Anti-Nintendo biased in the enthusiast media

[prlatino86]

@OP
I see it as understandable why there seems to be a anit-Wii bias. Unfortunetly i think you have it slightly off by (as you seem to imply) is a jealousy or hatred towards a company having such success. The internet video game media tend to be filled with a certain enthusiast (you have to be in order to have video games be your job).

While some people see it as great what Nintendo is doing, by increasing the market, getting people into video games that werent in it before, others may feel that they are essentially ignoring the big user and consumer of video games, the "hardcore" gamer.

Its kind of like, think of a band you loved and were an avid listener of. A small, semi underground band. Then you slowly notice them changing their style to become a more "mainstream" sound. While yes, its great for them as more people will listen to them, its bad for their original fans as the band had to essentially sell out, and change their style, be it maybe not as heavy of a sound, or taking it easy on the lyrics, in order to get those new groups of fans.

Many of those "lifetime gamers" may feel alienate do to the change Nintendo is making in order to get more gamers. Yes, all the casual games are great to bring in new gamers, but it leaves a lot of the old school gamers wanting something more. While Nintendo is saying they are expanding the market, and bringing the joy of video games to millions who have never experienced them before, others may say they are selling out, and only diminishing the experience of video games to make more money.

While there is some argument that "the Wii IS hardcore", the response i have to that is: if thats the case, why are so many people still buying x360s and PS3s, especially if they already own a Wii? Is it possible a certain "gaming desire" is not totally fulfilled by the Wii? Why is it you hear a lot, even from Wii owners themselves, that the Wii is a secondary console?

One thing i think no one can really argue is that Nintendo, by choose or because they just need to try harder, doesnt cater much to the "core, adult" demographic. Look at last weeks top sellers by system. compare 360/PS3 games to Wii games. Only 3 of the top 20 games last week could be considered to be meant for an older audience (4 if you count GH 3) compared to pretty much all 20 (besides 2 or 3) in the X360 and PS3 top 20s/