Well said Decs!
Datel have made a fortune, and i reckon poor old Europe (i.e. us) have got the short straw because Nintendo of Europe seem somewhat out-of-date compared to other continents especially when looking at selling strategies...and making money!! How much advertising have you seen from Nintendo of Europe...very little when compared to other consoles. they're not gonna sell if people don't know about 'em!
As for the Freeloader, i don't think Nintendo of Europe so much as gave Datel money for it, as wanted to gain from them for it! Nintendo of Europe have really been trying their hardest recently in trying to cut down on imports, especially games like Animal Crossing. It's like they don't want us to play it at all!! Some websites have been contacted by Nintendo of Europe personally for providing Europe with non-PAL games, and have had to stop Nintendo Gamecube imports/exports! But as you can see from what many have said, their approach to stopping imports is about as good as their out-of-date marketing strategies!!
[EDIT] Release Date List Updated again!
Nintendo of Europe confirms releases dates for Pokemon Channel (2nd April), Pokemon Colosseum (19th May), and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (18th June). If you like Pokemon, start saving! ^_^
Datel have made a fortune, and i reckon poor old Europe (i.e. us) have got the short straw because Nintendo of Europe seem somewhat out-of-date compared to other continents especially when looking at selling strategies...and making money!! How much advertising have you seen from Nintendo of Europe...very little when compared to other consoles. they're not gonna sell if people don't know about 'em!
As for the Freeloader, i don't think Nintendo of Europe so much as gave Datel money for it, as wanted to gain from them for it! Nintendo of Europe have really been trying their hardest recently in trying to cut down on imports, especially games like Animal Crossing. It's like they don't want us to play it at all!! Some websites have been contacted by Nintendo of Europe personally for providing Europe with non-PAL games, and have had to stop Nintendo Gamecube imports/exports! But as you can see from what many have said, their approach to stopping imports is about as good as their out-of-date marketing strategies!!
[EDIT] Release Date List Updated again!
Nintendo of Europe confirms releases dates for Pokemon Channel (2nd April), Pokemon Colosseum (19th May), and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (18th June). If you like Pokemon, start saving! ^_^
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