The best parts for me were near the middle to end. I enjoyed teh talk about nintendo roots and it's critical to continue to think about the Blue Ocean strategy and how most people don't get it. Some people are still wondering where teh Wii with DVD playback is. Maybe reading this conversation would educate them aobut the difference between Sony and Nintendo.
It was all very flattering to Nintendo, which they deserve at this point, but we still need to see if Nintendo will follow through with the cards up there sleves or if they will be self defeating.
I agree that Wiiware and the VC hearald this to come but why is it the only free game sampling I can get from the shop is one video of Metroid. When is the Galaxy preview going to hit? And for that matter I will be convinced of their turnaround with 3rd paties when they start putting videos of all the games released on the Wii on the shop.
I fear Nintendo is too conservative and a little too arrogant to boot. They no longer view 3rd parties as competition which is good but I think they have reached somewhere near neutral with them rather than hostile. An improvement but still along way to go. I agree they are video gaming and they are at the heart of the innovation, but they need to embrace change, it is their gambles that pay off the best. The N64 was hampered by clinging to an outmodded format and the Cube failed to take enough risks to set it apart. The Wii apartently left these concerns aside, so let the revoltion come on in full and reight now.
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
