"When it comes to the direct impact on video games and consoles, platform holders had already mitigated the risks over a potential trade war. “They acted swiftly after the actions of the last Trump administration,” said one senior exec. As a result, a lot of games console manufacturing now takes place in countries such as Vietnam, which are (currently) not subject to tariffs.
In terms of physical games, it varies by platform, but if we focus on Nintendo Switch (which is by far the biggest platform for physical games), those cartridges are made exclusively in Japan, and then they’re shipped to their respective territories for packing. Boxed games can be produced and packed in numerous locations, but a lot of US publishers tend to use local firms anyway, such as Vantiva."
@Thedashfox Suikoden 1-4 are available for purchase in the UK on the PS3 via the PS Store. I bought a Suikoden 3 NTSC physical copy when it originally released, but didn't play it until it became available digitally on PS3.
I believe that the devs based the new HD remaster of Suikoden on the PSP version which didn't contain the Saturn content, intro aside. Suikoden II also launched on PS1 with an incomplete dungeon which can be accessed. It would have been amazing if the remaster's dev team had completed that feature and included it along with the missing Saturn content. Ah well...
@Icy_Guidance I checked this out last night and enjoyed 15 minutes of gameplay before hitting the hay. I have gone back to it a couple of times this morning for a few minutes and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. It's such a simple yet challenging concept (I never played Flappy Bird), and I love the Fantasy Zone theme.
@KingMike I received a Amiga 500 Plus (The 'Cartoon Classics' pack) for Christmas in 1991 which retailed at £399 (around £900 today). Strangely I have never met anyone else in real life who owned one (I did, however, know a handful of people who owned the Commodore 64), but nevertheless it was a pretty popular computer and especially in the UK and Europe. I believe that between 4 and 5 million units were sold during the lifetime of the Amiga line.
I found old footage of this show on YouTube a few years ago and had vague recollections of watching it as a child. The premise was cool, but sadly the execution was somewhat lacking. A new spiritual successor show could be very entertaining if done well.
@Sketcz Perhaps 'JRPG-like' would be a suitable term to use in relation to non-Japanese games heavily influenced by RPGs developed in Japan, whether graphically or mechanically? Then again, that might just confuse matters further. 😅
Suikoden and Suikoden II are my all-time favourite games. Thank you for writing such an insightful article. I look forward to learning more about Murayama-san and his wonderful legacy in part two.
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Re: "Might Be Time To Go Back To A Corporate Job" - Trump's Tariffs Come Into Effect
According to The Game Business,
"When it comes to the direct impact on video games and consoles, platform holders had already mitigated the risks over a potential trade war. “They acted swiftly after the actions of the last Trump administration,” said one senior exec. As a result, a lot of games console manufacturing now takes place in countries such as Vietnam, which are (currently) not subject to tariffs.
In terms of physical games, it varies by platform, but if we focus on Nintendo Switch (which is by far the biggest platform for physical games), those cartridges are made exclusively in Japan, and then they’re shipped to their respective territories for packing. Boxed games can be produced and packed in numerous locations, but a lot of US publishers tend to use local firms anyway, such as Vantiva."
Re: Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Missed The Chance To Be Even Better Than It Is
@Thedashfox Suikoden 1-4 are available for purchase in the UK on the PS3 via the PS Store. I bought a Suikoden 3 NTSC physical copy when it originally released, but didn't play it until it became available digitally on PS3.
Re: Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Missed The Chance To Be Even Better Than It Is
I believe that the devs based the new HD remaster of Suikoden on the PSP version which didn't contain the Saturn content, intro aside. Suikoden II also launched on PS1 with an incomplete dungeon which can be accessed. It would have been amazing if the remaster's dev team had completed that feature and included it along with the missing Saturn content. Ah well...
Re: This Free Fantasy Zone & Flappy Bird Crossover Is Ridiculously Addictive
@Icy_Guidance I checked this out last night and enjoyed 15 minutes of gameplay before hitting the hay. I have gone back to it a couple of times this morning for a few minutes and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. It's such a simple yet challenging concept (I never played Flappy Bird), and I love the Fantasy Zone theme.
Re: The Bitmap Brothers Collection 2 Brings Amiga Classics To Evercade
@KingMike I received a Amiga 500 Plus (The 'Cartoon Classics' pack) for Christmas in 1991 which retailed at £399 (around £900 today). Strangely I have never met anyone else in real life who owned one (I did, however, know a handful of people who owned the Commodore 64), but nevertheless it was a pretty popular computer and especially in the UK and Europe. I believe that between 4 and 5 million units were sold during the lifetime of the Amiga line.
Re: Do You Remember Scavengers, The Alien-Style UK Game Show From The '90s?
I found old footage of this show on YouTube a few years ago and had vague recollections of watching it as a child. The premise was cool, but sadly the execution was somewhat lacking. A new spiritual successor show could be very entertaining if done well.
Re: Double Dragon Studio Wanted To Make A New 2D Golden Axe
@OldManHermit A pixel art, 2D beat 'em up with the option to play as the Death Dealer? Yes, please!
Re: Felvidek Is A PS1-Style JRPG Starring A Boozed-Up Knight
@Sketcz Perhaps 'JRPG-like' would be a suitable term to use in relation to non-Japanese games heavily influenced by RPGs developed in Japan, whether graphically or mechanically? Then again, that might just confuse matters further. 😅
Re: The Making Of: Suikoden, Yoshitaka Murayama's PS1 RPG Masterwork
Suikoden and Suikoden II are my all-time favourite games. Thank you for writing such an insightful article. I look forward to learning more about Murayama-san and his wonderful legacy in part two.