Which Company Has Had the Best 1st Party Line Up This Generation? (Home Consoles)

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Veknoid_Outcast said:

pokoko said:
It really strikes me, looking at that list, as to why Nintendo has fallen. You do the same thing over enough, for long enough, and the luster will wear away. They go this route again with the NX and they aren't going to win over new customers, just retain the old ones. Splatoon and Xenoblade are the only games that stand out whatsoever.

That is a lineup, other than the games I mentioned, that is narrowed in on one type of player. If it were 1985, that would be great, but it's not. Everyone else will be looking at other options first.

I'd argue that's Nintendo's strength. By doing the same thing, and doing it masterfully for three decades, the company has set itself apart from the competition. Using a design philosophy from 1985 is far from a bad thing. Applying new technologies to solid mechanical foundations is what makes Nintendo special. Meanwhile, much of Sony's first-party content is focused on experimental titles and cinematic action games - flashy titles for sure but with little staying power. Microsoft, well, Microsoft seems to have thrown in the towel. Halo is a wreck. Lionhead is gone. I guess it's Forza and Gears moving forward.

I agree. They really do nurture their franchises like very few other companies does. Its kind of reassuring that Ive been playing Super Mario for close to 30 years now and I still adore the franchise and characters. I usually get tired of franchises after a few years, but Nintendo are really great at keeping theirs fresh and timeless.