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Expectations denied: Fan and industry conflict around the localisation of the Japanese video game Yakuza 3
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 07:03 authored by Craig NorrisOnline fan cultures provides researchers with a space to observe and analyse the development and establishment of fan participation with media properties. The visibility of, and zealous postings by, fans on online forums offers a valuable opportunity to explore what happens when fans feel their expectations are being denied or limited by creator or industry actions. This article examines the fallout around the localisation of the Japanese video game Yakuza 3 into the West in 2010.
History
Publication title
The Fibreculture JournalVolume
23Pagination
73-94ISSN
1449-1443Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Fibreculture PublicationsPlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Repository Status
- Open