130°

Belgians, Dutch jipped by Banjo, VP2 translations

17
From GAMER.tm: "Gamers in Belgium and Holland will be paying more than other European countries for Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts and Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise, due to the cost of translating both games.

"While both titles are widely expected to go on sale for around EUR 39 in most major markets, it seems that gamers in Holland and Belgium will be paying EUR 59 for Pinata 2 and Banjo Nuts & Bolts respectively.

"When asked by Dutch site Perfect-Rare why this was the case, a Microsoft Benelux spokesperson blamed the cost of translating both games and the relative size of both markets for the decision."
Read Full Story >>   
gamer.tm

[via perfect-rare.nl]
Voice of Reason - contributor
Published: 485 days 22 hours ago | News | Xbox 360
 
 

Showing: 1 - 13 of 13 Comments
Shut this user up Let user speak
Jenzo - 486 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1 -
To quote a famous song by Stormtroopers of death, "Speak english or die!".
Agree(3) | Disagree(5) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Mike134nl - 486 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
2 -
I really hate translated games, same for japanese games translated to english just sub the damned thing.

Increase in 20 euro just for the translation is just a lame excuse, importing the game from the UK is cheaper. Not to mention that 59 euro would would be 85 dollars. They just want to make a quick buck
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Enigma_2099 - 485 days 19 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
2.1 - Agreed...
if it cost that blasted much, just add text to the bottom of the screen... stop ripping these people off...
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Yi-Long - 485 days 17 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
2.2 - Yep, agreed...
... these games (the dutch versions at least) will never ever make it into my house.

This decision by Microsoft should get the nomination for one of the dumbest marketing-decisions in gaming this year.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
tgh machines - 485 days 20 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
3 -
Pretty much ALL gamers in the Netherlands speak English anyway so I don't see the point.
Agree(0) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
goodgameslover - 485 days 19 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
4 -
I live in Belgium, and i hate translated games!
I will NEVER play them in my own language, i only play them in english.
A big reason is our actors suck ;-)
Ik hoef absoluut geen nederlands als spel optie!!!
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
SjaakHaas - 485 days 15 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
4.1 -
Psies!
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
vloeistof - 485 days 18 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5 -
booo dutch voices always suck in games. same goes for cartoons.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Yi-Long - 485 days 17 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.1 - Yep, I agree...
... I'm a huge cartoon lover, but cartoons on dutch tv nowadays are mostly dubbed (and crappy as well), so not worth watching.

I didnt even like dubbing when I was a kid myself. I always used to watch Sky Channel and Super Channel, with the DJ Kat Show and Fun Factory etc.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
SjaakHaas - 485 days 15 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.2 - Niet helemaal waar
Beugelbekkie (Braceface) is best te doen in het Nederlands! Maar dan voornamelijk omdat Angela Schijf der stem doet! :D :P
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
NarsilianShard - 485 days 18 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
6 -
this is so stupid. I'm sure about 90% of gamers in Europe speak fluent English.

And 60 Euro ($88) is not THAT bad. I'm in Denmark and many new games cost up to $120, with the 80GB PS3 now going on 'sale' for $800. Stupid 25% sales tax......
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Yi-Long - 485 days 17 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
7 - It's ridiculous...
... Most dutch gamers speak perfect english, and dont even WANT crappy dutch dubbing!
I know I sure as hell dont, nor do I know anyone who does.

I sure hope the game comes with a warning-label on the front so people will know what they're buying, or else you'll see many people returning their 'dutch-only' copy back to the store.

I feel ALL games (and movies, and cartoons etc) should ALWAYS have the option for the ORIGINAL voice-acting. I dont even like having to play japanese games with english-only dub!

"When asked by Dutch site Perfect-Rare why this was the case, a Microsoft Benelux spokesperson blamed the cost of translating both games and the relative size of both markets for the decision."

... so why even bother!? I sure as hell am not gonna be buying this. I wouldnt buy this kinda dubbed crap for my kids, and I wouldnt buy a game that's 150% of the price it's supposed to cost, if it WOULDNT have had the crappy dutch dubbing.

It's just an incredibly dumb DUMB decision by Microsoft to even do this. Most gamers hate dutch dubbing. Yeah this is a kids game, but we shouldnt lower quality and standards for our kids. Our kids are pretty good at english (although it's getting worse with every cartoon now being dubbed by crappy dubs), and we should keep it that way.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
7.1 Euphrate | 485 days 14 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
Add Comment (Gamer Zone)
Gamer Zone Posting Guidelines
The Gamer Zone is for members who want a more friendly and civilized discussion. This section is heavily moderated by the N4G staff, so leave your fanboyism at the door please. Members who are unable to behave in a mature and respectful manner will be temporarily or permanently restricted from posting in the Gamer Zone. Using words such as Xbots and Sony droids, or other words from the console war vocabulary, is strictly prohibited in this Zone.
Read More...
 
 
You must log in to post comments.
Username:  
Password:  
 
 
About N4G
N4G is a social game news site that covers the game industry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More Info... | Submit News