The problem this generation

[soulsamurai]

Point 3: This entire post

So I watched the Gametrailers Bonus I I'm noticing some thing

First, the Wii HD. GOD< this annoys me. The industry has some idea there will be a Wii HD in 2011. Now, why is it that people beleive Nintendo, the compnay that is in 1st will compy the losers. Not to mention Nintendo could probably sell Wiis from 2012 or 2013 (probably longer). The NES did this. The PS1 did this. The PS2 is still doing it. So, why does everyone beleive the succesful Wii will only last until 2011 and return to what everyone else is doing.

The other thing is this console war. Really, this isn't a game of risk despite what everyone wants to think. This is a buisness. It's about money, not the number of boxes sold. Yes, the number sold is importaint, but people only look at certain veriables to determine how successful a console is. Many people will say the XBox beat the Gamecube (yes, becuase the game industry is some kind of battleground), yet Nintendo made FAR more money. The industry, of course, doesn't care about this and only sees boxes and BIG TITLES.

There is also a problem on DLC/ Everyone sees it as a major driving force. While I can agree Nexflix is importaint, I don't think DLC matters. Consumers rarely connect their boxes online, so why is it so importaint to have DLC. Microsoft and Sony fight tooth and nail for this, but if not that many people get online then why worry about it. I think it's the same industry arguing like little children. Also, the acheivments/trophies. Let me telling something about them. They say their like a score right. People didn't play games to get a high score, they played the game becuase it was fun. Score exist to keep the player inthraled. If the player doesn't like your game, then why have them. I think this is the industry, once again, looking at something and seeing it is importaint when it really isn't.. It's not to say 360/PS3 games are bad, but the industry is having many warped views. I really think they are alienating everyone. Where are those 120million PS2 owners anyway?

The most importaint thing is that the industry only sees the 360 and the PS3. Hey, the Wii is there too. Point 2 "Oh, but the Wii doesn't have good online". Ummm, hello, 24connect, Message Board, their Wi-Fi. Many people see Nintendo's system as annoying ans I can agree, but they miss the point. Nintendo does have a strong and smart online strategy. Their goal is to try and make online fun, but not annoying.Not to have 12 year olds screaming profanities at you.

But they only see the race as one for second. They ignore the Wii constantly. They dodge the subject and only talk about it in their terms (Wii HD). I think the game industry is becoming full of elitist. Point 1 They sit there and discuse the wonders of videogames as art and see gaming only in HD. They do not see it as a business and chat about downloads, big games and DLC. I think the industry has lost it's mind.

Yeah, I know the video is biased becuase it deals with online, but I think the industry needs to stop living in a box. Point 1 The industry is not about art. People buy games becuase they are fun, not becuase of the DLC, the story and HD graphics. They buy it becuase it is fun. Yet they continue to think this way despite the HD bros are struggling.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/43174.html

 

 

1. This my friend is something I REALLY have a bone to pick with. Video games are an art, and should not be regarded as anything else. Yes is a business, but when we have everyone veiwing it as strictly business is when we lose all creativity in are games. This is exactly what is happening with the Wii. have fun with your 20 versions of carnival games all slapped with a different name on it. Say good bye to all your precious details in a game. When i play a game i want something visually pleasing with the eye, I want something creative original, I want to see something beautiful that either makes me feel like I'am actually in another world or that I actually am the character being played. The Day videogames are seen solely as a business is the day EA takes over and every game gets a sequal once a year with it being rehashed with little improvement. It's when games become the next madden series.

Have you ever seen Linger in the Shadows? Probably not. Have you ever played Bioshock? Any Silent Hill? What about any of the final fantasy games? Even the simple games such as mario have an artstyle. Can you imagine how people would react if mario looked like a real human all of a sudden. How many people do you think would throw a tantrum and create a petition. Just because a game looks great doesn't mean it will not play great. In fact strictly HD players will bitch about a game if it doesn't play great, while it seems to me many non HD games get a pass. I' am looking at you MOH. If you don't want to view games as an art go back to playing pong for the rest of your life.

Videogames are a work of art and the systems are their canvas.

2. The wii's online is a paltry peice of crap compared to the other two systems. It's barebones, it's usually laggy, and it has almost no hack detection software. Countless times i have played MK wii with someone hacking the dang game. Almost no voice chat, friend codes. Just because a system has wifi doesn't mean its a great system for online. Ps3 has wifi, and does 100 times better with psn.

3. To me it sounds like someone is upset his main system is being ignored. If you own all 3 more power too you. If you have just the wii.....grow up. Boo-hoo they're not talking about the wii.  You sound like the childish kid who complains he has no friends an no one likes him.