From the article, "Things are starting to gradually shift. Nintendo took a chance and released Rhythm Heaven in North America. The Legendary Starfy, the fifth game in the series, is going to mark the series' debut outside of Japan. Perhaps this is a good sign that Nintendo is going to be more accepting of new properties in the future.
Gamertell's taking a look back today at some of the Nintendo published DS titles that have been passed over until now. A few had tentative US release dates that never happened and whispered rumors have spread about the possible release of others. One thing's for sure, all of the following games would be welcome additions to the North American game library..."
More and more Japanese games are being localized every year. Especially as anime and manga series develop larger, worldwide audiences. Jump Force is the latest to show up worldwide. While it might not be the best crossover title or have the most diverse character roster, it might be a good introduction into this sort of world. So, let's go a bit deeper and learn more about Weekly Shonen Jump crossover games.
Nintendo DS game Touch Panic didn't release in the West. But it's incredibly import-friendly and you should play it. Check out Michibiku's video for a better look!
Despite sharing countless titles and franchises, the Eastern and Western video game markets are markedly distinct. These ten Japanese video games never made it to the West, for various reasons.
Conversely there's also a lot of western games that will never be released in Japan
We are getting ZERO of these X games? Maybe?! No you're right it makes no sense
There were some good Japan exclusive Mega Man games, most notably another Mega Man & Bass for WonderSwan.
i wish jump ultimate stars could come to america but that's just one of those treasures that will never come over seas at all :[
Europe is missing quite a lot of these too and there's some games only high profile Club Nintendo people in Japan can get like a Balloon Fight game starring Tingle.
It's mad...
they have the jump ultimate stars at stores like Frys
Great game. I picked this import up from a trade show years ago. Thanks for making the DS region-free Nintendo!
tales of innocence? just watch videos of it u will be amazed