I love the Gamepad. It's ahead of its time apparently. They weren't able to break through the lowest common denominator brain in the market. Oh well. It is still a great console that will have many, many unforgettable experiences. I've already had many of them in its first year, with a few more on the way....
The majority of females do not get into gaming and they also have an active disdain for them. The industry doesnt need to pander to them.
Does Oprah's network pander to men because they feel "left out"?
NO.
Not everything needs to be totally balanced between the genders at all times.
I can enjoy animal crossing and GTAV in the same day, because i love gaming and I'm not afraid of digital violence.
I absolutely love the gamepad. it is ahead of its time and people are crazy to think the wii u should be sold without it. I love the wii u console and its only going to get better and better.
the "problem" with the system is in its marketing, but also the changing culture of gaming where you really don't have that many that actually love the hobby, but instead just play one or two games a year as war simulators or sports simulators or whatever is trending among their semi-brain dead friends.
Todays gaming media is horrendous. It is almost always negative and ignorant towards nintendo. Why do they get picked on constantly? It is a directed effort. It took years, but it has now broken through and changed gaming culture and now young gamers are cynical and clueless about what a console really is and what the hobby is all about.
There is no major issue. Nintendo made mistakes with its marketing of thr wii u, but it doesn't have to be the cause for debate everyday.
All console makers make massive mistakes. Who cares. Games keep being created, and my wii u collection is huge and its been less than a year.
Only in the year 2013 would this device bring such a debate. It is because people themselves have lost their minds. It is just another DS option. Buy it if you like, don't if you won't.
Your average person can't comprehend what a Wii U is. It is an issue, no doubt.
There is also media hatred for the company that has gained momentum in recent years.
Nintendo has to re-brand the console and aggressively make surprising moves to make people take notice.
I enjoyed NSMBU, Nintendoland and Zombi U more than i ever enjoyed those games mentioned from other console launches, save zelda, but i played that on gamecube anyways.
@DerpSandwich please share with the group what console ever has tons of games at launch or in its first year. There is nothing about the wii u or 3DS that was "worse" compared to any other console.
Gamers have lost their minds. Ive enjoyed the console for 10 months, why would i wait just to save a measely 50 bucks. I guess most people posting here dont have jobs and have to beg mom for things. Again....sad.
I say it all the time...the problem is not nintendo, the problem is that gamers have changed drastically...most are simply NOT interested in creative & original gameplay, and most HATE nintendo consoles, but hypocriticially in their hipster way pretend to love 8 & 16-bit nintendo.
Gamers are not into their own hobby all that much. Very sad.
The mark of a deep and great game is to be challenged enough to make you better at it over time. Too many games hold your hand the whole time. The controls for this game are perfect. But only if you "do your best".
It is insane that people talk about game length so much. Vanquish is my favorite gaming experience this generation, and it was "short". Beating the game on God Hard mode will always be a priceless experience for me. Gamers need to figure out the basics about this hobby and stop talking endlessly about sales, tech, game length, ect.
the way i look at it, if you don't buy The Wonderful 101, you're not really into videogames all THAT much. it is pure gaming, which we need more of....
Pikmin 1 was fun because of the 30 day calendar. Pikmin 2 was fun to go for 100% of the items. I'm hoping Pikmin 3 surprises me in some way and really shows me some new things, but even if it doesn't, i'll enjoy it.
Nintendo's big mistake with Wii U was offering two SKU's in an obvious trick to sell the system for more money because the basic pack is ridiculous compared to the deluxe.
System should have been offered in both colors, and only deluxe for $300.
Zombi U not getting a sequel is tragic. It is the best survival horror game to come out in years, and it has so much potential.
Ubisoft is dumb to drop a great new IP just because its first time out wasn't a runaway success. Don't they realize that sometimes you have to build success slowly?
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Re: Video: This Japanese Super Mario 3D World Trailer Is Six Minutes Of Pure Platforming Bliss
Looks extremely fun. Some of those visuals are amazing, too.
Re: Soapbox: The Wii Changed The Face of Gaming, Before The Console Industry Promptly Forgot Its Lessons
I love the Gamepad. It's ahead of its time apparently. They weren't able to break through the lowest common denominator brain in the market. Oh well. It is still a great console that will have many, many unforgettable experiences.
I've already had many of them in its first year, with a few more on the way....
Re: 3DS Tops NPD Hardware Charts Once Again, As Wii U Sales Increase More Than 200%
Wii U is a gaming machine, not an overpriced spy camera. Gamers will figure that out eventually.
Re: Eiji Aonuma Explains Why The Legend of Zelda Isn't a Yearly Franchise
Take your time
Re: Here Are More Gorgeous Super Mario 3D World Screens to Enjoy
@SMEXIZELDAMAN super Mario 3D land isn't short at all.
Re: Iwata: We Never Fear Failure And Always Seek To Challenge The Status Quo
@OliverAdam you are the worst kind of gamer.
Re: Iwata: We Never Fear Failure And Always Seek To Challenge The Status Quo
Very wise...there is always good & bad, so don't be a follower in the promise that it will reward you. Better to create something new.
Re: News Site Claims That Zelda "Takes A Dim View Of Workers, People Of Colour And Women"
This culture is rotting because of these kinds of confused psychopaths.
Re: News Site Claims That Zelda "Takes A Dim View Of Workers, People Of Colour And Women"
Existence itself is "racist" & "sexist". Otherwise we'd be the Borg, which I guess is what these self proclaimed progressive lunatics want.
Re: Soapbox: Why Grand Theft Auto V Isn't For Me
GTA is satire....ever seen a great film with violence in it?
Ever vote for a president that has a kill list and starts illegal wars?
Support the cops in their agenda to put non-violent criminals in violent jails?
Lets not be TOTAL hypocrites if we can help it.
Re: Soapbox: Why Grand Theft Auto V Isn't For Me
The majority of females do not get into gaming and they also have an active disdain for them. The industry doesnt need to pander to them.
Does Oprah's network pander to men because they feel "left out"?
NO.
Not everything needs to be totally balanced between the genders at all times.
I can enjoy animal crossing and GTAV in the same day, because i love gaming and I'm not afraid of digital violence.
Re: Rumour: Wii U New Super Mario Bros. and New Super Luigi U Hardware Bundle Sighted
There should be a Super Mario 3D World bundle. Make it pre-installed digital to save costs on nintendo's end.
Re: Talking Point: Marketing Wii U to the Masses
I absolutely love the gamepad. it is ahead of its time and people are crazy to think the wii u should be sold without it. I love the wii u console and its only going to get better and better.
the "problem" with the system is in its marketing, but also the changing culture of gaming where you really don't have that many that actually love the hobby, but instead just play one or two games a year as war simulators or sports simulators or whatever is trending among their semi-brain dead friends.
Re: Video: The Wind Waker HD's New Features Are Shown Off, Along With Gorgeous Visuals
That was a great video. Im excited! Just paid off WW, pokemon Y, TW101, GTAV, and Super mario 3D World. Going to be a fun fall time...
Re: Aonuma Explains His Quest to Have Improved the "Overall Game Flow" of The Wind Waker HD
WW is a joy to play. I never had an issue with the triforce quest.
Re: Talking Point: With Calls for Nintendo to Follow the Crowd, It Faces a Dilemma
Todays gaming media is horrendous. It is almost always negative and ignorant towards nintendo. Why do they get picked on constantly?
It is a directed effort. It took years, but it has now broken through and changed gaming culture and now young gamers are cynical and clueless about what a console really is and what the hobby is all about.
There is no major issue. Nintendo made mistakes with its marketing of thr wii u, but it doesn't have to be the cause for debate everyday.
All console makers make massive mistakes. Who cares. Games keep being created, and my wii u collection is huge and its been less than a year.
Re: Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director Pleased with Early Wii U Sales
Very cool game worth getting
Re: Talking Point: The Wonderful 101 Provides Some Rare Family Friendly Thrills
This has been my most anticipated game of the year....i plan on mastering it on all difficulties!!!!
Re: The World's Most Scathing Video Game Critic May Be Warming To Wii U
I love the wii u and the gamepad...and that is because i love the hobby.
Re: The Wii U Continues to Struggle in Japanese Charts
This says a lot about the state of gaming culture, more than it does about nintendo.
Re: Image & Form Discuss How SteamWorld Dig Became Such A Success
I'll have to download this game sometime....love the art style.
Re: Rayman Legends Sells More Copies In The UK On Wii U Than Any Other Format
Picking it up tomorrow in the us of a.
Re: Round Table: Let's Talk About the 2DS and Wii U Price Cut
Only in the year 2013 would this device bring such a debate. It is because people themselves have lost their minds. It is just another DS option. Buy it if you like, don't if you won't.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Low-Key Approach to the 2DS and Wii U Price Cut Reveals Wasn't Surprising
For children? Whatever...i'd play a 2DS. I'll be buying one at some point. New systems in this hobby are for enjoyment, not endless complaining.
Re: Wii U Name Isn't To Blame For Poor Sales, Says Reggie
Your average person can't comprehend what a Wii U is. It is an issue, no doubt.
There is also media hatred for the company that has gained momentum in recent years.
Nintendo has to re-brand the console and aggressively make surprising moves to make people take notice.
Re: Super Mario 3D World and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Dated for Holiday Bonanza
Awesome!!! I will buy both day 1.
Re: Wii U Deluxe Model Gets Official $50 Price Cut in North America
I enjoyed NSMBU, Nintendoland and Zombi U more than i ever enjoyed those games mentioned from other console launches, save zelda, but i played that on gamecube anyways.
Opinions: Yay.
Re: Wii U Deluxe Model Gets Official $50 Price Cut in North America
Knock it off, that was absolutely uncalled for — TBD
Re: Wii U Deluxe Model Gets Official $50 Price Cut in North America
@DerpSandwich please share with the group what console ever has tons of games at launch or in its first year. There is nothing about the wii u or 3DS that was "worse" compared to any other console.
Gamers have lost their minds. Ive enjoyed the console for 10 months, why would i wait just to save a measely 50 bucks. I guess most people posting here dont have jobs and have to beg mom for things. Again....sad.
Re: Wii U Deluxe Model Gets Official $50 Price Cut in North America
@DerpSandwich ive enjoyed the wii u since its launch. Your way of thinking is flawed and disturbed.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Struggles In Its First Week At Japanese Retail
I say it all the time...the problem is not nintendo, the problem is that gamers have changed drastically...most are simply NOT interested in creative & original gameplay, and most HATE nintendo consoles, but hypocriticially in their hipster way pretend to love 8 & 16-bit nintendo.
Gamers are not into their own hobby all that much. Very sad.
Re: New Study Suggests That Violent Games Are "Therapeutic" For Troubled Kids
Games relieve stress, violent or not.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Misses the Top 20 in UK All-Format Charts
Real gamers are niche these days...
Re: Video: Planet PNF-404 with Rory Cocker
a reminder of how video games should be enjoyed
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
Lol@easy mode.
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
The mark of a deep and great game is to be challenged enough to make you better at it over time. Too many games hold your hand the whole time.
The controls for this game are perfect. But only if you "do your best".
Re: Video: UK Launch Trailer For The Wonderful 101 Sets the Scene
Game of the year for me. Also, Wii U visuals are amazing. Pikmin 3 looks like nothing else on the market, but will Nintendo get credit for it?
Nope.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Points the Way to Uncovering Pikmin 3's Hidden Secrets
Amazing game you couldn't experience on another console without the gamepad interaction.
Re: Wonderful 101 Team Is Platinum's Biggest Ever, Game Has More Content Than Bayonetta
It is insane that people talk about game length so much.
Vanquish is my favorite gaming experience this generation, and it was "short".
Beating the game on God Hard mode will always be a priceless experience for me.
Gamers need to figure out the basics about this hobby and stop talking endlessly about sales, tech, game length, ect.
Re: Iwata: No Chance Of Nintendo's "Precious Resources" Coming To Other Platforms
Gamers are clueless to not understand this. Nintendo hardware is PART of the experience of playing a nintendo game...
Re: Iwata: Getting The Attention Of Gamers Is Harder Than Ever
People/gamers have changed. They are more insane and unhappy, therefore its hard for them to enjoy genuine gaming experiences that nintendo offers.
Re: New Nintendo Direct Coming August 7th, Focus Is "Previously Announced" Wii U And 3DS Software
the way i look at it, if you don't buy The Wonderful 101, you're not really into videogames all THAT much. it is pure gaming, which we need more of....
Re: Feature: EarthBound Captivates Miiverse
I wish videogames had followed the path of earthbound.
Re: Feature: A Brief History of Pikmin
Pikmin 1 was fun because of the 30 day calendar. Pikmin 2 was fun to go for 100% of the items. I'm hoping Pikmin 3 surprises me in some way and really shows me some new things, but even if it doesn't, i'll enjoy it.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Planning a Wind Waker HD Hardware Bundle
Nintendo's big mistake with Wii U was offering two SKU's in an obvious trick to sell the system for more money because the basic pack is ridiculous compared to the deluxe.
System should have been offered in both colors, and only deluxe for $300.
Re: Nintendo Stock Hits Its Highest Point in Two Years
Nintendoes what others don't!
Re: Review: Pikmin 3 (Wii U)
I played the demo at gs and was impressed with it. Visually it is beautiful and it feels really polished.
Re: Sonic Lost World Has a Casino Stage, And it Looks Kind of Fun
@Burning_Spear ???
Re: Review: EarthBound (Wii U eShop)
@Expa0 it is humorous, charming and fun
Re: Just 3% of All Ubisoft's Sales Came From Wii U in Q2 2013
Zombi U not getting a sequel is tragic. It is the best survival horror game to come out in years, and it has so much potential.
Ubisoft is dumb to drop a great new IP just because its first time out wasn't a runaway success. Don't they realize that sometimes you have to build success slowly?