expressed any interest in doing so.

Still surprises me that none of the first four main series games have even been fan translated, and of the spinoffs, only SCS3 has a fan translation in the works.

twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/692330482176884736

Play-Asia.com rep here - always awesome to see threads like this!

Just an update: the plzsenpai email is still checked daily by yours truly, and I'll also keep an eye on this thread + similar ones to see what games you guys think are worth pursuing.

We've got some publisher meetings set up in the coming weeks/months and I'll update everyone with what I'm allowed to after we've made some further progress.

This, i loved the first 2 Ar Tonelico games but i can't get in to Ar Nosurge knowing i'm missing the first half of the plot.

I want to see a big box version of Unteralterbach on store shelves.

proof?

This is the only correct answer.

Proof? Like, I want to believe you, but everyone's anonymous here.
How could you verify it's you?

Idolmaster Platinum Stars. I doubt Miku will give me enough of that uguuu fix.

On the incredibly off chance that you're actually who you say you are, I would kill for a NieR: Automata version that won't be fucking butchered by 8-4.

Coming right up!
twitter.com/playasia/status/762553736430391297

There's no changing it now. Even Yoko Taro said as much. Who knows? Maybe we'll get spared and get more of a Nier instead of D3.

Gainjinworks has said they'd want to be able to bring them west but would have to change and censor shit since Ireland claims the series is borderline pedophilia. Thankfully, I doubt Namco has an inclination of doing so, as they can't make nearly the same amount of profit off DLC here that it pulls natively in Japan.

There is a video series where a fan has translated and subtitled the game. Not the same as actually playing it though.

On the off chance this is legit, have you guys given any thought to Omega Labyrinth? Just curious since I have never seen a single company express interest in bringing it over.

AAAAAAAAA
BRING ME SEGA SHIT!

Probably depends on how much of a shit Square-Enix gives about it at this point. They obviously didn't care much about Drakengard 3 in comparison to Nier.

that ain't proof

post your ID (09ba6f) and a smug reaction image on twitter.

do it or I'll take the loli

I didn't bother emailing, and I still wont because I hate corresponding like that. But since you're here I'll say it.

Idolmaster. Anything [email protected]/* */ Give me the idols.

The updated rerelease of Stranger of Sword City
Phantasy Star Nova
Seconding Omega Labyrinth because from what I hear it's an alright roguelike.

Fuck off, shill

Another consideration: The Initial D games

To my knowledge, only one was released in NA (As an arcade though)

A physical limited run of Caligula, exclusive if you have to kill someone. I know Atlus is on it but fuck them if it's going to be digital only and their translations recently aren't that great so if you can manage an English Asia physical version that'd be good enough too.

I won't get my hopes up, I know better than to have any anymore.

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don't make me bully the loli

Oh shit it is real. Ciel Nosurge or Utawarerumono 2 pls.

Are you guys only looking at recent/upcoming releases? What's the sort of time frame that you'd consider for something you'd bring up?

How about Moe Chronicle or Bullet Girls?

This is a bull free zone sir

s-sorry

Plz bring us good versions of the fate games playasia-senpai!

:( I totally understand why (we collect social media feedback etc as well) but it is the easiest way for us to compile feedback and is much easier for us to present to a publisher. All methods are appreciated though.

Omega Labyrinth is on our radar for sure. We just need to get into contact with D3. Fairly high on my to-do list.

hey goi buy games from play-asia.com - very good service, never problems!

We will have the easiest time convincing publishers to localize games released in 2015/16. Fresh on their minds, the residual marketing efforts from Japan are still in effect, etc.

wew

i like you

Nigga, just do it. Would you be doing the localizing and publishing too?

Also, how much asshurt did you really get from SJWs over the whole DoAX3?

Damn potatoniggers coming between me and the idols. I just want English subtitles. It can't be that fucking hard of a thing to implement.

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I hear it's disappointing, but I'd like to play for myself anyway.

Cool, thanks. You guys talking about native Asian/English releases though, that westerners would be able to buy through you as imports? If not, I'd think the only hope for OL might be PQube if you mean prodding some western publishers about it. Pretty sure most other companies might be prone to cutting things from it, if not outright butchering it.

See nichegamer.com/2015/07/15/gaijinworks-interview-how-victor-ireland-and-crew-are-localizing-the-rarer-games/

Viccy claims the games just wouldn't fly out here left intact.

Just dropping by to say that you're cool and you should keep doing what you're doing.

Would you help publish games from western developers to Asia or do you already do that?

Sorry for this dumb question.

EX Troopers. It looks so damn good.

What scenes is he referring to that are "borderline pedophilia"? I wasn't aware that [email protected]/* */ had cutscenes where you molest your idols…

Also, for games on Sony systems, you'd be able to just import the foreign release. They have region free systems. Is what helped make PlayAsia so big with the DoAX3 stuff, since they could just sell you the China copy that had the English subtitles.

Shows how much I know. I honestly never heard of him until now. Thanks for the link. It was an interesting read, but I'm curious as to what exactly could be seen as pedophilia. Guess I'll import, but I still wish we would get an official release.

You guys aren't thinking with an SJW/idiots brain. Just the mere suggestion, even the barest hint, of any sexual attraction to a girl that is not 18 or older is pedophilia. Why, it's plain as day.

Any of the new Medabots games would be good

I'm not real sure, I assume there's some one on one stuff that might be seen as "grooming" or whatever, but what do I know?

That interview got him a lot of flak though.

He's been in the industry for quite a while (prior to Gaijinworks he had Working Designs) and has said that people wanting accurately translated scripts are not who they have in mind for an audience for their games.

And I thought his last name would be well enough known at this point among anons, at least for those that dislike shitty localizations. Didn't mean to imply potato nigs are Germany or Australia tier censor happy.

I'd bet any amount of money he's talking about this.

nicovideo.jp/watch/sm24060825

Seconding Moe games, especially since 7 pirates will likely share its fate

This.

Well, thats not wrong, given the entire series promotes the garbage idol industry whi h in some cases might as well be child porn

Nah, it's probably just me. I don't import or pay much attention to localizations outside the biggest offenders these days. I'm slowly easing my way into all that though. Anyways, the Idolmaster games always looked fun to me. Now I'm a little worried about the new Miku game coming out this month. I know it got banned or something in South Korea over some suggestive lyrics. I wonder if there's anything that's going to be changed or whatever.

Oh.

Oh, so there are scenes where you can molest the girls. Interesting.

YES

Didn't Diva F 2nd have Envy Catwalk, a song about prostitution?

Best part is that it probably wouldnt be too hard to convince IF/CH, since their stance already was that they wont localize something if they had to censor it, they just have to be made aware that they dont have to censor it to appeal to normalfags

i hate this hellhole

PlayAsia weeaboo. Look at this.

It's not like the game encourages it. The very first part of that video has producer thinking he should wipe the rain off Chihaya's face. You can just not do that and grab her flat if you want instead.

[email protected]/* */

Also why do I always get into trouble with German customs when I order from you guys?

If I import straight from Japan my packages slip through all the time.

My excuse?

I don't have a fucking phone to sign up for Twatter and you can't skip that part on mobile.

I like that song too. Here's what I was referring to.

You should listen to this guy:

I just can't see this happening at all.

Well, read the thread and you'll be able to give them feedback right here.

We would offer to help as much as we can, but we are aware of our limitations. Most likely scenario is a large minimum order quantity - i.e. we remove a lot of the risk for the publisher. Every publisher operates differently though. The first steps are opening the dialogue.

Lots initially, but after a while it was just 'journalists' questioning our "recent social media outburts" and whether we eat babies raw or cook them first.

We want the Compile Heart games to be in English. Communication with Sony regarding the release of Crystal went silent earlier this year. Maybe IF are confident they can release it in the West? I've emailed them a few times.

Facebook, email, or send me a post card.

Shit, I'm sure I should have some in mind, but my mind's a blank. Any essentials?

Thats a damn shame

Just look at the list of recently releaed/about to release vita/ps4 games and you'll surely find something worth telling them about

EX Troopers

I fucking hate weeb games and otakus
bet that means I'm a normalfag now, huh?

Well, anything's better than we have right now, i.e., "localizers" with an agenda or outright incompetent and games we'll never be able to play without spending years learning Japanese.
Godspeed because your efforts will most likely improve the industry by breaking this goddamn stranglehold these censorious gatekeepers have on the gaming industry through retarded localization.

New Game! The Challenge Stage!
I want to develop DLC with all of the girls.

Shut the fuck up.

Trying to bait because you can't handle the bantz?

BRING ME NEW GAME!

I can't help feeling this way of thinking will only lead to disappointment.

Here's an idea since I can't think of anything besides untranslated porn at the moment.

How much of a connection does PlayAsia have to Japan? Is there any way to export Jak 3 over there?I feel so bad for nips only getting to play edgy frustrating shit like Jak II after how colorful the first was.

Is this that one female game developer anime where everyone is gay?

Is that the joke?

I'd say Phantasy Star Nova but I heard it's pretty shitty.

What's your stance on translating games that are shitty and probably won't sell?

Is putting a Vita game on PC a problem for your side?

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I thought that the makers of VOCALOID didn't like it being used for such songs.

A few places may carry import copies over there.

What exactly are the terms of use and the rights Yamaha has on Vocaloid songs? Is it Bethesda-tier "You have no rights because you used our software" or something else?

I haven't looked in detail, I was thinking back to some old halfchan post.

warosu.org/jp/thread/S9717681#p9717890

Their terms look pretty awful but not quite so far as claiming ownership over what you make with the software.

vocaloid.wikia.com/wiki/Licenses

What these men said, we need more porn and there is huge audience for it, especially for good Illusion games. People would kill for translated porn games released in the West.

Since you mentioned it, I wonder if they know about China.

How about more games with actual gameplay?

Isn't that Castle Fantasia series like a better Fire Emblem with porn?

Galgiun and Natsuiro High School
Seishun Hakusho.

There isn't a single game from Japan I feel I'm missing out on. They make shit now. Total shit.

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kill yourself, i mean it.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

It's shit, though.

Well, AA or AG series have actual gameplay.

if you're still around, I ordered a copy of natsuiro highschool for the PS4 in like February. I never got it, filed a ticket, couldn't be refunded so I requested the game is sent again. Still haven't gotten it since filing that request some time in March? Maybe it was May?

Just wanna say I'm disappointed, I had received good service from you guys in the past but the lack of an effective tracking number and the fact that I'm still out of 60 something dollars is a huge bummer. Just ended up buying it on Amazon. At least I know I'll get it.

rapelay, english, on Xbox

Let's try convincing Asia to start adding English subs to MegaTen games, 'cause Atlus' localizations are unprofessionally slow. (And Eurobros obviously have it even worse.)

Until then, I'll just keep learning as much Japanese as I can. (Been using Jisho. If there's a better site, I've yet to find it.)

Also this.

Natsuiro Highschool PC Version

Got a Twitter? Send the order number to @hardypace to make sure I see it. Not on work PC at the moment but I'll make sure someone from our CS team gives us an explanation.

In an attempt to keep the thread on topic, others with similar issues can do the same as above for now (best to email our CS first though)

Yakuza 3, 5, Kenzan, Isshin, 0, Black Panther 1 & 2, 1 & 2 HD
All Phsyical and uncensored

Well Rance is basically Khan but European

Jesus Christ yes please, Ciel Nosurge.

undertale

Well based on Spike Chunsoft's recent poll, I'll never see any Kenka Bancho game in english again since it's gonna turn into a shitty Otome franchise.

Neo Atlas 1469 and Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4 Plus: Summer Memories are the other two big ones I want

pls bring the adventures of loli pirate and penis seal to the west

this:

Will definitely email you. You guys are great.

I still can't believe Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4 is coming back from the grave, it was a fucking Christmas miracle when they announced 4+

Fuck. I haven't played kenka banchou 6 yet and it sucks that it got turned into a standard otome game.

It truly is a miracle.

This.
Also Luminous Arc Infinity.

Told them [email protected]/* */ as well. Don't know if the licensing of music would be easier to do for a R3 subed release or not.
But Platinum Stars looks to be a pure rhythm game with none of the management or story mode of the past. Just a few communication scenes for each idol. So playing a japanese import wouldn't be too hard to figure out, especially if you already know and adore the characters.

I assume we're talking about relatively new games here?

Lets be honest here, if you are still listening. Whats the minimum order necessary to have ported to PC or XBone, remastered or not, Steam or not?

The Yakuza 1 + 2 remaster/re-release

This right here. It's one of the games I really want from Japan, even though it's pretty easy.

I do not intend to EVER create an account on Shitter.

>If you have any suggestions email us at [email protected]/* */
Any more excuses?

You know, they're right here too.

Gib PS Nova

How well did the Metal Gear Pantsu game hold up? It looked like fun.

THIS

None, I don't want you nerds or SJW destroy my safe harbour.

I'll just learn japanese and delve into a ocean of obscure games

Ukiyo no Shishi/ Roushi
The games are very hard to play without understanding the language.

Also this

If you actually learn japanese you'll still have your untranslated games to enjoy.
Stop being such a bitch

the translator said he was 80% done…

in 2014

TRANSLATE/LOCALIZE PRINCESS SACRIFICE

I played that shit with machine translation and it was awesome. Translate it and I will buy 20 copies personally.

Wait he still hasn't finished?
What happened?