Casuals and the Wii

For me if Nintendo had done the right thing and stuck with us hardcore gamers and didn't bring casuals into it just for the sake of it the the gaming industry wouldn't be going the way it is, not that there are bad games on the Wii, just Nintendo are aiming for the the wrong market with the casuals and would seriously make gaming much better if they just started focusing on the hardcore group.

TBH I don't really see much difference.

"the wrong market".

My my, how hardcore gamers are so full of themselves.

The Wii library is strong enough for me to consider getting one quite often. I always get put off by the abundance of crap I'm presented with on store shelves but I do know how to purchase games over the internet.

"the wrong market".

My my, how hardcore gamers are so full of themselves.

eveileb-ekam

"wrong market". Just no.

You know what I think? I think self proclaimed "Hardcore" gamers such as yourself need to step off your pedestal.

One word. "MONEY"

I don't like causal games and I don't like the Wii, so I just ignore it.

The wii may have the worst library since the sega saturn. It is an abominatoin. There are probably 5 games worth owning on that whole system. Super mario galaxy, zelda tp, mp3, mad world, and no more heroes. That said, I bought mroe games and hated them.

The wii may have the worst library since the sega saturn. It is an abominatoin. There are probably 5 games worth owning on that whole system. Super mario galaxy, zelda tp, mp3, mad world, and no more heroes. That said, I bought mroe games and hated them.

nhh18

Ignoring the opening for obvious reasons, I like the wii and its games. It suits a certain taste of gamer, which fits mine. It has problems but it can be enjoyable if you are willing to give it a try.

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Dycras

[QUOTE="Dycras"]

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

blazingneo32089

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Dycras

So it's a good thing that they leave their fans and go to the casual crowd for a lot of cash? I think not.

[QUOTE="Dycras"]

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Yandere

So it's a good thing that they leave their fans and go to the casual crowd for a lot of cash? I think not.

[QUOTE="blazingneo32089"][QUOTE="Dycras"] lol, ok cool. I'm not saying myself they are, i'm just saying that's how the casuals would be talking about hardcore just like how the hardcore talk about casual games.

Dycras

[QUOTE="Dycras"]

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Yandere

So it's a good thing that they leave their fans and go to the casual crowd for a lot of cash? I think not.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="Dycras"]

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Dycras

So it's a good thing that they leave their fans and go to the casual crowd for a lot of cash? I think not.

You know what I think? I think self proclaimed "Hardcore" gamers such as yourself need to step off your pedestal.

-Oath

Totally agree. I've never seen such a group of whiners in my life. Sorry, but everything does not need to cater to you, in fact the more I watch the less sympathy I feel for the hardcore position. Why bother trying to please someone who can never be happy?

Don't like the Wii? Don't get one.

Just like books, movies, TV that doesn't appeal to me ... I ignore it. You aren't the only people on this planet you know, or the only gamers.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="Dycras"]

Well you're thinking very narrow mindedly. How would you like it if microsoft and sony did only casual games and nintendo did hardcore and casual, and suddenly started to stop making hardcore because the casuals complained the games on the wii were crappy because they were really nerdy and too complicated, you wouldn't like it because there wouldn't be any games you'd like to play and you'd be completely left out. It's a good thing nintendo doesn't listen to people like you >_>

Dycras

So it's a good thing that they leave their fans and go to the casual crowd for a lot of cash? I think not.

There are a few RPG and FPSes for the Wii, but nothing that catches my interest, also I think it's wrong because they are selling out to casuals just for cash.. If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no? Anyways, like I said, I'm just going to ignore the Wii this gen.

For me if Nintendo had done the right thing and stuck with us hardcore gamers and didn't bring casuals into it just for the sake of it the the gaming industry wouldn't be going the way it is, not that there are bad games on the Wii, just Nintendo are aiming for the the wrong market with the casuals and would seriously make gaming much better if they just started focusing on the hardcore group.

Bruceisright

[QUOTE="Dycras"]

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

So it's a good thing that they leave their fans and go to the casual crowd for a lot of cash? I think not.

Yandere

There are a few RPG and FPSes for the Wii, but nothing that catches my interest, also I think it's wrong because they are selling out to casuals just for cash.. If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no?

[QUOTE="Bruceisright"]

For me if Nintendo had done the right thing and stuck with us hardcore gamers and didn't bring casuals into it just for the sake of it the the gaming industry wouldn't be going the way it is, not that there are bad games on the Wii, just Nintendo are aiming for the the wrong market with the casuals and would seriously make gaming much better if they just started focusing on the hardcore group.

SMR-Venom

I just ignore them now. Makes my life so much easier.

There are a few RPG and FPSes for the Wii, but nothing that catches my interest, also I think it's wrong because they are selling out to casuals just for cash.. If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no? Anyways, like I said, I'm just going to ignore the Wii this gen.

For me if Nintendo had done the right thing and stuck with us hardcore gamers and didn't bring casuals into it just for the sake of it the the gaming industry wouldn't be going the way it is, not that there are bad games on the Wii, just Nintendo are aiming for the the wrong market with the casuals and would seriously make gaming much better if they just started focusing on the hardcore group.

Bruceisright

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ronisize15

There are a few RPG and FPSes for the Wii, but nothing that catches my interest, also I think it's wrong because they are selling out to casuals just for cash.. If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no? Anyways, like I said, I'm just going to ignore the Wii this gen.

The Wii *is* going after the majority, because it gets more cash.. BUT, just because they want to cash in on casuals DOESN'T mean that they should completely leave hardcore gamers. The Wii could do both, just like the Ps2.. But The Wii majorly only caters do the casual gamer.

Birdmen and the Casual Fallacy

There are lots of interesting articles to read on this site, but this one is a good starter. Shows you exactly why Nintendo knows just what they are doing. They pulled it off just fine 25 years ago.

Self proclamations, elitism, bleh. I don't buy it for a second.

[QUOTE="ronisize15"]

There are a few RPG and FPSes for the Wii, but nothing that catches my interest, also I think it's wrong because they are selling out to casuals just for cash.. If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no? Anyways, like I said, I'm just going to ignore the Wii this gen.

Yandere

The Wii *is* going after the majority, because it gets more cash.. BUT, just because they want to cash in on casuals DOESN'T mean that they should completely leave hardcore gamers. The Wii could do both, just like the Ps2.. But The Wii majorly only caters do the casual gamer.

they are catering to both remember zelda, metroid and mario, next YEAR.

The Wii *is* going after the majority, because it gets more cash.. BUT, just because they want to cash in on casuals DOESN'T mean that they should completely leave hardcore gamers. The Wii could do both, just like the Ps2.. But The Wii majorly only caters do the casual gamer.

Yandere

For me if Nintendo had done the right thing and stuck with us hardcore gamers and didn't bring casuals into it just for the sake of it the the gaming industry wouldn't be going the way it is, not that there are bad games on the Wii, just Nintendo are aiming for the the wrong market with the casuals and would seriously make gaming much better if they just started focusing on the hardcore group.

Bruceisright

I am so tired of the elitist attitude gamers have had since the wii's release.

I am so tired of the elitist attitude gamers have had since the wii's release.

goblaa

I am so tired of the elitist attitude gamers have had since the wii's release.

goblaa

They're actuallly making a lot more money by marketing towards casual gamers. They don't care about gamers with a loyalty to a faceless corporation. The entertainment industry is all about the money.

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

I am so tired of the elitist attitude gamers have had since the wii's release.

bf2nutta

TBH I don't really see much difference.

gameofthering

Um... no.

If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no? Anyways, like I said, I'm just going to ignore the Wii this gen.

Yandere

You realize that the original Nintendo players are now middle aged, and yes - some of them are women. [Who would be mothers by now]

It could easily be argued that they are going back to their original customers. Which aren't boys currently 12-24.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]If you were a long time supporter of Nintendo and they left you for middle aged mothers then you would be pissed no? Anyways, like I said, I'm just going to ignore the Wii this gen.

CoralMark

You realize that the original Nintendo players are now middle aged, and yes - some of them are women. [Who would be mothers by now]

It could easily be argued that they are going back to their original customers. Which aren't boys currently 12-24.

[QUOTE="eveileb-ekam"]

"the wrong market".

My my, how hardcore gamers are so full of themselves.

blazingneo32089