Hello all. Just a quick little rant. I was inclined to write this for two reasons: one, current size of Blu-ray space that allows for use of dual-audio in games, and two, the treatment I receive whenever I mention this topic. Sorry, but I am sure I can't be the only person who prefers original Japanese voice-overs in their games. Now, before you call me a Japanophile anime worshipper, hear me out. I am not arguing that english voice overs should not be used, just that dual audio SHOULD be used. The disc space on a Blu-ray disc clearly allows for it. Only problem is, from what I can tell, the developers do not want to pay royalties for voice-overs that they don't feel will be used. This, from what I can tell, is not true. I have met many people who prefer the Japanese voice-over setting, especially in fighting games. I, for one, would not have purchased BlazBlu if it did not have that option. Sony's current stance on insisting that all games released on PS3 have english audio is also hurting the chances of some games making it over here. For example, I have heard that this is one of the primary reasons that Battle Fantasia did not come out on PS3 in the US. Meanwhile, some companies, like Atlus, long known for doing the dual-language option, have been removing it from some of their games. Presumably they think it is not worth the investment. Square Enix, on the other hand, is so anti-dual language option, I can't imagine them ever allowing a dual language option for FFXIII. This saddens me. Especially when I think of the voice work of legendary voice actress Megumi Hayashibara as Shantoto in FF Dissidia being dubbed over. So, where am I going with this? Well, I want to hear your opinions. How do you feel being forced into a dub? What if you hated the Japanese voice-over and were forced into that? Don't tell me it's the gameplay not the sound I should be worried about when we all know that all of it makes up the enjoyment of a game. I want to hear your opinions. And if you want dual audio, do something about it! Fill out those comment cards that the games have in them and tell the companies how you feel! Let Sony know that we don't all insist on english voice overs. You never know what will happen until you speak up.