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Taiko Drum Master for iPhone to be available only in Japan

Namco Bandai eliminates possible US and UK release

Taiko Drum Master for iPhone to be available only in Japan

Namco Networks has confirmed to us that it has no plans to release Taiko Drum Master for iPhone and iPod touch outside of Japan.

Known as Taiko no Tatsujin in its home region, the game was revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu where the screenshot appearing here was published.

The game will not be made available in the US, UK, or any other western territories for that matter, a spokesperson for Namco told us. "This is planned as a Japan-only release for the moment."

While the response is definitive, there's a bit of wiggle room in stating that the game is only slated for Japan "for the moment." In other words, speak up and perhaps Namco might reconsider.

It's understandable why Namco Networks would be hesitant to release the game given the slowing interest in music games combined with the niche appeal of the game.

Taiko no Tatsujin is expected on the Japanese App Store within the next few weeks.
Tracy Erickson
Tracy Erickson
Manning our editorial outpost in America, Tracy comes with years of expertise at mashing a keyboard. When he's not out painting the town red, he jets across the home of the brave, covering press events under the Pocket Gamer banner.