biglittlesps said:
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Actually, Wii U hasn't focussed much on the casual audience at all. Donkey Kong, for instance, is not a casual game.
biglittlesps said:
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Actually, Wii U hasn't focussed much on the casual audience at all. Donkey Kong, for instance, is not a casual game.
curl-6 said:
Actually, Wii U hasn't focussed much on the casual audience at all. Donkey Kong, for instance, is not a casual game. |
Nintendo Land, Sing Party, Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, Wii Party U, Game & Wario, Mario & Sonic Winter Olypmics ... I'd say almost half of the games Nintendo's published for the Wii U are mini-game/party game compilations.
DKC though isn't a casual game per se though, you're right on that.
Soundwave said:
Nintendo Land, Sing Party, Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, Wii Party U, Game & Wario, Mario & Sonic Winter Olypmics ... I'd say almost half of the games Nintendo's published for the Wii U are mini-game/party game compilations. DKC though isn't a casual game per se though, you're right on that. |
But they're not pushed as the system's focus like they were on Wii.
Instead, they've so far pitched it as essentially "the box that plays Mario".
ninetailschris said:
btw what press attention? Like show it on there website where you can already get info on all nintendo news? Seem circular and pointless. If you know gamespot than you know of nintendo if don't of gamespot than how will they know of new by nintendo. So, press attention point is pointless it assumes it gives nintendo to someone who never seem them or is not up to date. Gamespot users are up to date. |
That was websites reporting the "news", not actual people commenting it.
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Soooo, the fact that Nintendo had a uninspiring reveal at a terrible awards show watched mainly by a small demographic of 13-17 year old nerds and dude bros.. THAT is what makes you lose faith in the Wii U?
Lol why do you guys put so much stock into such a joke of an award show like VGX. I seriously felt embarrsed when I tried to watch the show.. and I was alone.
Anyway, I see Nintendo's reveal as showing off more of DKC, not merely putting all focus on Cranky. And considering DKC is one of my all time favorite franchises, that is not a bad thing. The game looks far more interesting than 90% of the generic cinema-heavy garbage I saw. And cranky actually looks badass as a playable character! You can freaking bounce on your cane across spikes for god's sake! What more do you want?
superchunk said: I fucking love Nintendo. I love them so much I'd move my whole family to Seattle for a job there that didn't increase my standard of living at all. Just so I could work for Nintendo. I've owned every single home console and will continue to own their console for so long as they produce them. Day one every time from here on out baby. (Thank you quality education and good job) However, who the hell thought it was a smart idea to go on a core gaming show that will ONLY be viewed by major core gamers and show a damn grandpa monkey to a game we've known about for over half a year?! Those executives are completely nuts. DKCTF will be another great game Nintendo makes and will only make 2014 an even richer year for Wii U owners. However, its not a system seller by any means and definitely not a game type to appeal to more than 10% of VGX viewing crowd. That game will NOT get any of those viewers to buy a Wii U. It simply won't. I an understand not showing an actual new game at VGX. Save those for other big occasions or even Nintendo Directs. However, show a damn game that would appeal to the audience you're presenting too. There is no hope for Wii U at this point. Great games for me and other Nintendo gamers, but nothing to bring in the masses. What game do you think Nintendo should have shown? |
Go to the crapbox forums or something. You are not even a real Nintendo fan...
People getting pissed about Nintendo showing Nintendo games...
Meanwhile, for the second week in a row, Wii U outsells PS4 in the US...
Metallicube said: Soooo, the fact that Nintendo had a uninspiring reveal at a terrible awards show watched mainly by a small demographic of 13-17 year old nerds and dude bros.. THAT is whta makes you lose faith in the Wii U? Lol why do you guys put so much stock into such a joke of an award show like VGX. I seriously felt embarrsed when I tried to watch the show.. and I was alone. Anyway, I see Nintendo's reveal as showing off more of DKC, not merely putting all focus on Cranky. And considering DKC is one of my all time favorite franchises, that is not a bad thing. The game looks far more interesting than 90% of the generic cinema-heavy garbage I saw. And cranky actually looks badass as a playable character! You can freaking bounce on your cane across spikes for god's sake! What more do you want? |
The problem is that Nintendo really thought that Cranky Kong was worth appearing at that shown and making a big fuss about it, I mean how out of touch can you get?
OT: Yes, they have absolutely no idea what to do with the Wii U, that's why I asked in the "Pachter: "I don't know why Iwata is still employed""-thread, why anyone even believes that he is still the right person for the job, but nobody could answer that, they were all to busy making fun of how "stupid" Pachter is. Really Nintendo fans, when is the point when you admit that Nintendo needs to make some much needed changes in their management to even try to deal with the Wii U situation (of course I'm not talking to every Nintendo fan, but some have been very stubborn in admitting that Nintendo has problems).
PattonFiend said: Go to the crapbox forums or something. You are not even a real Nintendo fan... People getting pissed about Nintendo showing Nintendo games... Meanwhile, for the second week in a row, Wii U outsells PS4 in the US... |
All the while the PS4 has outsold the Wii Us year-to-date sales in 3 weeks....
You're exactly the type of Nintendo fan I'm talking about in my post above.
justinian said:
Although in parts I agree with you in other aspects of your post is just as clueless as Nintendo. Everyone else's home console is in demand and vastly outselling Nintendo's. That's the reality. That's the fact. Whats the point of "being the only one doing what they do right now" if no one gives a shit and don't buy the console? How do you make money? The whole idea is to promote the wii u and create sales. Donkey kong is not going to sell consoles, nor is it going to entice anyone watching VGX to buy one. In all honesty it probably did the opposite. That presentation was better shown on Nintendo Direct. It was horrible. The way the presenter just look blankly at Reggie and asked "is that it? Nothing else" sums it up. It was the wrong clothes at the wrong event. Something in Reggie's attitude makes me think he knows this. Negativity surrounding the wii u is part of the reason it's sales are so poor. I am not saying this presentation did the wii u any harm but I don't see how it could have done it any good. Great to see Nintendo fans saying what they think instead of blindly following and never condemning the company like others do. |
Nintendo isn't going to get anywhere by trying to out PS4 or XboxOne those respective consoles. They stand a much better chance at being different than by being the same.
Apple has been the perfect example of this with their Mac sales. In fact if Nintendo were really smart they would do a series of commercials like the Mac vs. PC commercials where they acknowledge the strengths of their competitors but then show why they are an important purchase as well.