bdbdbd said:
Lingyis said:
Sqrl said:
@Lingyis, not sure but its very likely that they are mostly interested in the profits from selling the hardware initially. They may actually have a plan to help curb piracy but I would be beyond shocked if they were ever able to actually fully stop it. Once you get to understand some basic truths about computers you realise that stuff like piracy isn't something you can stop with a built in protection alone. |
That's why I said MMOs  For whatever reason, the Chinese absolutely LOVE MMOs. There are at least 5 major online gaming companies in China, a few of which are already public companies. Giant Interactive, the #5, is going IPO in the next few weeks: http://www.forbes.com/facesscan/2007/10/15/giant-interactive-ztonline-face-markets-cx_jc_1015autofacescan01.html Apparently, people are very much willing to pay for MMOs, but not standalone games. Like you suggested, there's no stopping pirating, especially when we're talking about the Chinese. So Nintendo can only take money in an area where they would gladly hand them over. I don't know what fun MMO's that only the Wii could provide. MMO's are addictive and sedentary... waggle kind of makes you tired and that actually reduces the addictive factor. Very interesting. |
Reminds me of rumors considering Animal Crossing. Basically they could make a lock of somekind, so you couldn't play without registering online, but it would be only a matter of weeks, before someone would crack it. So i have to agree with ChichiriMuyo. But, it could be possible to develope some content online, which would cost you money and would be a "must have" to everyone who owns the game. |
i think it goes beyond cracking--MMO revenue comes from purchasing game items from the gaming operator. it's still crackable, but if it's easy and unpatchable MMOs wouldn't be so profitable in china.
Yeah, Nintendo would surely make money on hardware, like Wii and WiiFit. that'll be an interesting strategy. lower margins, of course, but of course still profitable, and bodes well for the future.
