This is my thoughts on the whole matter,
When Nintendo launched the Wii they hopped for the same kind of support from 3rd parties as the DS had. It started slow then it took off alot. Sadly this has not happened.
What this means is that Nintendo relied too much on that 3rd parties would jump on the band wagon and make great core games, so they simply did not bother with any plans for 1st party games, hence why we saw all the major franchises launch early in the Wiis life cylce.
What this comes down to is 3rd parties piss me off. for several reasons
1) We don't like making games on Nintendo consoles cause we can't complete with Nintendo games.
WELL NOW YOU CAN, THERE IS NOTHING COMING FROM NINTENDO FOR AGES.
2) N64 Days - Nintendo has really strict rules on quality control.
SHARE HOLDERS FIXED THIS PROBLEM.
result: garbage shovel ware.
3) We can't make games on Wii cause the Wii controller nun chuck combo doesnt work in the way for our game.
THERE IS THE CLASSIC CONTROLLER AND THE GCN ONE, SO THREE OPTIONS TO PICK FROM.
4) We can't port/make the game on Wii cause the Graphics are shit.
WELL DON'T BE LAZY BUILD IT FROM THE GROUND UP SPECIFICALLY FOR THE Wii TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT.
So to conclude I can see where he is coming from, but to say Nintendo lost the hardcore game is abit of an over statement. Hardcore is a little more then just FPS and Online gaming.
