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No. Make a better Switch.

@Richnj no. I see it as inconsequential. They’re just video games. They’re not a necessity of living.

@Richnj

Yes, they gained value a decade later, due in part of Nintendo dropping the entire strategy of reprints of evergreen titles at cheaper prices.

Whether you agree or not, the larger consumer market uses price to differentiate between quality. If Nintendo prices their games the same as shovel ware their perceived value could drop, affecting the overall brand.

Honestly. I don’t really see a negative. Even many of their third party exclusives are retaining value. It’s good for the company, their retail partners, and even third party partners.

Or maybe I should be able to purchase a Breath of the Wild at the same price of “LOL surprise movie night?”

Millions of people are still buying. Nintendo will adjust their strategy if they see it as a problem.

@Richnj

It’s pretty black and white. Nintendo making money is good for the company and the gamers that enjoy playing their games.

They seem to price their games right around what the market expects, which is the 60-70 price. I’m sure of it was 100, we’d see the creep as well.

Targeted sales of 33% off for limited time on digital games is not a permanent slash to $20 for physical. It allows Nintendo to still retain value to their brand by not offering bargain bin prices that we’ve seen for shovel ware, like Carnvial Games, in a giant bin at Wal-Mart. It’s about the ecosystem, and Nintendo has done a pretty good job curating it on Switch, clearly, without the heavy discounts.

Idk. I don’t really think anyone deserves cheap and access to a product when it’s not a necessity for life.

You’re too focused on Nintendolife’s choice of headline. Slashing prices to sell more copies at…a lower retail will shift more units, but not increase revenue.

Nintendo has noted that evergreen titles have made up most of their revenue sales the last few years, and they need new games in the market to support the loss of revenue as those titles reach a higher penetration point.

They’re strategy of stepping away from player choice or select titles is mostly likely to retain brand value during a successful period.

Other gaming companies wish they could sell their 4-year-old titles for full price.

What they’re doing makes perfect sense. If gamers want a discount then they should be smarter about where they buy the titles. Try used market places.

@Richnj if they can’t justify a 33% discount, or more if you buy used, then that’s on them for not being able to enjoy the game…not Nintendo.

There is a reason why Nintendo doesn’t do a player choice markdown anymore. It devalues the game. Copies would sit on shelves longer, then there would have to be package reprints for expensive cards. Their model might not be ideal for the thrifty gamer, but it’s making money.

@ModdedInkling I don’t think they’re worried about it, just stating a fact that they’re reaching a high penetration rate and if they want to continue to push software sales they’ll have to release new games.

Do people really want more content for these ole games to continue for years? Or new games?

@CupidStunt why if people are still buying them at $40-$60?

@Bunkerneath to add value to nso

No? Why is this a big deal. The fantasy genera almost always uses britishy sounding accents. Maybe not much in video games, but in movie and tv it’s a thing.

Quality of the tracks look poor.

@Eddyson bad game? Get bent. Lol. Infinite was an overall great interactive experience.

I went into Switch totally on board with owning games digitally, but ever since the pandemic started I value physical games more. Just the idea of having a collection and knowing it’s not going anywhere.

Assault will always be my favorite. It had so much potential.

Think it’ll overtake PS4 and game boy. Not sure about ps2 and the DS

@Rayquaza2510 idk. Chip shortage. If a successor came out sooner most people wouldn’t be able to get one anyway.

TBH just seems like a boring scenario where Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo just keep buying up third party devs.

Best part of MPH was the cinematics.

Probably Halo or Call of Duty

I don’t think his style translate well to english. Especially to an already established IP.

@Ogbert Skylanders was pretty popular

Doesn’t look like a game for me. I want traditional Pokémon except better. Something with more polish and production value and more dev time than a year and a half.

Still looks like a tech demo.

So he’s saying they bought Activision so a non-gaming company wouldn’t? Okay. I guess.

Is this a bigger deal than I thought it was? Idk. Never was a fan of the games.

I don't understand what any of this is and why people are valuing it.

I must be getting old.

Frightening.

We sure this isn't just a publicity stunt? Wouldn't surprise me.

I adored jungle beat. Tried playing the Wii version and it isn’t the same without the bongos

Yes. I remember this.

@Vexx2 because Hollywood doesn’t respect the medium. It’s competition. They think they can do it better, so they green light ***** scripts, thinking they’re embracing a game’s vibe rather than doing the IP’s justice.

Then during the marketing all they talk about how big fans they are of the source material.

It’s the same with comics. The quality was rather inconsistent until Marvel Studios came around.

Cool. I don’t like Sonic. Liked the movie.

These ads are sooo weird

Looks insipid.I will never understand the appeal of these games. Is it a fantasy fetish thing?

I don’t get the appeal of these expanded celebrity focused ad campaigns. I mean sure. They’re kind of like testimonials. Nintendo is clearly going after millennials with families right now (household of 6 all having a Switch is certainly more lucrative than selling 1 family 1 Wii), but I just don’t see it adding a whole lot of value. Oh well.

I'm trying to put myself in the shoes of a millennial mom, who has 10-12-year-olds being able to connect with Christina Aguilera playing Animal Crossing as her personal driver drives her home. I'm from that generation. I grew up in the 90s. My older sister liked her music. She also gamed on the side. IDK. lol it's weird.

I get the Brie Larson thing. They don't really show her celebrity lifestyle in the ads. If you didn't know who she was, she's just a person enjoying video games.

I’d like to see PG grow but idk…I’m worried. Ever since the announced their Chinese investment partnership…totally botching Tw101’s stretch goals and Bayonetta 3’d lengthy dev time…

All I’m saying is I hope they do go under

@Grumblevolcano that's a good point

COVID aside. Hope Nintendo is investing more in its game development. Create more studios or buy some.

@Krull tv play though. Switch isn't exclusively a handheld.

Anyway. Not a business person, but would assume the best route would be a better Switch. Improve on the tech, including the joycons, launch an improved online service, give it a killer app, and let it go.

I'm sure it'll have its gimmicks.

@Friendly really? I can’t read the name without feeling disgusted. Never disliked anvudeo gsme journalist more than him

Yes. This has everything to do with Nintendo's Japanese business practices by providing customers with a catered service as an experience.

It's outdated and stupid and is clearly hurting their brand in the long run.

IDK. I'm getting less keen on collecting nicknacks as I get older. Just seems like junk to me.

Getting N64 games was a big deal back during the Wii’s VC days. They do this slow drop every time. It’s obnoxious. Just emulate and be done with it. I’m sure most of you have the old games kicking around anyway.

@NinChocolate I'd say that it's created a problem for them when talent starts leaving because of it.

Prime? My guess.

No marketing for this. Came and went.

Idk. I didn’t think the Kraid boss was that great. Cool seeing it again. Kind of one note.

The games never needed to be more accessible. They need to say it plainly. The games are hugely popular. Spending more won’t increase sales.

@YusseiWarrior3000 Oscar winner. Outspoken Nintendo fan before the sponsorship. Lead actress in a billion dollar movie.

Yes. I wonder why Nintendo made such a deal 🤔

Lazy publishers.

A lot better than that weeb bimbo thing. Coloring and shading on the face looks a little off, but I suspect they didn't really go into great detail with it.

Also. No beauty make makes me feel better

This should be cool

I’m going to wait. If they offer more systems and games I’ll consider it. As soon as there is another increase im permanently out