Shuhei Yoshida hasn't exactly made an attempt to hide his love for Nintendo over the years. The President of Sony's Worldwide Studios previously revealed he couldn't resist trying out the Switch and was hyped about the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
In a recent exchange with a fan over on Twitter, Yoshida was asked if he was interested in trying out the Nintendo Labo VR Kit. It turns out he's already pre-ordered a copy:
We can't help but wonder what he'll think about it compared to the PlayStation VR and can only hope he ends up posting pictures of himself using Nintendo's cardboards creations.
Do you have even more confidence in the Labo VR Kit now that you know Mr. Yoshida has pre-ordered it? Will you be buying this kit yourself? Tell us down below.
[source nintendosoup.com]
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I bet they'll try and copy Nintendo again with their own cardboard!
jk this is epic
@JR150 I feel like the advancement of LABO is a 3D printer arrangement.
When reached for comment he said, “It does VR for breath of the wild.”
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He said it back in 2017... He is about pushing VR industry wide. A quality exec - He really likes videogames - done a great job over at SONY.
@JR150 All jokes aside, Sony or Microsoft probably will. Sooner
or later, Google will too.
@Wavey84 How does he “want to make it known” that he’s buying it? He was literally asked if he would be
If you don't think that every major company buys their rivals products the day they release, you are sorely mistaken. I promise you, every time Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo releases a new device or technology, the others buy it and examine it very closely. They'd be foolish not to.
C'mon he's a gamer just like us so of course he's going to buy one if not for him then maybe for his kids.
It's good practice to experience what the competition offers. To see if any adjustment should be made on Sony's end. But since Sony's VR strategy is so strong I doubt Nintendo's VR will be considered as opposition.
@Diegowens Google was the one who came up with the idea of using Cardboard for VR. Look up the Google Cardboard
@Wavey84. A Dolphin's tale states that Tree house was playing Halo after the GameCube launched. Not Melee.
It's just bizarre coming from the 90s console wars.
I still think LABO VR is a kids building project. Nice but not for me. The next iteration of Nintendo VR - for adults - is what interests me.
And by that I don't mean boob games but some people undoubtedly do.
I dont think hes supporting it at all. His real intentions are probly to make sure he can 1-up them with psvr2 when ps5 is announced. To do that, its smart to see what nintendos vr is all about. Enjoying labo vr in the process will be just a bonus, if its any good..
I think you should buy it if you like Mario and/or Zelda. That's why I did. Even if I end up playing with it a couple of hours, the price tag is more than acceptable. And I am hoping we will see a few more compatible titles in the future.
I get the feeling that he is sincere about actually liking video games, which is a good quality for a video game exec!
I also own a PS4 and have enjoyed playing games like Dragon Quest XI and Persona 5, which I wouldn't mind having on a handheld system!
So I say: Go Team Video Games!!
@Lionyone I kinda feel the same way, but somehow the notion of spending just north of 30€ (or about three trips to the cinema) for getting to try Odyssey and most of all BotW in VR, two of the finest games I've come across in a long time, just appeals to the childlike sense of wonder Nintendo used to inspire in me when I was a kid and like ... booting up my N64 for the first time for example.
I doubt it will be more than a curiosity, something I spend a couple of hours playing around with and trying new games as they get updated (pretty sure more is to come, as some serious engineering effort must have been expended on the whole project so far, too much for just BotW and a few measly extras in Odyssey).
In short, given the games at hand and the curiosity factor, I feel the entrance barrier is just way too low at this price point to ignore it, even if I only stick with it for a couple of hours. Hell, it's portable and just cardboard, so I might as well have it tested by anyone I know with even a passing interest in games, VR or tech in general. It's not a complicated, fixed-location setup, like most other, none-phone related VR approached, none of which feature Odyssey
Ya, this guy is good stuff. Nintendo is too reserved, but this guy doesnt care. He just likes playing games.
@JaxonH Nintendo is too reserved compared to him? This guy is literally pro-censorship.
Policenauts (1996; PlayStation): "When Policenauts was being evaluated, Shuhei Yoshida of Sony Computer Entertainment told Kojima they were discussing the extent of breast jiggling in the game."
Kojima: "I'll never forget arguing over the 'breast jiggle issue' with Shuhei Yoshida, who was our SCE contact at the time."
Shuhei Yoshida: "We need to be inclusive of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations"
Fair statement, but Sony are censoring fan service games, so they're inclusive to everyone, except the fanservice market of gamers.
Dead of Alive Xtreme 3: "In Western countries, the awareness on how to treat and express females in the medium such as games are very differs from Japan."
Except, it's realistically only a vocal minority of extremists in the west that are complaining about said games.
By that logic, surely he should equally be listening to the large number of people in the west who complain about violent video games, who want to see such games banned / censored.
There's some other examples of his idiocy out there (e.g. saying Dragon's Crown was poorly received in the west, due to its titilation, when the Metacritic says otherwise).
The belief that Shuehei Yoshida is laid back and unreserved, is quite erroneous. He may be seen as Sony's only likeable exec, but he's just as bad as the lot of them.
Looks like Nintendo have a good mine if the competition is buying it!
"Except, it's realistically only a vocal minority of extremists in the west that are complaining about said games."
You have to view Sony as specifically Sony, and their interests though. It's not just a games company dealing with Western perceptions, sensibilities, be it fringe groups or mainstream views. Sony Corp. has specific issues in that they're not only representative of, but are almost the entire body of the MPAA and RIAA, are heavily tied/embroiled with whatever issues are plaguing the SAG at any moment, the media and press attention on all angles of the entertainment industries, and not least of which, their other properties are at the heart of those "vocal minority extremists", accounting for a big portion of their daily business activities. Sony is going to have a lot more interest in going along with any and all political pressure, because their business revolves around their political lobbies, and industry/special interest lobbies in and around Hollywood, than, say, Nintendo. Or even Microsoft, who can just hide in the shadows as a cloud platform, though they're also obligated to cave to powerful interest groups as any large corp generally does.
It's a shame they let it affect Playstation, but from a Sony-perspective I can see why they may feel more restricted than other companies due to their other core businesses.
I think it's refreshing, to be honest.
This is a smart play for Sony.
When PSVR came out, it was compared to pricey PC solutions.
Those comparisons weren't very favorable for Sony at all.
MS talked about getting into VR, but then backed away.
Sony was ghosted by MS and showed up at the console VR party alone.
When PSVR didn't set the world on fire, there were whispers of failure.
Now Nintendo is finally getting into VR and this time the comparisons to PSVR will be very favorable for Sony.
Sony is probably thrilled about Labo VR...
@Agramonte,
Even the Sony VR is very niche when it comes to sales.
@HammerKirby Oh, I did not know that. Thank you for informing me. I suppose imitation is a form of flattery.
It's smart, you should be checking out what the competition is doing
@DeltaPeng With a full-time job and other responsibilities, I have to keep my searches narrowed down to my favorite brands and interests. What do you recommend I do to keep track of the competition's projects without encroaching upon my passions (I love my career) too much?
@Diegowens I'm mostly referencing Sony here, and that businesses would be wise to keep their competitive edge and the like by being at least aware of what their main competition is doing.
On a personal level, it's all pretty optional, because it doesn't really matter much (if you scope other brands) other than becoming a more rounded person (by experiencing a variety of products/experiences). Unless it also relates to personal side projects and stuff you're trying to make money on, then there's not really a time limit or need to be cutting edge.
So I guess it depends on the reason why you want to do it, and personal preference. For myself, I like making computer games/demos as a hobbyist, though I haven't had much motivation or time for it, my focus instead has been on finding a new job and I deemed that to be more worth my time for the moment. Setting aside a passion for a bit, so I could hopefully land a better career earlier, hence make more money, and hopefully benefit more in the long run. I don't often check out the 'competition' per Microsoft/Sony, being more a Nintendo fan, but I do watch Youtube vids of popular games, and like to try/playtest a lot of games in general, to at least get a feel for the mechanics or 'hook' of the game. Most games have certain aspects which make them most unique, so figuring out what those are, whether I deem them to be fun, and figuring out how to improve on them is something I do personally for fun, and for later if I ever get truly serious about game dev, I'll have a wealth of experiences already there.
What is your goal / hobby that you want to spend time on? It sounds like you've ~already found a ultimate-like hobby, it's fantastic that you are in a career that you not just enjoy, but love. That's a big blessing, not everyone has that opportunity / position. Since you're there, it may be worth just focusing on that. But if your trade is your hobby and you want to be the best, than there's a natural benefit to scoping competition = learning how others do it = learning everything you can about it.
@DeltaPeng I apologize for misunderstanding your comment's aim. It was directly after one of mine and I'm rather used to people calling me out for being "narrow-minded". It's just that I know what I like and what I don't like, so I keep my focus on those things. As for my goals in the immediate future, I am trying to learn as much as I can about the aviation paint industry so that my skills will continually be improving. At the same time, I enjoy learning more about my "Big Three" hobby brands: Nintendo, Lego, and Ford Motor Company. I am very blessed to have a career that I love, and I am especially blessed because I was given a job offer less than a week after earning my AAS. Again, I apologize for misconstruing your comment and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
@Diegowens Nw, if I reply to someone directly I tend/try to use the little reply tag.
As a note, my writing style is just like to write a lot in general to be detailed, for me a large amount of text is normal and doesn't mean I'm not upset or trying to pick a fight or anything like that. It's up to you if you want to chat further on the topic or not.
I don't know much about aviation painting industry and how much can be learned about it in general or from the competition (I imagine a lot of it may be competitive secrets), but where you can (like in videogaming/media), it's fun to see what others are doing to gain ideas and to potentially improve on them (for those who are game designers or the like. Or even just optionally performing critical/analyzing reviews to better understand oneself and one's preferences in games. Like, not just "I like RPG's", but being able to break down in more detail, what aspects you like or dislike of said game).
Interesting, I never got into Lego or cars much, but that's cool that you have a few diverse hobbies you enjoy. I'd one day like to learn more about the basics of how cars work, so if there's ever a problem I can have a gist/feel for what's wrong and what kind of fix might be needed. I've learned a little bit over the years from auto mechanics when certain things break down, but it'd be nice to be more knowledgeable in that field.
I'm relatively new to the industry, but what I've learned is that there are many means to approach a common objective. For example, when I need to mask a wing I first need to assess the situation: will we strip sand the wing? Is the wing even going to be painted? How should the wing be covered if it's not being painted but we need access to the top of the fuselage? As far as I know, there are no trade secrets regarding the paint application and various masking techniques (at least between technicians). If someone knows of a better and faster (while still maintaining quality) way to do something they are always willing to share. At least where I work the situation is as such.
I like your approach to game development where you see the potential to improve upon certain ideas. For ideas and tips I often look to those in the collision repair industry because it is very similar to aviation paint. In fact, that is what I went to school for.
I never thought to critically analyze any video game media that I personally enjoy. I'll think to myself or tell others that I enjoyed this game or that, but when I stop to think about the why it's usually because of the story and/or game mechanics. Drill Dozer was a blast to play when I was younger because the story wasn't too deep or over complicated that I became confused by it. Also, the rumble pak made the game sort of come to life because I could feel the impact of each enemy or block I drilled into. That game is still special to me after all these years.
Thanks for being so understanding of my human mistake. If you would like to chat further about our shared video game interest or anything else I'd be up for it because I definitely enjoy your perspective(s).
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