Since I have nothing better to do than translate stuff for Triforce, I translated the rest too....
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Iwata: Compared to the previous version, there are some new approaches, right?
Kitamura: Such as the "Radio" mode. You can use your Nintendo DS as a radio, listening to the build in songs that DJ Barbara plays. Whats more, by using a WiFi connection, without doing anything, you can listen to songs stored on Nintendos servers.
Iwata: That's no doubt "radio".
Kitamura: And since its Radio, you can listen as much as you want for free. A streaming service called JASRAC is taking care of it, and as long as its a song on Nintendos servers, you can listen to any song.
Iwata: And if its a song you like, you can download it...?
Kitamura: The sing title is displayed on the DS screen, so thats convenient if you want to download it. And just listening and discovering new songs is also cool. Furthermore, using televison speakers when you play is also a new feature. Originally, I was thinking it would be fun to play with high volume, so I consulted with Iwate...
Iwata: He (I?) said "If we connected to a Wii, we should be able to make a system for playing using the TV".
Kitamura: Yes. We made a Wii channel called "Speaker Channel", and the power is really different from the DS speakers. The sound has been upgraded, and the feedback is like a real instrument. So at the end of the development, I was playing almost every day.
Iwata: Eh? You were only playing this time too?
Kitamura: No, I was working on "testing the speaker channel". On paper, that is (laughs)
Iwata: Again... (laughs) The way to get the "Speaker Channel" is a totally new approach too.
Kitamura: Yes. When you buy "Band Bros DX", there will be a paper with a password inside the box. When you enter this password in the Wii Shopping Channel, you will be able to download the special "Speaker Channel" for "Band Bros DX".
Iwate: I'm changing the subject a bit, but the development of "Band Bros DX" took quite some time.
Kitamura: As the project neared completion, many of the "Band Bros DX" staff moved on to other projects.
Iwate: But the motivation to continue development didnt drop. Why was that?
Kitamura: To me, it was the carrot.
Iware: Carrot?
Kitamura: When this job is completed, I can finally play "Band Bros DX". That kind of carrot was always in front of my eyes.
Everyone: (Laughs)
Kitamura: Because of that carrot, I gave it my best on other work too. I really gave it my all.
Kitahara: Thats certainly a carrot. "Band Bros DX" was, even from a developent point of view, very fun. It's my favorite software. So even when all the members were scattered, doing other jobs, we were sending "Band Bros mail".
Iwate: From the beginning, it was said that this team really got along well, but maybe one could also say you bonded through playing sessions?
Kitamura: Thats probably true.
Iwate: Last question. How would you like different customers to play the game?
Kitamura: There isnt a particular way I wan't a certain type of customer to play. That is why there are so many play modes. For those who like karaoke, there is singing mode, and for those who like to make songs, theres the song-making mode. In that way, I hope that people of different tastes will gather around "Band Bros DX".
Iwate: I don't think there is many who don't like music. Should it be singing, making music, playing music or just appreciate the art of music. So as long as you like music, there is many ways to use this, right? How about you, Kitahara?
Kitahara: I'm with Kitamura. Sex or age doesn't matter, I wan't every type of person to enjoy the game. And if one owns a Wii, and can connect to the internet, I also want people to try the "Speaker Channel". As long as you have one copy of the software, you can play with your family or friends, so please try it.
Iwate: You can do Family Band Bros. And lastly, Mr. Kuma.
Kuma: I'm personally in the in-house band, and play the tronbone. So anyone who loves games, buy "Band Bros DX", experience the thrill and fun of playing, and I would also like them to try their hands on a real instrument. And also the other way around, people who already play an instrument, pick up "Band Bros DX" and experience the fun of playing games.
Thu, June 12th, 2008 at 23:54
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