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Soundwave on 21 January 2015
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zorg1000 said:
st0pnsw0p said:
Interesting interview, but I strongly disagree with the whole "3rd parties can't compete" theory. I stand by my explanation that Nintendo's consoles are simply aimed at a demographic that isn't very interested in 3rd parties' games.


It's not necessarily that the demographic isn't interested in 3rd party games, they just aren't interested in the AAA blockbuster style games like Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Assassin's Creed and other games that appeal to a similar demographic.

Games that have a similar appeal as Nintendo first party titles seem to sell accordingly. Rayman, Lego games, Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Just Dance do pretty well on Wii U. 3rd parties need to see what demographics are on each console and put games on them accordingly. Expecting a console with a strong kid demographic to buy M-rated games in droves doesn't make sense.


Yeah third parties do actually support the Wii/Wii U fairly well with the style of games Nintendo makes themselves (and thus define the platform). They don't bring the hyperviolent action/adventure games but those are honestly better suited to the demographics that Sony/MS market themselves (almost 100%) to. 

If I was running a business and making a violent action game with a big budget, as much I like Nintendo personally, from a business POV, Nintendo platforms would not be a priority for me either. Business is not about elementary school friendships, you gotta go where the money is.