What SBS's PopAsia TV is missing

It is great to see a television version of SBS's radio station PopAsia on TV, to see music videos (MVs) from all over Asia (a EuroPop version would also be cool to see).  But instead of seeing a broad range of music and artists from all over Asia, what we get is primarily from South Korea - with occasional MVs from Japan, China and Taiwan (a couple some time ago from Vietnam, as well as a couple from Indonesia).  None of the MVs from the 2nd biggest music industry in the world (after the US) - Japan - have been of heavy-hitting artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Kumi Koda, Exile or Mr.Children - to name just a few.  Nor have there been any MVs from other Asian countries such as The Philippines, Mongolia, Malaysia or Thailand.

So for all those you wish to watch MVs that are seemingly unlikely to ever be screened on the SBS TV program, here is a sample of what you've been missing:

Ayumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki (Japan, 1994-present, 50+million albums sold)
          Progress (from the album Five, 2011) 
          Love Song (from the album Love Songs, 2010)
Angela Aki (Japan, 2000-present)
          Kiss Me Goodbye (from the album Home, 2006) 
          This Love (from the album Home, 2006)
Kumi Koda (Japan, 2000-present, 12+ million albums sold)
          Real Emotion (from the album Grow Into One, 2003) 
          Someday (from the album Kingdom, 2008*) *unconfirmed

Angela

Nana Mizuki (Japan, 1998-present)
          Cosmic Love (from the album The Museum II, 2011) 
          Scarlet Knight (from the album, The Museum II, 2001)
The Alfee (Japan, 1974-present)
          Brave Love (from the album Nouvelle Vague, 1998) 
          Boy (from the album Glint Beat, 2001)
Angela (Japan, 1993-present)
          Shangri-La (from the album I/O, 2004) 
          Soukyuu (from the album Mirror*ge, 2011)
Exile (Japan, 2001-present, 20+ million albums sold)
          Anata e (from the album Exile Japan/Solo, 2012) 
          Bows & Arrows (from the album ?, 2012)
Mr.Children (Japan, 1998-present, 50+ million albums sold)

Exile

          Fanfare (from the album Sense, 2010) 
          Tomorrow Never Knows (from the album Mr. Children 1992-1995, 2001)
One Ok Rock (Japan, 2005-present)
          Re:make (from the album Zankyo Reference, 2011) 
          The Beginning (from the album ?, 2012)

Charice (The Philippines, 2005-present)
          New World (from the album Infinity, 2011) 

Regine Velasquez (The Philippines, 1986-present, 7+ million albums sold)
          On The Wings Of Love (from the album R2K, 1999)

                                                     1:43 (The Philippines, 2010-present)

Charice

          PiNK (Pag-Ibig Na Kaya?) (from the album Time For Love, 2011) 

Eurasia (The Philippines, 2010-present)
          Working Girls (from the album Eurasia, 2011) 

Cueshé (The Philippines (2005-present)
          Stay (from the album Half Empty Half Full, 2005) 

Kiwi (Mongolia, 2003-present)
          Candy Girl (from the album ?, 2008)

Serchmaa

Camerton (Mongolia, 1995-present)
          Let Me Ask You (from the album ?, ????) 

Sarantuya (Mongolia, late-1980s-present)
          Төрсөн өдрийн аялгуу (from the album ?, 2009) 

Haranga (Mongolia, 1989-present)
          Shuuder tsetseg (from the album ?, 199?) 

Serchmaa (Mongolia, 2001-present)
          Setgeliin Dram (from the album ?, 2???)

Siti Nurhaliza

Siti Nurhaliza (Malaysia, 1995-present)
          Jerat Percintaan (from the album Siti Nurhaliza I, 1996)

Hafiz (Malaysia, 2009-present)
          Masih Jelas (from the album Masih Jelas, 2009)

Yuna (Malaysia, 2008-present)
          Live Your Life (from the album Yuna, 2012)

Wings (Malaysia, 1985-present)
          Misteri Mimpi Syakila (from the album ?, ????)

August Band

Stacy (Malaysia, 2008-present)
          Pakai Buang (from the album Aku Stacy, 2009)

Thongchai McIntyre (Thailand, 1986-present, 20+ million albums sold)
          Why The Tears? (from the album ?, ????)

China Dolls (Thailand, 1999-2005, 2008-present)
          Muay nee kah (from the album Muay nee kah, 1999)


August Band (Thailand, 2007-present)
          Love Is Not Everything (from the album Light in the Dark Vol. 1 - The Traveler, 20??)

Golf & Mike (Thailand, 2005-present)
          Let's Stay Together (from the album ?, 2009)

Tata Young (Thailand, 1991-present)
          Dhoom Dhoom (from the album Dhoom Dhoom, 2005)

A Message to SquareEnix

Final Fantasy VII (PS, 1997)

Square (now SquareEnix) had once been known for it's cutting-edge technology in gaming (often well ahead of other developers), detailed, compelling and engaging storytelling, as well as innovative gameplay - but sadly, they aren't the once dominate force in RPGs (or any other game for that matter) that they used to be. SquareEnix have never really listened to the fans - those who have kept Square (and now SquareEnix) in business. Until recently that is, when they said they listened to the fans and made Final Fantasy XIII-2 (as "an appology" for Final Fantasy XIII). Interesting that ... they say they've listened to the fans, and yet they have not remade Final Fantasy VII (the most requested game in history for a remake), nor have they made Final Fantasy VII-2 (which fans are also hungry for)... It is also interesting to note that Final Fantasy XIII-2 was meant to further explore Lightning's story and that of those affected by events of the first game - but instead they abandoned that idea and made a time-travel/alternate universe story (which didn't really have THAT much to do with their initial idea - though it was good that Sarah became a playable character). The end result is a game doesn't really feel like it belongs - that instead of a solid story-based game, we got "an apology" game. *sigh*



Dragon Quest VIII (PS2, 2004)



Just recently, SquareEnix have announced that they wont remake Final Fantasy VII until they can make a Final Fantasy game which betters it ... in other words (considering they have yet to come even close to that goal - and there's little chance of that ever happening), SquareEnix will never remake their

greatest success story. So what do we get instead? Final Fantasy Versus XIII - which seems more myth than reality, Final Fantasy: Theatrhythm - a music game, Final Fantasy XIII-2 - with DLC (which is pointless unless you are able to

actually download it), a cancelled Final Fantasy XII-2, a Final Fantasy X HD remake - which is actually a HD remaster - which may or may not be actually happening, Dragon Quest IX - a premier series game on a handheld, and Dragon Quest X - a MMO - interesting consisdering MMO's haven't exactly been SquareEnix's strongest talent.

Chrono Trigger (SNES, 1995)

SquareEnix need to seriously take a long, hard look at themselves - and at how what they are doing is driving some fans away. Here are some things that they could do to wrestle back support and confidence in a company that once represented the pinnacle of RPG games. Considering cost to be one of the reasons why Final Fantasy VII hasn't been remade, why not a HD remaster? And one for Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core as well, and release them as a special package? Also, a remake of Final Fantasy VII: Before Crisis for PS3/Xbox360 - in addition to the long-overdue Final Fantasy VII-2. There is still a story to be told, one which could be connected to one of Shin-Ra's many hidden secrets, and could see playable characters include Marlene, Denzel and Shelke and set a few years after Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. An interesting twist could be the Turks as playable characters who join with the them, but after awhile when the Shin-Ra secret is discovered, betray them, which leads Cloud and Co. coming to help them and becoming playable characters.

It's an idea, but considering that SquareEnix are considering Final Fantasy VII-2 over a Final Fantasy VII remake, it's something they really need to take into consideration. Another thing that SquareEnix need to do, is to put aside the spin-offs, 'in-name' games, etc and start concentrating on new, original titles. Something that would tell the gaming community that SquareEnix is not just about making money, but also high-quality games - games like those of years ago that people would buy, not just because they were just too awesome to resist, but because people associated great games with the name SquareEnix, and often brought games simply because it had SquareEnix on the cover.

So how about it SquareEnix - YOU have been challenged! Are you going to accept the challenge? Show the world you can still make great original games/honour the fans who have kept you in business - or are you going to run away with your tails between your legs and simply keep on treating us like nothing more than commodities? The ball's in your court now...