Yes....anddddd no. They are the most traditional of all the console manufacturers but that's also because they know what works and what doesn't.
Lately they seem to want to innovate their lesser known franchises a little more but...they will keep 3D Mario, SSB and likely Zelda pretty similar in formula that made people fall in love with them in the 1st place.
They need the "core" yes they will always need the Nintendo fans, and we're fine with the formula (most of the time.)
I think they tried to excessively innovate with the Wii, and while it paid off in the short run, it damaged Nintendo's image in the long run. They need a good balance between the two.
The DS is a fine example of innovation+tradition. The clamshell design and the dual screens of the 1980 Game and Watch/GB SP combined with the touch screen was brilliant. And the Sales showed it. They brought the quality core games to it but also maintained innovative software like Nintendogs and Brain training. They need more of that.
WiiU seems to try to go the more "core" route. The dual screen/tablet has been done before. It's up to them that they can take those 2 concepts and really bring home the software to really maximize it's usage.
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/profile/92109/nintendopie/ Nintendopie Was obviously right and I was obviously wrong. I will forever be a lesser being than them. (6/16/13)
