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Veknoid_Outcast on 20 December 2016
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DonFerrari said:
Veknoid_Outcast said:

I never said that. Nintendo spends money according to its means, something other developers should emulate. I was referencing the fact that Iwata was criticized for allowing his studios to take up a lot of time and resources perfecting their games, instead of churning them out at a rapid pace to maximize profits.

Your wording was showing as that. Nintendo doesn't really put much more money or time compared to other companies. Sony have several games taking over 4 years of development, R* also does, and multiple others. It isn't liket Nintendo goes above and beyond them, it's more like they make simpler game but stick to having lower bugs.

the_dengle said:

New things matter somewhat, I like a shiny new thing as much as the next guy and I generally keep up with what my friends are playing. I appreciate technology too, and I particularly appreciate how developers worked with the limitations of older technology. I love going back to great old gameboy games like the Zeldas and Pokemons. There are a lot of games more than 10 or 15 years old that don't *feel* like they've aged a day, and the way they look is just a sign of when they were made. I wouldn't dismiss City Lights just because it's silent and black & white. It's the same with old games. Truly excellent games are great forever. I would be sad to see an amazing classic like City Lights sitting in a bargain bin for $2 and I'm disappointed when I see gamers whining about some of the best games ever made costing the price of a hamburger.

Quite strange that you think you like the new and shiny just as much as everyone but wouldn't bother only playing old stuff.

My wording was showing that? Are you sure?

"Finally how can everyone act as if all console manufacturers are altruistic but Nintendo, a company that under Iwata was frequently accused of focusing on game creation at the expense of revenue, is in it only for the profit margins?"

I was questioning the argument that Nintendo is greedy and driven only by lust for money when, until recently, folks were complaining that the big N turned out games slowly and methodically, often at the expense of a quick payday. I never said Nintendo invests more money and resources into game development than its competitors. That would be bonkers. Nintendo uses smaller development teams and spends less money than other publishers.