23rd January 2003, 3:21 PM
This is very good news, for the most part. We've all been saying for a while now how Nintendo must launch their new system at the same time as Sony and MS launch their new systems. But in order for the next system to be out on time with some great games, there are going to have to be a few sacrifices. The Gamecube's launch wasn't nearly as good as it should have been, and not having a killer-app really hurt Nintendo and helped Microsoft. Nintendo must launch with at least two AAA games: A true Mario platformer for awesome single-play and a Smash Bros. or Mario Kart game for great online/split-screen multiplay. Nintendo needs to launch their system with all they've got, even if that means cancelling some Gamecube games and turning them into "N2005" launch titles. Miyamoto already confirmed that there will be another Mario and Zelda game for the Gamecube, but it might be wiser for them to cancel one of them and ready it for a N2005 launch.
You're right ABF, they sure as hell better launch the system with some online games. Can you imagine how well the next system would sell if it launched with an online Pokemon game?
And Nintendo has to get a new marketing department to start advertising like crazy.
You're right ABF, they sure as hell better launch the system with some online games. Can you imagine how well the next system would sell if it launched with an online Pokemon game?
And Nintendo has to get a new marketing department to start advertising like crazy.