Conina said:
So you are saying, Sony should not even try to release games that appeal to kids? Broaden their target audience? Why are so many people afraid about competition? And Sony doesn't have to "beat" Nintendo in kids market. It's no game that ends if someone "wins". |
That's precisely what I'm saying. I'm not afraid of competition, because Sony isn't much competition in this sector and I don't own stock in Nintendo. Sony is so far behind Nintendo in this area that there is virtually no chance of catching them. There is no chance of them coming anywhere near them. In addition, Sony simply isn't very good at appealing to this market. Sony really hasn't had a breakout hit in this market in years, aside from Little Big Planet.
If Sony wants the Vita to succeed the absolute worst thing they could do is try to compete with the 3DS, especially in regards to kids game. It's a battle that they're simply going to lose, especially considering the huge head start the 3DS has in install base and software. If the Vita is going to be successful it has to carve out its own niche for itself. The best way to do that is to try and convince COD and Madden gamers that portable gaming is something cool and worthwhile, not by trying to do what made Nintendo a success.
I'll put it this way. Suppose you're setting up a restaurant that's right next to the most famous and beloved Pizzeria in a neighborhood. You've never really cooked pizza, but you're great at making Mexican food. So, are you going to try to open up a pizzeria hoping to steal customers from the pizza place, or are you going to play to your strengths and open a Mexican restaurant?
