I remember this software caused quite a stir in China since the Louvre guide doesn't have Chinese language support.(it's listed as in development on some of their signs) https://twitter.com/MemCardShow/status/1267214272146350080
Replying to @Kanto255
Self-guided tour have become more popular in the last 10 years, and it is pretty frustrating to see one of the World's greastes places of interest don't have a Chinese language interactive guide.
Replying to @Kanto255
About that one: Not all tourists are young people who have received ample English education. It's also a matter of courtesy and respect to have the language from which many of the tourists came available.
Replying to @Kanto255
I understand that some European tourists may be able to follow an English tour guide without much trouble, but English is largely considered a school chore and I don't think many are too willing to use it IRL.
Native speakers also speak MUCH faster than listening tests in school.
Replying to @TodoNintendoS
If you think 12+ is bizzare, have a look at the rating in Taiwan:
https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1243388152892383234?s=19
Logging a Wechat account on Tencent Nintendo Switch now requires ID verification. (Not required when tested in February).
Recently information on China's gaming regulation suggests enforcement of ID verification, with non-online games verified at purchase/download.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Testing and image credits @zhaochen0507
Replying to @chinesenintendo
@ZhugeEX
Replying to @Eikmanalmond and @zhaochen0507
Iris.Fall and Shio. They are indie games by Chinese developers.
RT @Angle_0A7: The innocent
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is 90% off (HK$42 = US$5.4) on Nintendo Hong Kong eShop.
(DLC not included, game play in Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese)
Less than half of the characters come from games released on the iQue Player, sadly https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1267984346201325570
Extremely mindboggling, the Xenoblade Chronicles Limited Edition distributed in Hong Kong contains a Korean version cartridge.
The limited edition is otherwise identical to the Japanese release.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
The same cartridge treatment also applies to the standard edition, but it's more understandable.
It does not seem to make much sense for Nintendo's HK distributors to "unpack" the bundle and swap for a different cartridge.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Many users are quite discontent with this treatment:
https://tieba.baidu.com/p/6715824668
Some even sold their cartridge off trading sites after getting JPN cartridges.
Replying to @Riley_Gibbins2
Changing back to JPN would be good enough. Hong Kong and Taiwan releases have long been quite a variety collection, with EUR, JPN, KOR, ASI all been included. Of course, many games have their own CHT version of the cartridge (maybe that's what you mean by CNA?)
Replying to @Riley_Gibbins2
Translation yes, censorship not really. CHT cartridges are officially designated for release in Hong Kong and Taiwan, obviously not influenced by China's game censoring requirements.
Many Nintendo games in Chinese are more loyal to the JP original as they are direct translations.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Store page:
https://store.nintendo.com.hk/70010000009718
Replying to @HiccupJul
That's probably why Nintendo of HK could just slap a Korean cartridge in it. They cannot put the European version of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in their HK release because it doesn't play in Chinese.
Replying to @Subscriptcatt
Not exactly. The limited edition (and all videogames) sold in Hong Kong and Taiwan are not subject to China game censorship.
RT @MetalMarioJSKR: To this one guy complaining about NPC in Chinese localization using spoken language, I recommend you play games localiz…
RT @doomwiki: The Internet Archive is an extremely vital part of the wiki ecosystem, besides hosting Petabytes of important archives of all…
Also the iQue Player analog stick which uses basically the same design. https://twitter.com/engineers_feed/status/1268485965548576768
Replying to @Burnt_Krisp
I don't know but I don't think so. Thw tencent edition probably has a very strict bad word list to prevent any undesirable names.
Tencent Nintendo Switch launches Hotpot🥘 Vs. Barbecue 🍖tournament on June 13 and 14th.
150CC Versus on Saturday and Balloon Battle on Sunday.
This is their second "Splatfest" since the release of the Nintendo Switch in China, done without Splatoon.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Previously: Cats🐱VS. Dogs🐶 https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1264133624250503173?s=20
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source: https://weibo.com/7229718199/J5fGnjs9L
RT @paig_does_it: Splatoon 3 looking great so far
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classic Chinese language cover.
Rated 15+(輔15級) in Taiwan.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Games Chinese voice actors and localizers:
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Via: https://youtu.be/WGv3tOo_960
Replying to @NareetaaMan
Perhaps this is the reason:
https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1243388152892383234?s=19
Replying to @LW201712
可能和台灣的遊戲分級要求有關:https://twitter.com/chinesenintendo/status/1269149049329815552?s=19
RT @PushDustIn: Finally Chinese Parents come to the Nintendo Switch.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics all Traditional Chinese introduct... https://youtu.be/FTPKjuZNJ4k via @YouTube
These images were already circulating in Mario fandoms for about a decade, but it was still nice to see Mario Broth covering it. https://twitter.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/1269352059209420801
RT @GREENAP61083151: 世界遊戲大全51連特典 夾子
RT @Retro_DPad: 只要是有华人的地方,电子游戏似乎都会摊上被冠以“电子海洛因”、被污名化、被封禁的历史,也不知道是谁规定的。今天咱们就看看 1990 年 12 月台湾知名的综艺节目《连环泡》其中的情景剧环节《七点新闻》是如何评判当时十分流行的电子游戏以及非法的赌博…
Tencent Nintendo Switch 10.0.4 log:
Fixed the issue where it was not possible in some countries or regions to add funds using a new credit card or to register credit card information in Nintendo eShop . (The China model only uses WeChat pay so there are no credit card issues.)
Replying to @chinesenintendo
So basically, "Yep there is an issue fixed but it doesn't apply to you"
RT @nikochina: Niko Partners has published our 2020 China Console Gaming Report & 5-year Forecast. https://lnkd.in/gFEm79E
Thank you to Dea…
RT @nikochina: Niko Partners: China is finally embarcing consoles https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/09/niko-partners-chinas-console-and-tv-game-market-to-hit-2-15-billion-by-2024/ via @VentureBeat
RT @koopa630kit: NINTENDO SWITCH
動物森友會 中文版海報
#NintendoSwitch
#動物森友會
#AnimalCrossingNewHorizons
Replying to @tcoffa_ and @koopa630kit
Not in Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan. The ban is only effective in mainland China.
Replying to @AgentK29948993
Not really. The term "Splatfest" was never used in the original post and I'm only using it here as an unofficial analogy.
Game code cards (digital codes sold in stores) product information has been disclosed for Super Mario Party, Yoshi Crafted World, Kirby Star Allies, and Mario Tennis Aces.
Game approval information is not disclosed for these titles.
Image via @zhaochen0507
Replying to @Anth4m and @zhaochen0507
I've actually reached out to a certain individual in an attempt to decipher the file. We have some clues but the contents of the file remains a mystery.
Listings of Super Mario Maker 2 were removed on Chinese e-commerce site Taobao with NO apparent reason.
Streams are not yet banned, but judging from the situation with Animal Crossing, it's probably only a matter of time. https://twitter.com/MetalMarioJSKR/status/1271400228738854912
RT @LuigiUltra64: “Farewell"
Replying to @chinesenintendo
@ZhugeEX
Replying to @kirbyfan45
Or simply because they cannot eliminate the POSSIBILITY of someone doing so thanks to the games' UGC focus.
Replying to @kirbyfan45
Unlike the Animal Crossing, where people were shocked to see the game delisted but still saw it coming with knowledge of Hong Kong protestors taking advantage of the game.
For SMM2 there were no observed systematic practices of similar acts, so it was really out of the blue.
RT @chinesenintendo: Listings of Super Mario Maker 2 were removed on Chinese e-commerce site Taobao with NO apparent reason.
Streams are no…
New screenshots for Paper Mario: Origami King shows that many English phrases in the Traditional Chinese ver. have been changed into Chinese in the Simplified Chinese ver.
The dialog for both languages are quite similar and there seems to be no obvious censorship in SC.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Most reactions on China social media are disapproval towards those "localization" of English terms, believing Nintendo is "self-censoring" the SC version for a possible official China release.
Supporters mentions that translating those terms will help younger players understand.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
For instance, some individuals have trouble understanding the English terms on Xenoblade Chronicles 2's main menu.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Source: https://www.weibo.com/6048193311/J6rwpoDTU
RT @ninsoup: Super Mario Maker 2 E-Commerce Listings Removed In China https://nintendosoup.com/super-mario-maker-2-e-commerce-listings-removed-in-china/
RT @pokejungle: Zara China has teamed up with Pokémon to release these AMAZING heels! Classy or campy? On sale for just ~$30 USD currently…
The title screen options are translated in the Chinese localization for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.
They were left in English in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Exclusive to the Japanese and Hong Kong/Taiwan release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, a promt to choose language shows up at first startup.
Once the language is set, it cannot be changed unless the save data is erased.
Replying to @Stardusstt1
From what I read, many gamers Taiwan have reported to Nintendo already.
Replying to @Shinialene
Honestly the Korean Cartridge is an ideal version for western audiences since it is basically English title + no rating symbol.
To Chinese-speaking audiences however, the Chinese and Japanese titles use the English word "Xenoblade" only, so the Korean cartridge doesn't fit them.
Replying to @Shinialene
Also imagine buying the collector's edition in Europe, and everything from the outer box to the inner case was European, but the cartridge is suddenly American or Japanese. Wouldn't that be mind bogging?
RT @MetalMarioJSKR: Why do Hong Kong/Taiwan release on Switch have so many different versions of cartridges?
Most importantly, the Chinese…
RT @MetalMarioJSKR: We've had a record of JPN, USA, EUR, AUS, KOR sold in T. Chinese packages.
Many resellers took the blame they didn't de…
Replying to @Shinialene
Hopefully when the virus dies down and you have some spare money you can import this cartridge from China*, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Korea
(*China imports games from various regions but Hong Kong/Taiwan version (has KOR cartridge is very common)
Unlike major regions (Japan, N. America, Europe), Korea and Hong Kong/Taiwan gets an assortment of cartridges from various region, INCLUDING major first-party official releases.
Some of those treatments have led to major discontent there (plus China, which imports HK carts) https://twitter.com/MetalMarioJSKR/status/1272995823597400064
Replying to @chinesenintendo
We are planning to build a database of cartridges included with official Taiwane releases. If you have them please do reply or DM with the box and the cartridge pictures.
我們打算整理台灣公司貨內含遊戲片區域的資料。如果您有香港/台灣版遊戲,請評論或者私信上傳盒子正面圖和卡匝圖。
Super Mario Maker 2 is banned from trading but not yet banned from streaming in China. Here is an educated guess: https://twitter.com/MetalMarioJSKR/status/1272992350290079744
RT @MetalMarioJSKR: Some people have gone paranoid...
Q: "Can we still buy (Lego Mario) considering SMM2 is banned from selling?"
R1: "The…
Pokémon Sword/Shield DLC download card (Hong Kong)
Replying to @aoiahoy
Someone submitted the image to me, said they found it in a chatroom. I do not have contact to the original provider of this image.
Replying to @SpottyGaming
Literally, the heads-up means "To someone" rather than "Dear someone"
Pokémon Café Mix becomes the first Nintendo-published Switch game with Traditional, but not Simplified Chinese localization.
Many blame it on NetEase, which partnered to release Pokémon Quest (still under approval in China), and is suspected to have monopolized SC localization.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
The controversy over NetEase has already sparked over Minecraft Dungeon's release, where China is barred from buying on many platforms and ALL versions of the game have neither T or C localization. The game was later announced to be officially released in China by NetEase.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Following the "ban" of Animal Crossing, NetEase's official China edition of Minecraft banned texts from signs and books.
It's totally rational that most players want to enjoy games in their native language but needs to avoid this AT ALL COSTS.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Nintendo games with TC but no SC:
Last game: PM Masters
Last non-Pokemon game: Fire Emblem Heroes (2017)
Last non-mobile game: Pushmo (2014)
Last console game: Mario Party 9 (2012)
RT @OneAndFuture: @chinesenintendo I got my DLC card🤪
Replying to @NintenDaan
The sad truth is, in China, many non-gamers (and even some gamers) have long misread "Wii" as "Will" thanks to lack of official release of the console.
It also doesn't help that Mandarin Chinese does not have a character that precisely pronounces as "we".
Replying to @Akfamilyhome and @NintenDaan
Oh god, this happened in Hong Kong too?
RT @Akfamilyhome: @chinesenintendo @NintenDaan I remember the day my family got a Wii and my parents told me "we bought a Will"
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Hong Kong/Taiwan cover art.
The Hong Kong version of the booklet in Super Mario All-Stars used the same illustrations the Japanese and European versions except for the box and disk arts for NSMBW and SMG2: These two used Hong Kong box arts and their release dates were also changed from Japan to HK.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
NSMBW and SMG2 were the only two games in the booklet that received Traditional Chinese localization.
The official Hong Kong Wii model plays all Japanese Wii and GameCube disks, but could not download any Virtual Console titles as the Wii Shop Channel was never available.
Replying to @NintendoMemo, @TodoNintendoS, @MarioBrothBlog, @NintenDaan and @MemCardShow
An interesting piece of trivia for all of you.
It would be a really practical English writing sample test question.
Replying to @Tihealy and @Zachruff
The cards are officially sold in Hong Kong only, and most people in China import a Switch that has global eShop access.
RT @GREENAP61083151: 店舖的小海報。
RT @GREENAP61083151: 商場内任天堂廣告
Replying to @SpottyGaming and @MetalMarioJSKR
Even if the cartridge contents are the same, they could still have different stickers for each region.
Animal Crossing, for instance, has a dedicated CHT cartridge for HK and Taiwan.
Next Mario Kart 8 "Splatfest" in China is on Sweet VS. Salty Zongzi. (June 25th)
Unlike most Splatfest themes which are based on products or abstract ideas, the debate between Sweet VS. Salty Zongzi is a genuine debate for people from different parts of China.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
http://weibointl.api.weibo.com/share/155146541.html?weibo_id=4518678026199059
Replying to @MicheleMosena
I like this name. Mind if I use the term for future reports of Tencent's MK8D tournaments?
Pokémon Café Chinese localization.
RT @AndrewAlerts: I wonder how those Pokemon fans who constantly rail against Game Freak feel about TiMi Studios + Tencent running the show…
RT @ninsoup: Pokemon UNITE Disliked By Over 55,000 People On Youtube https://nintendosoup.com/pokemon-unite-disliked-by-over-55000-people-on-youtube/
Those who attempted to justify "value" for this title said that this may be the lowest possible entry point for certain audiences to join in the Pokémon franchise. A "nessesary" evil perhaps. https://twitter.com/ninsoup/status/1275800267863265280
Replying to @WA_Stokins
Good question, I personally do not, but I definitely see some do.
"You play Pokémon too?"
"Yes! I'm the best Magikarp player in China in Pokémon Unite."
*Wash hands*
RT @nikochina: Apple will require ISBNs by July https://nikopartners.com/apple-will-require-isbns-by-july/
Replying to @kamikaze358
Most people from China hated it, or at least, anyone that's a Pokémon/Nintendo fan doesn't have good impression on this game.
Poll on Chinese social media Weibo on opinions for Pokémon Unite:
Looking forward: 11.5%
Wait for more info: 13.9%
Don't care: 23.3%
Get lost: 51.2%
Replying to @Kamiyouni
The poll will last for 7 days. I will pick up the final results then and see if they're very different.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Update: # of votes have doubled but the percentages are roughly the same.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
17K people have voted.
The ratio for "Get lost!" has dropped below 50% but the ratios are still generally the same.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
This poll was initiated by an influential Nintendo Switch-focused news account with 1.62M followers.
Some maybe Nintendo enthusiasts but more may just be casual Switch (prospective) owners.
As if the controversies around Pokémon Unite aren't sever enough, Junichi Masuda went back to his Weibo account for the first time since January...to retweet the Pokémon Unite announcement video.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
Fortunately, the comments under Junichi's post are mostly very nice to him.
I guess those who didn't like Sword/Shield still found it to be "the lesser of evils".
Rumor: Pokémon Unite suspected to have directly copied designs from a Pokémon fan game 10 years ago.
Via: https://weibo.com/2880804192/J8fBZfCQd
Replying to @davidvb09xD
The fan game appears to be a World of Warcraft mod, so that could be the connection.
Replying to @MovingStones_x and @Nintenboiii
It seems like it. I will see if anyone still has the copy so we can actually test play it.
Replying to @chinesenintendo
29K votes now.
Still a solid ~50% (14K) that says screw this damn game.
https://weibo.com/6247019417/J8eiDqutW
RT @LuigiUltra64: Since this grid is trending in China I might jump on the bandwagon as well.
@chinesenintendo
RT @LuigiUltra64: Thanks to information from @CROSS_ZTC , every tile is now a product officially released in China (or planned for an offic…
The #Zelda hashtag has been overrun by fanatics followers of controversial Chinese pop idol Xiao Zhan.
This has lead to significant panicking due to the fanatics mass reporting websites, artists and services they got in contact with.
Replying to @MicheleMosena
His fanatic fans have mass reported various creative communities and harmed their creators, while the idol himself did nothing to correct their behaviors. Almost every online community in China is scared of those fanatics and many have boycotted products he sponsored.
Replying to @Franellece
It is. It's not on Twitter but on Chinese social media Weibo. The #Zelda hashtag is just for analogy.
Nintendo HK's new Animal Crossing video went media offline for a split second.
https://weibo.com/6048193311/J8CMnxNrz
Tencent will be releasing a LICENCED Tetris game "Tetris world travel" on smartphones, supporting up to 101 players in an online battle.
I'm pretty sure they've forgotten about one existing resource...
Replying to @MusicLo09880472
Some people believe in the conspiracy of Tencent not truly wanting to benefit the Switch userbase in China but rather is only taking up the spot so no one else could be the official dealer. I do not nessarily believe in this myself but I can see where that came from.
RT @TodoNintendoS: @chinesenintendo but.......but......it's two more....
Replying to @Mr_Gurin
I believe it's once online press conference from them. I don't play much of their games so I don't really follow, yet this was related material I saw on my timeline.
RT @Akfamilyhome: I kind of like Bowser's mainland Chinese name (酷霸王 - Kù bà wáng) more than his Cantonese name (庫巴 - Kù bā). They're both…
RT @GREENAP61083151: 任天堂户外廣告
Replying to @CCriticalDev, @JoeMT0, @Ju4n2woThr33 and @SpawnWaveMedia
The iQue Player was launched at an MSRP of CNY ¥498 in November 2003, which is equivalent to US$60 using convertion rates in 2003.
RT @GREENAP61083151: 中文版新超級瑪里奧兄弟2特别版3DS
Brain Training Chinese localizers.