TGS 2011 is proof that the Japanese gaming industry is dead.

the only place anyone seems to be concentrating, or even caring at all, about the japanese market is on these boards.slantedandencha

[QUOTE="slantedandencha"]the only place anyone seems to be concentrating, or even caring at all, about the japanese market is on these boards.foxhound_fox

sure it is! well, maybe not for handhelds.

[QUOTE="slantedandencha"]the only place anyone seems to be concentrating, or even caring at all, about the japanese market is on these boards.foxhound_fox

But haven't many Japanese developers stated that they NEED to focus on more western oriented games?

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="slantedandencha"]the only place anyone seems to be concentrating, or even caring at all, about the japanese market is on these boards.Heirren

But haven't many Japanese developers stated that they NEED to focus on more western oriented games?

[QUOTE="slantedandencha"]the only place anyone seems to be concentrating, or even caring at all, about the japanese market is on these boards.foxhound_fox

In terms of the number of developers, the US does outclass everybody else.

The US currently has 622 video game developers, while Japan, the next highest, has 309.

And, the US is the largest gaming market...but that certainly doesn't exclude the importance of Japan.

But haven't many Japanese developers stated that they NEED to focus on more western oriented games?Heirren

[QUOTE="Heirren"]But haven't many Japanese developers stated that they NEED to focus on more western oriented games?foxhound_fox

a bit more? don't you think you're understating that a bit?

It definitely ain't what it used to be, that's for certain

Basinboy

Agreed. Nintendo lost its golden glory, Square cannot live up to it again anymore, Capcom and Konami are struggling to sell anything anymore, the only light in the darkness is From Software.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="slantedandencha"]the only place anyone seems to be concentrating, or even caring at all, about the japanese market is on these boards.slantedandencha

sure it is! well, maybe not for handhelds.

[QUOTE="Basinboy"]

It definitely ain't what it used to be, that's for certain

zekere

Agreed. Nintendo lost its golden glory, Square cannot live up to it again anymore, Capcom and Konami are struggling to sell anything anymore, the only light in the darkness is From Software.

And Platinum Games, which is basically a compendium of incredible talent. And Atlus.. then there's Monolith Soft.

You have got to be kidding!? I am so excited for a lot of these games. Secret World, Tales of Graces F, Tales of Xillia, Tales of Innocence R, FFXIII-2, FF VS XIII, Paper Mario, Super Mario Land 3D, Mario Kart, Skyward Sword, FF Type-o, Resident Evil Revelations, Beyond the Labyrinth, Gravity Daze, Bravely Default...need I go on?

I have a feeling the 3DS and Vita will give me the JRPG experience I have been lacking this gen. While the DS had some great ones (didnt play that many), I cant help but prefer 3D JRPG's, and Bravely Default among many others look great.

You have got to be kidding!? I am so excited for a lot of these games. Secret World, Tales of Graces F, Tales of Xillia, Tales of Innocence R, FFXIII-2, FF VS XIII, Paper Mario, Super Mario Land 3D, Mario Kart, Skyward Sword, FF Type-o, Resident Evil Revelations, Beyond the Labyrinth, Gravity Daze, Bravely Default...need I go on?

I have a feeling the 3DS and Vita will give me the JRPG experience I have been lacking this gen. While the DS had some great ones (didnt play that many), I cant help but prefer 3D JRPG's, and Bravely Default among many others look great.

NaveedLife

[QUOTE="Basinboy"]

It definitely ain't what it used to be, that's for certain

zekere

Agreed. Nintendo lost its golden glory, Square cannot live up to it again anymore, Capcom and Konami are struggling to sell anything anymore, the only light in the darkness is From Software.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

What I want to know is, where the f*** is Devil's Third? :evil:

AcidSoldner

it isn't dead... just isn't the big fish in the ocean anymore... Europe and America are taking over, Japan needs to step it up.

[QUOTE="zekere"]

[QUOTE="Basinboy"]

It definitely ain't what it used to be, that's for certain

Lucianu

Agreed. Nintendo lost its golden glory, Square cannot live up to it again anymore, Capcom and Konami are struggling to sell anything anymore, the only light in the darkness is From Software.

And Platinum Games, which is basically a compendium of incredible talent. And Atlus.. then there's Monolith Soft.

Fact: Japanese gaming is dead because they don't make enough shooters.

[QUOTE="AcidSoldner"][QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

What I want to know is, where the f*** is Devil's Third? :evil:

DarkLink77

I think what we're seeing is a decrease in the relevance of TGS.

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

You have got to be kidding!? I am so excited for a lot of these games. Secret World, Tales of Graces F, Tales of Xillia, Tales of Innocence R, FFXIII-2, FF VS XIII, Paper Mario, Super Mario Land 3D, Mario Kart, Skyward Sword, FF Type-o, Resident Evil Revelations, Beyond the Labyrinth, Gravity Daze, Bravely Default...need I go on?

I have a feeling the 3DS and Vita will give me the JRPG experience I have been lacking this gen. While the DS had some great ones (didnt play that many), I cant help but prefer 3D JRPG's, and Bravely Default among many others look great.

daiyume

Well I have not seen many JRPG's this gen (on consoles) that appeal to me. I loved Tales of Vesperia, but many of the others are low budget or strategy ones that probably are not my style. I just bought FF XIII, which I hope I dont regret :P. I have heard some bad things, but XIII-2 looks pretty awesome from what I know, so I figured for 13 bucks I would give XIII a shot.

The fact that there is even a TGS at all invalidates this thread.

Monster Hunter 4 was a pretty big announcement.

Fact: Japanese gaming is dead because they don't make enough shooters.

Big_Pecks

that American like more Shooters while Japanese want to change style/genres of games to play it than sticking to same genre to play that is a fact....

Well atleast TGS has been much better than E3 so far

Zurrur

that's kinda how I feel too lol

Dragon Dogma says hello....

or the blockbuster news? Qwark-PS-Snake

Blockbuster news? Seriously?

An amazing game doesn't need to have high production values, be a shooter and get covered by western media.

[QUOTE="Basinboy"]

It definitely ain't what it used to be, that's for certain

zekere

Agreed. Nintendo lost its golden glory, Square cannot live up to it again anymore, Capcom and Konami are struggling to sell anything anymore, the only light in the darkness is From Software.

[QUOTE="Basinboy"]

It definitely ain't what it used to be, that's for certain

zekere

Agreed. Nintendo lost its golden glory, Square cannot live up to it again anymore, Capcom and Konami are struggling to sell anything anymore, the only light in the darkness is From Software.

The fact that there is even a TGS at all invalidates this thread.

Vaasman

Not really, they just aren't making games many gamers in the West are interested in. I personally am excited for a ton of games on the 3DS and Vita. Play Western developed games if you aren't interested in what Japanese developers are producing, problem solved. I don't live in Japan but I doubt they're whining about Western developers not making games they want.FlamesOfGrey

well said. Just cause you dont like the type of games jpn make doesint mean its dieing. It means you dont like it.

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]

I think the japanese game industry is better than the western one. Although the western one has its fair share of gems but too many copy-pasted shooters.

They can even make a shooter better than the west: Vanquish

slantedandencha

i'm playing vanquish right now...while enjoyable, it's a cheap imitation of gears. can't even hold a candle to it.

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, I saw a lot of games I'm interested in.Messiahbolical-

Was that at all necessary? :|

You don't even know the culture of the person you're talking to. He/she could very well be Japanese. I don't know why you feel name calling and insult slinging is necessary but I suggest you knock it off, its uncalled.

The majority of games I buy on consoles and handhelds are Japanese. They still make the best games. Granted, they are not as good as they used to be, but Valkyria Chronicles, Twilight Princess, Mario Galaxy 1&2, DKCR, Ninja Gaiden 2, and Bayonetta have all been among the best console games this gen (I also loved The Last Remnant, but played it on PC). PurpleMan5000

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, I saw a lot of games I'm interested in.Messiahbolical-

The japanese industry needs PC Gaming.

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, I saw a lot of games I'm interested in.Messiahbolical-

[QUOTE="Messiahbolical-"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, I saw a lot of games I'm interested in.siLVURcross

:lol: Bet the guy didn't see that coming!

@Messiahbolical- That was uncalled for :|

[QUOTE="Messiahbolical-"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, I saw a lot of games I'm interested in.siLVURcross