Matt Barnes,Dazz Brown,Greg S-C
Region Locked
Region Locked
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The YouTube series "Region Locked" explores the weird and wonderful video games that never left their home countries, featuring masterpieces and bizarre creations from favorite series and developers. The authors investigate the characters and designers behind these games to discover why they never enjoyed international exposure.
Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Unbound
Not all games are created equal, and the barriers of language and culture can leave our world divided, even within the realm of video games. However, there is a hidden world of unique and fascinating titles that never left their home countries, waiting to be discovered by gamers around the globe. Matt Barnes, Dazz Brown, and Greg Seago-Curl, the creators of the YouTube series "Region Locked," have brought their expertise to you, the gaming reader. In this captivating series, they delve into the weird and wonderful games that never made it beyond their native lands, offering an insightful glimpse into the diverse gaming culture of different regions.
From the trippy, meandering dreamscapes of 1998's "LSD: Dream Emulator" to the enigmatic "The Mysterious Murasame Castle," released by Nintendo in 1986, and the intergalactic adventures of "Crime Crackers" (1994), the authors explore the unique qualities of these games and the fascinating characters and maverick designers behind them. They investigate the reasons why such remarkable creations never enjoyed international exposure, shedding light on the complexities and challenges of game localization and distribution.
Whether you are a casual gamer, a keen developer, an intrigued reader, or a hardcore fan, "Region Locked" is the key to a surreal and adventurous journey through the lost world of video games. With its captivating content and insightful analysis, this series provides a deeper understanding of the global gaming landscape and the hidden treasures that await discovery. So, grab your controller, immerse yourself in the world of "Region Locked," and prepare to be transported to a realm of gaming diversity and wonder.
Weight: 1002g
Dimension: 196 x 253 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783529261
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