Why does everybody assume the wii is kiddy?

Because that's what the fans, on this site and others, as well as Nintendo's marketing have made clear? If the Wii wasn't for younger players and "Casuals" as they are called here, there would be more Gears of War or Metal Gear Solid type stuff. The "kiddy" image is appropriate for the market that Nintendo are going for with this console.

Nintendo's first party software does not have any really violent games, and even in their third party they don't have a really vast library of M rated games.Mystic_Legend

Nintendo's first party software does not have any really violent games, and even in their third party they don't have a really vast library of M rated games.Mystic_Legend

If the Wii wasn't for younger players and "Casuals" as they are called here, there would be more Gears of War or Metal Gear Solid type stuff.ViscaBarcaInter

Is obviously for any age to enjoy, so why bash it? Cant have a little fun? Too serious of a gamer or something?HazeNPopes

Because of the games.  Just look at the majority of them.  It is truly t3h kidtendo. 

[QUOTE="ViscaBarcaInter"] If the Wii wasn't for younger players and "Casuals" as they are called here, there would be more Gears of War or Metal Gear Solid type stuff.Spartan070

[QUOTE="Mystic_Legend"]Nintendo's first party software does not have any really violent games, and even in their third party they don't have a really vast library of M rated games.Spartan070

well in a way i think what he said is relevant.... I mean, Nintendo after all is the major selling dev on Nintendo consoles. People buy Nintendo consoles for the games Nintendo makes.  Sure you can say that about a bunch of devs for PS3 and 360...but how many of those devs/games do those consoles RELY on? Id say not many. 

If you look at much of the games, it would appear that it would appeal to younger children. Although I did just play with a 6 year old on Gears a few nights ago.
white_sox

1st off that is sad .....

Now how can you NOT expect the wii to be labeled kiddy ?  take one look at its game libary... no really go and look ill wait.

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Ok now that you had a look, plz explain how it can't be called kiddy by the general public ?  Stuff like Wario ware, cooking mama don't exactly scream "Teh Mature"  if anything it reminds me of my 3 1/2 year old nieice's Dora the exploere game's on her Tiger electroic's type game system ( don't know the exact name )

Im not hating on the Wii, but how do you expect people to judge the system when the average game looks like a dora the exploere episode ? Of course they are gonna call it kiddy, and even with games like Manhunt 2 coming to wii, its not gonna change peoples opinions of a Nintendo system being "Teh Kidday"  its a reputation that Nintendo earned and its prolly not gonna go anywhere for a long time.

[QUOTE="Spartan070"][QUOTE="Mystic_Legend"]Nintendo's first party software does not have any really violent games, and even in their third party they don't have a really vast library of M rated games.Uptown

well in a way i think what he said is relevant.... I mean, Nintendo after all is the major selling dev on Nintendo consoles. People buy Nintendo consoles for the games Nintendo makes. Sure you can say that about a bunch of devs for PS3 and 360...but how many of those devs/games do those consoles RELY on? Id say not many.

How many M rated games has Sony Published? Nintendo has published at least 2... 2 last gen anyway.  

[QUOTE="white_sox"]If you look at much of the games, it would appear that it would appeal to younger children. Although I did just play with a 6 year old on Gears a few nights ago.
shaggymcp

1st off that is sad .....

Now how can you NOT expect the wii to be labeled kiddy ?  take one look at its game libary... no really go and look ill wait.

fix's snack

eat's snack

comes back

Ok now that you had a look, plz explain how it can't be called kiddy by the general public ?  Stuff like Wario ware, cooking mama don't exactly scream "Teh Mature"  if anything it reminds me of my 3 1/2 year old nieice's Dora the exploere game's on her Tiger electroic's type game system ( don't know the exact name )

Im not hating on the Wii, but how do you expect people to judge the system when the average game looks like a dora the exploere episode ? Of course they are gonna call it kiddy, and even with games like Manhunt 2 coming to wii, its not gonna change peoples opinions of a Nintendo system being "Teh Kidday"  its a reputation that Nintendo earned and its prolly not gonna go anywhere for a long time.

Nintendo's first party software does not have any really violent games, and even in their third party they don't have a really vast library of M rated games.Mystic_Legend

Nintendo's first party software does not have any really violent games, and even in their third party they don't have a really vast library of M rated games.Mystic_Legend

Eternal Darkness was published by Nintendo... not first party, but still they published it... and it's violent.  

How is Wii kiddy? I still see many kids playing GTA and still no one calls that game kiddy.

Now excuse me let me imagine what it would be like to play Wii Sports and Cooking Mama instead of crappy games like GEOW or GTA.  

games based off diseny movies,games where u play as puppies,or a japanese anime nerd or its all colorfull and flamboyant...but im not hating,the wii is redeming itself with alot of good games coming out this year that arent like that.guitboxdude25

The PS2 has Kingdom Hearts, dogs life and I don't think I need to even meantion Japanese anime nerdy games seeing as it has the vast majority along with the fact it is extremely popular with kids yet it avoids the kiddy tag. 

I think you will find this all started when Sony did what Microsoft being as original as they are have repeated over 10 years later by basically saying they aren't a threat because they are for children.  Fanboys find these comments funny but in reality it shows how much both companys do fear Nintendo.

Is obviously for any age to enjoy, so why bash it? Cant have a little fun? Too serious of a gamer or something?HazeNPopes

[QUOTE="white_sox"]If you look at much of the games, it would appear that it would appeal to younger children. Although I did just play with a 6 year old on Gears a few nights ago.
shaggymcp

1st off that is sad .....

Now how can you NOT expect the wii to be labeled kiddy ?  take one look at its game libary... no really go and look ill wait.

fix's snack

eat's snack

comes back

Ok now that you had a look, plz explain how it can't be called kiddy by the general public ?  Stuff like Wario ware, cooking mama don't exactly scream "Teh Mature"  if anything it reminds me of my 3 1/2 year old nieice's Dora the exploere game's on her Tiger electroic's type game system ( don't know the exact name )

Im not hating on the Wii, but how do you expect people to judge the system when the average game looks like a dora the exploere episode ? Of course they are gonna call it kiddy, and even with games like Manhunt 2 coming to wii, its not gonna change peoples opinions of a Nintendo system being "Teh Kidday"  its a reputation that Nintendo earned and its prolly not gonna go anywhere for a long time.

This is how it works, Wii=mainly G rated games ( that does not mean kiddy)

360= mainly M rated games ( doesnt mean mature since even 10 year olds play gears now a days)

PS3= Variety/mainly teens ( Not too kiddy not too mature but the PS3 does have its M games and E games just not as much)

Well thats my point of view of things, althogh my point of view ain't important to anyone but me.... 

I'm guessing they are insecure about themselves. I wouldn't call any console kiddy just because it has kid friendly games.

The people who call it kiddy are usaully little kids themselves.web966

here's my thesis on the subject :lol:

that was the best thesis ive ever seen lmao

and nintendo is kidddy no matter how u put it...for the love of god the only good rated m game on the GC was resident evil 4

that was the best thesis ive ever seen lmao

and nintendo is kidddy no matter how u put it...for the love of god the only good rated m game on the GC was resident evil 4

hikari33

I have heard the same thing over and over again and it becomes tired. Please research before you state such drivel.

[QUOTE="guitboxdude25"]games based off diseny movies,games where u play as puppies,or a japanese anime nerd or its all colorfull and flamboyant...but im not hating,the wii is redeming itself with alot of good games coming out this year that arent like that.csliney

The PS2 has Kingdom Hearts, dogs life and I don't think I need to even meantion Japanese anime nerdy games seeing as it has the vast majority along with the fact it is extremely popular with kids yet it avoids the kiddy tag.

I think you will find this all started when Sony did what Microsoft being as original as they are have repeated over 10 years later by basically saying they aren't a threat because they are for children. Fanboys find these comments funny but in reality it shows how much both companys do fear Nintendo.

very true,but for every 1 "kiddy" game ps2 had there were like 15 for the gamecube.now im not syaing the wii is kiddy,because they are releasing some good looking action games soon to make up for the kiddy games allready on the wii.but the other nintendo products(gamecube,ds) you have to admit the games on there are kiddy.btw...im going to try to disregared your comment about microsoft 8) 

Because they are insecure about their masculinity.fatzombiepigeon