[UPDATE] ZB in Famitsu Weekly

Otaku USA Magazine recently ran an open poll asking otaku from around the world to list a bunch of their favorite shows, manga, games etc. The poll was going to be run in an issue of Japan's Famitsu Weekly. That issue, September 25th, is out now! The nice people at Umagaruma posted a translation of the poll results.

The staff at the magazine was also allowed to participate and lo and behold, they quoted me several times! According to the translation, they used my quotes three times. Under "Favorite Game Creator or Company" I said "Katamari Damacy, made by Keita Takahashi, is always my first choice when I want to play something really fun." For "What would you like to see sold in the US?" it was "Release Siren 2 in America!" Finally, for "Favorite Manga Artist or Publisher" I said "Junji Ito is just so amazing and produces deep, emotionally compelling illustrations."

Now obviously these aren't all my exact words since it's been translated back and forth a couple times. I don't think I have ever or will ever say that anything is "emotionally compelling." But you get the idea. And yes, I really do want an official version of Siren 2 to hit America! PSN maybe? Please??

Anyway, I just think it's pretty swell to have my name in such an awesome magazine several times. Hey, Famitsu! Feel free to fly me over to your offices if you want any more of my priceless nuggets of wisdom!



[UPDATE]

And here's a small look at my face in the magazine. This is from the lead-in (I believe) to the larger poll results. The staff of Otaku USA were also asked to answer a few questions, and I was picked! I share the pages with people who are a lot cooler than me, so it's a double honor to be included in the magazine!

If anyone out there can provide me with a copy of the magazine, send me an email so we can work out the details. (My email address can be found as the rollover text on the little envelope icon above.) I'm thinking this needs to be framed and put up on the wall...