Veknoid_Outcast said:
I have to agree with padib here. There's absolutely nothing wrong with criticizing Nintendo for bone-headed business decisions or unreasonable sales goals, or for going its own way as the industry shifts in the opposite direction (although that's something I admire about Nintendo, personally). But there is an undercurrent of disrespect and bitterness beneath much of the criticism (not all, but some). I truly believe many video game enthusiasts are still frustrated about the success of the Wii because it was, for lack of a better term, a "softcore" console. I also believe that Nintendo's philosophy of design -- relatively underpowered, family-friendly, and local multiplayer-focused -- offends the sensibilities of these same fans. |
So the exuberant praise the industry showed Wii means nothing now that insiders are criticizing the company? I guess Nintendo is the victim of a virtual witch hunt. All I'm asking is if any Nintendo fans thought it was unfair when the industry was slamming Sony with similar criticism?
