As much as I agree with the opinion of this article (ie: that localization and censorship are not the same thing), there is no legitimate argument given in this article. In my perspective, censorship is preventing access to something, whereas localization is providing access to something.
If you want the pure form of the game, get the original and import a Japanese 3DS. They're not expensive, and you have fully access to it and most games at a reasonable price. No one is preventing you from doing so, though arguably, region-locking is a hindrance to this access. Region-locking is the bigger issue to me.
If you want the convenience and luxury of having it in english and sold locally, working on your DS, then buy the localized version that they have put effort and money into tailoring the game for you. If they didn't tailor it perfectly for you, then its your value judgment. Is your money worth the sub-par product or not? No? Don't buy it. Complain about it and maybe Nintendo will change. But if they make an awesome game and it sells well even without you, don't expect any changes.
@JamesCoote I agree! When I go over to a friend's house to play Splatoon, I have to put headphones in to get the on-TV sounds (or plug speakers into the gamepad itself). It works fine, but I wish there was a way just to output out of the gamepad instead of plugging wires into the pad.
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Re: Editorial: Game Localisation Isn't Just About Preserving The 'Pure' Original
As much as I agree with the opinion of this article (ie: that localization and censorship are not the same thing), there is no legitimate argument given in this article. In my perspective, censorship is preventing access to something, whereas localization is providing access to something.
If you want the pure form of the game, get the original and import a Japanese 3DS. They're not expensive, and you have fully access to it and most games at a reasonable price. No one is preventing you from doing so, though arguably, region-locking is a hindrance to this access. Region-locking is the bigger issue to me.
If you want the convenience and luxury of having it in english and sold locally, working on your DS, then buy the localized version that they have put effort and money into tailoring the game for you. If they didn't tailor it perfectly for you, then its your value judgment. Is your money worth the sub-par product or not? No? Don't buy it. Complain about it and maybe Nintendo will change. But if they make an awesome game and it sells well even without you, don't expect any changes.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Super Mario Maker Console Bundle and Key Release Dates for North America and Europe
With all these recent announcements, I can't help but notice the absence of Nintendo Directs... Hope they still come back!
Re: Splatoon's Big Update Will Also Include New Music, Have a Listen
@JamesCoote I agree! When I go over to a friend's house to play Splatoon, I have to put headphones in to get the on-TV sounds (or plug speakers into the gamepad itself). It works fine, but I wish there was a way just to output out of the gamepad instead of plugging wires into the pad.