Author Topic: Kaplan: "First Party Wii Titles Region-Free" (Read 11596 times)

Rhoq · « **on:** September 14, 2006, 08:30:11 AM »

Or at least that's what IGN is reporting...

http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732748p1.html

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:32:04 AM »

Well what about third party titles?!

Artimus · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:32:22 AM »

Whoa. Now THAT would be very, very awesome. And totally shocking.

18 Days · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:32:36 AM »

IMPORT TIME!

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:33:32 AM »

No more being stuck with half ass censored Fire Emblems in English!

Rhoq · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:34:28 AM »

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Originally posted by: Dirk Temporo
Well what about third party titles?!

From the article: "The news is likely to be welcomed by import fans, eager to get their hands on games as close to initial release as possible - however, Kaplan also suggested that region-locking on third-party games would be left up to individual publishers."

Ian Sane · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:35:19 AM »

"No more being stuck with half ass censored Fire Emblems in English!"

Exactly. Now we can enjoy uncensored Fire Emblem in a language we can't read.

This is minor but cool.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:35:40 AM »

YES!!!! This is the best news yet. Region Protection is complete BS in the first place, I'm glad Nintendo is guaranteeing their games to be region free.

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:38:40 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
"No more being stuck with half ass censored Fire Emblems in English!"

Exactly. Now we can enjoy uncensored Fire Emblem in a language we can't read.

This is minor but cool.

How do you know I can't read what they're saying in FE? Besides, I'm not talking about plot censorship, I'm talking about gameplay censorship. So far, not a single Fire Emblem has made its way outside of Japan without getting the gameplay butchered. An entire mode was taken out of the Gamecube POR. Thank god I imported that sucker.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:39:32 AM »

That sucks. If it was guaranteed that all titles would be region free, I'd just get myself a Japanese Wii so I didn't have to pay $38 friggin' dollars for Wii Sports.

Rhoq · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:44:23 AM »

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Originally posted by: Dirk Temporo
That sucks. If it was guaranteed that all titles would be region free, I'd just get myself a Japanese Wii so I didn't have to pay $38 friggin' dollars for Wii Sports.

You'd then be spending that $38 on importing and shipping fees

I'm not interested in Wii Sports, either - but I'll be glad to have it.

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:45:51 AM »

Would you guys be willing to pay 250 for it if it was packed with Mario Galaxy? I know I would. Still, I wouldn't be so hard on Wii sports yet. I enjoyed Mario Golf/Tennis and right now I'm also enjoying Pangya Golf online... Which is also coming to Wii.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #12 on:** September 14, 2006, 11:15:42 AM »

About time that someone stops with that idiotic region locking.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2006, 11:25:32 AM »

This is more than just minor.

Developers can save alot of money by developing the game from the start with multiple languages, and release the game ONCE for the entire world, instead of having to get a secondary team later to do translations...and Nintendo can release a Jump Star game on the Wii with English translation already installed only in Japan, but importers can reap the benefit of the game still.

This could increase sales of all games for Wii world-wide. It is not a little thing...it is quite big.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2006, 01:53:25 PM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
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This is minor but cool.

Definately more than minor for me. Nearly half of my Cube games are US versions and if I can import to avoid the price gouging I will. I wonder if my GC imports will be able to be played on Wii then?

Donutt007 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:26:11 PM »

Now, if it's true that the Europe date is in March, why wouldn't someone over there just order one from the states??

ShyGuy · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:30:15 PM »

Geez, can you screw us anymore Nintendo?

First the $60 controller, and now region-free?? I should just go buy a PS3. look at me, I'm contrarian!

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:42:30 PM »

This'll be good for those who wish to import Wario Ware.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2006, 07:05:52 PM »

this is simply GREAT!

and not minor in any way (as spak said)

all I need now are my Mai-HiME and Alliance vs ZAFT II Plus games (announced and) released =D

RickPowers · « **Reply #19 on:** September 14, 2006, 07:17:45 PM »

Of course, the wonderful part about this is when games like Viewtiful Joe come out completely localized from the get-go ... we can import and not have to wait ... or when the occasional great game like Band Brothers comes out in Japan and never makes it to the States.

wandering · « **Reply #20 on:** September 14, 2006, 07:43:15 PM »

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Geez, can you screw us anymore Nintendo?

Right. Nintendo SAYS publishers can choose whether or not they want region-locking...but doesn't that imply region-locking will cost more? I'm sure ALOT if not MOST publishers will want that region locking...and here Nintendo is trying to force what they want down dev's and publisher's throats by saying that, if you want this standard feature, you'll have to pay more money. Now, do I want games to be region free? Personally, I don't care. I don't import games so whther or not they are region locked doesn't matter to me. But I bet devs WILL care, which will lead to less third party support. Really, this is starting to look like the Cube all over again. Actually, it's stuff like this that is the reason I won't be buying a Wii at launch. I can't guarantee that the console will be a success - why should I risk $250 when I'm not even sure the conosle will do well?

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #21 on:** September 14, 2006, 10:38:31 PM »

The 360 is region free aswell, its up to the individual devs as to whether to utilise it or not.

@Donut if it was blanket region-free I would definately import a Wii from the US, but if it turns out that only say 50% of games are region free it may not be worth it.

Nile Boogie · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2006, 03:32:17 AM »

I import naruto 4 and play it on my US Wii?

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2006, 10:36:37 AM »

heh, that one didn't last long....

http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732982p1.html

Strell · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2006, 10:46:18 AM »

Well they need to figure it out.

And I hope they figure it out by looking online at all the people saying region free kicks muthaf*cking booty.

Also, wandering. Are you f*cking kidding me?

You know who cares about region locking? About 3% of the entire gaming population. Maybe 5%.

There will not be one person out there who isn't in that 3% bitching about it. No soccer moms are going to ask the clerk at Gamestop if it is region locked. "Region locked! Wtf! I'm getting you a PSP, Timmy."

Seriously. You might as well complain that the box it is being shipped in is cardboard. Cuz cardboard smells bad after a while if it gets wet. That might be a more legitimate reason to be whiny about something insignificant.

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Author Topic: Kaplan: "First Party Wii Titles Region-Free" (Read 11596 times)