shams said:
Hey - I don't visit VG much any more, so it may take a while for responses. Just about every idea anyone has had for WiiWare, developers have also had - and its just Nintendo stopping any of them from happening. For instance, we are not allowed to change the price of the game once released - or even release any updates to the software (including obvious things like support for new languages). Our marketing is irrelevant IMO - its been shown to be almost completely useless in boosting sales or spreading awareness. People tend to buy just off the WiiShop information alone. ... I actually believe that WiiWare is very close to being dead, unless Nintendo changes some significant things on the service - it needs better integration, more flexibility for developers, demos - a full reboot really. Otherwise you'll see more and more releases just coming from Nintendo & partners (i.e. Hudson), and a few other mid/large-sized developers. Looking at releases over the last 2-3 months, its already happening. At this stage, I think its unlikely we'll carry out our follow-up project, which is a pity - WiiWare just isn't commercially viable for us (starting to look into Android, as well as other things). ... Euro release is coming along, but a lot slower than I had hoped. Still waiting on translation, as well as rating certificate for Australia. Most of the actual development is done, but its still going to be 2-3 months *min* before its available for purchase. Two-player co-op is running nicely, and seems to be fun to play. Its just a real pity we can't give the same update to those in the US who have already bought the game. |
I see now that Nintendo's bullshit from the past in terms of 3rd party assistance hasn't changed, especially in America with minimalist employees like Reggie Fils-Aime. This post right here pastes Nintendo in an entire new light for me.
Part of the reason the Wii doesn't even get support is because Nintendo rejects it.....Ridiculous. And then we have Reggie bitching about how he cannot understand why games like GTA don't hit the Wii? Pfft. With all those restrictions Ninty insistently puts in place I'm not surprised.
Leatherhat on July 6th, 2012 3pm. Vita sales:"3 mil for COD 2 mil for AC. Maybe more. " thehusbo on July 6th, 2012 5pm. Vita sales:"5 mil for COD 2.2 mil for AC."