CrashMan on 13 February 2008
| famousringo said: I think Nintendo is already using its financial resources to get more third party support. I just think that they're investing it smartly rather than just throwing money at third parties or gobbling up all the dev studios they can like an EA that only develops for one platform. Some select studio purchases may be in order, but eating up everything in sight will bloat Nintendo and threaten to crush their own innovation. We already know that Nintendo is giving vital support to the development of Fatal Frame 4, and there are rumours that Factor 5's new Wii game may use Nintendo's own IP. I think that Nintendo is investing in third party development. They are making sure that Nintendo sees returns on this investment while they alleviate the risk third parties face by providing financial backing and developer support. The result is that Nintendo gets a broader library for the Wii and some money back on their investment, while third parties get to make a game for a platform with huge potential without worrying about getting steamrolled because they're competing with the biggest first party developer in the world. |
I would place money on Factor 5's next game being a Kid Icarus game, especially considering comments the company made recently.
I am a Gauntlet Adventurer.I strive to improve my living conditions by hoarding gold, food, and sometimes keys and potions. I love adventure, fighting, and particularly winning - especially when there's a prize at stake. I occasionally get lost inside buildings and can't find the exit. I need food badly. What Video Game Character Are You? |
Mega Man 9 Challenges: 74%
| Waltz | Tango | Jitterbug | Bust a move | Headbanging |
| Bunny Hop | Mr. Trigger Happy | Double Trouble | Mr. Perfect | Invincible |
| Almost Invincible | No Coffee Break | Air Shoes | Mega Diet | Encore |
| Peacekeeper | Conservationist | Farewell To Arms | Gamer's Day | Daily Dose |
| Whomp Wiley! | Truly Addicted! | Truly Hardcore! | Conqueror | Vanquisher |
| Destroyer | World Warrior | Trusty Sidearm | Pack Rat | Valued Customer |
| Shop A Holic | Last Man Standing | Survivor | Hard Rock | Heavy Metal |
| Speed Metal | Fantastic 9 | Fully Unloaded | Blue Bomber | Eco Fighter |
| Marathon Fight | Quick Draw G | Quick Draw C | Quick Draw S | Quick Draw H |
| Quick Draw J | Quick Draw P | Quick Draw T | Quick Draw M | Quick Draw X |








