Unbelievable, Nintendo releases update Pikmin 1 It is Pikmin 2 to other languages and not to Brazilian Portuguese, and now Nintendo!?
Therefore, the question asked, generates around after the “blah blah blah” from one of “heads" from the Nintendo clarify in an interview with Rabbit in Japan.
So, in the interview, Coelho states that Brazilian fans hope for more games in Brazilian Portuguese. And if, somehow, there would be a possibility for Nintendo to update its games, already released, with at least subtitles in Portuguese.
Although, Bill Van Zyll, director of Nintendo of the Americas, explains that “resuming” projects that have already been done is very complicated. But, in new projects, the company's focus was different, and the support for Brazilian Portuguese would happen.
However, this Wednesday, the Nintendo updated the newly released Pikmin 1 It is Pikmin 2 for Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean languages.
Certainly, the news did not please Brazilian fans of the Nintendo.
Repercussion generates community outrage
Undeniably, Brazilian fans of Nintendo They really felt the news of the update with new subtitles and once again, Brazilian Portuguese was left out.
Therefore, the very Rabbit in Japan, well-known influencer in the world Nintendo did not hide his anger via Twitter and even, with a video on your YouTube channel.
It is worth highlighting that, Pikmin 1 It is Pikmin 2 was originally released for Nintendo Game Cube. Being that, Pikmin 1 was launched in 2001 and Pikmin 2 in 2004. Based on this principle, which Bill Van Zyll lied in his interview. Alleging that Nintendo's development team did not open up its old projects for the inclusion of other languages.
Incredibly, anyone who follows Nintendo knows that this is a rare occurrence. Nintendo is always very sincere about its software.
Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 on Nintendo Switch
Then, Pikmin 1 It is Pikmin 2 can now be purchased in its remaster on Nintendo Switch.
The game was announcing in the latest Nintendo Direct, thus completing their quartet on Nintendo Switch consoles.
Pikmin 4 was released this year and achieved incredible numbers on the console. By doing so, the Nintendo, which had already launched Pikmin 3, originally released for Nintendo Wii U, also brought its origins.
Finally, Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 can be purchased digitally by clicking hereHowever, if you are on the physical team, the launch is today, September 22nd, and so far, we have no links available in Brazilian lands.
Conclusion
Undeniably, the news was a huge punch in the stomach for Brazilian fans.
Not receiving support in Brazilian Portuguese, in a land where most people don't speak other languages, is a tremendous lack of consideration from one of the biggest games companies.
And yes, as fans, we still believe that one day we will be able to play our favorite franchises in our language and in a legal way. This has already happened with some games, Super Mario Wonder is a clear example of this. However, there is no denying that there is still a long way to go before we reach the support we deserve. A support in which we see that our language is a priority to the standards of Nintendo.
Anyway, let's wait for the next chapters of this soap opera called, Nintendo and its Portuguese subtitles in Brazil.
Until next time guys!!
