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Famitsu: Wii U region-lock confirmed
- Thread starter Cheesemeister
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you know the rumors regarding ps4? no used games, no backward compability and so on? or they memory solution on ps vita? let us go for don´t expect too much.
and now, lets go back to the topic. was anyone surprised by these news?
Oh please. That's not the case at all.
People just expect this from Nintendo. They aren't pleased with it, but they aren't surprised, that's why there's no uproar.
Sony, who's consoles have been region free for an entire generation now, it is expected of them to continue this trend on to the next generation.
The expectation from companies differ, but the disappointment is the same.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
You'd be a fool to expect otherwise, but still total horseshit. Fucking archaic regional controlling rubbish. Blow it open, hackers.
All Nintendo fans: let's take a five-year break from all things Nintendo. Between a stagnant formula for Mario, Zelda and Mario Kart and the impossibility to play some games that are among the ones you will want the most, we won't be missing much anyway.
And Pikmin 3 doesn't look revolutionary either. What the muck Nintendo, seriously. Fuck off.
And Pikmin 3 doesn't look revolutionary either. What the muck Nintendo, seriously. Fuck off.
Canis lupus
Member
@Oersted: Nothing regarding region free gaming though, and they're just rumours. If they stop used games, I'll be mad too, not sure why you bring it up.
Smiles and Cries
Member
people are taking this thread and running with it, they were not going to buy a Wii U but they come in to remind us they now have another reason why they are not going to by a "Wii" and yes do notice how the U gets dropped off lately it's a nice touch :3
I <3 GAF
BlackIronCount
Member
well fuck
it's not surprising
now i just pray hard so that Wii U didn't have significance number of exclusive third party Japanese game especially JRPG.
it's not surprising
now i just pray hard so that Wii U didn't have significance number of exclusive third party Japanese game especially JRPG.
I'd be missing out on the next Mario, Zelda and Mario Kart. Why would I do that?
Then what's even the meaning of this post? :-/
Because who wants japanese games have to buy a japanese console.
1 user 2 consoles, call them stupid.
Would you have regretted missing on Mario Kart Double Dash, Super Mario Sunshine, Zelda: Twilight Princess? I am sure you can live without. I am not being sarcastic.
Smiles and Cries
Member
it won't be hacked, I'd be fine with that but if the 3DS is any indication I am not holding my hopes on that
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
people are taking this thread and running with it, they were not going to buy a Wii U but they come in to remind us they now have another reason why they are not going to by a "Wii" and yes do notice how the U gets dropped off lately it's a nice touch :3
I <3 GAF
Its okay dudes, you dont have to defend shitty decisions as well, your stock wont be null and voided if you're seen as angry here with the rest of us.
As I said on the other page, NoA and NoE war of the competence is one thing, but heaven forbid third parties ever jumped on this thing full force and you start seeing multiple Persona 4: Arena situations.
don´t expect a delicious cake from someone who is rumoured to suck at making muffins and tarts.
Smiles and Cries
Member
all Nintendo fans should do this! Lucky me I am not a Nintendo fan, I'm just poor and like Zelda and Pikachu
Definitely not surprising - Nintendo just don't leave their home consoles region-free. Heck, only Sony have their current consoles region-free (and their first two home consoles were not)...
While I absolutely abhor region-locking with a passion (was screwed over too many times in the previous generation as well as the current one), I understand that regional publishers have to make monies too, and people being able to import perfectly fine versions from America just isn't good business for them...
...of course, people wouldn't have to import if simultaneous worldwide releases (or near enough) were common practice. Alas, only the big publishers are regularly capable of this at the moment. I just wish small to medium sized publishers would step up and plan their localisations way ahead of time...
...that is, of course, if the EU get localisations at all. Thankfully, NoE have done a smashing job in bringing over titles at a prompt rate this generation, so I hope this continues into the next one.
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While I absolutely abhor region-locking with a passion (was screwed over too many times in the previous generation as well as the current one), I understand that regional publishers have to make monies too, and people being able to import perfectly fine versions from America just isn't good business for them...
...of course, people wouldn't have to import if simultaneous worldwide releases (or near enough) were common practice. Alas, only the big publishers are regularly capable of this at the moment. I just wish small to medium sized publishers would step up and plan their localisations way ahead of time...
...that is, of course, if the EU get localisations at all. Thankfully, NoE have done a smashing job in bringing over titles at a prompt rate this generation, so I hope this continues into the next one.
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Yes because on the GameCube that would mean having to wait another six months for a game.
Ugh, as expected. I don't think homebrew will be as easy this time. And with a bigger online infrastructure, you're bound to lose some functionality if you want to use homebrew.
Oh well, I guess the games I usually have to import will be on a handheld or Sony console anyway. Now Sony, don't lock the PS4!
Oh well, I guess the games I usually have to import will be on a handheld or Sony console anyway. Now Sony, don't lock the PS4!
Smiles and Cries
Member
defending is bullshit, why react to this shit when we knew this in 2011?
there is no one here who owns Nintendo platforms who believed one little bit that Nintendo would have this thing Region Free - If the Wii U was $499 and had a monster GPU, a retina vision GamePad and came with GTA V at launch EXCLUSIVE. This would still be the last thing expected to see Nintendo change in what we all expect from it. So who needs to defend this?
Maybe not those three, but missing out smash bros. melee would have been a massive regret.
Also Luigi's Mansion, Paper Mario, Pikmin 1 & 2, Wind Waker, Viewtiful Joe, F-Zero GX, Rogue Squadron 2.
These were all games that fully justified my gamecube purchase for me, it would be shit for me to miss out on those games.
Neither were most of us in NA.
That knife DOES cut both ways naturally, but it's not even about getting games in Japanese (though it is nice to have that option open) so much as not missing out on English titles from UK/NA as relevant. Nevermind that some games ARE in English anyway even from Japan, but those were usually older shooters where you basically just need to know a few English words for anyway.
you can live without every game. thats a f***ing pointless argumentation. if you want mario, zelda, bayonetta, rayman, metroid, animal crossing, pokemon, pikmin, that 3 jrpgs and so on you should go for wiiu.
if you want uncharted, gt, god of war you go for sony and if you want halo and fable you go for ms.
if you can live without every game mentioned above you can do what many can.
ScreenSplitter
Member
So in turn Nintendo will hire more translators so we get a global release for all games... Right?
Azure Phoenix
Member
Completely and utterly unsurprising considering that Nintendo even region locked a handheld, although that doesn't make it any less pathetic and archaic. It's no problem though, I simply won't buy a Wii U until hackers remove the region lock.
Probably because smaller developers ask for it as it increases the chances of licensing games for overseas sales should they choose to do so, and helps them log interest of exactly which territories buy which of their games, rather than the most enthusiastic fans importing it, and then absolutely zero buzz around the game when it releases in that region 2 years later as everyone has already heard the opinions of the importers rather than the official press releases/press reviews.
The tiny minority of importers don't really buy enough copies for those sales alone to make much of an impact, but they do stop the owner having complete control over the localised distribution and marketing strategy, and possibly being able to make accurate predictions for print run numbers, that kind of thing. These days having that information at your fingertips is essential for small businesses looking to work with other companies.
I don't agree with it (have imported at least 40 DS/PSP games), and it's frustrating when you're a fan of niche stuff (I'm an EU Etrian Odyssey fan
) but I do understand it.
Smiles and Cries
Member
8-4 purchased by Iwata confirmed?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Both the Wii and GCN have libraries I would 'miss' from my gaming hobby. Nintendo systems are a pillar of my roster of interactive entertainment, and like a fool, I'll keep going back for more no matter the abuse Nintendo hurls my way.
PAL Nintendo has done pretty well of late. So, um, touch wood.
Yeah
.Moor-Angol
Banned
the problem is not that Wii U will be region locked, home consoles have always been region locked except this generation
the problem is 3DS is locked, the only handheld in 20 years to have this stupid feature
the problem is 3DS is locked, the only handheld in 20 years to have this stupid feature
Smiles and Cries
Member
I don't see this a a backwards thinking from a business standpoint, it may suck for hardcore fans like us but it is good business. I can see PS4 going back to region-lock did they not have some software getting locked recently?
this is not new
this is not new
Wafflecakes
Member
Was expected.
Also I never import anything so don't really care.
Also I never import anything so don't really care.
firestarter99
Member
Such a strange situation we're in with console region locks:
PS3 - All games region free, DLC mostly all region locked.
X360 - Games left up to the publisher to decide, DLC mostly all region free.
WiiU - All games region locked, DLC unknown.
PS3 - All games region free, DLC mostly all region locked.
X360 - Games left up to the publisher to decide, DLC mostly all region free.
WiiU - All games region locked, DLC unknown.
Palette Swap
Member
Except for Kirby Collection. I'm still totally mad about that.
Both are problems, it's just that the latter is a worse issue. One is just lack of progress, the other one is a mind-numbingly regressive step.
Smiles and Cries
Member
after saying all that I'll have a meltdown just like you guys if GAL GUN Wii U edition is announced next week for Japan Wii Us only
Fixed. You have to be honest here.
I like Eurogamers article..
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked
at least it Rains.. lol
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked
at least it Rains.. lol
Smiles and Cries
Member
yeah okay http://kotaku.com/5923821/meet-the-first-ever-region+locked-ps3-game
I wish you luck with those companies not caving under publisher pressure in the future
Well, I have no problem in saying that holding on the purchase of the Wii U could benefit us all.
We never learn. Don't buy the Wii U.