My main problem with this article is the exceptation that these announcements do not reflect Nintendo trying something new. Understandable to an extent, since we have yet to be shown what sets the new 3D Mario, Mario Kart, Zelda, and Smash Bros. games apart from the rest. However, I think Nintendo deserves the benefit of the doubt, because the past one or two entries in each series display some remarkable changes, if not innovations. And Nintendo, unlike many others, appears to believe that new hardware is the best reason to create a sequel, as it can bring forth new possibilities.
Most importantly, we also see Nintendo taking some huge gambles. A bizarre (yet cool) Fire Emblem/SMT crossover? Super Smash Bros. developed by Namco? And do I see Nintendo pushing a relatively fresh, triple-A console JRPG? Madness.
Yep. Nintendo is putting faith (and money) in third-party developers and franchises, and getting serious about a first-party IP for "core gamers", and not necessarily the typical Nintendo fan. If this is all just a huge bomb, at least I'm happy knowing that it will explode in a glorious fashion.
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