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MDMAlliance on 13 June 2014
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pokoko said:
MDMAlliance said:
Some of the things he's said, I think it's obvious why he said it that way. He wants Nintendo to look like they're confident and not appear weak, so he's going to work his way around his wording and remain vague or make optimistic predictions. What he personally thinks, on the other hand, might vary a little from how he answers these questions.
Or at least that's my impression on this.

However, sometimes an honest answer is better PR than an obvious spin.  Gamers are some of the better informed consumers; there is a good chance that someone reading an article like this will know when an answer rings false.

Personally, I would have far more respect for him if, instead of implying that Nintendo has secretly been doing as well as the PS4, admitted that they've performed poorly but believes the situation is already turning around.  Super obvious spin turns me off faster than Piplup in a dress.  Reggie is one of the worst in the industry for that.

I would say the more "hardcore" gamers are, but I don't think they are the majority that will be seeing this PR.   While being honest doesn't have to mean disaster, it is also true that someone in Reggie's position could also get in a lot of trouble if he said the wrong thing while not giving a positive PR spin.

Of course I don't know for sure if Reggie DOESN'T believe the things he's said, but the way he talks in the interview is a little evasive so I am giving him the benefit of the doubt.