| KLXVER said:
Not really. There is nothing outdated about fun. |
The term "fun" is subjective. I agree with you and would say that many Nintendo games are fun. Sadly, "fun" is no longer enough in this industry for a console maker. (This is about sales, not my own opinions)
1) Wii U is underpowered for the current gen (Outdated)
2) Nintendo's main genre is platformer. This is the most basic genre in gaming. In a time where people want big budget, cut-scene filled games, this won't do. It's fine for $15 indies but not $50 - $60 retail games.
3) Almost none of Nintendo's IP's have voice acting or movie-like scenes. Again, this is fine if you like it but it's a bit "old" feeling.
4) I don't feel as though Nintendo is "only for kids" but some do feel this way. The Amiibo line certainly isn't going to help either. With that said, there is no denying that Nintendo is easily the most child friendly console maker. This market for the most part has been stolen by children wanting iPhones and tablets instead. Kids are also growing up faster and everyone wants to be "16 and cool". This means, 12 year olds now play COD and not Mario. Nintendo is now outdated and not cool. It's an image problem really.
| jcmmnx said:
If anything in the gaming industry is tired and outdated it's the FPS genre. |
The FPS genre is personally one of my least favorites. With that said, according to sales, FPS's are still very much alive and current.
