However, the "Goldberg" element serves as a reminder of the hurdles facing global fans of Japanese media. It represents the lengths to which a dedicated fanbase will go to experience a story that has been gatekept by corporate licensing and regional boundaries.
The mention of "Goldberg" highlights a specific tension in the gaming community. Because Dragon Quest X Offline is region-locked to Japan and features heavy DRM, many international fans turn to emulated or cracked versions to play the game they cannot legally purchase in their own countries. Dragon Quest X Rise of the Five Tribes-GoldBerg