Iwata: Wii U/3DS will cater to core gamers first, mass market second

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Deoz said:

amp316 said:

Necessary losses?  How does that work?

Are you telling me that Nintendo will have to start posting more losses in order to appeal to the hardcore since that's what Sony has been doing?

This is under my impression that even with ninty pushing the core games, the core market wont suddenly move with them, will be a somewhat slow transition than what they could expect. The 3ds loss was neccesary, it could have been avoided if software and a decent price was  set since launch. Can they avoid it with the wiiU while still aiming for the core? yes, but there's a limit in my faith in nintendo.

Sorry, I don't believe in pyyrhic victories.  Taking three steps backward does not usually lead to four steps being taken forward.  Abandoning your fanbase in order to attract another group never ever is a good thing.