Nintendo's conference left me hollow. Nothing really new with that, I guess. They didn't win or lose, they simply existed.
The big problem I had was the same problem I had with the Sony conference. Basically, Nintendo seemed desperate to assure us that nothing would change, and we'd be getting the exact same games as was in the last generation, but in HD.
Ooh, a new Donkey Kong game. It looks just like the last game, but with better graphics.
Ooh, a new Mario game. It looks just like that one on the 3DS, but with better graphics.
Ooh, a new Mario Kart game. It looks just like the last one, except with better graphics AND track verticality.
Basically, these are all games that have, or could have appeared on last-gen, but with better graphics. No big Miiverse integration, no significant GamePad usage...just better graphics.
I hate the double standard people give Nintendo. "Games for those other next-gen consoles will just have better graphics, but Nintendo is awesome because they innovate." But when the chips are down, what does Nintendo have?
Better graphics...and that's it.
I believe in honesty, civility, generosity, practicality, and impartiality.
