I think many Japanese developers are aware of potential issues in gaming. I mean, even a relatively silly recent Japanese game like Akiba's Trip 2 makes some rather progressive statements about nudity and identity.
True. Bad gameplay can keep you from seeing or enjoying good characterization, and poor representation can keep you from fully enjoying good gameplay. Games are interconnected experiences where issues in one aspect can at times detract from the whole.
I think it's less disliking "sexy" than disliking "tasteless" or demeaning presentations of characters.
It's as if Tecmo is at once commenting on sexual exploitation, while at the same time inviting players to participate in similar exploitation throughout the game in the name of fan service.
I've heard the gameplay is decent.
I can confirm this as true.
A witch?! Burn her!
Not a fan of Damien Hirst, I see! ha.
Awesome! I would not want to mess with this guy; he's a cosplay badass!
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Nice. Greater (official) console success in that market would certainly be a helpful sight. There's a huge market of people interested in gaming in China, and consoles doing well there will be good for gaming worldwide. :)
Screw you, Nintendo! IT'S THE YEAR OF YOSHI NOW!
Here is the weird game intro I talked about, Akudaikan 2:Mousou for the PS2:
I fully endorse this in every way I can.
Giant Bomb has been repping Gang Beasts for a long time now. Everyone should check out videos of them playing it.
I remember it looking about like this when I played it on PC. Looks nice on the new consoles.
SEGA: Ya know, we could totally do that, but how bout you just go to frickin' hell instead?