Pachter Essentially Calls Nintendo Fans A Massive Collection of Idiots

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homer on 13 August 2012

Well, he is successful for a reason. Makes me think Nintendo fans just hate him because of his view of Nintendo and not because of his analytical prowess.

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DieAppleDie on 13 August 2012

just ignore the guy
its not worth our time
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archbrix on 13 August 2012

Acevil said:

kowenicki said:

Mr Khan said:

kowenicki said:
He is talking about Fanboys not fans.

I've seen worse from actual employees of gaming companies.

Is he, now? The term fanboy does not automatically have as negative a connotation as it does here on VGC (thanks in part to what used to be moderation policy)

I guess I agree.... but that wont stop me being banned if I start using the term here...... will it?

And I think he is referring to fanboys in this rather than just fans.

Honestly it doesn't matter if he is referring to Fanboys, he seems to have it out for Nintendo and the fanbase. Given I could a ratass what he actually thinks about the big three, as he as about as credible as any PR from a firm in my books.

Precisely. Acevil has hit it right on the head. The semantics of "fan" vs "fanboy" are irrelevant, IMO. Most of us would agree that "fanboys" who are incapable of seeing other points of view are irrational, but there's a deeper meaning to Pachter's words and stance in what he's saying.

Let's put it this way: Take Pachter's exact words and just substitute "Sony" or "Microsoft" in the place of "Nintendo". I can pretty much guarantee he would never say that about them. Just as someone else pointed out earlier when Satterfield corrected him on the 3DS' situation, he immediately disregards it as spin. The man truly appears to be a "fanboy" himself, against Nintendo, which is pathetic for someone in his position, IMHO.

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Heard this guy loves boxes... he really dreads them.

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mothman on 13 August 2012

Here's the thing, Pachter's comments are meant for boring old farts who love money and know nothing about games. In order to make that money they gamble on the perceived success or failure of various companies. Clarification: "In the Kingdom of the blind, a one eyed man is King."

He gets paid because they don't know he's an idiot. All you need to be successful in today's business world is talk really loudly about things you know nothing about to people who don't have any idea what you are talking about.
In this way you become an authority. Unfortunately thanks to the internets these words are read by everyone not just intended subjects of the wool pulling.

Keep in mind that this is coming from an old fart but one who is far from boring and who plays games not favourites.