How can MS say they are serious about Japan without owning a japanese studio?

I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

I can't disagree,

LO, Eternal Sonata, and Blue Dragon were steps in the right direction, MS needs a truly Japanese source to produce games for Japan.

I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

too_much_eslim

I thought they owned mistwalker (the devs that made blue dragon and lost odyssey)

I can't disagree,

LO, Eternal Sonata, and Blue Dragon were steps in the right direction, MS needs a truly Japanese source to produce games for Japan.

cosmostein77

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I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

oldvander

I thought they owned mistwalker (the devs that made blue dragon and lost odyssey)

Well Nintendo says they're serious about online as well...LOL.Udsen

True dat.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

oldvander

I thought they owned mistwalker (the devs that made blue dragon and lost odyssey)

You know what? That's a really good question.

Japanese culture is very important to Japan, and many times (but not always, as is the case with things like the Ipod) japanese products will do better. Owning a Japanese studio would be good to try an d get japanese consumers.

Well Nintendo says they're serious about online as well...LOL.Udsen

[QUOTE="oldvander"][QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

too_much_eslim

I thought they owned mistwalker (the devs that made blue dragon and lost odyssey)

I just read that microsoft publish the games, so although its not a dev they own, they still have some control with the games production. It would be a bit better if microsoft bought a japanese studio. Any development studios in japan that microsoft could aquire?

If i was microsoft i'd buy "PlatinumGames" (founded by members of clover studios).

[QUOTE="Udsen"]Well Nintendo says they're serious about online as well...LOL.too_much_eslim

MS Japan support is crap, Nintendo online support is crap.

Apples to apples.

Feel plus is owned by microsoft. Epic failed!Anti-Gamer

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"][QUOTE="oldvander"][QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

oldvander

I thought they owned mistwalker (the devs that made blue dragon and lost odyssey)

I just read that microsoft publish the games, so although its not a dev they own, they still have some control with the games production. It would be a bit better if microsoft bought a japanese studio. Any development studios in japan that microsoft could aquire?

[QUOTE="oldvander"][QUOTE="too_much_eslim"][QUOTE="oldvander"][QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

I don't think they have one and it is kind of funny. If they wanted to break into the market why not own a couple of studios there and have them make creative games and games that would tailor to japan. I mean how can they say they are serious about Japan if they don't even have a japanese gaming studio of their own.

DOing this second party and relying on third party is not going to be enough. They need more creative minds in MS gaming as a whole.

Nintendo_Ownes7

I thought they owned mistwalker (the devs that made blue dragon and lost odyssey)

I just read that microsoft publish the games, so although its not a dev they own, they still have some control with the games production. It would be a bit better if microsoft bought a japanese studio. Any development studios in japan that microsoft could aquire?

according to wiki, feel plus are making blue dragon on the ds.oldvander

[QUOTE="oldvander"]according to wiki, feel plus are making blue dragon on the ds.Nintendo_Ownes7