KLXVER said:
pokoko said:
Nintendo is a strange company. I suppose that's because it was controlled by men who where there when it was on top and dictating terms to everyone, including developers, publishers, retailers, and even customers. It seemed like their answer to a lot of the progress other consoles were achieving was simply, "We're Nintendo, we don't have to do that stuff." Like they could do what they wanted and customers would flock regardless. They were perpetually behind the other consoles in terms of features when there was no real reason for it. No, that's not charming, that's a disservice to your consumer base.
Maybe the fate of the Wii U opened some eyes and caused a little nervousness inside Nintendo headquarters. Nervousness is good. Just being Nintendo is no longer going to be enough. Brand erosion can occur rapidly.
The most meaningful sign that they're more aware of their position now is the joining of the home console and handheld console libraries into one platform. That's basically an admission that neither segment of their business can get the job done alone. Nintendo of old would never have considered such a move because they never thought either would fail to be enough.
A more desperate Nintendo will be a Nintendo that tries harder. That's a good thing. If the Wii U failure is the reason for merging platforms then it was probably worth it. |
I would have agreed with you 4 years ago, but the WiiU showed that a desperate Nintendo isnt always a good thing.
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You think they were desperate coming off the Wii? I know the signs were that the casual market had moved on but I think they still had the confidence that they could hit another home-run with the Wii brand.
