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Region-Locking Shows Nintendo’s Problem With Localization

Hardcore Gamer: Nintendo has a problem – region-locking. A dirty word for niche gamers and importers alike, Nintendo’s consoles have been consistently lambasted for this draconian and arbitrary restriction. But despite continuous backlash, the Wii U has continued this dubious tradition – and this speaks volumes about Nintendo’s attitude toward localization.

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Dunban673878d ago

How is region locking not a problem? I guess if you don t want to play any region locked games but I do- there are many I want to play and there are many others that want to play them-

Region locking is one of several restricting policies that is hurting Nintendo and its customers

OtakuDJK1NG-Rory3878d ago

sure overseas business make no money then on the localization if it never existed

why do you think Nintendo is doing more localization

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The Xenoblade Chronicles series has seen roughly 500% growth on Switch vs 3DS and Wii U

In a new financial presentation, Nintendo highlights Xenoblade Chronicles as one of several series seeing "dramatic sales growth on Nintendo Switch," joining Kirby, Pikmin, and Metroid. Compared to 1.41 million copies on 3DS and Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles has collectively sold 7.17 million copies on Switch between Xenoblade Chronicles 2, 3, and Definitive Edition.

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jznrpg223d ago

I have bought every game no matter the system. Hopefully the Switch 2 is powerful enough to give this world the detail it deserves

thesoftware730222d ago

The Switch games looked very pleasing, loved the style.

Goodguy01222d ago

Oh god they did have xenoblade on the 3ds lol.

SimpleDad222d ago

When you have a healthy platform...

Vithar222d ago

Iv'e bought SYSTEMS for this series, love love love Xeno

Venoxn4g222d ago

It is nice to see that Pikmin and Metroid are doing well too

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Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Monolith Soft Is Now 25 Years Old

Nintendo has now published a special anniversary video celebrating 25 years of Monolith Soft. The developer has also opened a special 25th anniversary webpage featuring multiple commemorative wallpapers as well as a special message from Representative Director Hirohide Sugiura.

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Kneetos259d ago

Really looking forward to seeing what they have next

Vithar259d ago

my favorite series of all time now, Xc3 was top tier

Zeldafan64259d ago

I've got about 1500 hours into all 4 Xenoblade games. It's now tied with Zelda as my favorite series. We need a Xenoblade Warriors game.

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Xenoblade composer shares a message, says "it's time for a fresh start"

Xenoblade Chronicles composer Kenji Hiramatsu reflects on his work and feels that it's "time for a fresh start."

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autobotdan632d ago

Best JRPG series of the last 5 years imo

repsahj632d ago

I agree 100%. My top JRPG so far, together with Baldurs Gate 3 and FF16.

autobotdan632d ago (Edited 632d ago )

There is no together at the top. There is only one top jrpg series. Xenoblade Chronicles series is alone at the top

raWfodog632d ago (Edited 632d ago )

I like the Xenoblades series but my ‘top’ series would be either the Trails series or Persona series. Just too many good games for me to just pick one series though, so I say play them all lol.

autobotdan632d ago

You are hereby excommunicated the church of Xenoblade Chronocology

CappyBlack632d ago

I'm not huge into JRPGs, but my favorite is easily the Persona series. It's all opinion though. Xenoblade is a great series.

repsahj632d ago

XC4 for Switch 2 for the win!! So excited!

phoenixwing632d ago

Also they might port over xenoblade x to the switch 2