Operation Rainfall [2011-2012]

When grassroots campaigns succeed, like Operation Rainfall did, it can feel like people have moved mountains.

Three great Wii RPGs actually got localized, actually got released thanks to a massive outpouring of fan demand. One of Nintendo’s biggest franchises only exists thanks to these fans, and we should never forget that.

Giant soulless corporations actually responding, actually acceding to fervent demands… it’s insane when it actually happens. And Nintendo is the most surprising of the...