SaviorX Speaks: Nintendo was too hardcore for their own good

[SaviorX]

Grey Acumen said:

this is an interesting concept, but it needs to be better thought out, worded, and compounded on. Right now it just feels like a random stream of consciousness observation

 

basically, the idea I'm getting is that Nintendo set the attitude that would remain prevalent in the video game industry and is ultimately responsible for the "hardcore" attitude, which is the very reason why they are suffering... well, not suffering, but why they still get heckled despite their success. It's an interesting thought, but I'd like to see some correlating data to support the point and delve further into the issue before someone makes a thread out of it.

 

 To make a long story, short, Nintendo was marketing with a "hardcore" mindset, and that alienated potential new customers. Sales dwindled over time because of that Elite attitude. Now, Nintendo caters to the the casual audience and are reaping the benefits.