Retro_Link Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 I have no idea what this 'game' is. Is it like a Virtual World for your Mii?... is it like the 3DS version of Miiverse?... can you meet up with and explore with others online? Anyway it looks like a great laugh!
killer kirby Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Can't wait for this game to come out over here like the first one did!
Dcubed Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 So long as their voice synthesis tech continues to not work with anything other than the Japanese tongue, we'll never get it
RedShell Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 So long as their voice synthesis tech continues to not work with anything other than the Japanese tongue, we'll never get it I know that's the reason they gave for the original not getting localised, but I reckon it's complete bullshit. The original DS Tomodachi Collection even contradicts it: Even free online text to speech sites work in pretty much every language. If they don't release the 3DS version in Europe I'm gonna be distraught.
lostmario Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Can someone explain what this game is all about. @RedShell From the trailer, it looks like a Animal Crossing style Virtual Pet (Mii) game.
RedShell Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Can someone explain what this game is all about. From the trailer, it looks like a Animal Crossing style Virtual Pet (Mii) game. Yeah, it's basically Animal Crossing/The Sims + Miis, but with a very large dose of Nintendo/Japanese wackiness thrown in for good measure. The trailer for the DS version:
Retro_Link Posted August 29, 2012 Author Posted August 29, 2012 The 3DS trailer has got some great subtle humour in it! Just the cafe scene alone has that guy falling asleep at the counter and the people at the window.
Magnus Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 I sort of feel like there's no room for this in my life what with The Sims 3 getting a new expansion every six months with two more on the way before the end of the year. It does look gloriously Japanese, though, so it's got that going for it.
Dcubed Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) IT'S GETTING LOCALISED!!!!!!!!!! :o http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2014/01/29/nintendo-walks-fine-line-between-change-and-identity/ The company is now working to decide what can be kept and what needs to be scrapped for its overseas launch of “Tomodachi Collection” — or “Friend Collection” — a 3DS life simulation game in which Miis from consoles can interact with one another and develop via mundane activities, such as exchanging food and clothing. “It’s all about balance,” Iwata said. HOLY SHIZBALLS!!! I never thought I'd see it happen! Paging @RedShell You may now commence gloating mode Edited January 31, 2014 by Dcubed
RedShell Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 IT'S GETTING LOCALISED!!!!!!!!!! :o http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2014/01/29/nintendo-walks-fine-line-between-change-and-identity/ HOLY SHIZBALLS!!! I never thought I'd see it happen! Paging @RedShell You may now commence gloating mode OH MY GOD!!!! :bouncy: That has absolutely made my day. The company is now working to decide what can be kept and what needs to be scrapped for its overseas launch of “Tomodachi Collection” I'll tell you what to scrap, Nintendo... NOTHING!!!! Please Please Please don't mangle this game! Just translate it, and get it released over here. Even the stuff that makes no sense at all outside of Japan (or even in Japan ), that's what we want!! I'm really happy this is coming out, but that quote has definitely got me worried.
Dcubed Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I'll tell you what to scrap, Nintendo... NOTHING!!!! Please Please Please don't mangle this game! Just translate it, and get it released over here. Even the stuff that makes no sense at all outside of Japan (or even in Japan ), that's what we want!! I'm really happy this is coming out, but that quote has definitely got me worried. The quote isn't coming directly from Iwata here, that's the WSJ writer's interpretation here; that's probably just his way of saying that Nintendo is still in the process of deciding how to localise the game and what things to alter to work on a cultural level (basically the normal localisation process). That being said, I wouldn't be surprised to see them just scrap the voice synthesis system... (Unless maybe they're working with Yamaha on using the English version of Vocaloid... Yamaha just released their first English version of Vocaloid, so they might use that for the singing... Plus it could also work for Band Bros P since that also uses Vocaloid!)
RedShell Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 The quote isn't coming directly from Iwata here, that's the WSJ writer's interpretation here; that's probably just his way of saying that Nintendo is still in the process of deciding how to localise the game and what things to alter to work on a cultural level (basically the normal localisation process).Man, I just really hope they don't mess with it too much. From what I've seen of the game online, the vibe/humour is fantastic. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised to see them just scrap the voice synthesis system... (Unless maybe they're working with Yamaha on using the English version of Vocaloid... Yamaha just released their first English version of Vocaloid, so they might use that for the singing... Plus it could also work for Band Bros P since that also uses Vocaloid!)It'd be terrible if they cut that, it's pretty much the main feature of the game! Also, as I posted in here ages ago, they had the voice synthesis system working with English even in the DS game!: I know that's the reason they gave for the original not getting localised, but I reckon it's complete bullshit. The original DS Tomodachi Collection even contradicts it: Even free online text to speech sites work in pretty much every language. If they don't release the 3DS version in Europe I'm gonna be distraught.
Miharin Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I still have no idea what this game is about, but since it's huge in Japan I'm totally interested. Unfortunately they will most likely cut out all the good parts, but maybe they'll include gay marriage this time, at least for the European version?
RedShell Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I still have no idea what this game is about, but since it's huge in Japan I'm totally interested.That's understandable, I don't think it's possible to know what this game is really about. This might help though:
Miharin Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I suppose it's kinda like Animal Crossing but with actual humans, and aimed at more adult users? Looks pretty interesting. I'm having hard time imagining this released outside Japan without some heavy modifications rendering the game totally different :/
Hero-of-Time Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I suppose it's kinda like Animal Crossing but with actual humans, and aimed at more adult users? Looks pretty interesting. I'm having hard time imagining this released outside Japan without some heavy modifications rendering the game totally different :/ This is why I'm not getting excited by this announcement just yet. It's a very Japanese game, which where a lot if it's charm is, and I want to see how they go about modifying/changing it for the west.
Blue Rogue Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I hope they don't change too much. It seems like it'll have the same sort of charm as a Sims game. With a bit of a zany Japanese twist.
Hero-of-Time Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 First English screens HERE. If you read the article it seems Nintendo are looking at ways to market this in the West.
Ville Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 The crazier, the better. How well this is gonna sell, well that's another story altogether...
Dcubed Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 They're really keeping the name "Tomodachi Collection" and aren't translating the name? (Which literally translates as "Friend Collection") How strange and un-Nintendo like... That sounds more like something Level 5 would do! Maybe NOA will call it Friend Collection anyway and NOE will just continue to be weird?
RedShell Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 This is magnificent. They really do seem to be going for a basic translation job, which is absolutely fantastic, and just what I wanted! So yeah, not only will we be experiencing the game in its true form, it should also speed up the localisation process as they won't be faffing about with making unnecessary changes. Win-win. Can't wait! Gutted I didn't get sent that survey though.
Ike Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Finally seeing the game in English is a huge relief. it'shappening.gif
yesteryeargames Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 So it's nothing to do with the virtual pets from the 90s?
Josh64 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 OMG, I've always desperately wanted this game! I can't believe it's finally coming!
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