I was going to say America is the easy choice here, but then I realize you also said past. And since OoT is my favorite game with MGS as my favorite series.... damn.
Then there's Batman: Arkham City and Mass Effect series that aren't Japan.
I hate this topic and I refuse to partake in it.
*exit*
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