Fantastic! I love hearing these stories and being reminded that there are families with greater struggles than my own. In addition, how great is it that this follows on the heels of yesterday's editorial about Nintendo's lack of built-in storage for future third party titles with mandatory storage? No offense to Thomas, he's a fine writer and it highlights some interesting points but this story resonates with the human spirit so much more.
@ThomasBW84 I think your point is valid but perhaps a little trite. No one has a magical ball with this issue and I think there are a variety of ways to counter the problem. As many have already pointed out, an external drive is a rather small investment these days. It's hard to imagine it translates to a PR nightmare when there are so many bandages at Nintendo's (and the consumer's) fingertips. I think it presents an obstacle if you're a developer with an enormous game like GTA5 and are trying to consider a Wii U version. Certainly, publishers don't want to roll a game out for the console with an external drive requirement. I think that plays well to the competition because they aren't requiring hard drive accessories with their offerings. Nintendo can start planning now (and may have already) about how to handle such issues when they become industry staples. One could assert they've already done a terrible job at that with their 8gb and 32gb versions. But we know Nintendo isn't in this business or making their consoles to support those games anyway. It seems clearer to me every day Nintendo is going their own way and if 3rd party publishers want to come along for the ride, they're going to have to make a game work on the console by whatever means possible.
There's definitely I think a riff widening in the game world. On one side there are those salivating at the mouth for the latest and greatest in HD graphic architecture and on the other, (perhaps to a smaller extent) those who could care less. There's no question that Microsoft and Sony have consoles better prepared to handle these scenarios in the future. Nintendo has a bad habit of looking behind the curve on evolving trends and technologies, both in hardware and online gaming. Consumers are one extra hard drive away from expanding the capacity of a Wii U and, if the game library is hot and exclusive, there's no reason to believe they won't pick one up if more 3rd party developers jump on board. It's cheaper than buying a second console this generation.
The demo captivated me after a second run and getting adjusted to the controls. I was definitely overwhelmed at first but a second pass at it made me fall in love with the game. I really can't wait to get my hands on this next month for my birthday! =)
Who gains from the 'what's-his-face-said-something-on-twitter' news? Isn't social media just a hotbed for cage rattling opinions anyway? If he is trolling, why not borrow the position don't feed the trolls rather than spotlight it on a news blog? In a way, it's senseless ego stroking that's going to send the message to this guy his word really matters when to your readers, it really doesn't.
He might also not be the owner of a box of Coco Puffs, but who's paying attention?
The rules of 'inevitable obsolescence' concerning digital titles we own have to change. Consumers cannot (and should not) be forever expected to relinquish access to their purchased content because publishers decide it's no longer meaningful to carry them after a particular date. Archiving is relatively cheap and a system that allows older consoles to access their content is not only possible, any alternative is unacceptable to me. We need the additional support of media (such as Nintendo Life) to push the issue as they are doing now but also stand on the side against expired content. I think the entire concept of digital content appeals not only because of its delivery mechanisms but so too should it be infinitely accessible for the consumers whose cheap media storage decays or becomes damaged. It's the responsibility of all interested parties to say NO to expired digital content.
@ngamer155 Wow, I'm flattered. And I agree, I think they're going to turn it around just fine. It's amazing what 2 or 3 solid titles will do for a console. Nintendo's got this.
I'm so thankful for Nintendo. They offer games my daughter can play, that I can play, that anyone can play and enjoy that don't fall into extremely violent categories. The alternatives are slim. It's a company that still believes in the brand of gaming I grew up and fell in love with. My 3DS and Wii U have been the best sources of entertainment for everyone in my house. No regrets!
To me, the content always has to be accessible, otherwise I think publishers waive their right to it in a way. If i'm trading in tangibility for accessibility, it simply has to be available. It's one thing to unplug a free weather service, but it's entirely another matter to unplug virtual content that I've paid for. The size of the content, too, will be less meaningful in years to come and digital archiving should be relatively inexpensive for both the minority of future gamers who desire access to those old titles and the companies who host it. It's bad business to do it any other way and if those digital walls crumble down when we're locked out of our purchases, consumer confidence will slip.
Am I the only one tired of seeing Nintendo and Microsoft / Sony mentioned together? Who has not realized yet these are entirely different gaming companies delivering entirely different console experiences? Yes, 3rd party support will help and I imagine it will scale up when new 1st party titles become available and console sales pick up. It happened with other consoles, most recently the 3DS - as long as Nintendo delivers, it will happen again. The consumer isn't as concerned with rapid fire launch windows as some might suggest. As long as Nintendo makes a good push forward over the next 6 months, new sales will render momentum for a company people have trusted for years to deliver high quality gaming content.
I couldn't agree with Reggie more. The greater the game, the less likely I want to get rid of it. And frankly, Nintendo's position on this is clear with their console design and their take on quality games. That's why I love Nintendo. Even when the chips are down and the industry chuckles at them, there are many of us quietly enjoying their brand of gaming.
It's unclear to me why I need more Skype. I have Skype on my computer. I have Skype on a tablet. I have Skype on a phone and for that matter, FaceTime to boot. I have so many ways of showing my face already, I'm not sure plastering it on the television while I lounge on my couch is an attractive feature to me. More importantly, the only thing I've read in terms of gaming is about another Call of Duty game. Is war simulation really so exciting it can capture an entire onslaught of new Xbox loyalists? I mean, war simulation already looks pretty good in the 'current gen'. I suppose if I need to see my enemy combatants' guts hanging out after I've mortared them, perhaps more polygons are in order. Is ultra-violence the only thing capturing the minds of the Western audience anymore? We like what we like, I guess. Worst yet, if I want to loan the game to a friend or trade it in, it looks like I probably can't. Years from now, there may be a separate landfill just for Call of Duty game boxes in some corner of the world.
Perhaps Nintendo doesn't feel they have a card to play against all the negative press that will undoubtedly peak during E3. Look at the last several months. It's been one jab after another against Nintendo. If all they're doing is announcing games at E3, it may not make sense to take center stage. The press will say, 'Another Mario game, yawn' while Sony and Microsoft will be lambasting the audience with another loud gun battle and slick, seizure-inducing graphics. In a way, Nintendo doesn't really feel like it belongs there. Mature gamers increasingly adopt the attitude that Nintendo 'is for kids'. I think the company may get drowned out at E3 and many members of the gaming press will dismiss and laugh about Nintendo's offerings.
It may well be the nature of what E3 has become that makes Nintendo wonder if they are really part of the American gaming equation anymore. Whenever I venture into a local GameStop and inquire about Nintendo, the employees look at me strangely. One of them asked me recently, 'You actually own a Wii U?' Nintendo is going through a transition and this may just be the first of many different steps the company plans to take.
The last live presentation I saw, everyone criticized Nintendo for it. However, their audience seems to love the Direct presentations, myself included. I hope they can take some of the funds they might have otherwise spent @ E3 and put them towards marketing the Wii U more this year.
@duskao While I heartily agree with our past-times in the 80's and 90's, I think smart phones and smart devices are here to stay. I actually prefer the days of land lines and our parents' exchanging numbers, as you pointed out. That resonates with my childhood memories deeply. Those days are gone and like the geriatrics of our generation, the kids of today will also roll their eyes at us and sigh. Every kid is due their time and their own slate of memories with whatever technology captivates their minds and imaginations. I'm always telling my daughter, 'If you can find a way to stay young, I suggest you do.' She is 6 and doesn't understand what that means. I'm hesitant to discourage adulthood - (it's not all bad, after all) but the memories of youth and our struggle to recapture them are the curse of all who grow older. If there's a place beyond this existence for us, I hope like you it doesn't have phone contracts and iPads.
I think this piece is spot-on. It's a chess game to be sure come the holiday season. Nintendo may have put itself in extraordinarily good position to lower their console's price and release some big titles when the competitors will (likely) be trying to push their new systems at a higher cost. All of the graphical glitz and glamor arguments may take a back seat when that time comes.
I'd like to add, I personally like Nintendo's fringe place in the market. I like that they're outside the scope of what Microsoft and Sony offer. The results are unique game offerings - not just a third console with the same titles as the other two. For me, I look at Nintendo as a company doing things the other two don't, and frankly... can't.
What's important to understand is that analysts think BACKWARDS. They pay close attention to historical data to predict how companies (and the market) will perform going FORWARD. They aren't fortune tellers. Any investor will tell you that the market can (and often does) change overnight. Michael Pachter understands where the West has gone in terms of gaming and he's right.
At least, for the moment.
There are many dynamics at play here. If Nintendo keeps playing the same cards and squeezing every last drop out of their IP's until they're dead, Pachter may be right. However, companies do change course and if Nintendo starts thinking ahead rather than trailing behind, they can become a viable company to invest in. The marketing clout that new Xbox and PS titles carry is enormous in the U.S. and if they aren't getting ported to Wii U, the console looks less and less attractive to buyers. I'm excited to see how things play out. Personally, I hope Nintendo rebounds and I think they can.
I refresh this website probably 40 times a day. So, thank you for all your work to bring Nintendo news to the blood-thirsty, raging, nerd glazed (thank you Peter Dinklage) faces of your reader base!
It doesn't matter how good it looks anymore to me - it's the same coat of paint on every recycled FPS they shovel out to the masses. Does anyone notice how these games have no longevity? Once the sequels come out (and do they ever!) the old ones are forgotten and they no longer have any value. I can only be wooed so much by another gun selection, another explosion and all the brilliant particle effects and lighting effects that bring them to life. Since my days of playing Quake and Unreal on the PC 16 years ago, the formula hasn't changed much. My best days gaming have been because of Nintendo. It's sad they've become a running joke among an elitist group of gamers that have limited imagination.
This kind of pressure from consumers and lovers of Nintendo only has the potential to work in their favor if it keeps the company on its toes. I think the games are coming, as many others have already outlined before me. However, do not underestimate the power publishing this kind of material can (and likely will) have. In fact, I would go as far to say that NOT complaining may resemble total complacency and satisfaction (albeit a lack of console sales). I'm comfortable complaining if it renders more titles and more content. I'm in for the long haul, let's see how things play out.
Unfortunately for Phil, the 3DS and DS sales numbers prove dual screen and 3D aren't merely gimmicks. He's entitled to his opinions but as others have pointed out - he just sounds like he's ranting about Nintendo. The guy makes Fez (which was delayed how many times?) and now he's a wise sage about the entire gaming industry. Some of the indie developers need to trade in their angst for a little class and tact. I'd probably consider supporting some of them more and buy their games.
Got Luigi's Mansion on pre-order. Picking it up Sunday. Weee!! Been a busy week for gaming between Monster Hunter Wii U and now Luigi's Mansion. Also, since I am doing the download promotion thru Nintendo, I get a free Mario Land 3D. Too many games to play and not enough time. LOVING Monster Hunter so far...
Comments 165
Re: Say What You Will About Nabbit, But He's Helped A Blind Girl Enjoy Games
Fantastic! I love hearing these stories and being reminded that there are families with greater struggles than my own. In addition, how great is it that this follows on the heels of yesterday's editorial about Nintendo's lack of built-in storage for future third party titles with mandatory storage? No offense to Thomas, he's a fine writer and it highlights some interesting points but this story resonates with the human spirit so much more.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U's Limited Hard Drive Space and Future Install Headaches
@ThomasBW84 I think your point is valid but perhaps a little trite. No one has a magical ball with this issue and I think there are a variety of ways to counter the problem. As many have already pointed out, an external drive is a rather small investment these days. It's hard to imagine it translates to a PR nightmare when there are so many bandages at Nintendo's (and the consumer's) fingertips. I think it presents an obstacle if you're a developer with an enormous game like GTA5 and are trying to consider a Wii U version. Certainly, publishers don't want to roll a game out for the console with an external drive requirement. I think that plays well to the competition because they aren't requiring hard drive accessories with their offerings. Nintendo can start planning now (and may have already) about how to handle such issues when they become industry staples. One could assert they've already done a terrible job at that with their 8gb and 32gb versions. But we know Nintendo isn't in this business or making their consoles to support those games anyway. It seems clearer to me every day Nintendo is going their own way and if 3rd party publishers want to come along for the ride, they're going to have to make a game work on the console by whatever means possible.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U's Limited Hard Drive Space and Future Install Headaches
There's definitely I think a riff widening in the game world. On one side there are those salivating at the mouth for the latest and greatest in HD graphic architecture and on the other, (perhaps to a smaller extent) those who could care less. There's no question that Microsoft and Sony have consoles better prepared to handle these scenarios in the future. Nintendo has a bad habit of looking behind the curve on evolving trends and technologies, both in hardware and online gaming. Consumers are one extra hard drive away from expanding the capacity of a Wii U and, if the game library is hot and exclusive, there's no reason to believe they won't pick one up if more 3rd party developers jump on board. It's cheaper than buying a second console this generation.
Re: Weirdness: Nintendo Releases "Finding Luigi" Parkour Mockumentary
My name's Bruce, not Buttercup... and start reading my e-mails......
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
The demo captivated me after a second run and getting adjusted to the controls. I was definitely overwhelmed at first but a second pass at it made me fall in love with the game. I really can't wait to get my hands on this next month for my birthday! =)
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifteen
Re: Nintendo Reveals The 2013 Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
Got the 3 posters! Yay! =D
Re: Platinum's Hideki Kamiya Claims He Doesn't Own A Wii U
Who gains from the 'what's-his-face-said-something-on-twitter' news? Isn't social media just a hotbed for cage rattling opinions anyway? If he is trolling, why not borrow the position don't feed the trolls rather than spotlight it on a news blog? In a way, it's senseless ego stroking that's going to send the message to this guy his word really matters when to your readers, it really doesn't.
He might also not be the owner of a box of Coco Puffs, but who's paying attention?
Re: Your View: The Issues of Collecting and Owning Download-Only Games
The rules of 'inevitable obsolescence' concerning digital titles we own have to change. Consumers cannot (and should not) be forever expected to relinquish access to their purchased content because publishers decide it's no longer meaningful to carry them after a particular date. Archiving is relatively cheap and a system that allows older consoles to access their content is not only possible, any alternative is unacceptable to me. We need the additional support of media (such as Nintendo Life) to push the issue as they are doing now but also stand on the side against expired content. I think the entire concept of digital content appeals not only because of its delivery mechanisms but so too should it be infinitely accessible for the consumers whose cheap media storage decays or becomes damaged. It's the responsibility of all interested parties to say NO to expired digital content.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifteen
Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which, at this point, is like crack to me.
Re: Video: Reggie Explains Nintendo's Approach to Ensuring Wii U Success
@ngamer155 Wow, I'm flattered. And I agree, I think they're going to turn it around just fine. It's amazing what 2 or 3 solid titles will do for a console. Nintendo's got this.
Re: Video: Reggie Explains Nintendo's Approach to Ensuring Wii U Success
@Varia01 Thanks! You rock!
Re: Video: Reggie Explains Nintendo's Approach to Ensuring Wii U Success
I'm so thankful for Nintendo. They offer games my daughter can play, that I can play, that anyone can play and enjoy that don't fall into extremely violent categories. The alternatives are slim. It's a company that still believes in the brand of gaming I grew up and fell in love with. My 3DS and Wii U have been the best sources of entertainment for everyone in my house. No regrets!
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for July
Forget games, I want the merchandise!
Re: Talking Point: The Uncertain Collectible Future of Download-Only Game Libraries
To me, the content always has to be accessible, otherwise I think publishers waive their right to it in a way. If i'm trading in tangibility for accessibility, it simply has to be available. It's one thing to unplug a free weather service, but it's entirely another matter to unplug virtual content that I've paid for. The size of the content, too, will be less meaningful in years to come and digital archiving should be relatively inexpensive for both the minority of future gamers who desire access to those old titles and the companies who host it. It's bad business to do it any other way and if those digital walls crumble down when we're locked out of our purchases, consumer confidence will slip.
Re: Video: This Mario & Luigi Trailer is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
This game can't come fast enough!
Re: Talking Point: E3 Exposed the Strains of Nintendo's Development Workload
Am I the only one tired of seeing Nintendo and Microsoft / Sony mentioned together? Who has not realized yet these are entirely different gaming companies delivering entirely different console experiences? Yes, 3rd party support will help and I imagine it will scale up when new 1st party titles become available and console sales pick up. It happened with other consoles, most recently the 3DS - as long as Nintendo delivers, it will happen again. The consumer isn't as concerned with rapid fire launch windows as some might suggest. As long as Nintendo makes a good push forward over the next 6 months, new sales will render momentum for a company people have trusted for years to deliver high quality gaming content.
Re: Reggie: Publishers Should Create Great Games To Stem The Impact Of Used Game Sales
I couldn't agree with Reggie more. The greater the game, the less likely I want to get rid of it. And frankly, Nintendo's position on this is clear with their console design and their take on quality games. That's why I love Nintendo. Even when the chips are down and the industry chuckles at them, there are many of us quietly enjoying their brand of gaming.
Re: First Impressions: Super Mario 3D World
I don't care about the naysayers, I look forward to new Mario games with great anticipation - even this one!
Edit: Also, look at the 3rd screenshot from the top of the page. That looks very strange and not at all the usual Mario formula.
Re: Poll: Which Wii U E3 Game Has Impressed You the Most?
I would have voted all of them. Nintendo Forever!
Re: Super Smash Bros. Footage Revealed, Mega Man Introduced as a New Challenger
Am I missing something? I did not see Mega Man in the video?!
Re: Thinking Of Buying Animal Crossing: New Leaf? Go Digital, Says Iwata
@Damo If you do lose it, file a police report, get a copy of the report and contact Nintendo. They will help you retrieve your lost games.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U's Next-Gen Challenge Starts to Take Shape
It's unclear to me why I need more Skype. I have Skype on my computer. I have Skype on a tablet. I have Skype on a phone and for that matter, FaceTime to boot. I have so many ways of showing my face already, I'm not sure plastering it on the television while I lounge on my couch is an attractive feature to me. More importantly, the only thing I've read in terms of gaming is about another Call of Duty game. Is war simulation really so exciting it can capture an entire onslaught of new Xbox loyalists? I mean, war simulation already looks pretty good in the 'current gen'. I suppose if I need to see my enemy combatants' guts hanging out after I've mortared them, perhaps more polygons are in order. Is ultra-violence the only thing capturing the minds of the Western audience anymore? We like what we like, I guess. Worst yet, if I want to loan the game to a friend or trade it in, it looks like I probably can't. Years from now, there may be a separate landfill just for Call of Duty game boxes in some corner of the world.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American Presentation Live
Good strategy, Nintendo. I like it!
Re: Rumour: Rockstar Won't Be Bringing WWE Or Grand Theft Auto To The Wii U
Don't care about wrestling or murder simulation. Next.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twelve
Waiting for Animal Crossing: New Leaf in June to arrive and Kirby Return To Dreamland to arrive by mail...
Re: Donkey Kong Junior Arcade Has A New World Record Holder
@Shiryu You're not the only one.
Re: New River City Ransom Sequel Confirmed
I can't wait to throw trash cans and whip chains again.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Changing the Media Game at E3
Perhaps Nintendo doesn't feel they have a card to play against all the negative press that will undoubtedly peak during E3. Look at the last several months. It's been one jab after another against Nintendo. If all they're doing is announcing games at E3, it may not make sense to take center stage. The press will say, 'Another Mario game, yawn' while Sony and Microsoft will be lambasting the audience with another loud gun battle and slick, seizure-inducing graphics. In a way, Nintendo doesn't really feel like it belongs there. Mature gamers increasingly adopt the attitude that Nintendo 'is for kids'. I think the company may get drowned out at E3 and many members of the gaming press will dismiss and laugh about Nintendo's offerings.
It may well be the nature of what E3 has become that makes Nintendo wonder if they are really part of the American gaming equation anymore. Whenever I venture into a local GameStop and inquire about Nintendo, the employees look at me strangely. One of them asked me recently, 'You actually own a Wii U?' Nintendo is going through a transition and this may just be the first of many different steps the company plans to take.
Re: Nintendo Won't Be Holding A Large-Scale Press Conference At E3 This Year
Nintendo Direct > E3
The last live presentation I saw, everyone criticized Nintendo for it. However, their audience seems to love the Direct presentations, myself included. I hope they can take some of the funds they might have otherwise spent @ E3 and put them towards marketing the Wii U more this year.
Re: First Impressions: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
The ghostbusters quote brought a smile to my face.
Re: First Impressions: The Legend of Zelda 3DS
'...no more of the stylus-steering found in the DS titles: Zelda 3DS is a button-based affair.'
Music to my ears. =)
Re: Pikmin 3 Arrives in North America on 4th August
Yessss! Finally!!!
Re: Wii U System Update Coming Next Week
Looking forward to faster Wii U and Panorama a lot!
Re: New Legend Of Zelda Title Confirmed For Nintendo 3DS, Due Late 2013
I also hope they leave the stylus-to-move controls behind in this one. This is the reason I cannot finish Phantom Hourglass on my DS.
Re: Talking Point: The Next-Gen Console War is Wii U's to Lose
@duskao While I heartily agree with our past-times in the 80's and 90's, I think smart phones and smart devices are here to stay. I actually prefer the days of land lines and our parents' exchanging numbers, as you pointed out. That resonates with my childhood memories deeply. Those days are gone and like the geriatrics of our generation, the kids of today will also roll their eyes at us and sigh. Every kid is due their time and their own slate of memories with whatever technology captivates their minds and imaginations. I'm always telling my daughter, 'If you can find a way to stay young, I suggest you do.' She is 6 and doesn't understand what that means. I'm hesitant to discourage adulthood - (it's not all bad, after all) but the memories of youth and our struggle to recapture them are the curse of all who grow older. If there's a place beyond this existence for us, I hope like you it doesn't have phone contracts and iPads.
Re: Talking Point: The Next-Gen Console War is Wii U's to Lose
I think this piece is spot-on. It's a chess game to be sure come the holiday season. Nintendo may have put itself in extraordinarily good position to lower their console's price and release some big titles when the competitors will (likely) be trying to push their new systems at a higher cost. All of the graphical glitz and glamor arguments may take a back seat when that time comes.
Re: LulzSec Members Who Hacked Nintendo Plead Guilty To Charges
Despite the cheese, I still love the movie 'Hackers'. Thanks for using that image - it took me back!
Re: Interview: Michael Pachter On Wii U, 3DS And The Challenges Facing Nintendo This Generation
I'd like to add, I personally like Nintendo's fringe place in the market. I like that they're outside the scope of what Microsoft and Sony offer. The results are unique game offerings - not just a third console with the same titles as the other two. For me, I look at Nintendo as a company doing things the other two don't, and frankly... can't.
Re: Interview: Michael Pachter On Wii U, 3DS And The Challenges Facing Nintendo This Generation
What's important to understand is that analysts think BACKWARDS. They pay close attention to historical data to predict how companies (and the market) will perform going FORWARD. They aren't fortune tellers. Any investor will tell you that the market can (and often does) change overnight. Michael Pachter understands where the West has gone in terms of gaming and he's right.
At least, for the moment.
There are many dynamics at play here. If Nintendo keeps playing the same cards and squeezing every last drop out of their IP's until they're dead, Pachter may be right. However, companies do change course and if Nintendo starts thinking ahead rather than trailing behind, they can become a viable company to invest in. The marketing clout that new Xbox and PS titles carry is enormous in the U.S. and if they aren't getting ported to Wii U, the console looks less and less attractive to buyers. I'm excited to see how things play out. Personally, I hope Nintendo rebounds and I think they can.
Re: LucasArts Shut Down By Disney
Grim Fandango was my favorite thing Lucas Arts did. I had always hoped they'd put out a sequel or re-make it.
Re: Site News: Happy "Nintendo Life" Anniversary!
I refresh this website probably 40 times a day. So, thank you for all your work to bring Nintendo news to the blood-thirsty, raging, nerd glazed (thank you Peter Dinklage) faces of your reader base!
Re: Epic Games Rules Out Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U
It doesn't matter how good it looks anymore to me - it's the same coat of paint on every recycled FPS they shovel out to the masses. Does anyone notice how these games have no longevity? Once the sequels come out (and do they ever!) the old ones are forgotten and they no longer have any value. I can only be wooed so much by another gun selection, another explosion and all the brilliant particle effects and lighting effects that bring them to life. Since my days of playing Quake and Unreal on the PC 16 years ago, the formula hasn't changed much. My best days gaming have been because of Nintendo. It's sad they've become a running joke among an elitist group of gamers that have limited imagination.
Re: GameStop: Wii U Marketing Strategy Has "Not Broken Through" To Consumers
Re: Talking Point: An Open Letter To Nintendo
@Stark_Nebula Loved your comments.
Re: Talking Point: An Open Letter To Nintendo
This kind of pressure from consumers and lovers of Nintendo only has the potential to work in their favor if it keeps the company on its toes. I think the games are coming, as many others have already outlined before me. However, do not underestimate the power publishing this kind of material can (and likely will) have. In fact, I would go as far to say that NOT complaining may resemble total complacency and satisfaction (albeit a lack of console sales). I'm comfortable complaining if it renders more titles and more content. I'm in for the long haul, let's see how things play out.
Re: Phil Fish: I Love Nintendo In Ways It Probably Doesn't Deserve
The photo they chose to include of Phil in this article cracks me up.
Re: Fez Creator Believes Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is More Suited To Vita
Unfortunately for Phil, the 3DS and DS sales numbers prove dual screen and 3D aren't merely gimmicks. He's entitled to his opinions but as others have pointed out - he just sounds like he's ranting about Nintendo. The guy makes Fez (which was delayed how many times?) and now he's a wise sage about the entire gaming industry. Some of the indie developers need to trade in their angst for a little class and tact. I'd probably consider supporting some of them more and buy their games.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Ten
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st March 2013 (North America)
Got Luigi's Mansion on pre-order. Picking it up Sunday. Weee!! Been a busy week for gaming between Monster Hunter Wii U and now Luigi's Mansion. Also, since I am doing the download promotion thru Nintendo, I get a free Mario Land 3D. Too many games to play and not enough time. LOVING Monster Hunter so far...