tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post1801668070076838040..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Five favorites: Japanese Nintendo 64 box artBryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-61196883410711182672014-03-11T14:25:54.058-07:002014-03-11T14:25:54.058-07:00Yeah, I like this character, too, Sakura, and I co...Yeah, I like this character, too, Sakura, and I could see the game at least selling to a certain niche outside of Japan. I don't really think it's going to be localized for other markets, though--although that's just my opinion!<br /><br /><br />My copy of this game should ship shortly, by the way, so I should have impressions later this month!thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-56581822118250579832014-03-11T12:22:01.758-07:002014-03-11T12:22:01.758-07:00I love Kumamon and the other chara yuru (basically...I love Kumamon and the other chara yuru (basically they are local Japanese mascots)! Kumamon is one of the more famous chara yuru as he won a contest.<br />I'd love to play it. I don't know any Japanese and I highly doubt that they will translate it into English (although I think that Western audiences would like him for being a black bear even though they do not know about his being a mascot).<br />Another really really cute looking bear Japanese game is called Tomo Kuma. I think there is a higher chance that this one might be translated. I think it would sell well among parents wanting to get child friendly games for their kids.Sakura Jarrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-30425326002638897512014-01-18T12:01:57.367-08:002014-01-18T12:01:57.367-08:00Hey, there's nothing wrong with that, Justin!Hey, there's nothing wrong with that, Justin!thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-89787980772406627542014-01-18T12:01:43.996-08:002014-01-18T12:01:43.996-08:00Ah, yes. I was under the impression that Mischief ...Ah, yes. I was under the impression that Mischief Makers was more expensive than its JP counterpart these days, but I may be wrong. I don't remember spending much on my copy of Yuke Yuke Troublemakers, at least.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-85350165736435759402014-01-18T10:04:29.090-08:002014-01-18T10:04:29.090-08:00I was talking about Mischief Makers. I don't ...I was talking about Mischief Makers. I don't play imports because I have a burning need to know what all text says.Justin Difazzionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-53203753977560263192014-01-17T23:25:47.082-08:002014-01-17T23:25:47.082-08:00Oh! Well, I know that. I thought he meant that the...Oh! Well, I know that. I thought he meant that the *Japanese* version of the game was difficult to find, and that he wanted that one specifically. <br /><br /><br />I've never found the US version of Mischief Makers to be especially tough to find... I own two copies of it, because I forgot I already had a copy while I was out shopping. (I wound up with two copies of Tetrisphere for the same reason. I really need to keep my collection better organized...)<br /><br />It seems to be going for reasonable prices on eBay, judging from a quick search.TheGameroomBlitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-6337509759276073682014-01-17T22:47:40.801-08:002014-01-17T22:47:40.801-08:00I think he was talking about Mischief Makers, Jess...I think he was talking about Mischief Makers, Jess. Or were you talking to me? If it's the latter, I already have a copy of Yuke Yuke Troublemakers--although I haven't played it, as my N64 is a NA one and I've yet to mod it or get a converter cart :|thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-86128689560980720742014-01-17T18:30:42.212-08:002014-01-17T18:30:42.212-08:00Well, you could get Mischief Makers instead. It...Well, you could get Mischief Makers instead. It's relatively cheap... although you'll have to hear Marina squeal "Shake shake!" a lot.TheGameroomBlitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-1849577220076873572014-01-17T11:01:45.641-08:002014-01-17T11:01:45.641-08:00Wow, I never really even thought about that before...Wow, I never really even thought about that before, but I have to agree. I guess at the time I was just so happy to see such cool and colorful artwork.<br /><br />A weird thing: This flyer here uses all the same assets and logos (even with a little extra at the bottom) and is the same shape as the box cover, but I don't think it has that problem, it feels so much less crowded.<br /><br />http://www.gamengai.com/bn_inf.php?id=1101michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-28152547870417966682014-01-17T10:50:59.649-08:002014-01-17T10:50:59.649-08:00Yuke Yuke Troublemakers! God...I miss that game. ...Yuke Yuke Troublemakers! God...I miss that game. I absolutely regret selling it.Justin Difazzionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-44927564460598699452014-01-17T10:37:58.581-08:002014-01-17T10:37:58.581-08:00Will do, Simon! I won't get my hands on it unt...Will do, Simon! I won't get my hands on it until late March, though, so sit tight until then.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-2764066983335334252014-01-17T10:35:46.688-08:002014-01-17T10:35:46.688-08:00Yeah, I mean, it's hardly a bad piece of box a...Yeah, I mean, it's hardly a bad piece of box art with that sideways logo, but I think it would look even better without it.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-52505013500104587222014-01-17T09:55:29.788-08:002014-01-17T09:55:29.788-08:00The Sin & Punishment cover is pretty nice. You...The Sin & Punishment cover is pretty nice. You're right the logon on the left does "muck" it up xDChiefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-79382179843169495772014-01-17T09:40:08.375-08:002014-01-17T09:40:08.375-08:00Oh, yes, I like the conceptual stuff, too, Jess. I...Oh, yes, I like the conceptual stuff, too, Jess. It isn't attempted all that often, but when it is--and when it's done well--it's really nice. I can't recall the NA box art for Ikaruga, BTW, so I guess I'll have to go hit up the Googles in a second :)thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-74094388748781193632014-01-17T08:46:53.173-08:002014-01-17T08:46:53.173-08:00I kind of like the conceptual art used on games li...I kind of like the conceptual art used on games like Animal Crossing 64. It takes a little thought to get what they artist is trying to express, but they tend to be a better representation of what's inside the package. For instance, the postcard illustrates the importance of sending and receiving mail in the game. Likewise, the American version of Ikaruga has monochrome artwork, reflecting the game's black and white bullet catching play mechanics. That's not well expressed in the box art for the European and Japanese releases.TheGameroomBlitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-23783842112581902972014-01-17T08:29:44.158-08:002014-01-17T08:29:44.158-08:00Indeed, the bear is the main source of my affectio...Indeed, the bear is the main source of my affection for this game so far too, and I generally like games with fruits in. Let us know if it has any tricks up its sleeve :PRetroKingSimonhttp://redparsley.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com