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d21lewis on 03 February 2014

Sony doesn't make casual games?



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HylianSwordsman on 03 February 2014
rolltide101x said:
Nintentacle said:
Skeeuk said:
Nintendo failed with the Wii and Wiiu, I look forward to their next console

Wii? F**k no. Wii U? F**k yes.

To the OP: Sony has already said something similar to this.

In my opinion the Wii was the absolute low point for Nintendo. Financially it was not a failure obviously but quality wise it absolutely was. I do not think the Wii U is a failure as a console though, Nintendo just has not managed it properly


Hmm, I can see what you mean. I mean if you compare the Wii library to the Gamecubes...what've you got? The Galaxies, a couple Zeldas, one good Metroid game (and one not good one), a successful Smash Bros., a successful Mario Kart, a new RPG in Xenoblade, and that's about it in terms of new classics, all in an era when innovative hardware was supposed to create new gameplay. Wii U, when I first heard the name and Nintendo's explanation of it, sounded like an apology for the Wii, like they knew it was a failure in its own way. Unfortunately, though the Wii U started in the right direction, Nintendo fumbled it horribly. Better marketing and much more research and planning in advance in terms of how to develop HD games would probably have changed everything. They've publicly recognized both of those problems, and have already started planning, so I think greatness awaits us next gen with Nintendo.



supernihilist on 03 February 2014
Kane1389 said:
supernihilist said:
LOL Sony talking about the decline of others is really funny when they are on the verge of closing half of they bussineses.
Anyway. Theres no decline for Nintendo. Is a decline from Wii popularity nothing else. Nintendo is actually stronger than ever was.


This isnt from Sony CEO, its from their PlayStation UK department, and in that specific department, they are annihilating Nintendo on every level


If hes talking only about UK then i can agree with him. Otherwise, this is just propaganda.



Zekkyou on 03 February 2014
supernihilist said:
LOL Sony talking about the decline of others is really funny when they are on the verge of closing half of they bussineses.
Anyway. Theres no decline for Nintendo. Is a decline from Wii popularity nothing else. Nintendo is actually stronger than ever was.

Is that why their stock prices are almost 1/5th of what they were in 2008? :P 

Back then they had 2 massively popular and financially successful consoles. Now they have a home console that's thus far been a colossus failure, and a handheld that has been unable to live up to it's predecessor in either software or hardware. I'd say that fits in with the definition of "decline" quite well.

I'm not saying Nintendo are doomed or anything, i'm sure they will find a way, but you're just plain wrong if you think they are stronger than ever.



deskpro2k3 on 03 February 2014



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MessiaH on 03 February 2014
supernihilist said:
LOL Sony talking about the decline of others is really funny when they are on the verge of closing half of they bussineses.
Anyway. Theres no decline for Nintendo. Is a decline from Wii popularity nothing else. Nintendo is actually stronger than ever was.

Although I do think Nintendo is currently struggling and not in the strongest position, I just wanted to give you a shout out cause of your avatar. I grew up listening to Nirvana and Alice in Chains amongst other great bands of that era, so  WHATTAAAP!



prayformojo on 03 February 2014
Kresnik said:

supernihilist said:

 Theres no decline for Nintendo. Is a decline from Wii popularity nothing else.


So... there was a decline for Nintendo.  That's some strange logic you're applying there.

 

OT: No thanks, Sony.  You make things like EyePet and Wonderbook and it does horribly.  Just stop and focus on what you do well.

They don't need eyepet or wonderbook, they need Jak,Sly,Rachet,Crash...games like that and in bunches. The PS1 and PS2 had them in spades but the PS3 saw a drastic decline in games for everyone and now with PS4, almost nothing so far.



supernihilist on 03 February 2014
MessiaH said:
supernihilist said:
LOL Sony talking about the decline of others is really funny when they are on the verge of closing half of they bussineses.
Anyway. Theres no decline for Nintendo. Is a decline from Wii popularity nothing else. Nintendo is actually stronger than ever was.

Although I do think Nintendo is currently struggling and not in the strongest position, I just wanted to give you a shout out cause of your avatar. I grew up listening to Nirvana and Alice in Chains amongst other great bands of that era, so  WHATTAAAP!

oh man, mee too, and that was so long time ago wasnt it?

cant believe that much time has passed and now those are the new classics.

remember this Simpsons episode?



Areym on 03 February 2014
supernihilist said:
aryu said:
supernihilist said:
LOL Sony talking about the decline of others is really funny when they are on the verge of closing half of they bussineses.
Anyway. Theres no decline for Nintendo. Is a decline from Wii popularity nothing else. Nintendo is actually stronger than ever was.

Sure it is, especially after reporting a loss in its quarterly report.

Also I'm surprised by your reaction. . Sony is showing concern about Nintendo and the effect that it would have on the gaming industry. You also forget that Sony Computer Entertainment (the company which runs the PlayStation brand) is not on the 'decline'. Have you not seen the recent PS3/PS4 sales?


The guy of Sony WHICH IS COMPETENCE OF NINTENDO not friends, this is just PR to install "Nintendo is in decline" mindset into people. mental control, brainwashing to a degree.

Nintendo is NOT in decline. WiiU is a failed product. Thats it, they will move on and be successful again with ease.

Your blind optimism is uplifting. Truly, it is.



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ninetailschris on 03 February 2014
Skeeuk said:
Nintendo failed with the Wii and Wiiu, I look forward to their next console


Failed with wii? I'm hoping more people call out this out.



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