Author Topic: Questions for the NWR Japan crew (Read 89809 times)

AV · « **Reply #150 on:** August 02, 2012, 11:45:15 PM »

I have heard that japanese businesses are very much in a cultural bubble and only care about Japanese market even if they sell to other parts of the world. How much of this is true? Does this japanese bubble mentality explain some of the odd / stupid/ decisions as of late? Is this why Nintendo of Japan has so much power and Nintendo of America/Europe/Australia are very restrained compared to Japan because they don't care about the other markets and live in this bubble?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #151 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:15:39 PM »

So I hear that Japanese people don't call their country Japan, they call it Nippon. Is that true?

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #152 on:** August 08, 2012, 01:13:16 PM »

Yeah, they call it Nippon or Nihon. The English word comes from a mangled version of the old Chinese name for Japan. Check it out, there's a whole article about it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_Japan

ShyGuy · « **Reply #153 on:** August 08, 2012, 07:40:52 PM »

That explains where the old racial slur 'Nip' comes from! Thanks, Cat Drugs!

famicomplicated · « **Reply #154 on:** August 09, 2012, 07:03:48 PM »

Always Nihon, except sporting events when they usually chant NIP-PON! *clap clap clap* NIP-PON! etc.

I think Nippon is the old fashioned name, like Britannia for Britain.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #155 on:** August 10, 2012, 02:00:24 AM »

Nippon-Ichi Software

Yeah I always felt like Nippon sounded more old-timey or nationalistic, Nihon is softer and more modern. I guess it's not just me?

Comedy option: Yamato

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #156 on:** September 05, 2012, 04:00:49 AM »

YO WHO'S GOING TO TGS??

famicomplicated · « **Reply #157 on:** September 05, 2012, 05:04:33 AM »

As of now, just me and Danny.

What TGS Nintendo games would you like to hear us talk about on the next FC?

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #158 on:** September 05, 2012, 05:09:32 AM »

I'd like to volunteer myself to help with TGS coverage. I owe Jonny/NWR a favor.

edit: and of course I'd like to meet you guys!

famicomplicated · « **Reply #159 on:** September 05, 2012, 09:22:02 AM »

Quote from: S-U-P-E-R on September 05, 2012, 05:09:32 AM

I'd like to volunteer myself to help with TGS coverage. I owe Jonny/NWR a favor.

edit: and of course I'd like to meet you guys!

I actually didn't know you lived in Japan!
We can definitely meet up on one of the days, plus of course it'd be awesome to have another set of hands at the show!

PM/email me to arrange the details!

oohhboy · « **Reply #160 on:** September 05, 2012, 12:48:01 PM »

You never saw his CatDrugs thread did you? Let him show you his pokemans.

noname2200 · « **Reply #161 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:45:37 AM »

Quote from: oohhboy on September 05, 2012, 12:48:01 PM

You never saw his CatDrugs thread did you? Let him show you his pokemans.

And now we know why the Japanese tell you never to trust anyone on the internet...

Regarding Nintendo games at TGS, I thought Nintendo proper pulled out of the event? If it's just Nintendo-platform games you're asking about though, I'm really interested to hear about MH4 and Layton v. Phoenix Wright.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #162 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:56:46 AM »

Nintendo didn't "pull out" as they never attend TGS, the closest they came was when Iwata delivered the keynote address one year to unveil the Wii Remote.

noname2200 · « **Reply #163 on:** September 06, 2012, 01:06:07 AM »

Point taken!

MegaByte · « **Reply #164 on:** September 12, 2012, 12:46:23 AM »

This might be an interesting topic.

MegaByte · « **Reply #165 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:08:45 PM »

Video review please!

Ceric · « **Reply #166 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:24:11 PM »

Quote from: MegaByte on September 12, 2012, 12:46:23 AM

This might be an interesting topic.
...

But I have Canned Heat in my Heels...

famicomplicated · « **Reply #167 on:** September 13, 2012, 02:33:00 AM »

Quote from: MegaByte on September 12, 2012, 04:08:45 PM

Video review please!

Danny's on it!

famicomplicated · « **Reply #168 on:** September 19, 2012, 07:25:19 AM »

TGS is tomorrow guys, a new Famicast soon after - excite get?

Send in your requests/questions for games to play/talk about - ASAP!

-JC

Shaymin · « **Reply #169 on:** September 19, 2012, 05:56:15 PM »

How many laps around the conference hall is the Monster Hunter 4 line doing?

Are there any really quirky 3DS games there that have a hope in hell of being localized?

the_dan_x · « **Reply #170 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:03:22 AM »

So, we're planning on recording a new episode of the Famicast this weekend. If you guys have any questions that you want answered on the show, please feel free to ask!!!! There should be lots of cool game to talk about, so be sure to tune in and listen...or download and listen...to the enhanced edition to see funny and/or sexy pics.

azeke · « **Reply #171 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:48:17 AM »

Quote from: The_Dan_x on October 17, 2012, 10:03:22 AM

So, we're planning on recording a new episode of the Famicast this weekend. If you guys have any questions that you want answered on the show, please feel free to ask!!!! There should be lots of cool game to talk about, so be sure to tune in and listen...or download and listen...to the enhanced edition to see funny and/or sexy pics.

I've seen how in a few Game Center CX shows they keep referring to Korea, China as Asia. As in "Arino's trip to Asia", "i've been to Asia". I think they even referred Malaysia or Philippine as Asia.

Do they not consider themselves as Asia or what? Or everything on the west of japan island is considered Asia? Then why Malaysia is Asia?

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #172 on:** October 17, 2012, 11:29:20 AM »

Maybe its the same way I see some people in the UK talk about going to Europe even though they are part of Europe (so maybe they just mean mainland Asia)? I should also point out that Malaysia IS west of Japan.

noname2200 · « **Reply #173 on:** October 18, 2012, 06:11:34 PM »

So my questions are: how many AKB48+Me preorders has James put in, and which of their songs is his favorite?

On a far less important note, how much advertising did Bravely Default receive? I believe its Square-Enix's most successful new IP in at least five years, so I'm wondering if that's due to heavy marketing or if the umpteen demos and Nintendo Directs are responsible.

AnGer · « **Reply #174 on:** November 02, 2012, 05:11:09 AM »

I have another question for the Famicrew:

Earlier this year, when Okami Zekkeiban (aka Okami HD) was announced, Capcom said that they would bring the retail version only to Japan due to the "fact" that japanese people prefer retail games over downloadable games – as opposed to America and Europe, where downloads are (at least according to them) more popular. Thus, I'd like to ask whether this statement is true and if it is, I'd like to know why.

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