Business is the problem. At one time the games industry was run by gamers for gamers. These folks would be willing to take risks because they loved the medium. They would be willing to invest in new IP's for the sake of gamers. Now a days everything is done for the sake of investors and stockholders. Many publishers demand big returns on games or you get no game at all.
The theory behind supporting a dev to get more games from them is due to this state of the industry. Its why companies like Double Fine use kickstarter. So if an idea gets greenlighted for a dev and they make good money, others should follow. If the game doesnt make enough that dev may be shut down or they get put to work on the next yearly cash cow instead of new ideas. Nintendo is in a unique situation in that people know supporting 3rd party will be the only way to get more 3rd party. Im with you in not supporting crap efforts. It comes down to return on investment and due to the lack of ROI, the U is in the situation it is in now.
Getting an XBOX One for me is like being in a bad relationship but staying together because we have kids. XBone we have 20000+ achievement points, 2+ years of XBL Gold and 20000+ MS points. I think its best we stay together if only for the MS points.
Nintendo Treehouse is what happens when a publisher is confident and proud of its games and doesn't need to show CGI lies for five minutes.
-Jim Sterling
