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Nintendo May Bring Unreleased DS Games Westward

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by Tim Turi on November 06, 2010 at 09:18 PM

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There are a ton of games Japan gets to play that we don't. There are several on the Nintendo DS, as a matter of fact. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says the company is localizing these games' and testing their potential overseas success, which could result in new U.S. releases.

Nintendo needs to focus on developing 3DS games, but the company wants to continue delivering games for DS owners who won't be upgrading right away. Releasing previously unavailable games is one solution.

"Some software has already proved its marketability in Japan but is still not available in the overseas’ markets, and for some software titles, our localization teams are currently spending time to localize them," Iwata told investors.

Animal Crossing is an example of a GameCube game that wasn't scheduled to release in the West, but was eventually localized after Nintendo realized the game might resonate with non-Japanese gamers.

I know there's a Fire Emblem remake I wouldn't mind getting my hands on. Are there any Japan-only DS games you'd like to play?

Source: Siloconera

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Filed under: News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo, Japan, Nintendo 3DS, fire emblem

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by I2ocker Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:22 PM

I would love to see some jrpgs make it over here
by Cody Gilley Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:25 PM

My ds died, I had to give it a proper funeral and how I wish I still had it, but at least the 3ds is coming out soon.
by daniel Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:37 PM

pure win
by wonderbeard Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:41 PM

I would play Fire Emblem on my DS.
by JETZexc Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:42 PM

If only they were like that when the GBA was in life support...*cough*Mother3*cough*
by Man Icarus Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:44 PM

Well its not a DS game, but i wanna get my hands on the Mother series. All i know i got from Smash Bros, and that isn't much...
by Waffleman Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:49 PM

I want Last Window, the sequel to Hotel Dusk. It was released in Europe, but bring it here, ***.
by Nexas Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:51 PM

Sweet I have always wanted to play some of the Fire Emblem games
by Hawk_hotlips Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:54 PM

Just from Nintendo themselves: Xenosaga I&II, Soma Bringer, Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier EXCEED, that Fire Emblem remake, and so many more.

And I couldn't even name all the third party games that should get localized too. Nintendo should pounce on this. Hell, get other publishers involved as well!
by The Destroyer Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 09:54 PM

IK they'll be doin this, but bring Professor Layton and the Flute of Malevolent Destiny here ASAP!
by Robert Quinones Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 10:00 PM

Last window secret of cape west I think the localized it in europe but id love to get my hands on it myself its the hotel dusk sequel (sometimes i think im the only one who liked it :/ )
by Ultim4t3 Ninja Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 10:08 PM

I would love a new Fire emblem, its one of my favorite game series of all time.
by Opfer der Seele Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 10:18 PM

FIRE EMBLEM!
by Romars202129 Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 10:20 PM

mother with a capital M. I want this! Why the earthbound embargo?
by PRjumpman124 Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 10:27 PM

I know it'll never happen, but having Jump Ultimate Stars here would be AWESOME.
by Saturos07 Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 10:37 PM

I don't own a DS so I'm not terribly familiar with its titles, but I've always been jealous of some Japanese-only games that never made it over here, particularly for Sega systems in the past (Radiant Silvergun, etc.). Any attempt to bring a bit of Japanese style gaming over here is bomb-diggity, especially since I plan on purchasing a 3DS.
by kirbyfreek33 Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 11:00 PM

I'd love to see the japanese Tales games (Graces, Innocence) come to the US. While I could simply play imported copies, it'd be impossible for me to follow the story which I love doing. That's the only one other than other FE remakes are what I really want for DS.
by Campid Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 11:07 PM

JUMP! jumpjumpjumpjumpjumpjumpjump. Did I mention Jump?
by Earthbound_X Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 11:20 PM

I really wish they would release more of the Retro Game Challenge games over here.
by Dillon Driscoll Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 11:25 PM

i really love the fire emblem series, i thinks its underrated in my opinion, i would love a remake i never got to play.