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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • Peebs goes over some video game box art JAPANESE vs. USA.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 417

  • @Peebs
    @Peebs  2 роки тому +228

    Was this video just an excuse to show off my Japanese game collection? Yes.
    Hope you like it! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @samuelkernsteffen5027
    @samuelkernsteffen5027 2 роки тому +207

    Im glad peebs is celebrating Donkey Kong December like everyone should be

    • @jfinle6283
      @jfinle6283 2 роки тому +1

      I can’t believe it’s monkey Kong december

    • @polkadi
      @polkadi 2 роки тому +3

      Say he won't do it, he'll do it every day.

    • @jfinle6283
      @jfinle6283 2 роки тому

      @@polkadi bubba Dubba dubba bubba dubba duh

    • @Maspkad008
      @Maspkad008 2 роки тому

      Wait I thought it as donkey expand dong December 😔

    • @daltonharmon1018
      @daltonharmon1018 2 роки тому

      As an smt fan ima have to disagree with you and state that it's demifiend december

  • @bluelfsuma
    @bluelfsuma 2 роки тому +241

    Can't forget how a lot of box art in the US changes characters' expressions from happy to angry. Lotsa Kirby games come to mind, specifically.

    • @emilyh7971
      @emilyh7971 2 роки тому +19

      Tbh that confuses me. Are happy faces less marketable or something?

    • @paragonyoshi4237
      @paragonyoshi4237 2 роки тому +9

      @@emilyh7971 I guess even back then, drama sold.

    • @acid-angel
      @acid-angel 2 роки тому +14

      @@emilyh7971 i think marketers just thought that angry faces were tough so if tough ppl ppl will buy, if smiley ppl ppl wont buy because they arent tough and badass, idk tho that's just me

    • @chanhjohnnguyen1867
      @chanhjohnnguyen1867 2 роки тому +2

      Only a handful of them have angry faces. Most American Kirby boxes keep the smile

    • @FlavioThepianist
      @FlavioThepianist 2 роки тому +2

      I guess they want Kirby to look cute over here

  • @captainjet-pack
    @captainjet-pack 2 роки тому +75

    Gotta love how they gave megaman a gun in the US box art.

    • @marinedragon
      @marinedragon 2 роки тому +9

      GET EQUIPPED
      WITH
      GLOCK

    • @Remember_Baker
      @Remember_Baker 2 роки тому +6

      Only thing more american would be if they gave megaman a cheeseburger and fries.

    • @thezombieonyourlawn3023
      @thezombieonyourlawn3023 2 роки тому +1

      @@Remember_Baker and also a gun

    • @SgtSega
      @SgtSega 2 роки тому +2

      Well to be fair, the name Mega Man makes no sense in the west with the original design of Mega Man, which is a kid. Heck in one version of concept art, he was gonna be called Rock Kid instead of Rock Man. So the art was beefed up to make him look more macho. BUT it's so poorly done and phoned in. My guess is Capcom wasn't taking it seriously enough in the US. Let's face it. The first Mega Man wasn't the best game in the series. Nobody even expected it to get sequels. Mega Man II actually had 2 different box arts in the US. That shows some more effort. It got better from MM3 onward.

  • @weirdproq
    @weirdproq 2 роки тому +13

    14:23 @Toasty He's singing "Welcome to Mario Land" from Mario Party 2. I'm surprised you don't recognize it.

  • @Gaffonium
    @Gaffonium 2 роки тому +56

    I love that this video is just PBG justifying spending hundreds of dollars in boxed-in games.
    Like, I can imagine he saying to his wife "I ordered them for a video! It's for work! sheeeeeesh..."

    • @Peebs
      @Peebs  2 роки тому +45

      Nah, I just have to buy her a Harvest Moon game here and there and she's fine with it. ;)

    • @swswangel
      @swswangel 2 роки тому +9

      @@Peebs Your wife is just like me fr fr

  • @totz_the_plaid9625
    @totz_the_plaid9625 2 роки тому +24

    While I prefer the Japanese box art for a lot of games, I actually like the logo-centric art for the Zelda series her in North America. It kinda feels like they're covers to books of ancient legend when the series follows that pattern.

  • @WJCTechyman
    @WJCTechyman 2 роки тому +22

    Peebs, you can play Super Famicom games on your North American SNES. You just remove two pieces of plastic in the cart slot. The systems are identical, tech spec wise. It's a bit more complex between NTSC and PAL games though, since those ran two completely different resolutions, refresh rates and internal clock speeds.

  • @Espen5145
    @Espen5145 2 роки тому +24

    I think F-Zero X’s box art is night and day. The Japanese box art is superior in every way

  • @snuit4744
    @snuit4744 2 роки тому +3

    14:26 I think this is welcome to Mario land from Mario party 2. How couldn’t you hear that Toasty? That singing is beautiful!

  • @weegaboo
    @weegaboo 2 роки тому +48

    Might I also suggest throwing in a few PAL boxes? They aren't as good as the Japanese ones usually, but they're WAY different.

    • @JoakimOtamaa
      @JoakimOtamaa 2 роки тому +2

      Caddicarus made a comparison video between NTSC and PAL, it's pretty neat.

  • @mattb6522
    @mattb6522 2 роки тому +38

    It is really interesting that a lot of Japanese box art during the NES through N64 era had a more artistic flair compared to the American versions. The American box art just seems like a by-the-numbers template (especially the back of the box) and doesn't have the same design punch as the Japanese ones.

  • @joetrotter2072
    @joetrotter2072 2 роки тому +2

    Long time fan, but this is my first peebs video, you’ve done such a good job of mixing the styles of the old community with your classic style. Much love!

  • @Chachi97
    @Chachi97 2 роки тому +12

    I love watching people show their collections, especially games, animation and movies! I'd love to see more of your collection! I never thought about collecting Japanese game copies, but I might pick that up once I've filled out more of my current game collection

  • @ZereWasTaken
    @ZereWasTaken 2 роки тому +4

    The holographic look of the OG Widneaker box is crazy good. I’m so glad they brought that into the launch screen of HD on the Wii U. I didn’t even know the OG box had that pinkish-blue cover for the longest time and that it was introduced with HD, but man. Really wish we got that box instead of the really weird gold one.

  • @Feurns
    @Feurns 2 роки тому +7

    One of my favourite bits you made was referencing Ramon Sessions in your Hey You Pikachu video. I always thought that was a hilariously obscure NBA player to bring up that would fly right over 99.9% of peoples heads, but for the 0.1% like me who caught it, it was just fantastic. I actually got a signed Ramon Sessions 8x10 really just because of that moment.

  • @shutupsprinkles
    @shutupsprinkles 2 роки тому +1

    1:56 LOL THE FREAKING BLUE SKY THUMBNAILS oh my gosh ahahaha

  • @Logandroid
    @Logandroid Рік тому +1

    Seeing the back of the Majora’s Mask box unlocked a core memory of sitting in the car as a kid and pouring over the screenshots again and again, my imagination running wild as I wondered what the hell the context could possibly be. Especially for the screaming Zora Link face.

  • @nookybar
    @nookybar 2 роки тому +9

    it's interesting to me the different design senses and aesthetic between japanese and western graphic designers. western box art is more nostalgic to me, but a lot of the japanese box art looks a lot more thought out to me and aesthetically pleasing to older me? Like, I actually prefer the windwaker gold box art because it's maybe my favourite childhood gamecube game and looking at the cover sparks fuzzy nostalgia feels within me when i see it.

    • @leonbabic7185
      @leonbabic7185 2 роки тому +1

      I do like the western art as well, and not just because of nostalgia. But I like the japanese Wind Waker box art just way more. It perfectly encapsulates the design of the game, and it elevates the emotional impact that game has on me when I see it.

  • @vaethia8908
    @vaethia8908 2 роки тому +3

    6:29 charlie caught me so off guard- please add a jumpscare warning

  • @LasagnaTheArtist
    @LasagnaTheArtist 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely adore the editing in this video. It makes it so much more entertaining, mad props to the editor!

  • @missingindy
    @missingindy 2 роки тому +2

    6:29 OH MY GOD, ITS SLIMECICLE!

  • @inukaiya1509
    @inukaiya1509 2 роки тому +92

    So true, many Japanese box art are so much cooler then ours.

    • @vtlovely2423
      @vtlovely2423 2 роки тому +1

      yeah

    • @lucinae8510
      @lucinae8510 2 роки тому +8

      Especially the NES, where Japanese and many PAL covers had colorful anime style covers, while North American covers were often so 'Merica (Hammerin' Harry) or just plain weird (Mega Man). During the 5th generation Western companies demanded everything be 3D in and out of the game, causing most to age poorly, while Japan continued the trend of great 2D covers that I still love to this day.

    • @astrowolvez
      @astrowolvez 2 роки тому

      And Europe, so many of there’s are so much better.

    • @hwebsite4720
      @hwebsite4720 2 роки тому

      @@astrowolvez could you give me some examples?

    • @devindavis8405
      @devindavis8405 2 роки тому

      Don't forget that horrible classic mega man waster box art it's terrible

  • @MadamFoogie
    @MadamFoogie 2 роки тому +9

    Man, Peebs. I was reluctant to watch this one, because the subject seemed a little dull. But I swear, your energy and editing skills can make pretty much anything interesting. You and Brutalmoose share this weird talent.

    • @hmuphilly9129
      @hmuphilly9129 2 роки тому

      Casual gamer spotted

    • @Belphegirl
      @Belphegirl 2 роки тому +1

      The editing is done by SirToasty, give him the credit not Austin

    • @MadamFoogie
      @MadamFoogie 2 роки тому

      @@Belphegirl My bad. All hail SirToasty for his editing prowess!

    • @MadamFoogie
      @MadamFoogie 2 роки тому

      @@hmuphilly9129 Don't be mean, I'm trying to give compliments. TT~TT

  • @cmmiles000
    @cmmiles000 2 роки тому +62

    Chrono Trigger has to be one of the best examples of this. The Japanese art is just the whole crew looking great in their Toriyama style. The American art, while very iconic, is completely wrong in that Marle uses water magic, not fire. That art came from an original demo screenshot when Marle was seen using fire instead of ice. Also, the Japanese box is another pure white background.

    • @wesnohathas1993
      @wesnohathas1993 2 роки тому +1

      It's not entirely inaccurate as Marle's magic actually does look more like fire in-game when using the triple tech that is illustrated on the box art.

  • @nonimportant
    @nonimportant 2 роки тому

    14:27 Toasty, he’s doing the main menu music from Mario Party 2 where Toad is asking you what you want to do. Peebs is doing it slightly fast

  • @c-puff
    @c-puff 2 роки тому

    Glad I’m not the only person who has had the Donkey Kong December song stuck in their head for days now.

  • @hackymchackerman
    @hackymchackerman 2 роки тому +1

    DUDE i would love to see more of this
    i enjoy your enjoyment

  • @SuperWHIIITE
    @SuperWHIIITE 2 роки тому

    This was super fun to watch. I'm already hype for a part 2 soon. 👍

  • @itsjustr0wan
    @itsjustr0wan 2 роки тому +1

    0:10 AAAAAh the clips!!! 😍

  • @banshee46
    @banshee46 Рік тому

    Probably someone's said it over the past year, but in SMBRPG the sword's name isn't Smithy. The TV commercial referred to it as "Smithy the Sword" but Smithy was the name of the final boss.
    The sword's name is Exor

  • @aurafox1
    @aurafox1 2 роки тому +1

    He was singing the menu theme in MP2.

  • @Vintagesonic1
    @Vintagesonic1 2 роки тому

    0:17 You have a Maison Ikkoku poster. I see... You're a man of culture as well.
    *_Such an underrated anime from the 80s. Rumiko the GOAT._*

  • @chocov1233
    @chocov1233 3 дні тому

    I haven't watched a Peanut Butter Gamer video in many years. But I am glad I watched thia, it was entertaining and reminded me of when I used to watch your content back in the day. Thanks for reading my comment and God bless you. :^)

  • @shadowschneetheotakugamer
    @shadowschneetheotakugamer 2 роки тому +2

    Man I love the editing. Nice work Toasty.

  • @Tacomaz125
    @Tacomaz125 2 роки тому +1

    Am i the only one that heard him call it a "Thumbnail" at 15:35?? 😂

  • @J4keJ
    @J4keJ 2 роки тому +1

    “I don’t see anything about wind waker that says gold” What about the triforce lmao

  • @mapleman95
    @mapleman95 2 роки тому

    This is a really cool video idea. Loved it and the humour you brought.

  • @Tacomaz125
    @Tacomaz125 2 роки тому

    Best way to relax after a stressful day at work 🖤 i love when peebs talks about stuff from japan. In my top 3 video types from this particular channel

  • @watermelonking04
    @watermelonking04 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know who edits this but they're doing amazing

  • @itsjustr0wan
    @itsjustr0wan 2 роки тому +2

    3:09 really good box art, this is top tier stuff

  • @llamamaster2555
    @llamamaster2555 2 роки тому

    wasn't able to catch the video because I was busy, but very good! you will continue to be my favorite youtuber 'till death

  • @MrHdog111
    @MrHdog111 2 роки тому +2

    My favorite youtuber!

  • @Sylveonismyicon
    @Sylveonismyicon 2 роки тому

    Wow, Toasty going in raw with the edits on this vid, I love it.

  • @linkis20
    @linkis20 2 роки тому +1

    14:27 Mario Party 2 - Welcome to Mario Land

  • @MegaPokeman1
    @MegaPokeman1 2 роки тому

    @Toasty 14:24 Peebs is singing the theme from the Mario Party 2 main menu (or main lobby if you prefer)

  • @justcallmepeas
    @justcallmepeas 2 роки тому

    Just slimcicle just in the background as Cornelius Cornwall got me

  • @tristongodwin5845
    @tristongodwin5845 2 роки тому

    Game box art is really interesting I respect you for dedicating a whole video to it 👍

  • @DemiTrusdale3
    @DemiTrusdale3 2 роки тому +1

    All I know is that in America.., Kirby is angry. While in Japan, he’s happy. Understandable.

  • @GlutenFreeStudios
    @GlutenFreeStudios 2 роки тому +4

    One day I hope to posses a game collection as big as yours

  • @ninjaneb1
    @ninjaneb1 2 роки тому

    1:53
    *Looks at thumbnail of the video*
    Yup, checks out.

  • @wildheartrazorfang6
    @wildheartrazorfang6 2 роки тому

    Ok but the Slimecicle reference tho. Hilarious. Good job Toasty

  • @atmmachine11
    @atmmachine11 2 роки тому

    Out of the Harvest Moon games, I only ever owned Magical Melody as a kid for gamecube. Ann was the character I chose to marry so I'm glad Peebs has finally come around. :')

  • @InvaderIceStrike
    @InvaderIceStrike 4 місяці тому

    2:36 I believe KK is saying “Hitori yori Futari” which, according to Google translate, means “Two is better than one”. Considering Hitori and Futari literally mean one person and two people respectively, it’s probably referring to multiplayer being added in the GameCube version.

  • @Kaden216
    @Kaden216 2 роки тому

    The Hey You, Pikachu video on PBG's main channel is actually one of my favorite videos he's ever done, so I have to confess that probably at least like 50 views on it are from me alone. xD

  • @aaronharris8251
    @aaronharris8251 2 роки тому +1

    Time to watch Hey You Pikachu again

  • @ConLinArts
    @ConLinArts 2 роки тому +1

    There is actually an alternate cover for Japanese Majoras Mask, it does not have the all red square at the bottom and it has Link Riding Epona with all the forms Link has through the game along with the bosses in the rainbow color style in the background! I think that one looks slightly better!

    • @leonbabic7185
      @leonbabic7185 2 роки тому

      I just wrote a way to long comment explaining that as well, lol

  • @benknight6516
    @benknight6516 2 роки тому

    You keep bringing up hey you pikachu.... would definitely enjoy a let's play of it lol

  • @GottaBGlitches
    @GottaBGlitches 2 роки тому +1

    Colonel Cornelius Cornwall for smash ultimate 2 confirmed

  • @db_524
    @db_524 2 роки тому +2

    I also like collecting myself, I have a collection of teddy bears. I also like box arts, album covers, and art in general.

  • @biryaniboy7587
    @biryaniboy7587 2 роки тому

    @ 14:23, he’s singing one of the board game maps from Mario Party 2… I forget which one though.

  • @Draco7811
    @Draco7811 2 роки тому

    I believe that's the menu music from mario party 2 he's singing. Pretty clear to anyone who's heard it I feel like

  • @yoshikoopa9545
    @yoshikoopa9545 2 роки тому +2

    14:27
    Pretty sure he’s singing the Got an item theme from the game

  • @AndrewAmbrose
    @AndrewAmbrose 2 роки тому

    Awesome video!

  • @jjones2850
    @jjones2850 2 роки тому +1

    I think the box art here is the way it is because of the thought that people like simplistic art and screenshots

  • @Kapputmacher
    @Kapputmacher 2 роки тому

    well, since you said it, hey you pikachu literally brought me to your channel xD
    so props for that i guess

  • @lydialuvs
    @lydialuvs 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @eckitronix
    @eckitronix 2 роки тому

    Peach's Birthday Cake...Mario Party and New Super Mario Bros. Wii...how old is Princess Peach?

  • @Belphegirl
    @Belphegirl 2 роки тому

    “On the thumbnail”
    You know you’ve been a UA-camr for too long when

  • @Kaboodie
    @Kaboodie 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Peebs! Love your videos!

  • @AirDeRienBrasserie
    @AirDeRienBrasserie 2 роки тому

    He is singing the selection menu at the start of mario party 2 "Welcome to mario land"

  • @GalaxyWisp
    @GalaxyWisp 2 роки тому

    Toasty really worked overtime on the editing for this one 👍

  • @Matt-Hazel
    @Matt-Hazel 2 роки тому

    Come here for peebs, stay for toasty's editing.

  • @trentsticles6198
    @trentsticles6198 2 роки тому

    11:57 I wonder what DK said that was so bad it had to be censored

  • @fukukyun78
    @fukukyun78 2 роки тому

    I was fast forwarding to find where i left off cause I stopped this video halfway and heard you say "Super Mario RPG" -skip 6:58""Not my favorite RPG" I was like what?! How dare you Peebs!!

  • @shutupsprinkles
    @shutupsprinkles 2 роки тому

    3:15 It’s the SKY! :)

  • @ShieldRetro
    @ShieldRetro 2 роки тому

    6:01 I like to think peebs smoked a joint or something before recording, and this was the exact moment he realized he’s mangled

  • @kyiore6878
    @kyiore6878 2 роки тому

    Peebs....the Hey You, Pikachu box from Japan..... On the back, Pikachu is facing away because you turned the box around. On the front, it is facing you, so it is as if you are holding Pikachu (the box) and turned them around! It is a great design, in my opinion. A small detail but a great one nonetheless!

  • @gagankaur6982
    @gagankaur6982 2 роки тому

    Never thought I'd see my two favourite youtubers in the same video 6:28. This is truly a blessed day

  • @marinedragon
    @marinedragon 2 роки тому

    Japanese Kirby is shaped like a friend. North American Kirby woke up and chose violence this morning.

  • @Vic_Coco
    @Vic_Coco 2 роки тому

    We enjoyed your collection Peebs

  • @ethanrabbitts9906
    @ethanrabbitts9906 2 роки тому +2

    The US Mario Party box art always confuses me cause the die being near the logo always makes me think it's Mario Party 3

    • @SgtSega
      @SgtSega 2 роки тому

      Same here. lol

  • @lowzibojine
    @lowzibojine 2 роки тому

    The use of doctor princess has given me much joy

  • @GalaxyWisp
    @GalaxyWisp 2 роки тому +2

    7:05 Actually the sword's name is officially Exor apparently, he's basically a imposing figure that Smithy resides within in his own personal factory of a world (also the mouth is named Neosquid for literally who-knows-what-reason).
    14:23 It's the main menu of Mario Party 2

  • @punkinnonstop
    @punkinnonstop 2 роки тому

    Another banger from pbg

  • @piboiindahouse5169
    @piboiindahouse5169 2 роки тому

    Peaches birthday cake is the worst map!
    Hey remember Bowsers magma Mountain? You know where EVERY BLUE SPACE CAN BECOME RED?!

  • @virgiliocastanhonegrao265
    @virgiliocastanhonegrao265 2 роки тому

    You should see Symphony of the Night's box art difference... Is screaming

  • @itsjustr0wan
    @itsjustr0wan 2 роки тому

    1:50 oh trust me we know you like the blue sky with the clouds peebs xD

  • @shutupsprinkles
    @shutupsprinkles 2 роки тому

    0:11 The inclusion of this clip absolutely made my day better

  • @mariosefthimiades7509
    @mariosefthimiades7509 2 роки тому +1

    Please make a part 2

  • @watcherfox9698
    @watcherfox9698 2 роки тому

    I think the back facing pikachu is seeing the other side of the pikachu on the front. Which I think is kinda neat.

  • @hisaceinthehole3426
    @hisaceinthehole3426 2 місяці тому

    I feel bad i dont remember the name of the dragonquest character at the end, considering he was my best character after learning that nonja clone jutsu move.

  • @TalosParoxi
    @TalosParoxi 2 роки тому

    peebs, the dark gold color on the zelda games is supposed to be the triforce colour

  • @DB-sy4zo
    @DB-sy4zo 2 роки тому

    The triforce is the thing in wind waker that screams gold.

  • @PaperWorldManShoji
    @PaperWorldManShoji 2 роки тому

    Funny you mention that.
    In JakeEye’s newest episode of 50 Ways to die in Minecraft, one death is American Video Game Box Arts

  • @Vic_Coco
    @Vic_Coco 2 роки тому

    Harvest Moon music is triggering since Peebs hasn’t played in awhile

  • @unfortunatealpaca
    @unfortunatealpaca 2 роки тому

    Kk slider says something like「from 1 person to 2 people.」The text above him also says「from 1 person to 2 people, from 2 people to 4 people, from 4 people to... a lot」 It might be talking about villagers but I havent played animal crossing so I dont know

  • @shockyfrs
    @shockyfrs 2 роки тому

    I know what he's singing: "A Cyber World?" from Deltarune Chapter 2

  • @doommustard8818
    @doommustard8818 2 роки тому

    Peebs said "vhs" without feeling the need to explain what that is and it triggered my PTSD

  • @o_oo_o1812
    @o_oo_o1812 2 роки тому

    i just picture that he gives the editor footage from three different cameras an hour long each and says "make video good"