Dan_Dare Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 haha that's quite amusing. it's the same case with Ico. Any trace of gentility and effeminate tones are ruthlessly eradicated in the name of appeasing the homophobic American teen market. It's pretty fucked up when you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 The european (and japanese) boxart of ICO was inspired by paintings of Di Chirico - lovely paintings - check them out and you'll see that they're inspired on them. Really great stuff. The American one is the generic American-hero boxart. if you don't do that, you don't sell any copies over there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 The european (and japanese) boxart of ICO was inspired by paintings of Di Chirico - lovely paintings - check them out and you'll see that they're inspired on them. Really great stuff. The American one is the generic American-hero boxart. if you don't do that, you don't sell any copies over there... I wasn't aware Ico sold any copies anywhere anyway. I still don't know if I really like the game, but I'm gonna keep it for my collection anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samdecahedron Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thats just plain disturbing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thats just plain disturbing! Agreed... I mean, what the hell is he pointing to?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samdecahedron Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Agreed... I mean, what the hell is he pointing to?! Maybe he's overjoyed they're on a PS1 game? It looks like he's pointing to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Agreed... I mean, what the hell is he pointing to?! Fame and fortune! Or perhaps the PlayStation logo. Incidentally, I think I still have Wonder Boy in Monster Land around someplace. I'll try to dig it out to verify its existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I really laughed out loud. Quality stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 The US versions of Kirby games, where they take the japanese box art, give him evil eyes and make it "Exxtreme!" for American kids. That is awesome! Good Kirby, evil Kirby, good Kirby, evil Kirby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoDesiato Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 OBJECTION? moar liek ERECTION! m i rite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bananagrabber Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 12 hours in Photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saminthehat Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 lol, priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 The US versions of Kirby games, where they take the japanese box art, give him evil eyes and make it "Exxtreme!" for American kids. Most of our Kirby's are the American version too unfortunetly. Why can't they just let him look pleasant if slightly bemused, as God intended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 OBJECTION? moar liek ERECTION! m i rite? I'll never look at it the right way again... This one is suite 'we need a cover, use Times New Roman to type text on ancient art we had for months!' Cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 <insert any Phoenix boxarts here> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 i can't find that escape from bug island boxart. Will somebody post it because it is the worst ever ha but not as bad as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I can't understand how the hell someone can let this shit come out lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingJoe Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Those freestyle metal X covers make me want to vomit my soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bananagrabber Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 That's a fantastic cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I actually did burst out laughing at some of these. The Bubble Bobble Revolution and Wonder Boy in MONSSSSTAAA Land covers made me laugh the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Right, I'm going to repost and forgo the spoiler tags as I'm starting to think people are simply missing it: Just look at it. Look at it! Look at his gurning face! I just don't think it can be bettered (worsened?); every time I think about it it makes me laugh. A slightly manic laugh, but a laugh all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Right, I'm going to repost and forgo the spoiler tags as I'm starting to think people are simply missing it: Just look at it. Look at it! Look at his gurning face! I just don't think it can be bettered (worsened?); every time I think about it it makes me laugh. A slightly manic laugh, but a laugh all the same. Is he giving the invisible man a blowjob whilst on a skateboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
or else you will DIE Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Nobody posted Mario Kart DS yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Why is he busting out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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