Enough of this "core" talk from Nintendo fans.

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noname2200 said:

richardhutnik said:

Now, stop with what is core or not. Just play what you want. Can't we have the Wii as everyone's second system for more casual play and parties? Can it just be what it is, and not worry if it is core or not?

In all seriousness...no, we can not. Calling for the system to only be used for casual play and parties would be doing all of us a huge disservice. Its ability to enhance even core (read: traditional) titles is incredible, and gaming itself will be retarded if more developers don't take the time to look into how the Wiimote can make gaming better.

And I'm not just talking about the obvious examples, such as how the Wiimote can make console FPS's control like a dream. If Konami had taken you up on your suggestion, we would never have Pro Evolution Soccer. If EA did as you call for, Tiger Woods would still be a "push button now" affair. If Sega had heeded you, light-gun games would be dead right now.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Wii is not an "either/or" proposition: it's meant to be for all gamers of all tastes, much like the DS is. It not only has introduced new genres and new blood into our hobby, but it can revitalize and revolutionize many of the tired old ones, if developers apply some thought and creativity.

So while I heartily heed your call to just play what interests you, regardless of genre or targeted demographic, I must fervently disagree with you about not wanting more core games on the system. I want to have my cake and eat it too. (I'm a greedy mo-fo that way.)

Now, having said all that, I apologize for wasting many words on what is a small sidebar of your main argument. And for what it's worth, I agree with your overall sentiment. I'd relate it to the OP's argument, but over a hundred posts later I'm still not sure what that is if there is one, so...

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