Gears of War sells out at some Japanese retailers
Late last week, the globally popular Gears of War went on sale in Japan. If early early indications are to be trusted, then Gears, the very “American” game could, impressively turn out to be a surprise hit in Japan. The Senkablog reports that the title sold out at retailer Sofmap, and that the Gears demo at retailer a-Too drew a crowd.
Some of us here at QJ think that we have to credit those Japanese otakus that dig western stuff (Japanese folks who enjoy western styled games, as opposed to American japanophiles who squirm in glee at the sight of a white-haired, androgynous, svelte, anime male) for the support that Gears has been getting in Japan.
Some folks have noted that it would be amusing if it turns out to be a bigger hit than Blue Dragon. Other folks note that it would be even more amusing if Microsoft starts to think that due to the welcome that Gear’s got, the way for them to get to the hearts of Japanese gamers is to make even more shooters!
Some of us here at QJ think that they (those Japanese gamers) don’t really care if its a shooter or not. What matters is that the game should deliver a good story (hence the Japanese’s love for RPGs), or have gameplay is that is innovative.
Via Senkablog
Late last week, the globally popular Gears of War went on sale in Japan. If early early indications are to be trusted, then Gears, the very “American” game could, impressively turn out to be a surprise hit in Japan. The Senkablog reports that the title sold out at retailer Sofmap, and that the Gears demo at retailer a-Too drew a crowd.
Some of us here at QJ think that we have to credit those Japanese otakus that dig western stuff (Japanese folks who enjoy western styled games, as opposed to American japanophiles who squirm in glee at the sight of a white-haired, androgynous, svelte, anime male) for the support that Gears has been getting in Japan.
Some folks have noted that it would be amusing if it turns out to be a bigger hit than Blue Dragon. Other folks note that it would be even more amusing if Microsoft starts to think that due to the welcome that Gear’s got, the way for them to get to the hearts of Japanese gamers is to make even more shooters!
Some of us here at QJ think that they (those Japanese gamers) don’t really care if its a shooter or not. What matters is that the game should deliver a good story (hence the Japanese’s love for RPGs), or have gameplay is that is innovative.
Via Senkablog