tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post8786334877296494544..comments2024-03-28T16:56:18.261-05:00Comments on Rockman Corner: Smash Bros. - Mega Man is "The Blue Bomber" in Europe (Updated)Protodudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650204880792333537noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-19225312653075522502014-11-30T15:00:50.173-06:002014-11-30T15:00:50.173-06:00That's pretty sad, really. While I also figure...That's pretty sad, really. While I also figured the Metal Hero title was in reference to Mega Man 8, your average fan probably wouldn't have any idea about it since it was only seen as Rockman 8's subtitle. Aside from the little homage, it's a rather generic name compared to his universal moniker, The Blue Bomber, or even Super Fighting Robot. You'd think the American version would have opted for that one. Meh.MegaMachttp://www.facebook.com/MegaManX9comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-13370435388900950122014-11-29T21:55:05.248-06:002014-11-29T21:55:05.248-06:00Yes, I know all of that. ;)
Though it's still...Yes, I know all of that. ;)<br /><br />Though it's still undeniable that "Duck Hunt Duo", referring to the fact there are two visible characters, sounds markedly less awkward than just calling them "Duck Hunt". It's like that old Tiger Electronics Mega Man 2 LCD game that refers to the character as "Mega Man 2" throughout the manual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-40007109333043487292014-11-29T20:49:54.413-06:002014-11-29T20:49:54.413-06:00But Duck Hunt is a trio, as explained by Pit and P...But Duck Hunt is a trio, as explained by Pit and Palutena.<br />And The Blue Bomber is an American nickname not used in Japan, that was probably kept unchanged from the original source. The MM10 challenge "Blue Bomber" is actually named "Blue Lightning" in Japan.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-22933088353180679692014-11-29T16:17:02.433-06:002014-11-29T16:17:02.433-06:00"I'd wager we'll see the title amende..."I'd wager we'll see the title amended in North America sometime soon"<br /><br />They won't; this is another example of NoA and NoE localizing the game independently, as best demonstrated by the trophy texts: http://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros._for_Nintendo_3DS/English_Trophy_DifferencesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-90172025835478499822014-11-29T16:00:36.931-06:002014-11-29T16:00:36.931-06:00I would support this.I would support this.undamnedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858925770282393755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-44426585418931241142014-11-29T08:46:45.024-06:002014-11-29T08:46:45.024-06:00I imagine it's because only the Ruby Spears ca...I imagine it's because only the Ruby Spears cartoon ever used that line, he's always been known as the Blue Bomber since I can remember, even as far back as Mega Man 2 the magazines always called him the Blue Bomber... In fact come to think of it I believe even in a few episodes of the cartoon they even refer to him as the Blue Bomber, certainly Proto Man did in the episode included on the Anniversary Collection on PS2 Vhyper1985https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621099463032766308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-57621019426358173642014-11-29T03:37:42.186-06:002014-11-29T03:37:42.186-06:00It's worth noting that this isn't the only...It's worth noting that this isn't the only oddity with the differing English localisations of the current Smash Bros. games - for example, one entry on the roster (leaving out the name to avoid potential spoilers for those who haven't picked up the 3DS version and know this already) has "Duo" appended to their name in Europe, so it doesn't sound like they're awkwardly being referred to by a game's title, as is the case in the North American release where the name just sounds incredibly strange (exactly like calling Mario "Super Mario Bros.").<br /><br />There's probably nothing more to it than just another case of the two different English-language localisation teams making different choices when polishing up the base product.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-59611889891946903192014-11-29T03:33:41.678-06:002014-11-29T03:33:41.678-06:00Great theory, except for the fact that mini bombs ...Great theory, except for the fact that mini bombs (among other bomb types) are some of the most common battle chips, which got changed to mini boomers in the anime, which describes the same thing. Plus BeastMan-SavageMan (among other navis) getting name changes and such. Also BombMan.EXE is depicted with two big generic black ball bombs in his shoulders, and is usually stepping on another one, changing his name doesn't really solve the fact that he is all about bombs. <br /><br />My theory, the anime dub just changes stuff for the heck of it, like most televised anime dubs tend to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-29463459559438128042014-11-29T03:22:16.984-06:002014-11-29T03:22:16.984-06:00That would have been FANTASTICThat would have been FANTASTICAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-89247674331829463172014-11-29T02:50:42.540-06:002014-11-29T02:50:42.540-06:00VERY good point, that's better than either of ...VERY good point, that's better than either of these names!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-9627707995523801582014-11-28T22:20:33.651-06:002014-11-28T22:20:33.651-06:00I think it has to do with the word "bomb"...I think it has to do with the word "bomb" itself. I mean we live in a post 9/11 America here in the west and after Oklahoma in 1995, plus the suicide bombers in Iraq and Afghanistan during bush's invasion of both countries in the early 2000's, then Boston just not to long ago. I tend to think the word bomb doesn't sit well with your everyday American. Look at for instance mega man battle network cartoon where In America Bomb Man was called Blaster Man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-37714017285566918122014-11-28T20:18:57.447-06:002014-11-28T20:18:57.447-06:00Oh yeah, but still, that's like calling Zero t...Oh yeah, but still, that's like calling Zero the Red Rocker. Dammit, it actually works out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-75524625145618980702014-11-28T19:35:55.992-06:002014-11-28T19:35:55.992-06:00The blue Rock 'Em Sock 'Em robot.The blue Rock 'Em Sock 'Em robot.Protodudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650204880792333537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-53101295935045682392014-11-28T19:34:40.286-06:002014-11-28T19:34:40.286-06:00Blue Metal Hero sounds better and more fitting for...Blue Metal Hero sounds better and more fitting for Mega Man. I don't know where that bomber nonsense came from, he hardly ever uses weapons I'd consider bombs. The Blue Blaster would have made more sense. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-76913519097831889722014-11-28T18:14:52.041-06:002014-11-28T18:14:52.041-06:00Personally, I prefer the Rockman 8 reference :PPersonally, I prefer the Rockman 8 reference :PIan Dimashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719887535220638279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-75717366028566189952014-11-28T17:59:57.854-06:002014-11-28T17:59:57.854-06:00I don't even know where that "Blue Metal ...I don't even know where that "Blue Metal Hero" title comes from, other than it being similar to the subtitle for Rockman 8. He's widely known as "The Blue Bomber" in America, as well. I don't have the game, but I really hope this gets patched, too.EngineR2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-55224479591451063502014-11-28T17:53:18.624-06:002014-11-28T17:53:18.624-06:00And WHY is he not called the super fighting Robot ...And WHY is he not called the super fighting Robot in the west?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080026879350344019.post-903973534794758482014-11-28T17:30:12.345-06:002014-11-28T17:30:12.345-06:00I liked the Europe version for The Blue Bomber bec...I liked the Europe version for The Blue Bomber because I am an European. A Blue Metal Hero sounds weird to me but maybe it is not because I am not an American. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com