[MuGen]

It has been an ever growing cliche that 'Graphics are just a bonus and gameplay is where it all counts.'

That phrase in a sense is true and false at the same time. I myself have accepted the fact that Nintendo wasn't going to concentrate on graphics, and thats one thing many reviewers need to accept. When I see a Wii game, obviously I'm not going to look at the graphics because I know that wasn't Nintendos sole intention. So, no 'fuglys' or 'eww gcn graphics' coming from here. The Wii will present many new options of gameplay and innovate the living room for awhile.

However on the Graphical front, you have to realize that people like to see improvements now and then. From Xbox to Xbox 360 and PS2 to PS3, they wouldn't be newer consoles or in fact next-generation without a little graphical improvement, and in this case I would say X360 and PS3 have probably pushed the envelope.

The fact is everyone cares about graphics. I've heard the phrase many times 'Graphics dont matter, it's all about gameplay!'

Yet when new visuals and screens arrive, who is also arguing the fact 'I need to see it in real time' ' thats definitely pre-rendered! ' 'amazing, is it real time?'

Everyone is amazed by visuals and polished graphics now with the next-gen, but I'm beginning to believe that people who use the gameplay over graphics cliche are the ones disappointed in the direction Nintendo took, no matter how supportive you guys sound of the Wii.

and if gameplay is what its ALL about... then where do RPG's succeed where others fail? IN GRAPHICS.....

RPG's have a HUGE fanbase and sometimes the most popular RPG's are ones with no sign of innovative gameplay... just your run of the mill Select an Action (Attack, Defend or some other battle system.)

So... where do RPG's succeed? In bringing the story of the RPG to life with stunning visuals and graphics.