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Bethesda Mocks JRPG Fans

Sorta clever. In an effort to promote Bethesda Softworks latest title, Fallout: New Vegas, overseas – the company has engaged in mocking the conventional themes found in Japanese role playing games. In an advert in which a couple of angry picketers protest, the translated message spells out a different story. These messages range from, “A game where you just follow the scenario is like living life on rails,” to “What’s the point of playing again if there’s no change to the story,” and my favorite “When did games become something that you watch?”

Sure to be a head turner for heated debate, we can also say to Bethesda, “Dragon Quest and Monster Hunter will still outsell your game in Japan.”

Source – Andriasang

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6 Comments

6 Comments

  1. shadowjak

    August 4, 2010 at 7:40 am

    I wouldn’t classify Monster Hunter as a JRPG… at all 0.o

    Anywho, I kind of agree with Bethesda. Though to aid in hypocrisy, I’m playing KH at this very moment.

  2. Craig Ballard

    August 4, 2010 at 10:38 am

    So Monster Hunter wasn’t made in Japan? =D

  3. Hello Dolly.

    August 4, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    OP should probably correct his spelling on the company’s name “Bethesda”. It’s kind of important to get it right, lol.

  4. shadowjak

    August 5, 2010 at 4:16 am

    Well, it was. But it’s a lot more Western due to its WoW like presentation. A JRPG is more of the FF and Persona franchises.

  5. Craig Ballard

    August 5, 2010 at 10:42 am

    It’s made in Japan so it’s still a JRPG. Even if it’s not like a typical one.

  6. shadowjak

    August 6, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Eh, I feel these games are more defined by formula rather than nationality. Formula is how we separate all other genres. It’d be a shame to treat RPG’s any different. Example time?: Lost Odyssey.

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