Ending the Wii is ''kiddy'' argument for once and all

[QUOTE="1nverted"]The Wii probably has the most mature install base than any of the 3 consoles. My parents bought a Wii for gods sake and they can't get enough of it.Nintendo_Ownes7

I don't doubt that the Wii could potentially have one of the more mature install bases, my only issue with this is that it wouldn't necessarily translate to more mature and/or hardcore games being made for the system. The issue with the Wii isn't that it's simply filled with Barbie and Nickelodeon games (although there are plenty); the issue is that the majority of the games on the system appeal to the casual side of Nintendo's crowd, which would usually include parents and grandparents, among others. I'm not saying your grandparents don't play Zelda and Metroid and the like, but a lot of adults are buying the system as a party console, and thus are generally only supporting the more casual games. I've got no problem with casual games in theory, but when you have a company like Capcom deciding to turn Umbrella Chronicles into a rail-shooter (instead of the planned RE:4-like game), you're going to be alienating, or at least disappointing some hardcore fans.

social stigma lollllllllll... if your so worried about what people think, live in montana.

wii's are fun tho

It doesn't change the fact that Nintendo's games appeal more to kids with their easier gameplay and cartoony graphics.

Is there anything wrong with this? No! Do I feel like a kid when I play these games? No! Should an adult not play these games? No!

We need Nintendo to not change its image. Sony and M$ and the PC all have a more "hardcore"/"mature" image. Nintendo continues to prove that you don't need that image to have extremely fun and addicting gameplay. Look at SMG. Yes it is "kiddy", but how many people didn't play it because it looked like a cartoon? Very few. Everybody knows it is a great game and thus they played it.

Also you have to admit that part of the Wiis success this gen was the fact that they stuck to their "kiddy" image. This allowed them to not have to upgrade the graphics really high, implement complex online systems, have a next gen media format, keep a lower price, and make more money on every console. They are quickly reaching 20 million sold way faster than any of the other consoles, so I believe Nintendo has made the right choice.

It is not bad to say I enjoy these "kiddy" games. As you have said, only immature people acuse games of being "kiddy" and tell us to play a real game like GTA. Having said that I can say that they still do retain their more child friendly image, which is actually a good thing. You don't want games like SSBB, Mario, Wario Wear, Mario Kart, and Wii Sports to just disappear do you?

Wasdie

Ok so you basically just stole the words right outta' my mouth. Nintendo games are targeted at kids and families and casuals, and that pic doesn't prove anything. I was just at the store getting me a slim PSP daxter pack, and three teenage girls walked in, they didn't look like gamers, but they went straight to the DS section. Another mom was there buying a wii game and she bough a GBA cartridge for her little boy. SO....And everytime I go in a store, that is usually what happens, the little kids run straight to just the DS/Wii/GC section. I mean sometimes some random kids would go to the PS2 or PS3 place but that's very rare.

That's sheep logic for you. Only kids play M rated games and adults only play teh E and T rated games. Shullbit at it's finest.DisPimpin

Sheep are a confused bunch :|

Enslaved by their beloved company that is Nintendo. They are prepared to turn the laws of logic upside down just to prove their point.

Grown people still watch cartoons, does it mean the shows are not directed for kids?Cute_Red_Panda

No, cartoons are for kids, but that doesn't necessarily mean cartoons are kiddy.

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[QUOTE="Sinheart"]Videogames in general are for kids and teens, even the M rated games. I'm 24 and I have no problem playing childish games like Mario Galaxy. Mario Galaxy is one of the most imaginative games I've ever played and just pure fun. At least the wii seems to be reaching out to adults who think videogames are for kids and teens with games like Wii Sports and it's breaking the stereotype of adults who play videogames as needing to grow up and let go of their video game phase.Storm_Marine

Wasn't the average videogamer age raised to somewhere around 21-23? IIRC?

Nah, I think it was higher than that. Not sure though,

I think its 29 last I heard. Sadly, I know peole my age that are still insecure about playing certain games. One guiy has never played a Mario game and still calls it gay or "kiddy". But hes the kinda guy who is preoccupied with appearing macho...and 360 is his favourite console......