Uncharted 3's Japanese title is a real sinker
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Andriasang has posted a few tidbits from the latest Famitsu, the tastiest of which may concern the Japanese localization of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Like Uncharted 2 before it, Uncharted 3 will receive a full and reportedly high quality Japanese localization. Of much more importance, however, is the game's Japanese title.
According to Andriasang, it translates to "something like" Uncharted: Atlantis Which Sleeps in the Desert, which is just delightful. Honestly, if you need more than that to get you through the rest of the day, we can't help you (though we suppose another look at the Japanese Uncharted 2 box art wouldn't hurt).
According to Andriasang, it translates to "something like" Uncharted: Atlantis Which Sleeps in the Desert, which is just delightful. Honestly, if you need more than that to get you through the rest of the day, we can't help you (though we suppose another look at the Japanese Uncharted 2 box art wouldn't hurt).
Reader Comments (52)
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:05PM SecondTomorrow said
Everyone knows Atlantis was buried in the desert, not the sea. Title totally makes sense.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:30PM KiraXD said
@SecondTomorrow
Also:
T. E. Lawrence showed some interest in Iram, and named it "The Atlantis of the Sands."
So joystiq needs a proper translator to understand how the translations actually make sense and are QUITE accurate.
The title probably (in japanese) would translate to:
Uncharted 3: Atlantis of the Sands
which is more original and cool than our: Uncharted "Drakes [blank blank adventure"] model thats typically being used (1st and 3rd game uses Drakes [whatever]
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Also:
T. E. Lawrence showed some interest in Iram, and named it "The Atlantis of the Sands."
So joystiq needs a proper translator to understand how the translations actually make sense and are QUITE accurate.
The title probably (in japanese) would translate to:
Uncharted 3: Atlantis of the Sands
which is more original and cool than our: Uncharted "Drakes [blank blank adventure"] model thats typically being used (1st and 3rd game uses Drakes [whatever]
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 12:13AM metamorphic said
@KiraXD
This. Ever heard of a metaphor, SecondTomorrow?
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This. Ever heard of a metaphor, SecondTomorrow?
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 3:18AM spin cycle said
@KiraXD How about Uncharted 3: Atlantis Beneath the Sands?
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Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:05PM The Harbinger of Pie said
As strange as the title is, it might be potential spoilers for the entire game...
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:29PM Shadowbender said
@The Harbinger of Pie
Not neccessarily. They basically already said that Drake and the gang would be searching for a kingdom, literally following in Lawrence of Arabia's footsteps.
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Not neccessarily. They basically already said that Drake and the gang would be searching for a kingdom, literally following in Lawrence of Arabia's footsteps.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:30PM Demaar said
@The Harbinger of Pie
Yeah... I suddenly wish I didn't read the article.
Really though, why do companies feel the need to Japanese up their stuff before they release it in Japan? Surely movie posters and stuff such as are left intact for Japanese release?
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Yeah... I suddenly wish I didn't read the article.
Really though, why do companies feel the need to Japanese up their stuff before they release it in Japan? Surely movie posters and stuff such as are left intact for Japanese release?
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:14AM liquidsoap89 said
@The Harbinger of Pie
I started thinking about what the title could mean, and I really wish I didn't...
Although going to Atlantis would be FREAKING AWESOME!
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I started thinking about what the title could mean, and I really wish I didn't...
Although going to Atlantis would be FREAKING AWESOME!
Posted: Jun 3rd 2011 1:58PM omgwtf said
@The Harbinger of Pie
Yeah I really wish they would've put a spoiler alert in the beginning of the article... because I was expecting a random title name that didn't give away the basic premise of the story... ughhh now I know I can't read any Uncharted 3 posts I guess
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Yeah I really wish they would've put a spoiler alert in the beginning of the article... because I was expecting a random title name that didn't give away the basic premise of the story... ughhh now I know I can't read any Uncharted 3 posts I guess
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:05PM Arsenic13 said
My xbox's hardrive's name is Super Sexy Sunshine. I love long, happy titles.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:06PM aussieCanuck said
That Uncharted 2 cover makes me feel happy in my pants, and with a title like that for Uncharted 3 it DEFINITELY needs a cover in the same vein as that one. That cover should be in a museum next to andy warhols soup can.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 12:57PM mcnichoj said
@aussieCanuck
Fun fact, Drake's face on the second cover is totally based off this image.
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1481/1267961993003.jpg
With that in mind, I wonder what kinds of funny reaction images they could use for the third game.
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Fun fact, Drake's face on the second cover is totally based off this image.
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1481/1267961993003.jpg
With that in mind, I wonder what kinds of funny reaction images they could use for the third game.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:08PM Psychotine said
Sold!
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:10PM LuTon James said
Thanks but this isn't the Uncharted 3 post we're all waiting on Joystiq...
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:14PM Seventy X Seven said
@(Unverified)
Not really. Like we all knew Drake's Fortune is about the search for El Dorado, and Among Thieves is about Shambhala. Drake's Deception is about Iram of the Pillars, aka "Atlantis of the Sands." All of which ND told us a long time ago.
Not really. Like we all knew Drake's Fortune is about the search for El Dorado, and Among Thieves is about Shambhala. Drake's Deception is about Iram of the Pillars, aka "Atlantis of the Sands." All of which ND told us a long time ago.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:16PM The Harbinger of Pie said
@Seventy X Seven
Because the Uncharted games never had any plot twists of any kind, right? :P
Because the Uncharted games never had any plot twists of any kind, right? :P
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:17PM Shadowbender said
Will Nathan transform into a pop-singing rainbow magic 8 ball/bowling ball that sports a ten-foot long, spiky blonde hair with slim woman legs?
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:18PM BigEgo007 said
Hmmm. Spoiled but still played? You win!
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:18PM Ballistic H said
I wanna know who's the new lady's ass we get to see this time :P
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:19PM Seventy X Seven said
@The Harbinger of Pie
What, are you hinting that there's going to be something out of the ordinary in Uncharted 3? Stop being so blind, it's going to be a straight forward cover shooter against pirates and mercenaries the who way through ;-)
What, are you hinting that there's going to be something out of the ordinary in Uncharted 3? Stop being so blind, it's going to be a straight forward cover shooter against pirates and mercenaries the who way through ;-)
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:19PM Robot Bastard said
Japan: We don't do vague game titles.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:21PM Icemael said
If you change it into something like "Uncharted 3: Atlantis of the Desert" or "Uncharted 3: The City that Slept in the Desert", it's actually pretty good. Better than "Drake's Deception".
I didn't like "Among Thieves" or "Drake's Fortune", either.
I didn't like "Among Thieves" or "Drake's Fortune", either.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:24PM Urethra Alfredo said
I can't wait for the sequel, "Uncharted: The Golden Coin Which Makes Sleep in a Treasured Chests Inside of a Water House Under the Water of a Sea."
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:32PM Shadowbender said
@Urethra Alfredo
Alternative title: Uncharted 4: Urethra Alfredo.
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Alternative title: Uncharted 4: Urethra Alfredo.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:27PM BigEgo007 said
@Seventy X Seven
mmm. Sounds sexy.
mmm. Sounds sexy.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:28PM Lerkero said
I would have preferred Uncharted 3: Atlantis Which of Desert Sleeping
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:40PM Shadowbender said
@Lerkero
I think you mean "Sreeping".
inevitable/s
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I think you mean "Sreeping".
inevitable/s
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:31PM Timjoy said
I'm still surprised Activision hasn't brought back Pitfall harry to challenge the uncharted games.......
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:45PM YourImminentFate said
@Timjoy
Soooo funny you mentioned that because I was thinking about it just the other day
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Soooo funny you mentioned that because I was thinking about it just the other day
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:34PM Twist said
The subtitle makes perfect sense for the japanese release. It has to be 350x more pretentious than the english version if they even want people to look at it. Now if they can just replace whats his face with an emo guy who looks like a girl they should have a hit in that market.
Personally I think they have gotten carried away with subtitles on both games and movies. Many of them are completely meaningless and nearly all of them are unnecessary.
Personally I think they have gotten carried away with subtitles on both games and movies. Many of them are completely meaningless and nearly all of them are unnecessary.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:47PM Shadowbender said
@Twist
In their language though, perhaps it sounds and flows better. But as a fan of anime and Asian culture, I still retain an interest in them.
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In their language though, perhaps it sounds and flows better. But as a fan of anime and Asian culture, I still retain an interest in them.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:36PM TheDigeratiDude said
If anyone's wondering what Sully's saying, it's:
YATTA!!!
や = ya
た = ta
the small っ thing in between や and た tells the user to repeat the sound of the consonant of the character following it, in this case, the ta part. yata becomes yatta.
End of Japanese resson for today!
End of Japanese lesson!
YATTA!!!
や = ya
た = ta
the small っ thing in between や and た tells the user to repeat the sound of the consonant of the character following it, in this case, the ta part. yata becomes yatta.
End of Japanese resson for today!
End of Japanese lesson!
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:39PM TheDigeratiDude said
@TheDigeratiDude
Damn, I forgot to remove one of those End of Japanese sentences.
Oh, I also forgot to mention yatta basically means YAYYYYYY!!! in Japanese in case it wasn't obvious.
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Damn, I forgot to remove one of those End of Japanese sentences.
Oh, I also forgot to mention yatta basically means YAYYYYYY!!! in Japanese in case it wasn't obvious.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 12:52AM ngSliver said
@TheDigeratiDude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU , this is the first thing that came to my mind after seeing the image.... just had to post it.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU , this is the first thing that came to my mind after seeing the image.... just had to post it.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:38PM Shadowbender said
They should go the route that all famous franchises have gone, where if you have a trailer for Uncharted 3, you end it with just "3", like Spiderman 3 did, or many other movies have done on their posters or banners.
Or do what Saw 2 did, and have Drake peak over the bottom of promotional art holding up 3 fingers.
My brother and I always found the technique amusing.
Or do what Saw 2 did, and have Drake peak over the bottom of promotional art holding up 3 fingers.
My brother and I always found the technique amusing.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:57PM Shadowbender said
@TbeDigeratiDude
Like in the first episode of Heroes.
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Like in the first episode of Heroes.
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:48PM BigEgo007 said
Hey, they could come up with any title in any language as long as they do what the big M does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_dh16HQkqQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_dh16HQkqQ
Posted: Jun 1st 2011 11:48PM YourImminentFate said
Fwee wiwwy!! XD
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 12:06AM YourImminentFate said
@YourImminentFate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUX263Z6Xek&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUX263Z6Xek&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 12:16AM Jawmuncher said
Japan still had the best Uncharted Box Art.
Rape Face Nathan
http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqu7taJCa01qzurbto1_500.jpg
Rape Face Nathan
http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqu7taJCa01qzurbto1_500.jpg
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:19PM Urethra Alfredo said
@Jawmuncher
I like how Chloe looks like Doctor Sivana in a wig.
I also like how one of the goombas from the Super Mario Bros. movie is in the loswer left-hand corner.
Surprisingly terrible box-art.
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I like how Chloe looks like Doctor Sivana in a wig.
I also like how one of the goombas from the Super Mario Bros. movie is in the loswer left-hand corner.
Surprisingly terrible box-art.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 12:19AM Haggard said
@Seventy X Seven
Skeleton pirates and alien mercenaries, right from the start!
Skeleton pirates and alien mercenaries, right from the start!







