Earthquake Disaster affecting video game releases in Japan

[RyaNtheSlayA]

I kind of expected Disaster Report 4 to be canceled. It would be in very poor taste to release it after all of this.

I thought the same thing.

[Dakinggamer87]

Before anyone tries to say it, I'm sure that he's worried about Japan's citizens more than these game releases. We're a gaming forum after all, though, so this sort of thing is relevant discussion.

Yeah, I don't mind waiting. Japan's recovery is more important that our playing video games. To the companies developing and producing these titles, take all the time you need. I'd rather you be safe.

Totally agree!!

[aaron]

the thought that i had (probably selfishly) was i wonder how this will affect the availability of retro titles from japan. new games can always be made but i wonder just how many old games were destroyed in the quake/tsunami.

obviously this is NOT a huge issue and not the reason that i'm upset by the events in japan, but it did make me curious for a second. there are much greater tragedies in japan than a few lost pieces of plastic, so please don't think i'm totally insensitive.

[Evildeadmanwalking77]

Seriously folks, I think the earthquake disaster and the recovery is ALOT more important than a delay (which is to be expected with something as horrific as this) in Japanese video game releases. I'm sure everyone agrees though and besides I would hope to think we have MORE than enough games to keep us busy whever we may be. I just got my Modded Xbox so I know I have plenty to do but more importantly I wish for Japan to recover quickly from this event and rebuild stronger than ever. Such a beautiful country and culture, perseverance is key for this difficult time and they will.

[Inazuma]

the thought that i had (probably selfishly) was i wonder how this will affect the availability of retro titles from japan. new games can always be made but i wonder just how many old games were destroyed in the quake/tsunami.

obviously this is NOT a huge issue and not the reason that i'm upset by the events in japan, but it did make me curious for a second. there are much greater tragedies in japan than a few lost pieces of plastic, so please don't think i'm totally insensitive.

As a fellow collector of retro Japanese games, I thought of this too. Considering how much destruction the tsunami caused, I think it's safe to say that a lot of retro games were destroyed.

[brunoafh]

I kind of expected Disaster Report 4 to be canceled. It would be in very poor taste to release it after all of this.

I disagree.. The events of the game are completely unrelated to what is happening in right now. It's stupid to cancel a game over something like this.

A game depicting Japan being destroyed by an earthquake is completely unrelated to Japan being devastated by an earthquake? Huh.

[aaron]

the thought that i had (probably selfishly) was i wonder how this will affect the availability of retro titles from japan. new games can always be made but i wonder just how many old games were destroyed in the quake/tsunami.

obviously this is NOT a huge issue and not the reason that i'm upset by the events in japan, but it did make me curious for a second. there are much greater tragedies in japan than a few lost pieces of plastic, so please don't think i'm totally insensitive.

As a fellow collector of retro Japanese games, I thought of this too. Considering how much destruction the tsunami caused, I think it's safe to say that a lot of retro games were destroyed.

the pic of the retro shop that hashiriya1 posted really got me thinking about this.

[Breetai]

the thought that i had (probably selfishly) was i wonder how this will affect the availability of retro titles from japan. new games can always be made but i wonder just how many old games were destroyed in the quake/tsunami.

obviously this is NOT a huge issue and not the reason that i'm upset by the events in japan, but it did make me curious for a second. there are much greater tragedies in japan than a few lost pieces of plastic, so please don't think i'm totally insensitive.

As a fellow collector of retro Japanese games, I thought of this too. Considering how much destruction the tsunami caused, I think it's safe to say that a lot of retro games were destroyed.

I don't think it will be too bad, to be honest. Yeah, everything in the tsunami area is toast... but in the overall picture, that is a small percentage.

I don't think it will substantially affect it in the long term, to be honest.

[SegaJunkie]

More affected from the tragedy



Otomedius Excellent Delayed to 4/21
Pro Baseball Spirits Delayed to 4/21
Yugi Oh Delayed to 4/21
Eschatos Delayed tba
Fighters Uncaged tba

[Purkeynator]

I don't think it will substantially affect it in the long term, to be honest.

I think you are right. I am listening to CheapyD's CAGcast from Tokyo this morning and he reports Tokyo is almost unaffected by the earthquake and tsunami. Tokyo is probably where the majority of retro games stores are such as those in the Akihabara area. The radiation is the concern right now for Tokyo....