BaB Presents: Where'd Wii go Wrong

[Angrist]

Most developers just don't have any idea what to do on the Wii.

[Perfect Stu]

It's spin. The guy is supposed to say something like that. However, it's fairly weak. At the same time, I don't blame him for saying it.

[BreakABone]

In his defense, he isn't a Nintendo guy so its not like he has to say it.

On the same hand, he has a point there is a ton of shit for the Ps2 and PSX but no one mentions that because at the end of the gen the only games that matter are the good ones.

[TheGame]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

In his defense, he isn't a Nintendo guy so its not like he has to say it.

On the same hand, he has a point there is a ton of shit for the Ps2 and PSX but no one mentions that because at the end of the gen the only games that matter are the good ones.

I think Nintendo set the tone themselves. They released the system fast with mediocre graphics and shallow games, and made millions. 3rd parties see Nintendo doing it so they're trying to do the same thing. Cheapest development cost possible to get something on the shelves so the casual gamers might be confused enough and mistake it for a good game.

And I'm pretty sure I remember people talking about all the crap on Ps2 and Psx. The difference between Ps2 and Wii relitive to their own generations is Ps2 had all the mainstream 3rd party games alongside the crap. While Wii is missing quite a bit of games that are mainstream and Ps3/360 only at the time. (And the mainstream 3rd party titles it has are pretty much considered by hardcore fans of those games to be the worst versions)

I remember on AIM you said Wii will probably get decent versions of GTA and FF. We'll see.. haven't seen the announcement yet. I still don't really compare wii directly with the other consoles.

[BreakABone]

Originally Posted by TheGame

I think Nintendo set the tone themselves. They released the system fast with mediocre graphics and shallow games, and made millions. 3rd parties see Nintendo doing it so they're trying to do the same thing. Cheapest development cost possible to get something on the shelves so the casual gamers might be confused enough and mistake it for a good game.

I wouldn't say that is true. Well yeah they are copying the earlier success but games like Red Steel did well at launch as well. And Zelda but we won't count that.

And I'm pretty sure I remember people talking about all the crap on Ps2 and Psx. The difference between Ps2 and Wii relitive to their own generations is Ps2 had all the mainstream 3rd party games alongside the crap. While Wii is missing quite a bit of games that are mainstream and Ps3/360 only at the time. (And the mainstream 3rd party titles it has are pretty much considered by hardcore fans of those games to be the worst versions)

That is pretty true.

I remember on AIM you said Wii will probably get decent versions of GTA and FF. We'll see.. haven't seen the announcement yet. I still don't really compare wii directly with the other consoles.

How the hell do you remember what I said on AIM? I don't think I've spoken to you in months.

[TheGame]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

How the hell do you remember what I said on AIM? I don't think I've spoken to you in months.

Cause I love you.

[Renwood]

Originally Posted by TheGame

I think Nintendo set the tone themselves. They released a cheaper-to-produce and cheaper-to-purchase system at the same time as their competitors with last-gen graphics and good games, and made billions.

No, no third parties have quite mimicked their success. I'd say because most third parties don't make good Wii games. Those that do reap the benefits. Those that don't still tend to make a profit, because the Wii is successful.

Since they care about profit more than you, the consumer, who they care about not at all as long as they get their money, the tone is set, not by Nintendo, but by the people who are willing to fork over the green for less-than-stellar video games.

Stupid consumers are stupid.