Heck, this had gone right over my head...! Which one would you play first, this or Tokyo Mirage? I know they aren't the same, but just asking from RPG standpoint.
@MarcelRguez @ottospooky Fair points well made, but I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we reached a point where Mario's fame is almost organic rather than forced. Once it reaches that point I think it's less about advertising the character, more that it propagates itself so it'd be foolish not to play into it.
I do take your point, though, that they need to make effort with other franchises, but I don't think they are mutually exclusive.
@brucelebnd It's doing well enough in North America. It's Europe, mainly UK, that seems to be the problem. No relation to leaving US "out in the cold" there. This article is actually about the UK.
Personally, it's the expense. I really want it but the economy around the UK feels different. I have a job like I have had for years so no difference there but I'm fearful of how the economy might turn next and I should spend less. My tolerence level for expenses have toughened up in the last 12 months. A year ago, I would have thought a bit then dish out on Wii U and a game. 2 Years ago I would have thought little then get Wii U + 2 games. 3 Years ago I would have thought nothing and got Wii U and most likely more than 3 games in the first 2 months. Now, I'm holding out.
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Heck, this had gone right over my head...! Which one would you play first, this or Tokyo Mirage? I know they aren't the same, but just asking from RPG standpoint.
Re: Talking Point: Mario's Cameo in Rio Showcases Nintendo's Enduring Brand Power
@MarcelRguez @ottospooky Fair points well made, but I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we reached a point where Mario's fame is almost organic rather than forced. Once it reaches that point I think it's less about advertising the character, more that it propagates itself so it'd be foolish not to play into it.
I do take your point, though, that they need to make effort with other franchises, but I don't think they are mutually exclusive.
Re: Wii U Games Struggling At Retail In The UK
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It's doing well enough in North America. It's Europe, mainly UK, that seems to be the problem. No relation to leaving US "out in the cold" there. This article is actually about the UK.
Re: Wii U Games Struggling At Retail In The UK
Personally, it's the expense. I really want it but the economy around the UK feels different. I have a job like I have had for years so no difference there but I'm fearful of how the economy might turn next and I should spend less. My tolerence level for expenses have toughened up in the last 12 months. A year ago, I would have thought a bit then dish out on Wii U and a game. 2 Years ago I would have thought little then get Wii U + 2 games. 3 Years ago I would have thought nothing and got Wii U and most likely more than 3 games in the first 2 months. Now, I'm holding out.