#  @bansama Matt | ... | Beyond tired
Matt | ... | Beyond tired posts on X about japan, sony, $6758t, nintendo the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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### Social Influence
**Social category influence**
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**Social topic influence**
[japan](/topic/japan), [sony](/topic/sony), [$6758t](/topic/$6758t), [nintendo](/topic/nintendo), [in the](/topic/in-the), [games](/topic/games), [xbox](/topic/xbox), [gaming](/topic/gaming), [playstation](/topic/playstation), [twitter](/topic/twitter)
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"I honestly need a miracle. Like a tweet going viral enough that it attracts an angel investor willing to invest in my creative endeavours and my life. Such a thing will never happen to me though so here's Cat Girl's Miku impersonation again for some much needed cheer"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1242105135498579969) 2020-03-23T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I take time away only to find that non Japanese are now redefining Japanese words to suit their own agendas. So basically a normal Sunday. But for the record. An otoko no ko is defined as a MALE with the appearance of a FEMALE. Be that in physical looks or clothing"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1563770640066551811) 2022-08-28T06:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Money going to charity doesn't change the fact this was wilful destruction of human culture (however low tier it may have been). It's no better than book burning. Worse even as profiteering was the goal. I wonder why the headline and bullet points would ignore the point of the video or that the money was going to charity. It is a mystery. https://t.co/nLJzyh9uHd I wonder why the headline and bullet points would ignore the point of the video or that the money was going to charity. It is a mystery. https://t.co/nLJzyh9uHd"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1613549724807856132) 2023-01-12T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New Disgaea game announced: Oh my Underworld Prince releases Jan [--] [------------]. Priced: [-------------] USD"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1642057791362957314) 2023-04-01T06:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Konami are suing Cygames for patent infringement because Uma Musume allegedly copied elements from one of their flops. The truth of it is Konami haven't put out anything decent in so long they desperately need to find [--] billion JPY and bullying was their best idea"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1658991030904197122) 2023-05-18T00:20Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements
"There used to be a time when I looked forward to new Marvelous games. But these. It's all so bland and void of any character. It's all so. safe. Sony's US relocation is to blame for this"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1661909152174862337) 2023-05-26T01:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I absolutely would have played Xenoblade Chronicles [--] in front of my parents. And my daughters often play similarly toned games with me. Then again we're not sheltered prudes. @Marikus_Eternal Id rather go back in time to tell the xenoblade team to rethink their design choices and come up with funny scenarios that dont depend on cringy anime tropes The game is already good but the most polarizing aspect is that you wouldnt play this game in front of your parents @Marikus_Eternal Id rather go back in time to tell the xenoblade team to rethink their design choices and come up with funny"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1674399660944011264) 2023-06-29T12:49Z [----] followers, 32.3K engagements
"Not surprising. FF XV lost half it's shelf price within a week of release. And at that time the base game cost near [----] JPY. FF XVI costs nearly [-----] JPY for the base game and few want to be burnt like they were with XV. And many of us remember FF XIII too. 1/2"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1674531522374938625) 2023-06-29T21:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Thunderfang7 @EnochsNathaniel @SmugKaiSupreme That video isn't completely accurate and doesn't fully explain the situation. For one XBOX struggles in Japan not because it's a US made system so much as Bill Gates did specifically what he was advised multiple times not to do"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1676047176659783680) 2023-07-04T01:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"When you damage the rep of your game so badly you have to whine to Valve to get them to help you hide the truth. (And Valve being censorship happy are only too happy to oblige.)"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1678990795268042752) 2023-07-12T11:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So apparently (some all -- wasn't clarified as far as I know) Japanese publishers won't allow authors to have criminals who talk to themselves. Well then. I'll just have to make sure my light novel has EVERYONE talking to themselves"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1679488107853533186) 2023-07-14T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'd be up in arms about this. If it wasn't for outlets/individuals upset about this being the same lot that celebrated every damn time a show/game aimed a straight male audience had its content censored. Now I don't care. You reap what you sow"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1687756885632638977) 2023-08-05T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Neptunia Game Maker has an okay photo mode"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1689640681084801024) 2023-08-10T14:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Let's imagine he actually gets away with removing block. Japanese to English localisers are going to be crying for years"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1692689271801696627) 2023-08-19T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So Neptunia Game Maker didn't chart in top ten and only registered with [----] odd sales on PS5 in the Famitsu charts. It's disappointing but here's the thing. I haven't found it sold in a single shop locally on any format"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1693077235690094887) 2023-08-20T01:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The year is [----]. Western developers are still subjecting their audiences to generic ugly female leads with that haircut. When will the madness end"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1695783517106618395) 2023-08-27T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Here's the thing. Anime sales (in Japan) will always be low. The publishers price themselves out of the mass market. A [--] episode disc sets you back near [----] JPY. A [--] episode series thus costs around [-----] JPY. On the other hand anime streaming costs [---] to [----] JPY a month"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1699272874266337726) 2023-09-06T04:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is the real reason many DVD/BD releases outside Japan have hardcoded subs. Publishers hope it will stop Japan based fans importing the hugely cheaper overseas releases. The publishers have no intention of reducing standard pricing to appeal to a larger domestic market share"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1699272876086690089) 2023-09-06T04:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Any one interested in this should look at DL Site (or Fanza if in Japan). The Steam version is censored with reduced slider controls and missing clothing. DL Site and Fanza versions also include English FYI"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1699605275261776378) 2023-09-07T02:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Ero_Hermit This one is censored to the extent required by Japanese law wherever you buy it from. But Valve force additional censorship on top so yeah I wouldn't buy from Steam either if there's a better alternative"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1699787240669626646) 2023-09-07T14:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@EroBotan @KevAlterB @KyuboxIncubox All versions have the censorship legally required of Japanese entities. Steam version goes further: removes school uniform and background limits breast and height sliders"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1699787532232442043) 2023-09-07T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@YOG3NSHA But IIRC he posted videos of the game's ending prior to the game's release. That was the problem more so than just uploading gameplay"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1699968705114124324) 2023-09-08T02:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SUZUME BD came out in Japan today. The English subs sadly suffer from loocalizer syndrome. = hitting on/flirt (She's NOT stalking) = unwilling to obey (He isn't whining. He just didn't want her to tend to a wound)"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1704337050739360203) 2023-09-20T03:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Two reasons: [--] - Even now Japan is predominantly a cash society. Credit cards have gained traction but cash is the preferred method of payment. [--] - Decent stores competitively discount physical releases. No one discounts digital in the same manner"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1710417681575506005) 2023-10-06T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP And when it comes to Steam because of the physical discounting on other systems Steam price can see a greater disparity. And it's already 1000+ JPY higher than console pricing for certain publishers"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1710418028654125527) 2023-10-06T22:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Am I the only one who can't use this site properly anymore Second I try to scroll my timeline and tweets jump all over the place. Can't read anything because why I try to scroll up/down to it it's gone"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1714609945365328301) 2023-10-18T11:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Warner Bros. Humble Bundle is the first bundle in a long time that caught my interest. Too bad the games I was interested in getting are all regionally restricted from the bundle in Japan. So I guess I won't be buying that one then"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1718329920164937847) 2023-10-28T18:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Real-time reaction to browsing Steam new releases. Publishers those prices are why you've lost my day one sale. It's insulting to be charged just shy of 10K yen for a base game. This why the JP gaming industry is dying outside of F2P smart device gacha. You should be ashamed"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1753433827438121014) 2024-02-02T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And it's still going to only have the same repeated cookie-cutter "safe" games and a bunch of re-release of The Last of Us. What's the point Sony killed all of their creativity when they dropped Japanese studios and lashed out with heavy handed racist censorship. Sonys PS5 Pro is up to three times faster may arrive holiday [----]. Leaked specs suggest it's a [----] teraflop machine thanks to a much more powerful GPU. Full details below π https://t.co/AkBJCx1v4Y Sonys PS5 Pro is up to three times faster may arrive holiday [----]. Leaked specs suggest it's a [----] teraflop machine thanks to a much"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1768856939419857291) 2024-03-16T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The more I see of this the more I can't help but think had the developers been Japanese Sony would have demanded it be censored in seconds. What with the whole Japan hating double standard =/ # #StellarBlade https://t.co/FCSRP3PkEA https://t.co/B85k7QSc1G # #StellarBlade https://t.co/FCSRP3PkEA https://t.co/B85k7QSc1G"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1773189067154259988) 2024-03-28T03:23Z [----] followers, 47.7K engagements
"@B_L_U_Y @JohnnyboySP It had passed my mind. But I find that stupidity is usually the more accurate reason when cunning is the alternative"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1773545107544805656) 2024-03-29T02:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@NTGKerwas @NetflixJP Japanese streaming sites don't bother providing subtitles (nor do most DVD/BD releases). Netflix however insist on subtitles. So they're the only way to watch Japanese shows with Japanese subs =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1773736540927414340) 2024-03-29T15:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@NTGKerwas @NetflixJP Even Hulu Japan and Amazon Prime Japan don't offer subtitles for most anime or other Japanese shows for that matter. The country is all about espousing "barrier free" access but when it comes to actually providing accessibility for hard of hearing etc. they can't be bothered"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1773736857484062744) 2024-03-29T15:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Takagi-san live action would be better if the actress had dyed her hair light brown ___"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1773737503532655013) 2024-03-29T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Also love how the end credits had to include a warning reminding viewers that two people riding a single bike is illegal"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1773743570559836385) 2024-03-29T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking as a translator you couldn't be more dishonest if you tried. How about you learn the craft properly That way you'll stop being a bottom-rung translator who has to attempt to gas light people because you never learned how to be faithful to original sources. LRT: Blue Archive tried doing an unlocalized script for their current event but everyone hated it and so they went back and redid the entire thing. Speaking as a translator this is a real I told you so moment. LRT: Blue Archive tried doing an unlocalized script for their current event but everyone hated it and so they went back and"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1776627250265518117) 2024-04-06T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@OisEucalypt Some of these look like they tried to dictate their work and then never fixed the output. Others are even more nonsensical and some of the very first lines shows at least one translator didn't even know basic Japanese. It's the worst localisation I've encountered in a long time"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1776974631351771581) 2024-04-07T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OisEucalypt It annoys me so much because it's in what is undoubtedly my favourite Japanese franchise. Neptunia comes second to this. Just don't tell Nepko _"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1776975014455332978) 2024-04-07T14:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution comes out on consoles in the west next month huh Poor exchange rate means I'll be skipping it. Here's hoping for a PC port later in the year"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1778603648014315721) 2024-04-12T01:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Black_D_Gamer1 Wouldn't trust the local non-authorised repair place. Went there once to get a battery replaced. The battery lasted less than a week and they charged far too much. Authorised repair place will cost from [-----] to [------] JPY depending on model to fix the screen"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1778604303965733274) 2024-04-12T02:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattSainsb Honestly not sure which is meant to be the original here they both look bad for different reasons"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1778710929531953590) 2024-04-12T09:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattSainsb But I will say the one of the right looks worst. I can't help feel that if I got too close I'd be speaking in a shrill voice due to leaking butt helium"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1778711540658852210) 2024-04-12T09:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@spacebruce @JohnnyboySP That's why I say it'd be in conjunction with a database. It wouldn't translate on the fly it would be programmed to recognise the line to fetch its paired one from the database"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1778818134998499363) 2024-04-12T16:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@spacebruce @JohnnyboySP The translation would already be done. The camera only needs to recognise the text enough to know where to fetch from. That removes reliance on auto translation which as you say is awful"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1778818381346672661) 2024-04-12T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This sadly is the problem of (a) have reasonably priced retro games (we're talking usually under [----] JPY depending on title) and (b) having most of the retro stores in a tourist spot. Scalpers will take advantage. Japan retro gamers frustrated at greedy re-seller tourists scooping up everything. "The Tourists Have Taken Everything" Laments Japanese Resident As Retro Runs Dry. https://t.co/DLWPbP7KhJ Japan retro gamers frustrated at greedy re-seller tourists scooping up everything. "The Tourists Have Taken Everything" Laments Japanese Resident As Retro Runs Dry. https://t.co/DLWPbP7KhJ"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1779182183305113785) 2024-04-13T16:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MinModulation Certain corners of manga publishing mainly that where the Japanese pub. is the client seek to retain faithfulness to Japanese and the author's intent. I have personally removed such things as "man-baby" from English translations when editing them in line with client requests"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1779518347996233914) 2024-04-14T14:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Still working my way through Chapter [--] of Konosuba Clothes of Desire. Seems the "curse lifted" requirement to see events is unique to Chapter [--]. (Currently confirming things with the JP ver. first. Will subject myself to the English afterwards __)"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1779883283486212237) 2024-04-15T14:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And they aren't kidding. Plus this is rated CERO D. Which leaves the question as to why CERO still insist most games cannot have dismemberment of human characters and then still rate them CERO Z"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1781992627090739450) 2024-04-21T10:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Can't mention titles but I know an upcoming Japanese game with similar dismemberment and it's still being forced to remove that for Japan only. CERO need replacing with a proper rating agency"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1781992904950767697) 2024-04-21T10:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Design decisions I will never understand no. 65484: Why the power button on a PS5 is larger than the disc eject button -- the button that gets more use. It's like Sony want you to press the wrong button"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1782035725413925080) 2024-04-21T13:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""fORcEd SeX apEaL" I'm sorry did looking at the attractive woman make you feel funny Don't worry. It's normal and healthy. I can understand your alarm though. If you've only played "modern day" western games you wouldn't have felt it before"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1783319087109767377) 2024-04-25T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"She may be the most powerful caster of it but Megumin was not the first pentanko to cast Explosion. Louise and her friends wielded* the spell years before her. * Well her friends and enemies did. Louise famously screwed up her spell casting when not enraged at Saito __"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1783507545476497850) 2024-04-25T14:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I agree it is sad. Stellar Blade shouldn't have needed its costumes toning down when western games are allowed full nudity and sex. This is just the latest display in a long list that @PlayStation are racist towards SE Asian devs forcing this hypocrisy only on them"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1784221333100065231) 2024-04-27T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Confirmed my JP disc has original pre-censored build. Uninstalled and won't play now until my LAN switcher arrives tomorrow at the earliest depending on if pain has gone or not. I can live without the improvements and new game plus if it means getting the advertised experience"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1784931611123028234) 2024-04-29T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@reyzafany @PlayStation @StellarBlade It's an old house (by Japan standards) and built with materials that block wi-fi signals. So I have the router in my room where I work / game and the kids/wife use the wi-fi"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1784958814279934248) 2024-04-29T14:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"That time when boobs blood and bare skin were seen as good harmless fun. Before fictional characters needed protecting by terminally online snowflakes"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1785242477588545902) 2024-04-30T09:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sony strikes again. I'm interested to know which art they're "fixing" but I also don't want to dig out my art books from original PC or JP Switch releases I have to try and figure it out. Getting the paper wraps back on is a right pain and the PC ver. artbook cover smudges. Notice regarding the English release of TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon- https://t.co/o27E2wlpux Notice regarding the English release of TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon- https://t.co/o27E2wlpux"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1785889821455733085) 2024-05-02T04:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If only Japan would follow suit. The once largest gaming market in the world is a rotting husk of its glory days. Both countries should also insist on not allowing western companies to dictate what they're allowed to develop. Pipe dreams in today's world I fear =/ South Korea plans to grow its console gaming industry in the next five years. The Ministry of Culture aims to revive South Korea's gaming industry by expanding its console market by [----]. South Korean gamers spent $7.4 billion on video games ranking it as the world's https://t.co/j3enrIVNiL South Korea plans to grow its console"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1785961604884181167) 2024-05-02T09:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Literally" no sources Except years of US localisers and Japanese devs issuing statements changes only on Sony systems in multiplat games. And I guess today's censoring of an art book by Sony was actually Aniplex too. But do keep believing Sony did nothing to Stellar Blade. @kenshirotism Shift Up said the outfit change was intentional. You can get refunds on digital games if you haven't played them and often if you've played them for [--] hr. I don't get why anyone believes the conspiracy that Sony forced it. Literally no source but people's ass. @kenshirotism Shift Up said the outfit change was"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786043151062544778) 2024-05-02T14:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tell me again Bebe-tan. Why did Sony allow sex with a bear in BG3 but killed us off for just wanting to foster wholesome friendships"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786284149827101114) 2024-05-03T06:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Now this is where Valve need to step in and offer no questions asked full refunds regardless of time played for anyone who purchased prior to this announcement. Dropping this mandatory requirement way after launch is scummy. If it's not already it should be illegal. Helldivers An important message from our partner Playstation about account linking for PC players and its significance in providing player safety features. Read the full message here: https://t.co/L1A9jv8yBf https://t.co/q3eXKbtoNB Helldivers An important message from our partner Playstation about account linking for PC players"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786348037348233460) 2024-05-03T10:52Z [----] followers, 2.1M engagements
"@ATeRSa_NDUcC But was there there an in-game notice on the PC build that warned players this linking would become mandatory in the future and did they need to accept that screen before playing If not then there's still a strong argument for deception"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786409947556975038) 2024-05-03T14:58Z [----] followers, 111.1K engagements
"Someone correctly bought up the point that this requirement is on the Steam store page but I've also seen that you buy the game without ever seeing that notice so it's not good enough for getting away with this crap"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786412588018086228) 2024-05-03T15:08Z [----] followers, 131K engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT True. The problem in Japan is Sony despite obviously hating Japanese developers now still have many tied to them with exclusivity clauses. Those are thankfully starting to run out but it's still going to be a while"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786607499971596693) 2024-05-04T04:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT .Before moving away from Sony is a valid move for both developers and customers. If Nintendo put out a comparably powerful system that would be a major start"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786607702917218404) 2024-05-04T04:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT Some of the biggest complaints against Switch versions are the exceptionally longer load times and the lower frame rates. If Nintendo addressed both of those Sony would definitely lose more ground (and they've lost a lot already)"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786608036481822917) 2024-05-04T04:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reminder that Sony's PSN data breach in [----] was so bad the PSN was unavailable in Japan for over [--] days because the JP Government weren't happy with Sony's response. It's also the only reason Sony's PSN blog got a comment section in the region. From May [--] You will need to link your Steam and PSN account but current players can wait until June [--]. This is bad because Sony has a history with data breaches and for some PSN is unavailable in certain countries. Kotaku downplays the former and does not bring up the latter. https://t.co/2EABcrhlUi From May [--] You will need to link your Steam and PSN"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786614116830113912) 2024-05-04T04:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OisEucalypt Huge flood of them today. Don't even see what they aim to achieve. No bot I'm not going to translate your tweet. I'm not even going to click on it other than to block"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786648438446371175) 2024-05-04T06:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"There's just as good a chance that Valve forced this change. I know Valve will do this they've done it before when a Korean MMO silently IP blocked Japan based players from accessing the game. There's no fucking way Sony is doubling down on this You are actually fucking nuking the game. I hope you're happy with yourselves and for what https://t.co/J0Qc6GoX18 There's no fucking way Sony is doubling down on this You are actually fucking nuking the game. I hope you're happy with yourselves and for what https://t.co/J0Qc6GoX18"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786952532146991204) 2024-05-05T02:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Well that aged well didn't it. I guess they'll be ranting about how Valve are screwing over Sony next. =P"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1786971099051577549) 2024-05-05T04:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT Add on top Sony's censoring of Stellar Blade and the English Tsukihime artbook in just as short a time and it's like Sony are desperate to destroy their reputation as fast as possible"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787097081376891159) 2024-05-05T12:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Proof that people will jump to the defence of a multibillion corporation without learning to read first. Which ironically is what they're claiming the people upset about Helldivers [--] didn't do in the first place. Oh would you look π at this Im trying to play MINECRAFT legends on my Ps Portal and this notification saying I have to link my MICROSOFT account just popped up. π https://t.co/Ll5o1Lpsi3 Oh would you look π at this Im trying to play MINECRAFT legends on my Ps Portal and this notification saying I have to link my MICROSOFT account just popped up. π https://t.co/Ll5o1Lpsi3"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787123777689833559) 2024-05-05T14:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm betting had Valve not pulled the game from sale in [---] odd regions Sony would not have changed their minds. Helldivers fans -- weve heard your feedback on the Helldivers [--] account linking update. The May [--] update which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May [--] will not be moving forward. Were still Helldivers fans -- weve heard your feedback on the Helldivers [--] account linking update. The May [--] update which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787378102836011030) 2024-05-06T07:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Waiting for the Kotaku article to drop about how "Toxic PC gamers bullied Sony""
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787384736585048121) 2024-05-06T07:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@p9cker_girl Many of the places doing these translations pay pennies (like [--] JPY PER PAGE). They have a rapid turn over due to low pay short deadlines and burnout. This is also why many of the translators are lower skilled"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787713292867441029) 2024-05-07T05:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@p9cker_girl Even the better companies (ones that pay [---] JPY per page for translation) still don't pay enough. And they pay less for their editors -- those of us who tend to retranslate the low quality translations that get submitted)"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787713697345155188) 2024-05-07T05:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"On my timeline today proof that a certain K-blogger really is trying to spin Sony's dropping of the PSN requirement for HD2 as toxic PC gamers bullying the industry. Waiting for the Kotaku article to drop about how "Toxic PC gamers bullied Sony". https://t.co/jW4LK8X0IX Waiting for the Kotaku article to drop about how "Toxic PC gamers bullied Sony". https://t.co/jW4LK8X0IX"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787714404639031388) 2024-05-07T05:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Could western publishers not fuck up gaming for a single day Seriously shuttering a studio that made one of the most creative games of last year and a couple of bloody good horror games before that How bloody stupid can you get"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1787856222340911445) 2024-05-07T14:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Congrats Apple. If your aim was to destroy your brand in Japan amongst the artistic minds that were your audience you couldn't have done it better or faster. May your profits from the region be the thinnest ever. Meet the new iPad Pro: the thinnest product weve ever created the most advanced display weve ever produced with the incredible power of the M4 chip. Just imagine all the things itll be used to create. https://t.co/6PeGXNoKgG Meet the new iPad Pro: the thinnest product weve ever created the most advanced display weve ever produced with the incredible power of the M4 chip. Just imagine"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788026015316664569) 2024-05-08T01:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@CurtyTails I'll have to watch again but I think they didn't swap out. Except for internal monologue. But either way they aren't the "normal" voices when talking to others"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788248241601171512) 2024-05-08T16:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@GranCastSolomon @Shigetsu712 Valve won't implement age checks so these games don't get sold in Germany =( If you have Switch though make a US/JP account and get wallet codes for respective region then buy it there. Switch is region free once you own the game"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788248904838029778) 2024-05-08T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GranCastSolomon @Shigetsu712 Before the yen tanked I'd often buy US versions this way to play in English. Don't do it now because it's so expensive"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788249114029052119) 2024-05-08T16:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Oh sure let's just ignore all the crap that Valve have done to PC gaming. Killing the physical market enforcing draconian geo-locking even on titles bought outside the platform from legitimate stores and of course forcing censorship on Japanese developers. no controversies no bad business practices love and respect their fans The real big [--] https://t.co/tt9DRNE3v4 no controversies no bad business practices love and respect their fans The real big [--] https://t.co/tt9DRNE3v4"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1788253632858841545) 2024-05-08T17:04Z [----] followers, 184K engagements
"Hell no. Anyone who was using Steam in Japan in the 2010s (back when western press assures you we weren't) knows how much of a dick Valve were. [--] / [--] Steam does have a monopoly on PC gaming but Gabe Newell has done less to make your life worse than everyone else of his net worth and its the only digital storefront where you're not constantly thinking about how awful it is to use. Steam does have a monopoly on PC gaming but Gabe Newell has done less to make your life worse than everyone else of his net worth and its the only digital storefront where you're not constantly thinking about how"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788388667800854959) 2024-05-09T02:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Take unreliable release dates: Some games would get to release hour and then suddenly not release for another [--] months. Only on Steam only in Japan. [--] / 15"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788388669667278962) 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The worst of these was Far Cry [--] which had it happen [--] times over the course of about [--] months. And yet it unlocked on the correct date and time on Ubisoft's own platform. But it affected many games. [--] / 15"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788388671303086145) 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"These "mistakes" only stopped when Valve handed over release control to publishers and developers. But they still had other ways to show disdain for the region. [--] / 15"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788388682405437472) 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"First Valve have zero idea of how ratings work. So if a game is censored in Germany or Australia they would immediately tell publishers to sell the version in Japan. [--] / 15"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788388683990921257) 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TTVAKritical @IANSYT Ah one of those are you. "Censorship is only bad when it affects the things I like." When they come for your interests we won't be there to support you"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788448365656866957) 2024-05-09T05:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kids these days now think CG is AI. Good grief. No one knows what AI actually is anymore do they We've got all those NFT huffing "tech bros" to blame for this loss of intelligence"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788476186148155545) 2024-05-09T07:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nah we got that message in [----] with the cancellation of Scalebound and then very loudly with the last minute refusal to allow Gal Gun Returns on the platform in [----]. With the closure of Tango Gameworks Xbox sends an accidental message: it is not a platform for fans of Japanese games https://t.co/U4rsjEIjfh https://t.co/tbrNPPJSmQ With the closure of Tango Gameworks Xbox sends an accidental message: it is not a platform for fans of Japanese games https://t.co/U4rsjEIjfh https://t.co/tbrNPPJSmQ"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788571297557131618) 2024-05-09T14:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Well more proof that Xbox are clinically braindead. Xbox says it needs more games like Hi-Fi Rush right after killing its maker https://t.co/229FVWOvfm https://t.co/B6P6MokQSl Xbox says it needs more games like Hi-Fi Rush right after killing its maker https://t.co/229FVWOvfm https://t.co/B6P6MokQSl"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788749924215209997) 2024-05-10T01:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ArmonieGMAGIC All you have to do to "protect" fictional characters is froth at the mouth on social media and buy bot likes/RTs. Helping real children That's beyond the abilities of the terminally online"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788775468101149123) 2024-05-10T03:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"67131 units sold in Japan in release week is not "disappointing" unless you're Square Enix. More so when you factor in this only includes the stores that Famitsu count. Does not include Amazon (at least 10K+ more units) or digital sales"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788824871235190879) 2024-05-10T06:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Yamstarch She grows on you over time I think. At first she comes off as annoying and a drunk. Now it's clear she drinks because she can't get home. She's still useless and a troublemaker but she's got her own issues no one else cares about"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788964257734029398) 2024-05-10T16:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Yamstarch And who ever made the decision to ramp up the expressions this season needs a bloody raise on top of a raise"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1788964397660148062) 2024-05-10T16:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@RageGoldenEagle @SkyhammerX 67K units sold from tracked stores plus at least another 20K from Amazon JP alone (which isn't tracked) in a market where the top spot can be reached with 11K units isn't disappointing. To say it is is only telling those of us in Japan that you don't understand the market"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789119183537733833) 2024-05-11T02:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@RageGoldenEagle @SkyhammerX The only way it could have sold more (in terms of Famitsu's tracking) is if it also had a Switch release. Xbox / PC sales would never have been tracked as essentially neither release physically in the region"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789120526017003924) 2024-05-11T02:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@reyzafany And for we know someone at Valve applied the restrictions in response to people asking them about it due GMG forcing refunds. Shame Valve won't tell us if they applied the restrictions or Sony did"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789178534088622280) 2024-05-11T06:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Yamstarch I only buy on PS when there isn't a Switch version. Only thing I bought on Xbox this year was a DLC. It's a shame. The hardware itself is bloody good in both cases but the US companies have shown they don't give a crap about games anymore only pushing US agendas =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789276928056381849) 2024-05-11T12:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Seeing this a lot. Sony sell Japan only versions of their PC games because they insist on using the build they submitted to CERO for console rating. So yes if you look at the ROW package of any Sony game on Steam you're going to find that Japan cannot buy it. How are y'all going to block JAPAN from purchasing Ghost of Tsushima https://t.co/RwDKqlKlcm How are y'all going to block JAPAN from purchasing Ghost of Tsushima https://t.co/RwDKqlKlcm"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789305638415458412) 2024-05-11T14:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Talking of Sony it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to Until Dawn in regards to Japan. This game was so badly censored on PS4 that CERO received a lot of backlash and ultimately eased up their censoring of violence. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2172010/Until_Dawn/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2172010/Until_Dawn/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789310717939814649) 2024-05-11T15:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"And how badly was Until Dawn censored on PS4 This is an actual screenshot. Depending on your choices most of the last act was this. A black screen with voice over. It was impossible to understand the last part of the story. Talking of Sony it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to Until Dawn in regards to Japan. This game was so badly censored on PS4 that CERO received a lot of backlash and ultimately eased up their censoring of violence. https://t.co/RuFcldFVf4 Talking of Sony it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to Until Dawn in regards to Japan. This game"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789314168199561714) 2024-05-11T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Doctor Who used to be a fun entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable children's TV show. One I grew up with. How did returning writers who wrote some of the best stories of the the current iteration screw it up so badly It's like they want the show cancelled again"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789700943757684885) 2024-05-12T16:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Not only does the western gaming industry desperately need another crash but it also needs to take the majority of US-based gaming bloggers with it. Do you agree"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1789840759820087497) 2024-05-13T02:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Let me guess Lara will be flatter than a man and the misandry she started displaying in the last couple of games dialled up to a thousand. Tomb Raider Live-Action Series Announced by Prime Video https://t.co/PW75b4RHHu https://t.co/bKgtlzoWvx Tomb Raider Live-Action Series Announced by Prime Video https://t.co/PW75b4RHHu https://t.co/bKgtlzoWvx"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790394313912078740) 2024-05-14T14:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@IdeaFactoryIntl Sadly I'll have to wait for a Steam release before I can play in English as the exchange rate makes importing prohibitively expensive =("
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790394724807037005) 2024-05-14T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Koei Tecmo's stealth release of SAMURAI WARRIORS [--] DX on Steam reminds me of the time KT met Sony's growing puritanical demands by locking boob bounce in WARRIORS OROCHI [--] to [--] FPS. Essentially removing the bounce from PS4 (locked to [--] FPS) while keeping it for Switch (30 FPS)"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790428285903786332) 2024-05-14T17:05Z [----] followers, 41.8K engagements
"@TryfeP @reyzafany To my knowledge no one did. This game came out several years ago"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790556624106729740) 2024-05-15T01:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Well at least they got one thing right with the AC Shadows trailer. The reaction to seeing a foreigner is spot on. Even today there are places in Japan where foreigners of any noticeable kind will get that kind of staring __"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790780738935341272) 2024-05-15T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"No matter how many times this excuse is parroted around no one with a shred of intelligence is going to believe it. Stellar Blade studio head says outfit redesigns were intentional not censorship This is the final product that we want to show as the intended result says Shift Up See more: https://t.co/xr4RfVdnVQ https://t.co/0V4Mr80nFN Stellar Blade studio head says outfit redesigns were intentional not censorship This is the final product that we want to show as the intended result says Shift Up See more: https://t.co/xr4RfVdnVQ https://t.co/0V4Mr80nFN"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790782808862126090) 2024-05-15T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"For the record there were several known foreign samurai in Japan. It's just that Yasuke wasn't one of them. He may have had the right to wear a sword but he wasn't granted the title of samurai. Ubisoft could have easily used a documented foreign samurai. E.g. Yagyuu Shume =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790930016110538829) 2024-05-16T02:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Not just JP games either. My PS4 copy of COD BO Cold War consistently crashes on PS5. Although come to think of it that's a JP build. =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1790987884738269239) 2024-05-16T06:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Clothes of Desire guide update: Getting myself completely confused with charting the possible chains for making each costume =/ I know I could just focus on the best per route. But my brain isn't letting me. It's fixated on getting all possibilities charted. Damn brain"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791017431546438105) 2024-05-16T08:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So like most of their games for the past few years. Remember the golden rule kids. No matter what the game or its model: Only buy if you're happy with the price. If you're not happy wait until you are. And with this being Ubisoft steep discounts are guaranteed. "Yasuke was samurai" "No" "Yes" Please shut the fuck up and look at the fact that they are selling this whole ass game for [---] dollars and it's a LIVE SERVICE. Single player ALWAYS ONLINE. No one should buy this game period. "Yasuke was samurai" "No" "Yes" Please shut the fuck up and look at the fact that they are selling this whole"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791031718453137884) 2024-05-16T09:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@GALPodcasts I have no problem with him being a character but there's no solid evidence that the real Yasuke was given that title. I'm sure Ubisoft don't care for historical accuracy but if they did there were better options"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791062525460836546) 2024-05-16T11:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Japanese original was censored in Japan. Is there going to be an uncensored build at least for PC in the region this time"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791335082785165516) 2024-05-17T05:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattSainsb @GALPodcasts An interesting idea but he's not being billed as an Assassin. That's Naoe's role. She's already kitted out with an advanced hidden blade too. Plus I get the feeling she's the one who will end up recruiting Yasuke"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791377297209196726) 2024-05-17T07:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GALPodcasts @MattSainsb I expect there would be a lot less drama if Yaskue has been included first as a NPC in the main game then as a playable character in a DLC expansion"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791378507551154261) 2024-05-17T08:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GALPodcasts @MattSainsb Putting Yasuke to one side we're definitely be in for more drama if the game focuses on certain established element's of Samurai / monk lifestyles at the time"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791378862821224651) 2024-05-17T08:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Naturally her family have kept all the family registers to prove this right There's no way she'd be pulling this claim out of nowhere to grift off something she's got no real interest in right"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1791419851116073087) 2024-05-17T10:45Z [----] followers, 109.9K engagements
"@GranCastSolomon There's some great places to find. I was rather fond of seeking out temples"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791420478483267906) 2024-05-17T10:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@TamiTheBlub People are miffed because they wanted to play a (Japanese) Samurai. Not a guy who there are no official records to reinforce the claim he was given that title. Not to mention he disappeared from events after a year"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791431559830209022) 2024-05-17T11:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@TamiTheBlub But if Ubisoft have at least tried to keep some authenticity to the era. There's going to be a lot more drama that makes everyone forget Yasuke anyway"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1791431795273355431) 2024-05-17T11:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@AtticMichael @Dark_Mesyah @assassinscreed @HistoryHit His rise in status is contested he may have risen if Nobunaga hadn't been assassinated. As it was he disappeared after [--] months never to be a part of Japanese history again. And as far as records go there is little recorded about him other than he was considered a novelty"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1792404098232574058) 2024-05-20T03:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is just funny. Ubisoft couldn't even get Samurai etiquette or architecture right. (Some one is seated where their station would not allow them the tatami mats are too big and the wrong shape similar issue with the shoji screens etc.)"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1792485076519055708) 2024-05-20T09:18Z [----] followers, 257.3K engagements
"@how_u_do_in Not even a high ranked samurai would be sitting next to Nobunaga like that. It's a problem because it goes against everything Japanese are taught in history class. In other words Ubisoft couldn't even be bothered to consult with ACTUAL Japanese on this game"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1792586503853392100) 2024-05-20T16:01Z [----] followers, 16.3K engagements
"@robotnikhottake Silly as those were back then AC still used the Animus as the reason for the setting. They dropped the Animus with Mirage. If they bring it back for Shadows then they get some lee-way but will still be ridiculed by the Japanese audience"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1792587554375524597) 2024-05-20T16:05Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements
"@Doc_Carmel Your calling Japanese ridiculous for wanting authenticity in the representation of their culture That's nice of you"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1792588002239111546) 2024-05-20T16:07Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Might have heard them on YouTube etc. but they're not in the games. It's like most of (maybe all) Ratchet and Clank* games. Japanese voices only for the Japanese versions. * No idea about the PC release. Haven't played it"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1792745614457135379) 2024-05-21T02:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Milkytreat1 Actually no. Parts of the Japanese audience are just as annoyed at this particular choice along with a lot of other issues that westerns don't even notice"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1792802685374390530) 2024-05-21T06:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Milkytreat1 The only racists here are the people who specifically opted to use Yasuke because of his skin tone. And it's very obvious to anyone who knows the time period that this is what's happening"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1792803695803117992) 2024-05-21T06:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The sad truth of social media: Polite informative comments will go unnoticed. Combatively worded ones will "blow up" because the algorithm has been coded to promote just that. Social media is designed to encourage anti-social behaviour. If only it went the other way"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1793493869683966088) 2024-05-23T04:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@trappercap Exactly what social media wants. The second part is optional"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1793556296903635380) 2024-05-23T08:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Apparently being annoyed at a company for outright lying to you is "bizarre" because we're all supposed to just consume product without questioning. As it is still looks like the lie is going on as some screenshots comparing v1.00 and v1.03 still show censored costumes"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1794017772156186675) 2024-05-24T14:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Certain grifters are calling this a win because they never really cared. They just wanted something to keep them in the spotlight before moving on. But as seen here costumes are still censored and the devs have yet to apologise for misleading customers days before release. Weakened the transparency of the lower body. https://t.co/G4qbRcAGgM Weakened the transparency of the lower body. https://t.co/G4qbRcAGgM"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1794062077679514027) 2024-05-24T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Found these in the wild for a pretty good price [----] JPY + tax each. Shame there's no English but I couldn't resist ___"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1794293521668800692) 2024-05-25T09:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The reason isn't Fortnite. It's that: [--] - Sequel to a game many didn't enjoy (about 30% of players completed it). [--] - Advertising was abysmal and turned off more people. It's [----] "disgusting face" closeup doesn't cut it. [--] - Day one Game Pass release so no incentive to buy. Hellblade [--] isn't doing big numbers bc we live in a Tik Tok Fortnite generation. Gamers have low attention span & want instant gratification through battlepass rewards loot boxes endless unlockables & level ups. Creativity story & immersion are no longer valued. Sad truth https://t.co/R85BukP6k5 Hellblade [--] isn't doing"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1795281845439082797) 2024-05-28T02:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why is it that (Japanese) streaming sites only have the newer anime and not this classic version It's the same with Ushio and Tora. T___T Oh My Goddess () 1993-1994 https://t.co/WeklJ7c28H Oh My Goddess () 1993-1994 https://t.co/WeklJ7c28H"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1795641020631409062) 2024-05-29T02:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Now twitter doesn't even bother showing me the number of replies next to the speech bubble icon under Tweets. So sorry if it seems I'm ignoring you. But this site is so broken it's making it impossible to have a conversation"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1795831119839211701) 2024-05-29T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Stellar Blade censorship a conspiracy theory. Sony don't censor" Princess Maker [--] Regeneration pub just announced Sony are forcing censorship on the title: X Bust size up item removed X Marrying father ending removed X Marrying butler ending removed Steam & Switch uncensored. [--] PS5/PS488 Nintendo Switch/Steam # https://t.co/17KsLFgpPl [--] PS5/PS488 Nintendo Switch/Steam # https://t.co/17KsLFgpPl"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1796415712506139052) 2024-05-31T05:37Z [----] followers, 73.9K engagements
"@TamiTheBlub English dubs are rarely good. Even in games where English is the original language. Sad fact is English voice actors today are simply less skilled than those of other regions"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1797479396825333824) 2024-06-03T04:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP You're right. If you don't run out of breath while saying it or it doesn't give you carpal tunnel while typing it it's too short"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1798190248465441145) 2024-06-05T03:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why on earth would you lovingly create animated sequences like in the trailer just to ruin them with the switch to gameplay I'm sure the game will be great but I couldn't play it. That shockingly jarring dissonance when switching to gameplay each time would annoy me too much. Use fists of fury to restore a decaying city in martial arts roguelike Tenjutsu the next game from Dead Cells designer @deepnightfr Wishlist now on Steam https://t.co/IXQOgOzfyn Use fists of fury to restore a decaying city in martial arts roguelike Tenjutsu the next game from Dead Cells designer @deepnightfr Wishlist now"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1799413580695208292) 2024-06-08T12:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Was over an hour before I could get her to sit up enough to be able to take pain killers. She also complained about difficulty with breathing but wouldn't let me call an ambulance"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1799772198775009373) 2024-06-09T11:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thanks for the comments. Wife went into work this morning but she's taking the afternoon off. I wanted her to take the whole day off but she's stubborn. Sometimes you can't help but think life is out to screw with you. First time in months I finally convince myself it's okay to write again. .hour later wife tumbles down the stairs. Bruised her back and right side in several places cut up her right arm. =/ Sometimes you can't help but think life is out to screw with you. First time in months I finally convince myself it's okay to write again. .hour later wife tumbles down the stairs. Bruised"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1799988730293563422) 2024-06-10T02:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"No [---] Games Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is not worth [------] JPY (1200+ USD). It's hardly worth 1000"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1800704361993277948) 2024-06-12T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Must have liked a tweet by a "wrong" person because twitter is making me invisible again. So here's some cuteness while no one can see it"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1800719930876473589) 2024-06-12T02:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Making Japanese jump back and bow in fear of the foreign monster does not reflect immersivity. It does however clearly broadcast the disdain the dei writers have for the Japanese people. All NPCs react to Yasuke in #AssassinsCreed Shadows realistically he stands out a lot in the streets of Japan and that seems to be fully reflected immersively https://t.co/cTPY1CtSbV All NPCs react to Yasuke in #AssassinsCreed Shadows realistically he stands out a lot in the streets of Japan and that seems to be fully reflected immersively https://t.co/cTPY1CtSbV"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1800866098130337926) 2024-06-12T12:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Already sold out on Amazon Japan. Another problem with the weak yen and releasing physically ROW months after Japan. Now the game will be near impossible to buy here physically for those who actually live in the country"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1801477534854615492) 2024-06-14T04:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How much are the dei thugs paying you I bet it's not even 1% of the [--] million USD shake down money they wanted. Indie souls-like Black Myth: Wukong has seen widespread acclaim since its reveal but the studio behind it Game Science has long been plagued with accusations of sexism that reflect wider issues in the Chinese games industry. Our report: https://t.co/TuU8MeMPVl https://t.co/7Zwmg9YP2w Indie souls-like Black Myth: Wukong has seen widespread acclaim since its reveal but the studio behind it Game Science has long been plagued with accusations of sexism that reflect wider issues in the"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1802164750618604026) 2024-06-16T02:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Me. I cannot wait until the day a game is developed that truly captures the essence of a real feudal Japan and which isn't using the setting merely to push western propaganda. I wonder if one will release before the end of the decade Get a small glimpse of the world of #AssassinsCreedShadows launching November 15th. Who cannot wait to dive into Feudal Japan https://t.co/KcD7xsQIAX Get a small glimpse of the world of #AssassinsCreedShadows launching November 15th. Who cannot wait to dive into Feudal Japan https://t.co/KcD7xsQIAX"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1802381750041231609) 2024-06-16T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is neat wheel no doubt about it. But at [-----] JPY; it can stay neat at a distance. Yes it comes with codes for Euro Truck Sim [--] and American Truck Sim but the people this is aimed at will already own both"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1803613262715691368) 2024-06-20T02:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Should have know LRG were the arseholes responsible for basically ensuring Japan's stock goes mostly overseas. I sure hope people aren't too disappointed if they find CERO still demanded censorship (as they did with the previous [--] versions). Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has been announced to receive a western release via Limited Run Games for $49.99: https://t.co/oHkDO0GMpw Playasia import with multi-language support for $36.09 with code KARS: https://t.co/z8zyQaelCo https://t.co/OeHRY5xJ5V Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has been announced to receive a western release via Limited Run Games for $49.99:"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1804015280668184856) 2024-06-21T04:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When you read a light novel and can't help but be inspired by it come up with a story and world. then read further and see the book is going in a very similar direction. ___________ Not that I can convince myself to write right now with everything that's happened =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1805985054587576330) 2024-06-26T15:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is a pre-order costume for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP on pS5. So what's stopping @StellarBlade's devs from restoring the original costumes Until those costumes come back or the forced Sony censorship is clarified I won't be buying any Stellar Blade DLC sequel or PC port"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1806516624264229263) 2024-06-28T02:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@SenranHime97 Here's the thing we know that Japanese devs won't lie about the situation. If Sony forces censorship they will call it out and make it very clear it was a platform decision. Keep in mind the same costume is being made available on Switch"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1806541374726303923) 2024-06-28T04:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Well if I'm invisible anyway be it due to deboosting shadowbanning or yet another cockup by the billionaire "genius" in charge I may as well post some Senran screenshots"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1807031444105211965) 2024-06-29T12:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seriously. Never forgive Sony for what they took from us"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1807035683061813588) 2024-06-29T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Look on the bright side it's not filled with localiser-inserted memes or out-of-place political agendas. ___ Really unfortunate for international "My Deer Friend Nokotan" fans out there. π It appears that the official English French (except ADN which made their own subs) and German subtitles of the show might have been translated by AI. The translations come from the licensor REMOW https://t.co/lPrfbXLRdO Really unfortunate for international "My Deer Friend Nokotan" fans out there. π It appears that the official English French (except ADN which made their own subs) and German subtitles of"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1810259146845172005) 2024-07-08T10:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@nick_ramsay Unfortunately for me I also worked at the only translation firm in the prefecture. Up until the new owner bankrupted it. Not found a permanent full time job since then =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1810542530293031356) 2024-07-09T05:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"To add to this PC Game Pass is IP locked. Console Game Pass isn't. This means that any regionally restricted/censored titles cannot be played either at all or uncensored on PC but can be played on Xbox. Not important for a lot regions sure. But it's useful to know for Japan. Some clarity since people who are mad or confused don't use the Xbox App on PC -The PC app is literal dogshit. It's mildly better than the Epic Game Store -Many games on Console Gamepass are Not on PC Gamepass -Increasing the price on PC with these glaring issues is bullshit Some clarity since people who are mad or"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1811052420195307579) 2024-07-10T14:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ah their lying/being silent about the costume censorship makes even more sense now. Whatever I still won't be buying more from them until they give a proper explanation. I will not support bait & switching lying developers more than once. It's that simple. Stellar Blade dev Shift Up goes public and raises a whopping $320 Million. https://t.co/1cKZkdKKL3 https://t.co/4srnSwPy8g Stellar Blade dev Shift Up goes public and raises a whopping $320 Million. https://t.co/1cKZkdKKL3 https://t.co/4srnSwPy8g"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1811603260245180913) 2024-07-12T03:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kinda like this one might play it for a bit"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1811791040871039267) 2024-07-12T15:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wouldn't matter if it did include that. Never forget MW2. how to boycott genshin none of it are "stop playing the games" my fking sides i can't stop laughing https://t.co/4bZoTOuapU how to boycott genshin none of it are "stop playing the games" my fking sides i can't stop laughing https://t.co/4bZoTOuapU"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1813175439940329807) 2024-07-16T11:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When I woke up today I never imagined I'd be editing out "You're the GOAT" from an office romance manga aimed at women but here I am. Note: the original Japanese is not using similar slang. I also won't name the title for various reasons including NDA"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1814895443421372713) 2024-07-21T05:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Tomo-chan is sitting in a corner crying right now"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1815628736416616592) 2024-07-23T06:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Not to pretend your innocence. The fact members of Japanese diet have raised their concerns with your portrayal of their country should also not be dismissed so lightly. 2/4"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1815680484049047870) 2024-07-23T09:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The fact that your intended (Japan based) customers have found so many errors with your "vision" of Japan should be listened to and used to correct these mistakes. Such corrections will only enhance your vision not damage it. 3/4"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1815680485538124137) 2024-07-23T09:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ThatGuyMrKuribo @KyleGG___ It's silly though when Japanese developers working with Sony can (and do) clarify any Sony required changes. =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1816729152705429806) 2024-07-26T06:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I miss this version of Akiba. Long gone are the days of PC gaming goodness. Where several stores dedicated a number of floors to PC games both eroge and import. Steam killed the imports. And the PC gaming space shrank from several buildings to half a shelf"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1818278703518167421) 2024-07-30T13:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Based purely on how much he's screwed up Twitter no. Couldn't trust it would work properly even at the most basic of technical levels anyway. Plus there's no way it'd truly be unbiased with him involved. π¨BREAKING: Elon Musk is creating an unbiased search engine and email service that will rival Google. WILL YOU USE THIS OVER GOOGLE A. Yes B. No https://t.co/5vTvXoKJ26 π¨BREAKING: Elon Musk is creating an unbiased search engine and email service that will rival Google. WILL YOU USE THIS OVER GOOGLE A. Yes B. No https://t.co/5vTvXoKJ26"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1818667301253922821) 2024-07-31T15:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If they did it'd just be another hero game ruined by the toxic DEI racketeers. Should Insomniac make a Deadpool game https://t.co/JD5Rnshprj Should Insomniac make a Deadpool game https://t.co/JD5Rnshprj"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1818669402466009229) 2024-07-31T15:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Yamstarch Don't think I'd want one if the quality is on par with the Takagi-san live action"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1819571403643093368) 2024-08-03T03:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Been a terrible year for writing and for life in general. But I'm happy I was able to suspend updates to Outwall with this little bit of gatekeeping. Hoping one day life improves and I can get back to grim-dark adventure. In the meantime I'll be focusing on something happier"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1819585504024891798) 2024-08-03T04:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What is "light-hearted" over spouting the same abhorrent rhetoric that Japanese games featuring fictional characters with breasts are too embarrassing to enjoy That juvenile line of thinking is why the "lol pervy Japan weird" stupidity has caused so much damage to this day. Twitter really be the only place where you make a lighthearted tweet and mfs find something to get pressed over. I wouldn't have dedicated a whole video to the series telling people to play it if I was REALLY worried about being called a gooner. Relaxπ https://t.co/5jQKcx48xG Twitter really be the only place where you"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1819693945762308110) 2024-08-03T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JastSolar All true but sadly people like that guy wormed their way into Sony and poisoned the well further. Senran Kagura as a home console title was murdered by that lot =("
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1819751562874606042) 2024-08-03T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The only way to play the Spy x Family game in both Japanese and English is with the Japanese PS5 release. The Switch release is .2 versions behind. It has not had English patched in. The Steam version is restricted so cannot be purchased. It also doesn't support Japanese text"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1821137123778662902) 2024-08-07T10:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@YOG3NSHA I suspect console will be censored at least as much as the last PS3 release. Steam is left up in the air. Which is why clarification is wanted. =/"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1821535476840624415) 2024-08-08T13:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Fuck visa. Fuck mastercard. And I don't mean in the fun enjoyable way. Toranoana has announced that they have been forced to suspend Visa and Mastercard as payment methods for mail order sales as of August [--] and recommend using another credit card for payment. https://t.co/rgGOpGDMrb Toranoana has announced that they have been forced to suspend Visa and Mastercard as payment methods for mail order sales as of August [--] and recommend using another credit card for payment. https://t.co/rgGOpGDMrb"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1821932648652271682) 2024-08-09T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Firemantoxic999 Mastercard and visa are far more popular as most credit cards (when first introduced) weren't issued via banks but via stores and they only offered those two. JCB didn't join in on this until later"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1822059179475136898) 2024-08-09T23:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gal Gun [--] on PSVR2 via PC. Sadly the nearest we'll ever get to a Gal Gun VR game on any console system. If only we could normalise games being silly harmless fun again and not toxic DEI "diversity" box-ticking dull crud"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1822864097052131830) 2024-08-12T05:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@KyuboxIncubox T__T"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1822871290623262978) 2024-08-12T05:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Sony put up a comparison video but won't cover the most important comparison that needed making and won't let people ask about it. Probably means Until Dawn is still not worth buying"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1823923228882165772) 2024-08-15T03:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is why XSeed have gone from having a quirky interesting identity to being another faceless bland localiser. You only need look at Stellar Blade and several F2P titles coming for Korea etc. to know Senran would still be thriving today if Sony et. al. hadn't murdered it. Senran Kagura (and series with similar elements) would do just fine in the West if companies didn't insist on listening to activist game journalists pretending to be the voice of all gamers. https://t.co/eivCvTFrqe Senran Kagura (and series with similar elements) would do just fine in the West if companies didn't insist on"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1825134514416275824) 2024-08-18T11:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seriously western meddling has destroyed the Japanese gaming scene. It's only a matter of time before they set their sights on South Korea as titles from there grow in popularity"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1825134516509540410) 2024-08-18T11:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can't wait for all the western game bloggers to start reviewing which ones are best for shoving where the sun don't shine. When we say your way we mean it π Check out the new Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers now available with Xbox Design Lab: https://t.co/Kd3Jl3Q1f6 https://t.co/uP8QIV1mue When we say your way we mean it π Check out the new Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers now available with Xbox Design Lab: https://t.co/Kd3Jl3Q1f6 https://t.co/uP8QIV1mue"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1826268908531372273) 2024-08-21T14:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sony once again telling Japan that people in the region aren't wanted as customers. [-----] JPY for a basic controller Just fucking no. [-----] for a PS5 Go bankrupt SIE. You're nothing but scalping now. (And no PC is not the answer thanks to Valve's draconian walled garden.) PS5 just significantly raised its prices in Japan and people arent happy https://t.co/dWuflLs0Y7 PS5 just significantly raised its prices in Japan and people arent happy https://t.co/dWuflLs0Y7"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1828374836353343548) 2024-08-27T10:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Now that's just rude. I went outside while it was raining. So I know I'm clean"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1829148824683851914) 2024-08-29T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Selphares1 Gotta wonder how many of those [--] aren't paid testers developers or friends and family of the developers. My best guess: [--] of them"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1829537624346018050) 2024-08-30T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'll be changing my Patreon soon. Jgames won't be going back up this year (or probably next) -- cruddy exchange rate means hosting is too expensive. The upside is this opportunity to shift focus. I've a few ideas (e.g JP lang resource w/ twist) but what would you like to see"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1829717859322511584) 2024-08-31T03:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@COWCATGames @LarryBundyJr They could also have used attractive character models and recouped their money in months =/ I guarantee that the current models are turning people away before they even bother to learn what the game is about"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1829921425014308898) 2024-08-31T16:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The main problem with Discord is how it's killed off forum based communities hiding useful information in a quagmire of crud that cannot be easily searched or referenced. Does @TeamSpeak solve this annoyance"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1830106146188984504) 2024-09-01T04:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@COWCATGames @LarryBundyJr The most unforgiveable thing about Sony is their moving to the US then shuttering all their Japanese studios. They murdered creativity with that move"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1830129765820612980) 2024-09-01T06:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If I'm invisible then that means I can post a demon panty flash and a smutty magazine and no one will be offended right Related Q: Can we please make games fun again"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1830590924482584888) 2024-09-02T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I kinda wish Stellar Blade was on Steam just so we could see the current player count. I'm sure whatever it would be would make the supporters of the top game seethe. Good morning to the [--] members of the MoDeRn AuDiEnCe https://t.co/enq2A34UQl Good morning to the [--] members of the MoDeRn AuDiEnCe https://t.co/enq2A34UQl"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1830977804734996650) 2024-09-03T14:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"8 years of dumping money into crud that didn't even last [--] weeks Sony you could and should have spent that money on promoting Senran Kagura instead An important update on Concord from Firewalk Studios: https://t.co/MxZ1Sxpayu https://t.co/3OcPFDqmDX An important update on Concord from Firewalk Studios: https://t.co/MxZ1Sxpayu https://t.co/3OcPFDqmDX"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1831027424613773671) 2024-09-03T17:52Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"We don't hate games. We hate these modern audience game-shaped objects that masquerade as games. Funded by money gained from shuttering real creativity. Plus if a game published by a platform holder can't even attract an audience a week after release it's got serious problems. If you celebrate games dying I genuinely think you might just secretly hate video games idk man If you celebrate games dying I genuinely think you might just secretly hate video games idk man"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1831326866554372333) 2024-09-04T13:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JastSolar I now own it on several systems. It's best on PS5 with PSVR2 now you can use the standard controller to fly. Switch is good as well turn on gyro aiming and it's hard to play again on a system without it"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1831327782741410044) 2024-09-04T13:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"There are more people shedding tears over how sad this for Firewalk than there are people who bought and played the game. Next time instead of crying after actually buy the game. But isn't it funny. There's no mention on your TL of Concord at all around its launch"
[X Link](https://x.com/bansama/status/1831368015813996620) 2024-09-04T16:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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@bansama Matt | ... | Beyond tiredMatt | ... | Beyond tired posts on X about japan, sony, $6758t, nintendo the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"I honestly need a miracle. Like a tweet going viral enough that it attracts an angel investor willing to invest in my creative endeavours and my life. Such a thing will never happen to me though so here's Cat Girl's Miku impersonation again for some much needed cheer"
X Link 2020-03-23T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I take time away only to find that non Japanese are now redefining Japanese words to suit their own agendas. So basically a normal Sunday. But for the record. An otoko no ko is defined as a MALE with the appearance of a FEMALE. Be that in physical looks or clothing"
X Link 2022-08-28T06:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Money going to charity doesn't change the fact this was wilful destruction of human culture (however low tier it may have been). It's no better than book burning. Worse even as profiteering was the goal. I wonder why the headline and bullet points would ignore the point of the video or that the money was going to charity. It is a mystery. https://t.co/nLJzyh9uHd I wonder why the headline and bullet points would ignore the point of the video or that the money was going to charity. It is a mystery. https://t.co/nLJzyh9uHd"
X Link 2023-01-12T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New Disgaea game announced: Oh my Underworld Prince releases Jan [--] [------------]. Priced: [-------------] USD"
X Link 2023-04-01T06:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Konami are suing Cygames for patent infringement because Uma Musume allegedly copied elements from one of their flops. The truth of it is Konami haven't put out anything decent in so long they desperately need to find [--] billion JPY and bullying was their best idea"
X Link 2023-05-18T00:20Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements
"There used to be a time when I looked forward to new Marvelous games. But these. It's all so bland and void of any character. It's all so. safe. Sony's US relocation is to blame for this"
X Link 2023-05-26T01:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I absolutely would have played Xenoblade Chronicles [--] in front of my parents. And my daughters often play similarly toned games with me. Then again we're not sheltered prudes. @Marikus_Eternal Id rather go back in time to tell the xenoblade team to rethink their design choices and come up with funny scenarios that dont depend on cringy anime tropes The game is already good but the most polarizing aspect is that you wouldnt play this game in front of your parents @Marikus_Eternal Id rather go back in time to tell the xenoblade team to rethink their design choices and come up with funny"
X Link 2023-06-29T12:49Z [----] followers, 32.3K engagements
"Not surprising. FF XV lost half it's shelf price within a week of release. And at that time the base game cost near [----] JPY. FF XVI costs nearly [-----] JPY for the base game and few want to be burnt like they were with XV. And many of us remember FF XIII too. 1/2"
X Link 2023-06-29T21:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Thunderfang7 @EnochsNathaniel @SmugKaiSupreme That video isn't completely accurate and doesn't fully explain the situation. For one XBOX struggles in Japan not because it's a US made system so much as Bill Gates did specifically what he was advised multiple times not to do"
X Link 2023-07-04T01:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"When you damage the rep of your game so badly you have to whine to Valve to get them to help you hide the truth. (And Valve being censorship happy are only too happy to oblige.)"
X Link 2023-07-12T11:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So apparently (some all -- wasn't clarified as far as I know) Japanese publishers won't allow authors to have criminals who talk to themselves. Well then. I'll just have to make sure my light novel has EVERYONE talking to themselves"
X Link 2023-07-14T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'd be up in arms about this. If it wasn't for outlets/individuals upset about this being the same lot that celebrated every damn time a show/game aimed a straight male audience had its content censored. Now I don't care. You reap what you sow"
X Link 2023-08-05T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Neptunia Game Maker has an okay photo mode"
X Link 2023-08-10T14:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Let's imagine he actually gets away with removing block. Japanese to English localisers are going to be crying for years"
X Link 2023-08-19T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So Neptunia Game Maker didn't chart in top ten and only registered with [----] odd sales on PS5 in the Famitsu charts. It's disappointing but here's the thing. I haven't found it sold in a single shop locally on any format"
X Link 2023-08-20T01:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The year is [----]. Western developers are still subjecting their audiences to generic ugly female leads with that haircut. When will the madness end"
X Link 2023-08-27T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Here's the thing. Anime sales (in Japan) will always be low. The publishers price themselves out of the mass market. A [--] episode disc sets you back near [----] JPY. A [--] episode series thus costs around [-----] JPY. On the other hand anime streaming costs [---] to [----] JPY a month"
X Link 2023-09-06T04:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is the real reason many DVD/BD releases outside Japan have hardcoded subs. Publishers hope it will stop Japan based fans importing the hugely cheaper overseas releases. The publishers have no intention of reducing standard pricing to appeal to a larger domestic market share"
X Link 2023-09-06T04:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Any one interested in this should look at DL Site (or Fanza if in Japan). The Steam version is censored with reduced slider controls and missing clothing. DL Site and Fanza versions also include English FYI"
X Link 2023-09-07T02:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Ero_Hermit This one is censored to the extent required by Japanese law wherever you buy it from. But Valve force additional censorship on top so yeah I wouldn't buy from Steam either if there's a better alternative"
X Link 2023-09-07T14:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@EroBotan @KevAlterB @KyuboxIncubox All versions have the censorship legally required of Japanese entities. Steam version goes further: removes school uniform and background limits breast and height sliders"
X Link 2023-09-07T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@YOG3NSHA But IIRC he posted videos of the game's ending prior to the game's release. That was the problem more so than just uploading gameplay"
X Link 2023-09-08T02:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SUZUME BD came out in Japan today. The English subs sadly suffer from loocalizer syndrome. = hitting on/flirt (She's NOT stalking) = unwilling to obey (He isn't whining. He just didn't want her to tend to a wound)"
X Link 2023-09-20T03:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Two reasons: [--] - Even now Japan is predominantly a cash society. Credit cards have gained traction but cash is the preferred method of payment. [--] - Decent stores competitively discount physical releases. No one discounts digital in the same manner"
X Link 2023-10-06T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP And when it comes to Steam because of the physical discounting on other systems Steam price can see a greater disparity. And it's already 1000+ JPY higher than console pricing for certain publishers"
X Link 2023-10-06T22:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Am I the only one who can't use this site properly anymore Second I try to scroll my timeline and tweets jump all over the place. Can't read anything because why I try to scroll up/down to it it's gone"
X Link 2023-10-18T11:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Warner Bros. Humble Bundle is the first bundle in a long time that caught my interest. Too bad the games I was interested in getting are all regionally restricted from the bundle in Japan. So I guess I won't be buying that one then"
X Link 2023-10-28T18:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Real-time reaction to browsing Steam new releases. Publishers those prices are why you've lost my day one sale. It's insulting to be charged just shy of 10K yen for a base game. This why the JP gaming industry is dying outside of F2P smart device gacha. You should be ashamed"
X Link 2024-02-02T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And it's still going to only have the same repeated cookie-cutter "safe" games and a bunch of re-release of The Last of Us. What's the point Sony killed all of their creativity when they dropped Japanese studios and lashed out with heavy handed racist censorship. Sonys PS5 Pro is up to three times faster may arrive holiday [----]. Leaked specs suggest it's a [----] teraflop machine thanks to a much more powerful GPU. Full details below π https://t.co/AkBJCx1v4Y Sonys PS5 Pro is up to three times faster may arrive holiday [----]. Leaked specs suggest it's a [----] teraflop machine thanks to a much"
X Link 2024-03-16T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The more I see of this the more I can't help but think had the developers been Japanese Sony would have demanded it be censored in seconds. What with the whole Japan hating double standard =/ # #StellarBlade https://t.co/FCSRP3PkEA https://t.co/B85k7QSc1G # #StellarBlade https://t.co/FCSRP3PkEA https://t.co/B85k7QSc1G"
X Link 2024-03-28T03:23Z [----] followers, 47.7K engagements
"@B_L_U_Y @JohnnyboySP It had passed my mind. But I find that stupidity is usually the more accurate reason when cunning is the alternative"
X Link 2024-03-29T02:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@NTGKerwas @NetflixJP Japanese streaming sites don't bother providing subtitles (nor do most DVD/BD releases). Netflix however insist on subtitles. So they're the only way to watch Japanese shows with Japanese subs =/"
X Link 2024-03-29T15:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@NTGKerwas @NetflixJP Even Hulu Japan and Amazon Prime Japan don't offer subtitles for most anime or other Japanese shows for that matter. The country is all about espousing "barrier free" access but when it comes to actually providing accessibility for hard of hearing etc. they can't be bothered"
X Link 2024-03-29T15:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Takagi-san live action would be better if the actress had dyed her hair light brown ___"
X Link 2024-03-29T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Also love how the end credits had to include a warning reminding viewers that two people riding a single bike is illegal"
X Link 2024-03-29T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking as a translator you couldn't be more dishonest if you tried. How about you learn the craft properly That way you'll stop being a bottom-rung translator who has to attempt to gas light people because you never learned how to be faithful to original sources. LRT: Blue Archive tried doing an unlocalized script for their current event but everyone hated it and so they went back and redid the entire thing. Speaking as a translator this is a real I told you so moment. LRT: Blue Archive tried doing an unlocalized script for their current event but everyone hated it and so they went back and"
X Link 2024-04-06T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@OisEucalypt Some of these look like they tried to dictate their work and then never fixed the output. Others are even more nonsensical and some of the very first lines shows at least one translator didn't even know basic Japanese. It's the worst localisation I've encountered in a long time"
X Link 2024-04-07T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OisEucalypt It annoys me so much because it's in what is undoubtedly my favourite Japanese franchise. Neptunia comes second to this. Just don't tell Nepko _"
X Link 2024-04-07T14:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution comes out on consoles in the west next month huh Poor exchange rate means I'll be skipping it. Here's hoping for a PC port later in the year"
X Link 2024-04-12T01:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Black_D_Gamer1 Wouldn't trust the local non-authorised repair place. Went there once to get a battery replaced. The battery lasted less than a week and they charged far too much. Authorised repair place will cost from [-----] to [------] JPY depending on model to fix the screen"
X Link 2024-04-12T02:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattSainsb Honestly not sure which is meant to be the original here they both look bad for different reasons"
X Link 2024-04-12T09:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattSainsb But I will say the one of the right looks worst. I can't help feel that if I got too close I'd be speaking in a shrill voice due to leaking butt helium"
X Link 2024-04-12T09:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@spacebruce @JohnnyboySP That's why I say it'd be in conjunction with a database. It wouldn't translate on the fly it would be programmed to recognise the line to fetch its paired one from the database"
X Link 2024-04-12T16:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@spacebruce @JohnnyboySP The translation would already be done. The camera only needs to recognise the text enough to know where to fetch from. That removes reliance on auto translation which as you say is awful"
X Link 2024-04-12T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This sadly is the problem of (a) have reasonably priced retro games (we're talking usually under [----] JPY depending on title) and (b) having most of the retro stores in a tourist spot. Scalpers will take advantage. Japan retro gamers frustrated at greedy re-seller tourists scooping up everything. "The Tourists Have Taken Everything" Laments Japanese Resident As Retro Runs Dry. https://t.co/DLWPbP7KhJ Japan retro gamers frustrated at greedy re-seller tourists scooping up everything. "The Tourists Have Taken Everything" Laments Japanese Resident As Retro Runs Dry. https://t.co/DLWPbP7KhJ"
X Link 2024-04-13T16:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MinModulation Certain corners of manga publishing mainly that where the Japanese pub. is the client seek to retain faithfulness to Japanese and the author's intent. I have personally removed such things as "man-baby" from English translations when editing them in line with client requests"
X Link 2024-04-14T14:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Still working my way through Chapter [--] of Konosuba Clothes of Desire. Seems the "curse lifted" requirement to see events is unique to Chapter [--]. (Currently confirming things with the JP ver. first. Will subject myself to the English afterwards __)"
X Link 2024-04-15T14:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And they aren't kidding. Plus this is rated CERO D. Which leaves the question as to why CERO still insist most games cannot have dismemberment of human characters and then still rate them CERO Z"
X Link 2024-04-21T10:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Can't mention titles but I know an upcoming Japanese game with similar dismemberment and it's still being forced to remove that for Japan only. CERO need replacing with a proper rating agency"
X Link 2024-04-21T10:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Design decisions I will never understand no. 65484: Why the power button on a PS5 is larger than the disc eject button -- the button that gets more use. It's like Sony want you to press the wrong button"
X Link 2024-04-21T13:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""fORcEd SeX apEaL" I'm sorry did looking at the attractive woman make you feel funny Don't worry. It's normal and healthy. I can understand your alarm though. If you've only played "modern day" western games you wouldn't have felt it before"
X Link 2024-04-25T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"She may be the most powerful caster of it but Megumin was not the first pentanko to cast Explosion. Louise and her friends wielded* the spell years before her. * Well her friends and enemies did. Louise famously screwed up her spell casting when not enraged at Saito __"
X Link 2024-04-25T14:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I agree it is sad. Stellar Blade shouldn't have needed its costumes toning down when western games are allowed full nudity and sex. This is just the latest display in a long list that @PlayStation are racist towards SE Asian devs forcing this hypocrisy only on them"
X Link 2024-04-27T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Confirmed my JP disc has original pre-censored build. Uninstalled and won't play now until my LAN switcher arrives tomorrow at the earliest depending on if pain has gone or not. I can live without the improvements and new game plus if it means getting the advertised experience"
X Link 2024-04-29T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@reyzafany @PlayStation @StellarBlade It's an old house (by Japan standards) and built with materials that block wi-fi signals. So I have the router in my room where I work / game and the kids/wife use the wi-fi"
X Link 2024-04-29T14:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"That time when boobs blood and bare skin were seen as good harmless fun. Before fictional characters needed protecting by terminally online snowflakes"
X Link 2024-04-30T09:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sony strikes again. I'm interested to know which art they're "fixing" but I also don't want to dig out my art books from original PC or JP Switch releases I have to try and figure it out. Getting the paper wraps back on is a right pain and the PC ver. artbook cover smudges. Notice regarding the English release of TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon- https://t.co/o27E2wlpux Notice regarding the English release of TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon- https://t.co/o27E2wlpux"
X Link 2024-05-02T04:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If only Japan would follow suit. The once largest gaming market in the world is a rotting husk of its glory days. Both countries should also insist on not allowing western companies to dictate what they're allowed to develop. Pipe dreams in today's world I fear =/ South Korea plans to grow its console gaming industry in the next five years. The Ministry of Culture aims to revive South Korea's gaming industry by expanding its console market by [----]. South Korean gamers spent $7.4 billion on video games ranking it as the world's https://t.co/j3enrIVNiL South Korea plans to grow its console"
X Link 2024-05-02T09:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Literally" no sources Except years of US localisers and Japanese devs issuing statements changes only on Sony systems in multiplat games. And I guess today's censoring of an art book by Sony was actually Aniplex too. But do keep believing Sony did nothing to Stellar Blade. @kenshirotism Shift Up said the outfit change was intentional. You can get refunds on digital games if you haven't played them and often if you've played them for [--] hr. I don't get why anyone believes the conspiracy that Sony forced it. Literally no source but people's ass. @kenshirotism Shift Up said the outfit change was"
X Link 2024-05-02T14:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tell me again Bebe-tan. Why did Sony allow sex with a bear in BG3 but killed us off for just wanting to foster wholesome friendships"
X Link 2024-05-03T06:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Now this is where Valve need to step in and offer no questions asked full refunds regardless of time played for anyone who purchased prior to this announcement. Dropping this mandatory requirement way after launch is scummy. If it's not already it should be illegal. Helldivers An important message from our partner Playstation about account linking for PC players and its significance in providing player safety features. Read the full message here: https://t.co/L1A9jv8yBf https://t.co/q3eXKbtoNB Helldivers An important message from our partner Playstation about account linking for PC players"
X Link 2024-05-03T10:52Z [----] followers, 2.1M engagements
"@ATeRSa_NDUcC But was there there an in-game notice on the PC build that warned players this linking would become mandatory in the future and did they need to accept that screen before playing If not then there's still a strong argument for deception"
X Link 2024-05-03T14:58Z [----] followers, 111.1K engagements
"Someone correctly bought up the point that this requirement is on the Steam store page but I've also seen that you buy the game without ever seeing that notice so it's not good enough for getting away with this crap"
X Link 2024-05-03T15:08Z [----] followers, 131K engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT True. The problem in Japan is Sony despite obviously hating Japanese developers now still have many tied to them with exclusivity clauses. Those are thankfully starting to run out but it's still going to be a while"
X Link 2024-05-04T04:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT .Before moving away from Sony is a valid move for both developers and customers. If Nintendo put out a comparably powerful system that would be a major start"
X Link 2024-05-04T04:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT Some of the biggest complaints against Switch versions are the exceptionally longer load times and the lower frame rates. If Nintendo addressed both of those Sony would definitely lose more ground (and they've lost a lot already)"
X Link 2024-05-04T04:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reminder that Sony's PSN data breach in [----] was so bad the PSN was unavailable in Japan for over [--] days because the JP Government weren't happy with Sony's response. It's also the only reason Sony's PSN blog got a comment section in the region. From May [--] You will need to link your Steam and PSN account but current players can wait until June [--]. This is bad because Sony has a history with data breaches and for some PSN is unavailable in certain countries. Kotaku downplays the former and does not bring up the latter. https://t.co/2EABcrhlUi From May [--] You will need to link your Steam and PSN"
X Link 2024-05-04T04:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OisEucalypt Huge flood of them today. Don't even see what they aim to achieve. No bot I'm not going to translate your tweet. I'm not even going to click on it other than to block"
X Link 2024-05-04T06:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"There's just as good a chance that Valve forced this change. I know Valve will do this they've done it before when a Korean MMO silently IP blocked Japan based players from accessing the game. There's no fucking way Sony is doubling down on this You are actually fucking nuking the game. I hope you're happy with yourselves and for what https://t.co/J0Qc6GoX18 There's no fucking way Sony is doubling down on this You are actually fucking nuking the game. I hope you're happy with yourselves and for what https://t.co/J0Qc6GoX18"
X Link 2024-05-05T02:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Well that aged well didn't it. I guess they'll be ranting about how Valve are screwing over Sony next. =P"
X Link 2024-05-05T04:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@EriAbeilleVT Add on top Sony's censoring of Stellar Blade and the English Tsukihime artbook in just as short a time and it's like Sony are desperate to destroy their reputation as fast as possible"
X Link 2024-05-05T12:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Proof that people will jump to the defence of a multibillion corporation without learning to read first. Which ironically is what they're claiming the people upset about Helldivers [--] didn't do in the first place. Oh would you look π at this Im trying to play MINECRAFT legends on my Ps Portal and this notification saying I have to link my MICROSOFT account just popped up. π https://t.co/Ll5o1Lpsi3 Oh would you look π at this Im trying to play MINECRAFT legends on my Ps Portal and this notification saying I have to link my MICROSOFT account just popped up. π https://t.co/Ll5o1Lpsi3"
X Link 2024-05-05T14:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm betting had Valve not pulled the game from sale in [---] odd regions Sony would not have changed their minds. Helldivers fans -- weve heard your feedback on the Helldivers [--] account linking update. The May [--] update which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May [--] will not be moving forward. Were still Helldivers fans -- weve heard your feedback on the Helldivers [--] account linking update. The May [--] update which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current"
X Link 2024-05-06T07:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Waiting for the Kotaku article to drop about how "Toxic PC gamers bullied Sony""
X Link 2024-05-06T07:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@p9cker_girl Many of the places doing these translations pay pennies (like [--] JPY PER PAGE). They have a rapid turn over due to low pay short deadlines and burnout. This is also why many of the translators are lower skilled"
X Link 2024-05-07T05:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@p9cker_girl Even the better companies (ones that pay [---] JPY per page for translation) still don't pay enough. And they pay less for their editors -- those of us who tend to retranslate the low quality translations that get submitted)"
X Link 2024-05-07T05:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"On my timeline today proof that a certain K-blogger really is trying to spin Sony's dropping of the PSN requirement for HD2 as toxic PC gamers bullying the industry. Waiting for the Kotaku article to drop about how "Toxic PC gamers bullied Sony". https://t.co/jW4LK8X0IX Waiting for the Kotaku article to drop about how "Toxic PC gamers bullied Sony". https://t.co/jW4LK8X0IX"
X Link 2024-05-07T05:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Could western publishers not fuck up gaming for a single day Seriously shuttering a studio that made one of the most creative games of last year and a couple of bloody good horror games before that How bloody stupid can you get"
X Link 2024-05-07T14:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Congrats Apple. If your aim was to destroy your brand in Japan amongst the artistic minds that were your audience you couldn't have done it better or faster. May your profits from the region be the thinnest ever. Meet the new iPad Pro: the thinnest product weve ever created the most advanced display weve ever produced with the incredible power of the M4 chip. Just imagine all the things itll be used to create. https://t.co/6PeGXNoKgG Meet the new iPad Pro: the thinnest product weve ever created the most advanced display weve ever produced with the incredible power of the M4 chip. Just imagine"
X Link 2024-05-08T01:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@CurtyTails I'll have to watch again but I think they didn't swap out. Except for internal monologue. But either way they aren't the "normal" voices when talking to others"
X Link 2024-05-08T16:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@GranCastSolomon @Shigetsu712 Valve won't implement age checks so these games don't get sold in Germany =( If you have Switch though make a US/JP account and get wallet codes for respective region then buy it there. Switch is region free once you own the game"
X Link 2024-05-08T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GranCastSolomon @Shigetsu712 Before the yen tanked I'd often buy US versions this way to play in English. Don't do it now because it's so expensive"
X Link 2024-05-08T16:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Oh sure let's just ignore all the crap that Valve have done to PC gaming. Killing the physical market enforcing draconian geo-locking even on titles bought outside the platform from legitimate stores and of course forcing censorship on Japanese developers. no controversies no bad business practices love and respect their fans The real big [--] https://t.co/tt9DRNE3v4 no controversies no bad business practices love and respect their fans The real big [--] https://t.co/tt9DRNE3v4"
X Link 2024-05-08T17:04Z [----] followers, 184K engagements
"Hell no. Anyone who was using Steam in Japan in the 2010s (back when western press assures you we weren't) knows how much of a dick Valve were. [--] / [--] Steam does have a monopoly on PC gaming but Gabe Newell has done less to make your life worse than everyone else of his net worth and its the only digital storefront where you're not constantly thinking about how awful it is to use. Steam does have a monopoly on PC gaming but Gabe Newell has done less to make your life worse than everyone else of his net worth and its the only digital storefront where you're not constantly thinking about how"
X Link 2024-05-09T02:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Take unreliable release dates: Some games would get to release hour and then suddenly not release for another [--] months. Only on Steam only in Japan. [--] / 15"
X Link 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The worst of these was Far Cry [--] which had it happen [--] times over the course of about [--] months. And yet it unlocked on the correct date and time on Ubisoft's own platform. But it affected many games. [--] / 15"
X Link 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"These "mistakes" only stopped when Valve handed over release control to publishers and developers. But they still had other ways to show disdain for the region. [--] / 15"
X Link 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"First Valve have zero idea of how ratings work. So if a game is censored in Germany or Australia they would immediately tell publishers to sell the version in Japan. [--] / 15"
X Link 2024-05-09T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TTVAKritical @IANSYT Ah one of those are you. "Censorship is only bad when it affects the things I like." When they come for your interests we won't be there to support you"
X Link 2024-05-09T05:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kids these days now think CG is AI. Good grief. No one knows what AI actually is anymore do they We've got all those NFT huffing "tech bros" to blame for this loss of intelligence"
X Link 2024-05-09T07:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nah we got that message in [----] with the cancellation of Scalebound and then very loudly with the last minute refusal to allow Gal Gun Returns on the platform in [----]. With the closure of Tango Gameworks Xbox sends an accidental message: it is not a platform for fans of Japanese games https://t.co/U4rsjEIjfh https://t.co/tbrNPPJSmQ With the closure of Tango Gameworks Xbox sends an accidental message: it is not a platform for fans of Japanese games https://t.co/U4rsjEIjfh https://t.co/tbrNPPJSmQ"
X Link 2024-05-09T14:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Well more proof that Xbox are clinically braindead. Xbox says it needs more games like Hi-Fi Rush right after killing its maker https://t.co/229FVWOvfm https://t.co/B6P6MokQSl Xbox says it needs more games like Hi-Fi Rush right after killing its maker https://t.co/229FVWOvfm https://t.co/B6P6MokQSl"
X Link 2024-05-10T01:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ArmonieGMAGIC All you have to do to "protect" fictional characters is froth at the mouth on social media and buy bot likes/RTs. Helping real children That's beyond the abilities of the terminally online"
X Link 2024-05-10T03:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"67131 units sold in Japan in release week is not "disappointing" unless you're Square Enix. More so when you factor in this only includes the stores that Famitsu count. Does not include Amazon (at least 10K+ more units) or digital sales"
X Link 2024-05-10T06:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Yamstarch She grows on you over time I think. At first she comes off as annoying and a drunk. Now it's clear she drinks because she can't get home. She's still useless and a troublemaker but she's got her own issues no one else cares about"
X Link 2024-05-10T16:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Yamstarch And who ever made the decision to ramp up the expressions this season needs a bloody raise on top of a raise"
X Link 2024-05-10T16:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@RageGoldenEagle @SkyhammerX 67K units sold from tracked stores plus at least another 20K from Amazon JP alone (which isn't tracked) in a market where the top spot can be reached with 11K units isn't disappointing. To say it is is only telling those of us in Japan that you don't understand the market"
X Link 2024-05-11T02:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@RageGoldenEagle @SkyhammerX The only way it could have sold more (in terms of Famitsu's tracking) is if it also had a Switch release. Xbox / PC sales would never have been tracked as essentially neither release physically in the region"
X Link 2024-05-11T02:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@reyzafany And for we know someone at Valve applied the restrictions in response to people asking them about it due GMG forcing refunds. Shame Valve won't tell us if they applied the restrictions or Sony did"
X Link 2024-05-11T06:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Yamstarch I only buy on PS when there isn't a Switch version. Only thing I bought on Xbox this year was a DLC. It's a shame. The hardware itself is bloody good in both cases but the US companies have shown they don't give a crap about games anymore only pushing US agendas =/"
X Link 2024-05-11T12:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Seeing this a lot. Sony sell Japan only versions of their PC games because they insist on using the build they submitted to CERO for console rating. So yes if you look at the ROW package of any Sony game on Steam you're going to find that Japan cannot buy it. How are y'all going to block JAPAN from purchasing Ghost of Tsushima https://t.co/RwDKqlKlcm How are y'all going to block JAPAN from purchasing Ghost of Tsushima https://t.co/RwDKqlKlcm"
X Link 2024-05-11T14:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Talking of Sony it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to Until Dawn in regards to Japan. This game was so badly censored on PS4 that CERO received a lot of backlash and ultimately eased up their censoring of violence. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2172010/Until_Dawn/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2172010/Until_Dawn/"
X Link 2024-05-11T15:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"And how badly was Until Dawn censored on PS4 This is an actual screenshot. Depending on your choices most of the last act was this. A black screen with voice over. It was impossible to understand the last part of the story. Talking of Sony it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to Until Dawn in regards to Japan. This game was so badly censored on PS4 that CERO received a lot of backlash and ultimately eased up their censoring of violence. https://t.co/RuFcldFVf4 Talking of Sony it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to Until Dawn in regards to Japan. This game"
X Link 2024-05-11T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Doctor Who used to be a fun entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable children's TV show. One I grew up with. How did returning writers who wrote some of the best stories of the the current iteration screw it up so badly It's like they want the show cancelled again"
X Link 2024-05-12T16:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Not only does the western gaming industry desperately need another crash but it also needs to take the majority of US-based gaming bloggers with it. Do you agree"
X Link 2024-05-13T02:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Let me guess Lara will be flatter than a man and the misandry she started displaying in the last couple of games dialled up to a thousand. Tomb Raider Live-Action Series Announced by Prime Video https://t.co/PW75b4RHHu https://t.co/bKgtlzoWvx Tomb Raider Live-Action Series Announced by Prime Video https://t.co/PW75b4RHHu https://t.co/bKgtlzoWvx"
X Link 2024-05-14T14:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@IdeaFactoryIntl Sadly I'll have to wait for a Steam release before I can play in English as the exchange rate makes importing prohibitively expensive =("
X Link 2024-05-14T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Koei Tecmo's stealth release of SAMURAI WARRIORS [--] DX on Steam reminds me of the time KT met Sony's growing puritanical demands by locking boob bounce in WARRIORS OROCHI [--] to [--] FPS. Essentially removing the bounce from PS4 (locked to [--] FPS) while keeping it for Switch (30 FPS)"
X Link 2024-05-14T17:05Z [----] followers, 41.8K engagements
"@TryfeP @reyzafany To my knowledge no one did. This game came out several years ago"
X Link 2024-05-15T01:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Well at least they got one thing right with the AC Shadows trailer. The reaction to seeing a foreigner is spot on. Even today there are places in Japan where foreigners of any noticeable kind will get that kind of staring __"
X Link 2024-05-15T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"No matter how many times this excuse is parroted around no one with a shred of intelligence is going to believe it. Stellar Blade studio head says outfit redesigns were intentional not censorship This is the final product that we want to show as the intended result says Shift Up See more: https://t.co/xr4RfVdnVQ https://t.co/0V4Mr80nFN Stellar Blade studio head says outfit redesigns were intentional not censorship This is the final product that we want to show as the intended result says Shift Up See more: https://t.co/xr4RfVdnVQ https://t.co/0V4Mr80nFN"
X Link 2024-05-15T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"For the record there were several known foreign samurai in Japan. It's just that Yasuke wasn't one of them. He may have had the right to wear a sword but he wasn't granted the title of samurai. Ubisoft could have easily used a documented foreign samurai. E.g. Yagyuu Shume =/"
X Link 2024-05-16T02:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Not just JP games either. My PS4 copy of COD BO Cold War consistently crashes on PS5. Although come to think of it that's a JP build. =/"
X Link 2024-05-16T06:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Clothes of Desire guide update: Getting myself completely confused with charting the possible chains for making each costume =/ I know I could just focus on the best per route. But my brain isn't letting me. It's fixated on getting all possibilities charted. Damn brain"
X Link 2024-05-16T08:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So like most of their games for the past few years. Remember the golden rule kids. No matter what the game or its model: Only buy if you're happy with the price. If you're not happy wait until you are. And with this being Ubisoft steep discounts are guaranteed. "Yasuke was samurai" "No" "Yes" Please shut the fuck up and look at the fact that they are selling this whole ass game for [---] dollars and it's a LIVE SERVICE. Single player ALWAYS ONLINE. No one should buy this game period. "Yasuke was samurai" "No" "Yes" Please shut the fuck up and look at the fact that they are selling this whole"
X Link 2024-05-16T09:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@GALPodcasts I have no problem with him being a character but there's no solid evidence that the real Yasuke was given that title. I'm sure Ubisoft don't care for historical accuracy but if they did there were better options"
X Link 2024-05-16T11:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Japanese original was censored in Japan. Is there going to be an uncensored build at least for PC in the region this time"
X Link 2024-05-17T05:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MattSainsb @GALPodcasts An interesting idea but he's not being billed as an Assassin. That's Naoe's role. She's already kitted out with an advanced hidden blade too. Plus I get the feeling she's the one who will end up recruiting Yasuke"
X Link 2024-05-17T07:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GALPodcasts @MattSainsb I expect there would be a lot less drama if Yaskue has been included first as a NPC in the main game then as a playable character in a DLC expansion"
X Link 2024-05-17T08:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GALPodcasts @MattSainsb Putting Yasuke to one side we're definitely be in for more drama if the game focuses on certain established element's of Samurai / monk lifestyles at the time"
X Link 2024-05-17T08:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Naturally her family have kept all the family registers to prove this right There's no way she'd be pulling this claim out of nowhere to grift off something she's got no real interest in right"
X Link 2024-05-17T10:45Z [----] followers, 109.9K engagements
"@GranCastSolomon There's some great places to find. I was rather fond of seeking out temples"
X Link 2024-05-17T10:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@TamiTheBlub People are miffed because they wanted to play a (Japanese) Samurai. Not a guy who there are no official records to reinforce the claim he was given that title. Not to mention he disappeared from events after a year"
X Link 2024-05-17T11:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@TamiTheBlub But if Ubisoft have at least tried to keep some authenticity to the era. There's going to be a lot more drama that makes everyone forget Yasuke anyway"
X Link 2024-05-17T11:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@AtticMichael @Dark_Mesyah @assassinscreed @HistoryHit His rise in status is contested he may have risen if Nobunaga hadn't been assassinated. As it was he disappeared after [--] months never to be a part of Japanese history again. And as far as records go there is little recorded about him other than he was considered a novelty"
X Link 2024-05-20T03:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is just funny. Ubisoft couldn't even get Samurai etiquette or architecture right. (Some one is seated where their station would not allow them the tatami mats are too big and the wrong shape similar issue with the shoji screens etc.)"
X Link 2024-05-20T09:18Z [----] followers, 257.3K engagements
"@how_u_do_in Not even a high ranked samurai would be sitting next to Nobunaga like that. It's a problem because it goes against everything Japanese are taught in history class. In other words Ubisoft couldn't even be bothered to consult with ACTUAL Japanese on this game"
X Link 2024-05-20T16:01Z [----] followers, 16.3K engagements
"@robotnikhottake Silly as those were back then AC still used the Animus as the reason for the setting. They dropped the Animus with Mirage. If they bring it back for Shadows then they get some lee-way but will still be ridiculed by the Japanese audience"
X Link 2024-05-20T16:05Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements
"@Doc_Carmel Your calling Japanese ridiculous for wanting authenticity in the representation of their culture That's nice of you"
X Link 2024-05-20T16:07Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Might have heard them on YouTube etc. but they're not in the games. It's like most of (maybe all) Ratchet and Clank* games. Japanese voices only for the Japanese versions. * No idea about the PC release. Haven't played it"
X Link 2024-05-21T02:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Milkytreat1 Actually no. Parts of the Japanese audience are just as annoyed at this particular choice along with a lot of other issues that westerns don't even notice"
X Link 2024-05-21T06:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Milkytreat1 The only racists here are the people who specifically opted to use Yasuke because of his skin tone. And it's very obvious to anyone who knows the time period that this is what's happening"
X Link 2024-05-21T06:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The sad truth of social media: Polite informative comments will go unnoticed. Combatively worded ones will "blow up" because the algorithm has been coded to promote just that. Social media is designed to encourage anti-social behaviour. If only it went the other way"
X Link 2024-05-23T04:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@trappercap Exactly what social media wants. The second part is optional"
X Link 2024-05-23T08:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Apparently being annoyed at a company for outright lying to you is "bizarre" because we're all supposed to just consume product without questioning. As it is still looks like the lie is going on as some screenshots comparing v1.00 and v1.03 still show censored costumes"
X Link 2024-05-24T14:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Certain grifters are calling this a win because they never really cared. They just wanted something to keep them in the spotlight before moving on. But as seen here costumes are still censored and the devs have yet to apologise for misleading customers days before release. Weakened the transparency of the lower body. https://t.co/G4qbRcAGgM Weakened the transparency of the lower body. https://t.co/G4qbRcAGgM"
X Link 2024-05-24T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Found these in the wild for a pretty good price [----] JPY + tax each. Shame there's no English but I couldn't resist ___"
X Link 2024-05-25T09:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The reason isn't Fortnite. It's that: [--] - Sequel to a game many didn't enjoy (about 30% of players completed it). [--] - Advertising was abysmal and turned off more people. It's [----] "disgusting face" closeup doesn't cut it. [--] - Day one Game Pass release so no incentive to buy. Hellblade [--] isn't doing big numbers bc we live in a Tik Tok Fortnite generation. Gamers have low attention span & want instant gratification through battlepass rewards loot boxes endless unlockables & level ups. Creativity story & immersion are no longer valued. Sad truth https://t.co/R85BukP6k5 Hellblade [--] isn't doing"
X Link 2024-05-28T02:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why is it that (Japanese) streaming sites only have the newer anime and not this classic version It's the same with Ushio and Tora. T___T Oh My Goddess () 1993-1994 https://t.co/WeklJ7c28H Oh My Goddess () 1993-1994 https://t.co/WeklJ7c28H"
X Link 2024-05-29T02:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Now twitter doesn't even bother showing me the number of replies next to the speech bubble icon under Tweets. So sorry if it seems I'm ignoring you. But this site is so broken it's making it impossible to have a conversation"
X Link 2024-05-29T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Stellar Blade censorship a conspiracy theory. Sony don't censor" Princess Maker [--] Regeneration pub just announced Sony are forcing censorship on the title: X Bust size up item removed X Marrying father ending removed X Marrying butler ending removed Steam & Switch uncensored. [--] PS5/PS488 Nintendo Switch/Steam # https://t.co/17KsLFgpPl [--] PS5/PS488 Nintendo Switch/Steam # https://t.co/17KsLFgpPl"
X Link 2024-05-31T05:37Z [----] followers, 73.9K engagements
"@TamiTheBlub English dubs are rarely good. Even in games where English is the original language. Sad fact is English voice actors today are simply less skilled than those of other regions"
X Link 2024-06-03T04:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP You're right. If you don't run out of breath while saying it or it doesn't give you carpal tunnel while typing it it's too short"
X Link 2024-06-05T03:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why on earth would you lovingly create animated sequences like in the trailer just to ruin them with the switch to gameplay I'm sure the game will be great but I couldn't play it. That shockingly jarring dissonance when switching to gameplay each time would annoy me too much. Use fists of fury to restore a decaying city in martial arts roguelike Tenjutsu the next game from Dead Cells designer @deepnightfr Wishlist now on Steam https://t.co/IXQOgOzfyn Use fists of fury to restore a decaying city in martial arts roguelike Tenjutsu the next game from Dead Cells designer @deepnightfr Wishlist now"
X Link 2024-06-08T12:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Was over an hour before I could get her to sit up enough to be able to take pain killers. She also complained about difficulty with breathing but wouldn't let me call an ambulance"
X Link 2024-06-09T11:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thanks for the comments. Wife went into work this morning but she's taking the afternoon off. I wanted her to take the whole day off but she's stubborn. Sometimes you can't help but think life is out to screw with you. First time in months I finally convince myself it's okay to write again. .hour later wife tumbles down the stairs. Bruised her back and right side in several places cut up her right arm. =/ Sometimes you can't help but think life is out to screw with you. First time in months I finally convince myself it's okay to write again. .hour later wife tumbles down the stairs. Bruised"
X Link 2024-06-10T02:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"No [---] Games Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is not worth [------] JPY (1200+ USD). It's hardly worth 1000"
X Link 2024-06-12T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Must have liked a tweet by a "wrong" person because twitter is making me invisible again. So here's some cuteness while no one can see it"
X Link 2024-06-12T02:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Making Japanese jump back and bow in fear of the foreign monster does not reflect immersivity. It does however clearly broadcast the disdain the dei writers have for the Japanese people. All NPCs react to Yasuke in #AssassinsCreed Shadows realistically he stands out a lot in the streets of Japan and that seems to be fully reflected immersively https://t.co/cTPY1CtSbV All NPCs react to Yasuke in #AssassinsCreed Shadows realistically he stands out a lot in the streets of Japan and that seems to be fully reflected immersively https://t.co/cTPY1CtSbV"
X Link 2024-06-12T12:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Already sold out on Amazon Japan. Another problem with the weak yen and releasing physically ROW months after Japan. Now the game will be near impossible to buy here physically for those who actually live in the country"
X Link 2024-06-14T04:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How much are the dei thugs paying you I bet it's not even 1% of the [--] million USD shake down money they wanted. Indie souls-like Black Myth: Wukong has seen widespread acclaim since its reveal but the studio behind it Game Science has long been plagued with accusations of sexism that reflect wider issues in the Chinese games industry. Our report: https://t.co/TuU8MeMPVl https://t.co/7Zwmg9YP2w Indie souls-like Black Myth: Wukong has seen widespread acclaim since its reveal but the studio behind it Game Science has long been plagued with accusations of sexism that reflect wider issues in the"
X Link 2024-06-16T02:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Me. I cannot wait until the day a game is developed that truly captures the essence of a real feudal Japan and which isn't using the setting merely to push western propaganda. I wonder if one will release before the end of the decade Get a small glimpse of the world of #AssassinsCreedShadows launching November 15th. Who cannot wait to dive into Feudal Japan https://t.co/KcD7xsQIAX Get a small glimpse of the world of #AssassinsCreedShadows launching November 15th. Who cannot wait to dive into Feudal Japan https://t.co/KcD7xsQIAX"
X Link 2024-06-16T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is neat wheel no doubt about it. But at [-----] JPY; it can stay neat at a distance. Yes it comes with codes for Euro Truck Sim [--] and American Truck Sim but the people this is aimed at will already own both"
X Link 2024-06-20T02:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Should have know LRG were the arseholes responsible for basically ensuring Japan's stock goes mostly overseas. I sure hope people aren't too disappointed if they find CERO still demanded censorship (as they did with the previous [--] versions). Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has been announced to receive a western release via Limited Run Games for $49.99: https://t.co/oHkDO0GMpw Playasia import with multi-language support for $36.09 with code KARS: https://t.co/z8zyQaelCo https://t.co/OeHRY5xJ5V Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has been announced to receive a western release via Limited Run Games for $49.99:"
X Link 2024-06-21T04:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When you read a light novel and can't help but be inspired by it come up with a story and world. then read further and see the book is going in a very similar direction. ___________ Not that I can convince myself to write right now with everything that's happened =/"
X Link 2024-06-26T15:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is a pre-order costume for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP on pS5. So what's stopping @StellarBlade's devs from restoring the original costumes Until those costumes come back or the forced Sony censorship is clarified I won't be buying any Stellar Blade DLC sequel or PC port"
X Link 2024-06-28T02:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@SenranHime97 Here's the thing we know that Japanese devs won't lie about the situation. If Sony forces censorship they will call it out and make it very clear it was a platform decision. Keep in mind the same costume is being made available on Switch"
X Link 2024-06-28T04:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Well if I'm invisible anyway be it due to deboosting shadowbanning or yet another cockup by the billionaire "genius" in charge I may as well post some Senran screenshots"
X Link 2024-06-29T12:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seriously. Never forgive Sony for what they took from us"
X Link 2024-06-29T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Look on the bright side it's not filled with localiser-inserted memes or out-of-place political agendas. ___ Really unfortunate for international "My Deer Friend Nokotan" fans out there. π It appears that the official English French (except ADN which made their own subs) and German subtitles of the show might have been translated by AI. The translations come from the licensor REMOW https://t.co/lPrfbXLRdO Really unfortunate for international "My Deer Friend Nokotan" fans out there. π It appears that the official English French (except ADN which made their own subs) and German subtitles of"
X Link 2024-07-08T10:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@nick_ramsay Unfortunately for me I also worked at the only translation firm in the prefecture. Up until the new owner bankrupted it. Not found a permanent full time job since then =/"
X Link 2024-07-09T05:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"To add to this PC Game Pass is IP locked. Console Game Pass isn't. This means that any regionally restricted/censored titles cannot be played either at all or uncensored on PC but can be played on Xbox. Not important for a lot regions sure. But it's useful to know for Japan. Some clarity since people who are mad or confused don't use the Xbox App on PC -The PC app is literal dogshit. It's mildly better than the Epic Game Store -Many games on Console Gamepass are Not on PC Gamepass -Increasing the price on PC with these glaring issues is bullshit Some clarity since people who are mad or"
X Link 2024-07-10T14:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ah their lying/being silent about the costume censorship makes even more sense now. Whatever I still won't be buying more from them until they give a proper explanation. I will not support bait & switching lying developers more than once. It's that simple. Stellar Blade dev Shift Up goes public and raises a whopping $320 Million. https://t.co/1cKZkdKKL3 https://t.co/4srnSwPy8g Stellar Blade dev Shift Up goes public and raises a whopping $320 Million. https://t.co/1cKZkdKKL3 https://t.co/4srnSwPy8g"
X Link 2024-07-12T03:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kinda like this one might play it for a bit"
X Link 2024-07-12T15:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wouldn't matter if it did include that. Never forget MW2. how to boycott genshin none of it are "stop playing the games" my fking sides i can't stop laughing https://t.co/4bZoTOuapU how to boycott genshin none of it are "stop playing the games" my fking sides i can't stop laughing https://t.co/4bZoTOuapU"
X Link 2024-07-16T11:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When I woke up today I never imagined I'd be editing out "You're the GOAT" from an office romance manga aimed at women but here I am. Note: the original Japanese is not using similar slang. I also won't name the title for various reasons including NDA"
X Link 2024-07-21T05:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohnnyboySP Tomo-chan is sitting in a corner crying right now"
X Link 2024-07-23T06:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Not to pretend your innocence. The fact members of Japanese diet have raised their concerns with your portrayal of their country should also not be dismissed so lightly. 2/4"
X Link 2024-07-23T09:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The fact that your intended (Japan based) customers have found so many errors with your "vision" of Japan should be listened to and used to correct these mistakes. Such corrections will only enhance your vision not damage it. 3/4"
X Link 2024-07-23T09:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ThatGuyMrKuribo @KyleGG___ It's silly though when Japanese developers working with Sony can (and do) clarify any Sony required changes. =/"
X Link 2024-07-26T06:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I miss this version of Akiba. Long gone are the days of PC gaming goodness. Where several stores dedicated a number of floors to PC games both eroge and import. Steam killed the imports. And the PC gaming space shrank from several buildings to half a shelf"
X Link 2024-07-30T13:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Based purely on how much he's screwed up Twitter no. Couldn't trust it would work properly even at the most basic of technical levels anyway. Plus there's no way it'd truly be unbiased with him involved. π¨BREAKING: Elon Musk is creating an unbiased search engine and email service that will rival Google. WILL YOU USE THIS OVER GOOGLE A. Yes B. No https://t.co/5vTvXoKJ26 π¨BREAKING: Elon Musk is creating an unbiased search engine and email service that will rival Google. WILL YOU USE THIS OVER GOOGLE A. Yes B. No https://t.co/5vTvXoKJ26"
X Link 2024-07-31T15:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If they did it'd just be another hero game ruined by the toxic DEI racketeers. Should Insomniac make a Deadpool game https://t.co/JD5Rnshprj Should Insomniac make a Deadpool game https://t.co/JD5Rnshprj"
X Link 2024-07-31T15:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Yamstarch Don't think I'd want one if the quality is on par with the Takagi-san live action"
X Link 2024-08-03T03:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Been a terrible year for writing and for life in general. But I'm happy I was able to suspend updates to Outwall with this little bit of gatekeeping. Hoping one day life improves and I can get back to grim-dark adventure. In the meantime I'll be focusing on something happier"
X Link 2024-08-03T04:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What is "light-hearted" over spouting the same abhorrent rhetoric that Japanese games featuring fictional characters with breasts are too embarrassing to enjoy That juvenile line of thinking is why the "lol pervy Japan weird" stupidity has caused so much damage to this day. Twitter really be the only place where you make a lighthearted tweet and mfs find something to get pressed over. I wouldn't have dedicated a whole video to the series telling people to play it if I was REALLY worried about being called a gooner. Relaxπ https://t.co/5jQKcx48xG Twitter really be the only place where you"
X Link 2024-08-03T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JastSolar All true but sadly people like that guy wormed their way into Sony and poisoned the well further. Senran Kagura as a home console title was murdered by that lot =("
X Link 2024-08-03T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The only way to play the Spy x Family game in both Japanese and English is with the Japanese PS5 release. The Switch release is .2 versions behind. It has not had English patched in. The Steam version is restricted so cannot be purchased. It also doesn't support Japanese text"
X Link 2024-08-07T10:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@YOG3NSHA I suspect console will be censored at least as much as the last PS3 release. Steam is left up in the air. Which is why clarification is wanted. =/"
X Link 2024-08-08T13:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Fuck visa. Fuck mastercard. And I don't mean in the fun enjoyable way. Toranoana has announced that they have been forced to suspend Visa and Mastercard as payment methods for mail order sales as of August [--] and recommend using another credit card for payment. https://t.co/rgGOpGDMrb Toranoana has announced that they have been forced to suspend Visa and Mastercard as payment methods for mail order sales as of August [--] and recommend using another credit card for payment. https://t.co/rgGOpGDMrb"
X Link 2024-08-09T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Firemantoxic999 Mastercard and visa are far more popular as most credit cards (when first introduced) weren't issued via banks but via stores and they only offered those two. JCB didn't join in on this until later"
X Link 2024-08-09T23:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gal Gun [--] on PSVR2 via PC. Sadly the nearest we'll ever get to a Gal Gun VR game on any console system. If only we could normalise games being silly harmless fun again and not toxic DEI "diversity" box-ticking dull crud"
X Link 2024-08-12T05:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@KyuboxIncubox T__T"
X Link 2024-08-12T05:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Sony put up a comparison video but won't cover the most important comparison that needed making and won't let people ask about it. Probably means Until Dawn is still not worth buying"
X Link 2024-08-15T03:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is why XSeed have gone from having a quirky interesting identity to being another faceless bland localiser. You only need look at Stellar Blade and several F2P titles coming for Korea etc. to know Senran would still be thriving today if Sony et. al. hadn't murdered it. Senran Kagura (and series with similar elements) would do just fine in the West if companies didn't insist on listening to activist game journalists pretending to be the voice of all gamers. https://t.co/eivCvTFrqe Senran Kagura (and series with similar elements) would do just fine in the West if companies didn't insist on"
X Link 2024-08-18T11:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seriously western meddling has destroyed the Japanese gaming scene. It's only a matter of time before they set their sights on South Korea as titles from there grow in popularity"
X Link 2024-08-18T11:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can't wait for all the western game bloggers to start reviewing which ones are best for shoving where the sun don't shine. When we say your way we mean it π Check out the new Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers now available with Xbox Design Lab: https://t.co/Kd3Jl3Q1f6 https://t.co/uP8QIV1mue When we say your way we mean it π Check out the new Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers now available with Xbox Design Lab: https://t.co/Kd3Jl3Q1f6 https://t.co/uP8QIV1mue"
X Link 2024-08-21T14:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sony once again telling Japan that people in the region aren't wanted as customers. [-----] JPY for a basic controller Just fucking no. [-----] for a PS5 Go bankrupt SIE. You're nothing but scalping now. (And no PC is not the answer thanks to Valve's draconian walled garden.) PS5 just significantly raised its prices in Japan and people arent happy https://t.co/dWuflLs0Y7 PS5 just significantly raised its prices in Japan and people arent happy https://t.co/dWuflLs0Y7"
X Link 2024-08-27T10:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Now that's just rude. I went outside while it was raining. So I know I'm clean"
X Link 2024-08-29T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Selphares1 Gotta wonder how many of those [--] aren't paid testers developers or friends and family of the developers. My best guess: [--] of them"
X Link 2024-08-30T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'll be changing my Patreon soon. Jgames won't be going back up this year (or probably next) -- cruddy exchange rate means hosting is too expensive. The upside is this opportunity to shift focus. I've a few ideas (e.g JP lang resource w/ twist) but what would you like to see"
X Link 2024-08-31T03:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@COWCATGames @LarryBundyJr They could also have used attractive character models and recouped their money in months =/ I guarantee that the current models are turning people away before they even bother to learn what the game is about"
X Link 2024-08-31T16:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The main problem with Discord is how it's killed off forum based communities hiding useful information in a quagmire of crud that cannot be easily searched or referenced. Does @TeamSpeak solve this annoyance"
X Link 2024-09-01T04:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@COWCATGames @LarryBundyJr The most unforgiveable thing about Sony is their moving to the US then shuttering all their Japanese studios. They murdered creativity with that move"
X Link 2024-09-01T06:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If I'm invisible then that means I can post a demon panty flash and a smutty magazine and no one will be offended right Related Q: Can we please make games fun again"
X Link 2024-09-02T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I kinda wish Stellar Blade was on Steam just so we could see the current player count. I'm sure whatever it would be would make the supporters of the top game seethe. Good morning to the [--] members of the MoDeRn AuDiEnCe https://t.co/enq2A34UQl Good morning to the [--] members of the MoDeRn AuDiEnCe https://t.co/enq2A34UQl"
X Link 2024-09-03T14:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"8 years of dumping money into crud that didn't even last [--] weeks Sony you could and should have spent that money on promoting Senran Kagura instead An important update on Concord from Firewalk Studios: https://t.co/MxZ1Sxpayu https://t.co/3OcPFDqmDX An important update on Concord from Firewalk Studios: https://t.co/MxZ1Sxpayu https://t.co/3OcPFDqmDX"
X Link 2024-09-03T17:52Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"We don't hate games. We hate these modern audience game-shaped objects that masquerade as games. Funded by money gained from shuttering real creativity. Plus if a game published by a platform holder can't even attract an audience a week after release it's got serious problems. If you celebrate games dying I genuinely think you might just secretly hate video games idk man If you celebrate games dying I genuinely think you might just secretly hate video games idk man"
X Link 2024-09-04T13:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JastSolar I now own it on several systems. It's best on PS5 with PSVR2 now you can use the standard controller to fly. Switch is good as well turn on gyro aiming and it's hard to play again on a system without it"
X Link 2024-09-04T13:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"There are more people shedding tears over how sad this for Firewalk than there are people who bought and played the game. Next time instead of crying after actually buy the game. But isn't it funny. There's no mention on your TL of Concord at all around its launch"
X Link 2024-09-04T16:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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