RolStoppable said:
This is the point where it becomes an argument about common sense. The original definition of 'niche' is the first one that was listed. In a building, a niche is a small subsection of a subsection (a room or corridor). That's why it is reasonable to conclude that a niche has to refer to something that is very small. All of its synonyms indicate the same. So when the term is applied to markets (definition 3), the logic remains the same. I mean, I explained it in the previous post. If the term would be used to describe anything, it would provide no distinction anymore and the term becomes meaningless and therefore redundant. |
At this point it all comes down to individual perception of what is mainstream and what is not. My perception is Zelda is not as mainstream and/or lacks brand recognition in comparison to many other franchises. Don't like it? Oh well.
