no, i mean the games are region blocked, as in they can only be played on a japanese DS(enter variant here)
region block stops you from using certain games, or game systems with other countries games & game systems :)
before yes, but there are games that can only be played in certain countries cuz their region blocked :(
but think about it, the Dream World & High Link will be in their native areas
its not the GTS, where you simply trade with others, it literally has to be translated & possibly reprogrammed, so it only makes sense that you could only use those features with the correct countries game :)
(which if you use a japanese game, in the USA, youd automatically be put on the jap server meaning youd still havent a clue what your reading :cer_laugh: )