Famitsu recommends some Xbox 360 games
Japanese video game mag Famitsu has an interesting ad as part of its "We Support Xbox 360" campaign. The games mentioned are Magnacarta 2, Bayonetta, Dream C Club, Time Leap, Memories Of 6: Next Relation, Tayutama: Kiss on my Deity and Gears of War 2. Quite a different selection from the games we'd likely see recommended in any other region.
As Siliconera points out, half the games on the list are visual novels -- the site can't decide if that's "a good sign since it shows niche Japanese developers are taking an interest in the Xbox 360," or a bad sign because there was nothing else for Famitsu to recommend. Somebody order more JRPGs like Eternal Sonata, Infinite Undiscovery, Star Ocean and Tales of Vesperia!
As Siliconera points out, half the games on the list are visual novels -- the site can't decide if that's "a good sign since it shows niche Japanese developers are taking an interest in the Xbox 360," or a bad sign because there was nothing else for Famitsu to recommend. Somebody order more JRPGs like Eternal Sonata, Infinite Undiscovery, Star Ocean and Tales of Vesperia!






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Jeid @ May 26th 2009 1:01PM
Now, if only we could get some of those visual novels released
*outside* of Japan I'd be happy. They'd definitely be day 1 purchases
for me.
Mazrael @ May 26th 2009 1:15PM
I don't think 'Kiss on my Deity' would go down well.. or what ever 'Next Relation' is about, but it doesn't sound appealling, maybe only in Japan.. :S
joeybeast @ May 26th 2009 1:32PM
I'm surprised no one mentioned Blue Dragon. Not that I think it's good game.
Bryan T @ May 26th 2009 2:02PM
I was going to say the same thing. I think it's because Blue Dragon is almost 3 years old in Japan, this is a bit newer recommendations.
But absolutely great game.
Snake Robot Podium @ May 26th 2009 1:57PM
Lol Marcus Phoenix looks so out of place.
Snake Robot Podium @ May 26th 2009 1:58PM
I meant Fenix. Wait a sec, f-ENIX!?!?!
jrmtz @ May 26th 2009 2:40PM
haha, yeah, they're all girls, except for him.
And yes, I'm including the girl-looking thing on the left.
NukeAssault @ May 26th 2009 3:04PM
Do want.... but can never has... Damnit!
Familyguyrokz @ May 26th 2009 3:47PM
Wait, what? Console VNs?
reggie6107 @ May 28th 2009 1:57AM
damn, i wish that they would some VN's for us Australia, US and Europe. cant they at least try to translate some and give them a chance? i would defiantly buy full price to preorder VN's.
Bluemanrule @ May 28th 2009 9:42AM
I know Lost Odyssey didn't sell very well in Japan but it is a great game. I definitely would recommend that for Japanese gamers into RPGs.