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Just for the record, the site doesn't say you require the Homebrew Channel. This should actually work without the HBC, which is insane.
It doesn't specifically mention that you need the HBC, but I'm assuming you will because if region-free gaming were possible only via an SD card patch then you probably would have heard about it by now.
@megaStryke @pedrovay2003 I assumed you needed it too. Thought it was better to be safe. Either way, I'll find out as soon as the translation is done! :)
@Cadtalfryn
Honestly, it's the best thing you can do with the Wii, if for no other reason than to play imports and back up saves that you normally couldn't.
Honestly, it's the best thing you can do with the Wii, if for no other reason than to play imports and back up saves that you normally couldn't.
Further @Cadtalfryn:
There's that, and you can actually install stuff to make the Wii nigh-unbrickable. You know, for your other hacky goodness. And apparently you can get stuff for themes and whatnot, though I don't think I'm gonna go down that route myself. Personally, I'm fine with my Wii just slightly hacked the way it is. It does what I need, and that's it.
I heard 4.0 was unhackable but I was proven wrong. I had 3.4 and I had to jump through a few hoops to get it working. Currently running 3.2 and the channels are all 4.0.
And I can finally play Earthbound on my TV. *tears up*
There's that, and you can actually install stuff to make the Wii nigh-unbrickable. You know, for your other hacky goodness. And apparently you can get stuff for themes and whatnot, though I don't think I'm gonna go down that route myself. Personally, I'm fine with my Wii just slightly hacked the way it is. It does what I need, and that's it.
I heard 4.0 was unhackable but I was proven wrong. I had 3.4 and I had to jump through a few hoops to get it working. Currently running 3.2 and the channels are all 4.0.
And I can finally play Earthbound on my TV. *tears up*
I really have no qualms pirating a game that won't be sold to me. Fuck importing.
Then again, it's too much hassle to download the ISO and unblock my Wii anyway.
Then again, it's too much hassle to download the ISO and unblock my Wii anyway.
Colette, what exact was the reason this game wasn't green lighted for western release? Was it Nintendo or Tecmo?
@ Cowboy- We've been talking about that in the office for almost a year now. Neither Nintendo or Tecmo will say for sure, but most of us blame Nintendo.
"It is regrettable that Nintendo has decided to not publish 'Project Zero' for Wii at this time. But the only thing we can do is respect the company's decision no matter what reason they have."
That's a direct quote from Tecmo Japan. Sounds like they'd be all for it, but the Big N shot it down.
This news is upsetting - I'm a huge FF fan and definitely would have picked this up - but with the upcoming horror boom on Wii (SH:SM, Cursed Mountain, Ju-On) I guess I'll still have plenty of spooky waggle action to keep me busy.
That's a direct quote from Tecmo Japan. Sounds like they'd be all for it, but the Big N shot it down.
This news is upsetting - I'm a huge FF fan and definitely would have picked this up - but with the upcoming horror boom on Wii (SH:SM, Cursed Mountain, Ju-On) I guess I'll still have plenty of spooky waggle action to keep me busy.
This was one of the occassions I felt inclined to e-mail a company to express my views. Hang on, I have the e-mail save somewhere:
To: <prenquiries@nintendo.co.uk>
Subject: Release concern
Date: Sat 05/02/09 06:17 AM
Dear Nintendo
I apologise if PR enquiries is not the appropriate e-mail address to use for this and if so, I ask that you forward this to the correct department for consideration.
I am concerned, having read reports on the internet that Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will not be released for the Wii in Europe. I have been a fan of both Nintendo and the Fatal Frame series for many years and this was one of the few titles I was excited about for the Wii in 2009. I had preordered a copy from play.com months ago, indeed I had recommended my friends who are Wii owners to keep an eye out for the title and it is very disappointing to learn that I may never have the opportunity to play it.
I ask that you consider my views alongside any other correspondence you may have received concerning Fatal Frame's European release - should you review the decision not to release the title in Europe.
Thank you kindly
I did not recieve any reply to date, not even an acknowledgement. They are too busy running Wii Fit roadshows or something I guess :(
To: <prenquiries@nintendo.co.uk>
Subject: Release concern
Date: Sat 05/02/09 06:17 AM
Dear Nintendo
I apologise if PR enquiries is not the appropriate e-mail address to use for this and if so, I ask that you forward this to the correct department for consideration.
I am concerned, having read reports on the internet that Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will not be released for the Wii in Europe. I have been a fan of both Nintendo and the Fatal Frame series for many years and this was one of the few titles I was excited about for the Wii in 2009. I had preordered a copy from play.com months ago, indeed I had recommended my friends who are Wii owners to keep an eye out for the title and it is very disappointing to learn that I may never have the opportunity to play it.
I ask that you consider my views alongside any other correspondence you may have received concerning Fatal Frame's European release - should you review the decision not to release the title in Europe.
Thank you kindly
I did not recieve any reply to date, not even an acknowledgement. They are too busy running Wii Fit roadshows or something I guess :(
@Jonathan Holmes, @Cowboy TTop : If my memory doesn't fail me, Tecmo confirmed Nintendo DID HAVE the publishing rights, everything else has been in the dark due to Nintendo's grave-like silence on the matter.
I'm personally worried about Nintendo pulling a dick move and sending a Level 3 Lawsuit spell to shut down our hopes, so until i actually have the patch and game running in my Wii, i'll keep my expectations low.
@Colette Bennett: i beg you to keep us updated on this matter here at Destructoid.
I'm personally worried about Nintendo pulling a dick move and sending a Level 3 Lawsuit spell to shut down our hopes, so until i actually have the patch and game running in my Wii, i'll keep my expectations low.
@Colette Bennett: i beg you to keep us updated on this matter here at Destructoid.
yes, I can't wait to LEGALLY purchase a game that they neglected to sell to me through the proper channels of translation/localization. I will go through lots of effort to find and procure this game from a legitimate importer. paying full price, plus the shipping, is no problem for me. right.
I had a geek gasm, when the subs come out I will more than likely grab the game in some way shape or form. I dont plan on upgrading my wii's firmware ever. Unless I desperately want someone on the wii shop channel since having it is just so damn convenient for playing imports, copying my entire collection to HD ect ect.
When was the last time Nintendo halted a fan project such as this? Where was the C&D for Mother 3, hmm? Nintendo is not Square Enix. Those jokers have issues.
And Nintendo drops another notch on my respect ladder.
They don't give two shits about what actual gamers want anymore. In fact, I don't know if they really ever did. They've always done their own thing (basically, franchising) since the very beginning. And they've ALWAYS been pretty unfriendly to third party devs.
The only reason anyone puts up with their shit is because Nintendo has always been decent at making NINTENDO games. They don't care about OTHER companies or the consumers at all.
They don't give two shits about what actual gamers want anymore. In fact, I don't know if they really ever did. They've always done their own thing (basically, franchising) since the very beginning. And they've ALWAYS been pretty unfriendly to third party devs.
The only reason anyone puts up with their shit is because Nintendo has always been decent at making NINTENDO games. They don't care about OTHER companies or the consumers at all.
I loved FF II but by the third installment it was basically the same exact game only in a slightly different setting. I mean...How many ritualistic sacrifices were their in medieval Japan anyways?
And here's a link to the game's trailer with the font that was voted for the patch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXYtxRxaPvw
At the time of my post right now the patch is 93% complete. I have already bought and imported a new copy of Fatal Frame IV and I'm just waiting on the patch to finish. Had to get my game early incase everybody starts buying it at once, once the patch is finished. LoL. As for the Homebrew channel, I wrote to them to ask them about it and they said they are working on a region-free installment on the patch so that way there would be no requirement for Homebrew.
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