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Morrigan Anne (![[info]](http://www.journalfen.net/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} _morrigan_) wrote in ![[info]](http://www.journalfen.net/img/community.gif){kind=small} fandom_wank,@ 2007-05-15 13:54:00 |
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Latest from the Console Wars: Nintendo is ruining the gaming industry
So the news is, because of the Nintendo Wii's phenomenal success, especially in Japan, (where it's been outselling the PS3 by at least 6:1), many developers in Japan are reporting to be "shifting their focus away from the PS3 and over to the Wii".
This news sparks a 17 page (and growing) thread over on the Gaming Age Forums (NeoGAF), with:
Sony and Xbox fans bemoaning the fate and apparent death of HD Gaming at the hands of Nintendo; and Nintendo fans very happy at this news, and lol-ing at the "bitter tears" of the Sony and Xbox fan-moaning.
dark10x:
Do you realize how important 2007 is to XBOX360, PS3, and PC? There are loads of high budget games being released this year that were started before the Wii craze. If too many of these titles fail at the hands of Wii, what message do you think that will send publishers? While we may see a whole slew of 2007 next generation games, that doesn't mean 2008 and beyond will be as kind to these machines. The market is still reacting to the Wii. 2007 is going to be a great year as these games were developed under different expectations, but beyond that, I fear for the industry.
FlightOfHeaven:
I just felt sad for dark10x. He's a reasonable fellow, and to see him so sad and honest is just... :(
There, there. FF13, MGS4, GTA4, Tekken 5, Assassin's Creed, Mercenaries 2, Lair, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma are all yet to come out. The Gamecube had its share of excellent titles, and the PS3 will, too.
Also, take comfort in this; HD is coming regardless. Even Nintendo knows this. They just think it'll be in 5 years. You'll be getting the sneak peak of HD gaming most people won't see for a while. :D
dark10x:
Why the F*CK should those of us who own HDTVs suffer?!?! XBOX360 is perfectly functional on SD and HDTVs. Microsoft is supporting everyone. Nintendo is not. You certainly do not need to purchase an HDTV in order to enjoy XBOX360, but at least those who do have added benefits.
Maxmars:
Dark10x, there's already TWO HD consoles out there, both will get complex, very polished and graphically stunning games, if anything because crappy looking games wouldn't resonate with their users. Enough with the bitching please!
Of course, NA sales data for April will be release this Thursday, so the bitching will most likely continue for another week or two at least. :)
So the news is, because of the Nintendo Wii's phenomenal success, especially in Japan, (where it's been outselling the PS3 by at least 6:1), many developers in Japan are reporting to be "shifting their focus away from the PS3 and over to the Wii".
This news sparks a 17 page (and growing) thread over on the Gaming Age Forums (NeoGAF), with:
Sony and Xbox fans bemoaning the fate and apparent death of HD Gaming at the hands of Nintendo; and Nintendo fans very happy at this news, and lol-ing at the "bitter tears" of the Sony and Xbox fan-moaning.
dark10x:
Do you realize how important 2007 is to XBOX360, PS3, and PC? There are loads of high budget games being released this year that were started before the Wii craze. If too many of these titles fail at the hands of Wii, what message do you think that will send publishers? While we may see a whole slew of 2007 next generation games, that doesn't mean 2008 and beyond will be as kind to these machines. The market is still reacting to the Wii. 2007 is going to be a great year as these games were developed under different expectations, but beyond that, I fear for the industry.
FlightOfHeaven:
I just felt sad for dark10x. He's a reasonable fellow, and to see him so sad and honest is just... :(
There, there. FF13, MGS4, GTA4, Tekken 5, Assassin's Creed, Mercenaries 2, Lair, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma are all yet to come out. The Gamecube had its share of excellent titles, and the PS3 will, too.
Also, take comfort in this; HD is coming regardless. Even Nintendo knows this. They just think it'll be in 5 years. You'll be getting the sneak peak of HD gaming most people won't see for a while. :D
dark10x:
Why the F*CK should those of us who own HDTVs suffer?!?! XBOX360 is perfectly functional on SD and HDTVs. Microsoft is supporting everyone. Nintendo is not. You certainly do not need to purchase an HDTV in order to enjoy XBOX360, but at least those who do have added benefits.
Maxmars:
Dark10x, there's already TWO HD consoles out there, both will get complex, very polished and graphically stunning games, if anything because crappy looking games wouldn't resonate with their users. Enough with the bitching please!
Of course, NA sales data for April will be release this Thursday, so the bitching will most likely continue for another week or two at least. :)
