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The following thread are for niche-based Japanese video games by smaller companies such as Atlus, NIS America, AKSYS, XSEED, D3 Publisher, KOEI/TECMO, SNK Playmore, Ignition, Natsume or any sweet deals for those who are passionate and hardcore about Japanese video games even from the bigger companies like SquareEnix, Sega, Bandai Namco, etc.

But to avoid any messiness of links everywhere, we'll focus on games within the last 2-3 years as opposed to the last five-ten. [although, if you do see older titles on sale, please post them regardless].

The theme of these deals are Japanese video games distributed in the US by the smaller niche companies. The thread is literally for those who love Japanese games. There will be a few Korean games that you may see on this list, such as the "DJ Max" games.

If you see a deal, please post!

NOTE: Please check the most recent page for the latest deals.

And I want to thank many of you in advance who submit their deals and their support!!!
 
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just ordered curry god limited edition since its on sale on amazon, wasn't going to but I am a sucker for limiteds and at that price, the fact I suck a roguelikes, might give it a go, any tips for when I start to play? heard it wasn't worth doing the bonus dungeon. any weapons or what not I should try to get early on to make the game easier?

 
Olengie said:
The West, namely America, does not take kindly to these type of things. :lol: The stigma of this would be too strong amongst the general gamers. It's a shame really, but like Reno said, you can always import it if you really want it.
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yeah, mostly due to the culture norms.

 
Olengie said:
The West, namely America, does not take kindly to these type of things. :lol: The stigma of this would be too strong amongst the general gamers. It's a shame really, but like Reno said, you can always import it if you really want it.
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well that's not true and the censor board would just make it mature or 18+ as far as I know they have never not allowed a game to be sold, I know that most retailers sell to kids anyway or parents will buy it for them so the broader audience thing is a joke as it wouldn't effect the people buying them, but now... like it was mentioned earlier, I think Australia and some euro countries wont allow it (don't know the rules) but America doesn't give a crap and I don't think moms against violent video games has started to protest.

 
Olengie said:
The West, namely America, does not take kindly to these type of things. :lol: The stigma of this would be too strong amongst the general gamers. It's a shame really, but like Reno said, you can always import it if you really want it.
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If only it was that easy. If we all knew Japanese, I doubt we'd be waiting for a localization lol. I'm not going to sit and whine about it though. I just think it's a bit silly considering they should know their demographic and what they want. The supporters and opposers will vote with their wallets though, and that's really all it comes down to in the end.

 
bigstew said:
well that's not true and the censor board would just make it mature or 18+ as far as I know they have never not allowed a game to be sold, I know that most retailers sell to kids anyway or parents will buy it for them so the broader audience thing is a joke as it wouldn't effect the people buying them, but now... like it was mentioned earlier, I think Australia and some euro countries wont allow it (don't know the rules) but America doesn't give a crap and I don't think moms against violent video games has started to protest.
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The only game I know of that wasn't censored was Senran Kagura: Burst when it came to North America. Has there been any others that I've missed? That should say something, when most of these Japanese/niche titles coming get the censorship treatment. Even Bravely Default got it for stupid reasons. Even though I've yet to see a kid who'd pick up an extensive RPG like the game.

 
That's pretty much at the heart of the question; who are they localizing Criminal Girls for?  Is it because underneath the game's theme there's a solid dungeon crawling game?  An interesting story?  Sharp, high-end graphics?  No, they're basically localizing it because of it's quirky (and squeamish) mechanics.  So why would they release something that more or less stands on the things that they know they're going to have to censor in some way or another?

Don't get me wrong, I realize that they're testing the waters to see how much further they can stretch the boundaries of what is and is not acceptable.  It's just such a strange bunch of choices, centered around a game that nobody expected to get a US release in the first place.

 
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Reno Takamiya, on 08 Jul 2014 - 2:49 PM, said:
The only game I know of that wasn't censored was Senran Kagura: Burst when it came to North America. Has there been any others that I've missed? That should say something, when most of these Japanese/niche titles coming get the censorship treatment. Even Bravely Default got it for stupid reasons. Even though I've yet to see a kid who'd pick up an extensive RPG like the game.
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I'm pretty sure akibas trip is uncensored, tom said himself that censoring is crap and doesn't believe in it.

 
bigstew said:
I'm pretty sure akibas trip is uncensored, tom said himself that censoring is crap and doesn't believe in it.
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Well, I'm not surprised. Considering that Senran Kagura Burst and Akiba's Trip is/was being handled by XSEED. It really depends on the publisher on whether or not something's going to get censored. Just like my Bravely Default example, Nintendo of America happened to be the publisher for that particular game. Still a good game nonetheless, but if you're censoring it for "Kids" that will probably never even touch or play it, makes it seem a bit strange. I still haven't seen a kid who wouldn't choose a GTA, Call of Duty or Battlefield title over getting a JRPG.

 
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Anyone picked up ONE PIECE UNLIMTED WORLD RED? Torn if i should get the ps3 version or the gamestop/nco store exclusive vita version!
 
Anyone picked up ONE PIECE UNLIMTED WORLD RED? Torn if i should get the ps3 version or the gamestop/nco store exclusive vita version!
 
BestBuy has confirmed the $39.99 price listing is a mistake, they will work to fix it soon

Thank you very much for your patience while we looked into this. We have confirmed that the price for Freedom Wars on PS Vita has dropped to $29.99 and are working to have the new price reflected on BestBuy.com.

 
CAGkrazy said:
CAGkrazy, on 08 Jul 2014 - 3:55 PM, said:
Anyone picked up ONE PIECE UNLIMTED WORLD RED? Torn if i should get the ps3 version or the gamestop/nco store exclusive vita version!
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I rented the ps3 version, should play it this weekend, depending on that, I might hop over a reserve the vita version since it comes out next week

 
Wait so theres no online coop in the ps3? Would have been better if they had a crossplay option. The $10 difference is also holdng me back. The only thing swayng me to the vita is that its exclusivity. Hehe
 
Reno Takamiya said:
The only game I know of that wasn't censored was Senran Kagura: Burst when it came to North America. Has there been any others that I've missed? That should say something, when most of these Japanese/niche titles coming get the censorship treatment. Even Bravely Default got it for stupid reasons. Even though I've yet to see a kid who'd pick up an extensive RPG like the game.
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Didn't they change the ages in Burst though, or something? It's minor, admittedly, but still a change.

Also, NISA is teasing something. Looks Ar no Surge-ey? Vita version? LE cooperation? Any ideas?

https://twitter.com/NISAmerica/status/486666807596441600/photo/1
 
CAGkrazy said:
Wait so theres no online coop in the ps3? Would have been better if they had a crossplay option. The $10 difference is also holdng me back. The only thing swayng me to the vita is that its exclusivity. Hehe
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there is no online co op in any version of the one piece game. The ps3 version has 2 player split screen and the vita version has 4 player local only play.

 
Pheria said:
Didn't they change the ages in Burst though, or something? It's minor, admittedly, but still a change.

Also, NISA is teasing something. Looks Ar no Surge-ey? Vita version? LE cooperation? Any ideas?
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I think it probably could be Ar Nosurge Vita version which is like a plus version.....interesting since Koei Tecmo (I prefer Tecmo Koei!!!) are releasing the PS3 version...if so I'll wait for the Vita version.

 
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Very strange business decision if it's true. Most people would just wait for the Vita version lol. I don't think it's the plus version though, they might as well shoot themselves in the foot. The logo would have a big P L U S underneath it also. Probably an LE like you said.

 
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YBX87 said:
BestBuy has confirmed the $39.99 price listing is a mistake, they will work to fix it soon

Thank you very much for your patience while we looked into this. We have confirmed that the price for Freedom Wars on PS Vita has dropped to $29.99 and are working to have the new price reflected on BestBuy.com.
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I don't really care what they have confirmed or what may or may not be a mistake as long as they confirm that I'm getting mine for $40 or make no mistake, I'm gonna have to choke a bitch.

 
barrit said:
Very strange business decision if it's true. Most people would just wait for the Vita version lol. I don't think it's the plus version though, they might as well shoot themselves in the foot. The logo would have a big P L U S underneath it also. Probably an LE like you said.
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Does it matter? They released Deception IV for Vita and PS3 at the same time.

 
barrit said:
Very strange business decision if it's true. Most people would just wait for the Vita version lol. I don't think it's the plus version though, they might as well shoot themselves in the foot. The logo would have a big P L U S underneath it also. Probably an LE like you said.
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Hasn't Koei Tecmo already announced that they are releasing the PS3 version in NA? Weird that NISA would tease that logo also unless they are doing the Vita version, the Plus title.
 
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Pheria said:
Didn't they change the ages in Burst though, or something? It's minor, admittedly, but still a change.
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Actually, they didn't change the ages at all. The only thing they did was remove the characters ages entirely from the character bios/info of whatever was in the game. That might still count as a change, but it's very trivial when compared to everything else. Especially with the newest title to receive censorship treatment.
 
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zulux21 said:
I'm having a hard time biting on that one, but I likely will.

in other news, Criminal Girls managed to get itself banned from discussion on neogaf lol.
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That's why I don't use lolgaf. It's not a safe place to talk about my kawaii animu girls.

Anybody see that old thread about the Oreimo video game on there? People were getting banned left and right for talking about what kind of "activities" they wanted to do with Kirino and Kuroneko/Ruri.

 
I'm still not sure how criminal girls got passed the esrb. I mean look at this. 

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I didn't want to link the picture to not offend anyone

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also pic is explicit  :whee:  :whee:  :whee:  :whee:  :whee:

 
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Asmith906 said:
I'm still not sure how criminal girls got passed the esrb. I mean look at this.

http://senpaigamer. com/sites/default/files/news/sony/2013/10/02-criminal-girls-invitation-6.jpg

I didn't want to link the picture to not offend anyone

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Yare yare. Might want to put that that is an extrememly explicit picture. Explicit enough to probably be deleted by our favorite moderators here.

 
These girls are coming from hell and must be redeemed...of course with punishment. I mean she has that smug look on her on her face....she's ready. Haha I'm really desensitized though and probably seen enough high school anime to not be fazed. 

 
I'll be sad if BB cancel's the Akiba's Trip pre-orders. Hopefully they at least give some warning beforehand so I can get it from somewhere else.

Won't be too bad if they cancel Fairy Fencer F though, as I just recently put in a pre-order for the LE. Though it might convince me to get another copy so I can keep the LE sealed, just in case.

 
nitrosmob said:
These girls are coming from hell and must be redeemed...of course with punishment. I mean she has that smug look on her on her face....she's ready. Haha I'm really desensitized though and probably seen enough high school anime to not be fazed.
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Nothing out of Japan really phases me at this point. That's why I try not to bring up games before other people. I'm not a good judge of whether or not what I'm describing is horrifying.

 
nitrosmob said:
These girls are coming from hell and must be redeemed...of course with punishment. I mean she has that smug look on her on her face....she's ready. Haha I'm really desensitized though and probably seen enough high school anime to not be fazed.
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the combination of being desensitized, and enjoying playing bad games to see if there is any good to them... as well as my love for NisA likely means I will pick up criminal girls... especially if there is a LE.

 
nitrosmob said:
These girls are coming from hell and must be redeemed...of course with punishment. I mean she has that smug look on her on her face....she's ready. Haha I'm really desensitized though and probably seen enough high school anime to not be fazed.
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High five for being desensitized.

 
Fun-Fact:

The ESRB doesn't really play the games that they rate. The only thing they look at happens to be an in-depth DVD of the game and a questionnaire regarding what happens to be in the game via that DVD. If Monster Monpiece can go from getting a 'T' (With Censorship) and the developers opting for an 'M' rating because you can do that with a digital title. I'm not that surprised that Criminal Girls was able to be localized as well.

Besides that, I really don't care what people play. There's a little thing called Fiction & Reality. I think or at least hope that everyone can make the distinction between the two in this thread. It's not like you have to end up playing the game if you don't exactly feel like it. I'm not one to ridicule or berate someone for having an interest that I don't share. If they aren't going out and physically harming someone after playing then why should it matter? 

 
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zulux21 said:
the combination of being desensitized, and enjoying playing bad games to see if there is any good to them... as well as my love for NisA likely means I will pick up criminal girls... especially if there is a LE.
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Haha sounds just like me. I've watched many an anime to completion just wondering if it will get better, same with games. I like quirky games, and some turn out better than expected (Monster Monpiece though the rubbing mechanic is more a pain than anything...the gameplay otherwise is fun though). I'm almost looking at Natural Doctrine just to see how hard and possibly bad it is....haven't pulled the trigger yet and no LEs available makes me sad too.

 
Reno Takamiya said:
I'm not that surprised that Criminal Girls was able to be localized as well. Besides that, I really don't care what people play. There's a little thing called Fiction & Reality. I think or at least hope that everyone can make the distinction between the two in this thread.
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Dead on. This is America, we should at least be allowed to believe we still have freedom of speech; if you don't like it don't buy it, if it is not appropriate for children then label it as such. I love many things Japanese, but alas I don't play games for That much/type of fun and will not purchase this new game or any like it, because it isn't my thing, but this is America and if this is what floats someone's boat it should be available to them completely uncensored and labeled age appropriately. UNLESS it somehow breaks the law, and I do believe parts of America are legally against some of the things that the Japanese have preferences for, and this is where I think the real problems begin, but hey, I'm no law student. I think things are just more complex then they seem on the surface.
 
Reno Takamiya said:
Fun-Fact:

The ESRB doesn't really play the games that they rate. The only thing they look at happens to be an in-depth DVD of the game and a questionnaire regarding what happens to be in the game via that DVD. If Monster Monpiece can go from getting a 'T' (With Censorship) and the developers opting for an 'M' rating because you can do that with a digital title. I'm not that surprised that Criminal Girls was able to be localized as well.

Besides that, I really don't care what people play. There's a little thing called Fiction & Reality. I think or at least hope that everyone can make the distinction between the two in this thread. It's not like you have to end up playing the game if you don't exactly feel like it. I'm not one to ridicule or berate someone for having an interest that I don't share. If they aren't going out and physically harming someone after playing then why should it matter?
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I think that's part of the problem though. Some people (not anyone here but just the general population who don't play games) seem to think playing these types of games will cause people to act out on it. If that was the case, we would of had many more shooters stem from playing FPS games. However, it isn't that cut and dry like they argue. I probably won't play a game like that but as you said as long as everyone can distinguish between fiction and reality, it shouldn't matter what people play. Everyone has their own interests and they shouldn't be berated for it. We all love to game. GAME ON! :)

 
I'm 99% of the time against censorship. The only time I can recall actually supporting it was I think with Mugen Souls... or it may have been another game. Anyway, it was the four year-old looking girls, nude and in compromising positions while you spread lotion on them or something.

That shit's just not what I want in my game. I'm totally for fan-service, as long as it's not pedophile-flavored and isn't like a major game mechanic (it should be mostly aesthetic.) Boobies jiggling on characters when they walk or fight is chill, but when I get a static picture that I have to actually interact with in some sort of way that is intended to sexually arouse me... it just makes me feel uncomfortably awkward.

That said, I think that, for games that absolutely need censorship, it should be optional. Like give players the option of playing the original version of the game but have censorship as the default setting, or something. Give it the M rating, but say there is a T setting...

 
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xFatalFlaw said:
I think that's part of the problem though. Some people (not anyone here but just the general population who don't play games) seem to think playing these types of games will cause people to act out on it. If that was the case, we would of had many more shooters stem from playing FPS games. However, it isn't that cut and dry like they argue. I probably won't play a game like that but as you said as long as everyone can distinguish between fiction and reality, it shouldn't matter what people play. Everyone has their own interests and they shouldn't be berated for it. We all love to game. GAME ON! :)
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Exactly, and that's what makes me sad to see. Especially when it happens to be the controversy and crap that comes with these games and makes it feel like every journalist under the sun has to harp on for 5 whole paragraphs about it. If people are going to believe that people will/are going to out into reality, and really act on stuff they saw in a video game, then it's only fair that people should start believing in the "Violent video games cause violent people" argument. It only seems fair if those people are only going to believe in one but not the other. Until I actually see solid "Proof" that video games cause either argument to be true, I'll still choose to not believe in either.

 
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I think the argument NISA has made before is that there's a little bit more of an audience to their games than the hardest of the hardcore. There are many in the general population that will never find their games interesting, and they're not trying to cater to them. But there are some that like their games, but would be put off by too much loli, etc. The genre probably has a bigger audience where it was created as is, but I think they try to widen the scope a little when bringing it here.

I at least think I understand why they do it, but I still don't agree with it.

I also hate reading stuff in reviews about how the game could have a wider audience if it didn't contain thing x. God forbid a game have an identity. People that like how Halo plays but don't like Sci-Fi either play it anyway, or play a different type of shooter. Isn't that okay?

A good example is myself. I don't like lolis, but I know plenty of people do or are otherwise indifferent so I think they should stay if they were there originally. Knowing that I don't like lolis - I can look at something like Criminal Girls and decide to either play it anyway, or avoid it. It's really simple.

I read an interview with Senran Kagura's producer where they said something like "These games are quite good brawlers and might have a broader appeal without the sexualized women".

I dunno, I feel like it might alienate some but it has to attract others that wouldn't otherwise be interested. If you like fanservice and good gameplay doesn't it make the game twice as good to someone? Why do people that like fanservice presumably have to be relegated to playing bad games Mr/Ms interviewer?  :boxing:

 
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