16th August 2003, 5:36 PM
"If you really think that Nintendo always knows what's best for them then you need a wake-up call."
You're absolutely right. How on Earth would a multi billion dollar company who practically invented the industry know what's better for them. I am in awe of your presence.
"Nintendo is the single best video game developer in the world yet they're in third place behind Sony and MS."
Yes, I agree.
"And why are they in third place? Because they make bad decisions."
Really? I thought it was because Sony and Microsoft make the best decisions in marketing. Obviously there's no single company attatched to Microsoft or Sony (save for Square Soft and their occasional must have game) that equal anything to close to Nintendo's in-house developments, but that's arguable depending on your taste in games. Not unlike movies actually.
"Only the Nintendo faithful are buying their games and even that number has been dwindling since they've been dissapointing so many of their fans with recent game announcements (Pacman, Tetra's Trackers, Donkey Konga)."
Almost all of the game developers at Fullsail are excited about Donkey Konga and hope that it allows you to record "Jam Sessions". Pot heads and bongos... go figure. I've had no problem in Nintendo's current generation at all. Every game from Nintendo has been a must play, must own title which either offers something totally new or is an improvement over a 64 title, like Zelda: WW or Mario Sunshine which are definative titles in their respected genres which i've gotten alot of enjoyment out of. How is it that you tell me I should leave because I dont care about Nintendo's business decisions when you're the one disappointed in their latest games? I seem to have no problem with their announcements on games.
"If they don't change a few things then they're going to go the way of Sega, and I don't want that to happen."
Why not? Imagine how much time and money could go straight in to game development. But I understand the severity of this industry losing it's corner stone as a hardware manufacturer. All that a side however, Sega made decisions that were truely horrible for it's company by trying to win over the public in ad campaigns that cost millions and extensive hardware upgrades that were never supported by third parties. Nintendo doesn't seem to share those traits, of course they also happen to have the largest bank accounts in this industry.
"What can I do? I can express my concerns on an internet message board. That's it. It doesn't help the situation but it gives me a chance to discuss these topics with fellow Nintendo fans who actually care about the future of Nintendo (which you obviously do not). If you've got a problem with that then you should stay the fuck out of this place."
It's kinda funny isn't it? You admit it doesn't help but then beg me to help you in your quest for arguments so we (those who "care", unlike the people actually interested in games and not politics) can all ponder Nintendo's horrible failures. Which, save for the Virtual Boy, there are very few. You are a wise and learned man, OBQuiet. But since you were nice enough to cater to my special level of intelligence let me return the favor.
*ahem*
You bitch. You STUPID fucking bitch. I cant fucking believe your stupid fucking way of seeing the world you innept small minded sac of unsalted dry roast peanuts you make me want to fucking puke on your mother. If you had ONE FUCKING BRAIN CELL in your empty fucking head then you would realize how TOTALLY fucking useless it is to argue like this you fuzzy wuzzy widdle cutie patootie wubby face! Who's the baby??? who's the baby!!!! WHO'S THE PWETTY WITY BABY!?!?!? IS YOU!!!! YES YOU ARE! YES you ARE! Goodness, just a little angel. *pinches OBQuiet's cheeks*
And now, I quote the Moody Blues.
Breathe deep the gathering gloom,
Watch lights fade from every room.
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day's useless energy is spent.
Impassioned lovers wrestle as one;
Lonely man cries for love and has none;
New mother picks up and suckles her son;
Senior citizens wish they were young.
Cold-hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight,
Red is grey and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion.
You're absolutely right. How on Earth would a multi billion dollar company who practically invented the industry know what's better for them. I am in awe of your presence.
"Nintendo is the single best video game developer in the world yet they're in third place behind Sony and MS."
Yes, I agree.
"And why are they in third place? Because they make bad decisions."
Really? I thought it was because Sony and Microsoft make the best decisions in marketing. Obviously there's no single company attatched to Microsoft or Sony (save for Square Soft and their occasional must have game) that equal anything to close to Nintendo's in-house developments, but that's arguable depending on your taste in games. Not unlike movies actually.
"Only the Nintendo faithful are buying their games and even that number has been dwindling since they've been dissapointing so many of their fans with recent game announcements (Pacman, Tetra's Trackers, Donkey Konga)."
Almost all of the game developers at Fullsail are excited about Donkey Konga and hope that it allows you to record "Jam Sessions". Pot heads and bongos... go figure. I've had no problem in Nintendo's current generation at all. Every game from Nintendo has been a must play, must own title which either offers something totally new or is an improvement over a 64 title, like Zelda: WW or Mario Sunshine which are definative titles in their respected genres which i've gotten alot of enjoyment out of. How is it that you tell me I should leave because I dont care about Nintendo's business decisions when you're the one disappointed in their latest games? I seem to have no problem with their announcements on games.
"If they don't change a few things then they're going to go the way of Sega, and I don't want that to happen."
Why not? Imagine how much time and money could go straight in to game development. But I understand the severity of this industry losing it's corner stone as a hardware manufacturer. All that a side however, Sega made decisions that were truely horrible for it's company by trying to win over the public in ad campaigns that cost millions and extensive hardware upgrades that were never supported by third parties. Nintendo doesn't seem to share those traits, of course they also happen to have the largest bank accounts in this industry.
"What can I do? I can express my concerns on an internet message board. That's it. It doesn't help the situation but it gives me a chance to discuss these topics with fellow Nintendo fans who actually care about the future of Nintendo (which you obviously do not). If you've got a problem with that then you should stay the fuck out of this place."
It's kinda funny isn't it? You admit it doesn't help but then beg me to help you in your quest for arguments so we (those who "care", unlike the people actually interested in games and not politics) can all ponder Nintendo's horrible failures. Which, save for the Virtual Boy, there are very few. You are a wise and learned man, OBQuiet. But since you were nice enough to cater to my special level of intelligence let me return the favor.
*ahem*
You bitch. You STUPID fucking bitch. I cant fucking believe your stupid fucking way of seeing the world you innept small minded sac of unsalted dry roast peanuts you make me want to fucking puke on your mother. If you had ONE FUCKING BRAIN CELL in your empty fucking head then you would realize how TOTALLY fucking useless it is to argue like this you fuzzy wuzzy widdle cutie patootie wubby face! Who's the baby??? who's the baby!!!! WHO'S THE PWETTY WITY BABY!?!?!? IS YOU!!!! YES YOU ARE! YES you ARE! Goodness, just a little angel. *pinches OBQuiet's cheeks*
And now, I quote the Moody Blues.
Breathe deep the gathering gloom,
Watch lights fade from every room.
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day's useless energy is spent.
Impassioned lovers wrestle as one;
Lonely man cries for love and has none;
New mother picks up and suckles her son;
Senior citizens wish they were young.
Cold-hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight,
Red is grey and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion.