Do you think Nintendo should abandon console development?

Why in God's name would they EVER do that? The Wii is the best selling console this gen by far, and Nintendo is multi-billion dollar empire. enterawesome

and general motors should stop making cars.

on a side note: sony and MS are far richer than ninty.

[QUOTE="enterawesome"]Why in God's name would they EVER do that? The Wii is the best selling console this gen by far, and Nintendo is multi-billion dollar empire. Lord_Omikron666

Let me think about it, should the most profitable gaming company this gen abandon console development?

Yeah, totally.

[QUOTE="Lord_Omikron666"][QUOTE="enterawesome"]Why in God's name would they EVER do that? The Wii is the best selling console this gen by far, and Nintendo is multi-billion dollar empire. enterawesome

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It does get quality titles. Niche titles, but quality nonetheless.

Just because they aren't hyped to high heaven like MW2 doesn't make them bad games.

flashn00b

Ewww. Modern Warfail 2 was crap compared to CoD4 and WaW.

Also, i can point out a few mistakes about the Wii:

-Nintendo's first mistake with the Wii was to discontinue gamecube controller manufacturing.
-Graphics aren't even the equivelant of an X1400
-Motion control concept was released too early

wait what my gamecube games work fine on the wii and alot of wii games is gamecube controller compatible

and general motors should stop making cars.

on a side note: sony and MS are far richer than ninty.

gamedude234

and general motors should stop making cars.

on a side note: sony and MS are far richer than ninty.

gamedude234

The gaming industry dies when Nintendo stops making consoles and games 1st party. FACT!!Dibdibdobdobo

[QUOTE="Dibdibdobdobo"]The gaming industry dies when Nintendo stops making consoles and games 1st party. FACT!!foxhound_fox

If I knew how to post pics I'd post the double facepalm one. On topic: No TC. Nintendo is making much more money off the Wii console(hardware) than MS or Sony. So yeah, no need to abandon it.Shottayouth13-

Let me help you with that

On Topic:

I disagree with TC. The only reason why people say Nintendo should leave is because they somehow "abandoned" the "hardcore" and don't have the graphical power of the HD "Twins".

If you want you can read an epic post I made hereat GameSpot

[QUOTE="Shottayouth13-"]If I knew how to post pics I'd post the double facepalm one. On topic: No TC. Nintendo is making much more money off the Wii console(hardware) than MS or Sony. So yeah, no need to abandon it.the-wii-gamer

Let me help you with that

On Topic:

I disagree with TC. The only reason why people say Nintendo should leave is because they somehow "abandoned" the "hardcore" and don't have the graphical power of the HD "Twins".

If you want you can read an epic post I made hereat GameSpot

this is the only reason and its quite stupid to say the least

Not at all. I think the Wii is doing quite well (Galaxy, Brawl, Zack and Wiki, No More Heroes 1 and 2, Little King Story, Fatal Frame 4, Metroid Prime 3, Twilight Princess, Tatsunoku vs. Capcom, Dead Space: Extraction, Punchout!!, Warioware: Smooth Moves and more) and don't get me started on the DS, just too much awesomeness. However, the main thing here is that the Wii is the best-selling console of this generation and Nintendo has absolutely no reason to stop now.

Gordon would be funny in SSB, though :P

[QUOTE="Dibdibdobdobo"]The gaming industry dies when Nintendo stops making consoles and games 1st party. FACT!!foxhound_fox

1. Show me how consoles are a thing of the past? over 120 million this gen alone (not including handhelds) disagree.

2. The industry would not notice that Nintendo is no longer developing a console? :roll:

3. "Nintendo has barely done anything." No, they just revolutionized how games are played by introducing motion controls and tapping into a market not tapped before.

4. Nintendo has barely done anything? N64 introduced the joystick and rumble pad, Wii introduced motion controls.

5. All the real forward thinking ideas are coming from third party developers? Maybe for things as new gameplay elements and a better use of console online gaming. But Nintendo has had a ton, not to mention *cough* WII SPORTS? *cough*.

6. Tell me exactly what third party devs have done to push the console industry aside from making games with new concepts. Hardware is what really advances the console. Either by pushing graphics or through controller enhancements. So unless you're talking about Madcatz...

7. Motion controls are still, STILL a relatively new concept. Yes, in many games they do get tacked on. Oh, and Metroid Other M uses the controller by flipping it during gameplay to go into first person, can you do that with a standard controller? That seems like an intuitive use of MOTION controls.

nintendo is the Ford of the video game industry. if they abandon console development, it would cripple the video game industry. it wouldnt die, but it would be on life support.

No. I like the Wii an awful lot.

What I think?? I think Nintendo is doing pretty well and they don't really give a **** about what you or any of us think as long as they have their pockets full of big bucks.

GreenGoblin2099

well I think they are doing well like any business would like and by not listening to hard core fanboys.

Hardcore fanboys don't seem content enough with their highend gaming PC's, PS3s, and Xbox360's that they want Nintendo to make games to vcater to them?

Nintendo has not really changed for the close the 30 years they have been around making game consoles, family friendly games and their well known and established franschises-Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon-

Good on them I say. Let a new generation of gamers get a chance to play games that suits them.

Mainstream like their games and they talk with their pockets, while fanboys just talk.

Nintendo:

-best 1st party games

-best sales

.....nope, they seem to be doing ok to me

i find it funny that because a few people don't like what is on ONE of nintendo's systems, they think they should/will stop making more systems, regardless of how much of a success it is

absolutely not, they're the most profitable company out there and abandoning console development would be a stab in the back for fans, consumers and investors.

Wikipedian

the only people who would enefit or be happy about it would be some hardcore fanboys but luckily for a majority of us Nintendo doesn't listen to them.

Nintendo havn't really changed it's the target audience that grows older and matures (supposedly!) and has different tastes in gaming.

I my self when I was 10 years old I loved Super Mario World, Zelda and a lot of their "casual" games, however I got older, enjoyed and appreciated mature contenet like adult themes, crime, human nature.

So I am content to spend lot so f money of Highend PCs and game consoles that cater to my tastes. i.e. the Xbox360 and the PS3.

You don't see me go all mental wishing Nintendo would make "hardcore" games because I'm not satisifed with what is on offer on the PCs and two other consoles.

That's a thing about this silly fanboy menataility is that alot of it is driven by emotion and fear/hate/insecurity(buyers remorse) that it doesn't make sense or is illogical.

However since this is System Wars I will stir the pot(for laughs)and claim that Sony should abandon console develeopment and the PSP/PSP Go, and let Apple be the real challenge to Microsoft.

Oh my...

LordQuorthon

BA HA HA HA HA HA.

Nice one. But I think the message gets lost here.

Wii dominates, and the mainstream are not hardcore.

[QUOTE="LordQuorthon"]

Oh my...

DazedDarkness

another thing I need to reitterate is that Nintendo have been in this games business for around 30 years and continues to make very fun family orientated games -which Hardore would call "casual" crap but they don't know what they are talking about.

As long as their are children(proper children not fanboys), people new to games and prefer simple fun then graphics kings, exclusives then Nintendo will be there for them -which is beyond the comprehension of "hardcore" fanboys.

" I don't get it. I don't get it!?!?!"

Why do "casual" crap like Wii Sports, just Dance andmilked franchises like Mario, Pokemonand family friendly fun orientated games /easy accessible motion controls keep selling Wii's in the millions??????

Microsoft flight simulator can be considered a very technical and qualitive game. Deep and with long lasting appeal- However I doubt many here on System Wars would't find it fun or that many rave on about it. However it's still a great game.

who does it appeal to? wellthose who are plane enthusiasts, wanting to be pilots or are pilots or those who are technically minded and appreaciate the sophistication involved. They could look down on games like Tom Clancy's Hawks as "casual" junk.

Pokemon well I don't know much about Pokemon, but if I were 10 years old I would be all over it because I recognise the appeal, with collecting, battles, colorful cute characters and school ground comraderie that may ensue.

True, but there are a good amount non-nintendo Wii exclusives that are shovelware.

That would truly suck.

no please :(

yes nintendo should abandon their million userbase lose a lot of money and go thirdparty.. based on the demands of some haters on the internet

Is the pile of Wii shovelware really worth preserving Nintendo's console development?

Don't get me wrong, there were a handful of games I enjoyed, such as Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, MadWorld, and Mario Galaxy, and Super Paper Mario, but those are just it. For the most part, my Wii just collects dust while i play games on the PC.

i guess ppl dnt realize ps3 is comin with a wii mote type of controller and the 360 is goin motion sensitive with natal. i love nintendo but both systems got better games and graphics and... its pretty much over.

almost 60 million units sold and you think they should abandon it? hahahaahahah

no TC...just no

and there ARE amazing titles...you just have to look for em....i've got 24 titles and only 3 are shovelware, the rest are amazing games and i still don't have all the amazing titles out there yet for the wii

usually the best titles on the wii don't get much advertising or publicity at all....you really have to do research, but if you do, you don't be disappointed

Is the pile of Wii shovelware really worth preserving Nintendo's console development?

Don't get me wrong, there were a handful of games I enjoyed, such as Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, MadWorld, and Mario Galaxy, and Super Paper Mario, but those are just it. For the most part, my Wii just collects dust while i play games on the PC.

flashn00b

[QUOTE="flashn00b"]

Is the pile of Wii shovelware really worth preserving Nintendo's console development?

Don't get me wrong, there were a handful of games I enjoyed, such as Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, MadWorld, and Mario Galaxy, and Super Paper Mario, but those are just it. For the most part, my Wii just collects dust while i play games on the PC.

sam_nintendo

I know that it doesn't revolve around me. I'm just surprised that despite the fact that most of SW discussions are PS3 vs 360, i'm surprised that are enough people defending the Wii.

[QUOTE="sam_nintendo"][QUOTE="flashn00b"]

Is the pile of Wii shovelware really worth preserving Nintendo's console development?

Don't get me wrong, there were a handful of games I enjoyed, such as Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, MadWorld, and Mario Galaxy, and Super Paper Mario, but those are just it. For the most part, my Wii just collects dust while i play games on the PC.

I know that it doesn't revolve around me. I'm just surprised that despite the fact that most of SW discussions are PS3 vs 360, i'm surprised that are enough people defending the Wii.

1. Show me how consoles are a thing of the past? over 120 million this gen alone (not including handhelds) disagree.

2. The industry would not notice that Nintendo is no longer developing a console? :roll:

3. "Nintendo has barely done anything." No, they just revolutionized how games are played by introducing motion controls and tapping into a market not tapped before.

4. Nintendo has barely done anything? N64 introduced the joystick and rumble pad, Wii introduced motion controls.

5. All the real forward thinking ideas are coming from third party developers? Maybe for things as new gameplay elements and a better use of console online gaming. But Nintendo has had a ton, not to mention *cough* WII SPORTS? *cough*.

6. Tell me exactly what third party devs have done to push the console industry aside from making games with new concepts. Hardware is what really advances the console. Either by pushing graphics or through controller enhancements. So unless you're talking about Madcatz...

7. Motion controls are still, STILL a relatively new concept. Yes, in many games they do get tacked on. Oh, and Metroid Other M uses the controller by flipping it during gameplay to go into first person, can you do that with a standard controller? That seems like an intuitive use of MOTION controls.

sonic_spark