| Recycle001 said:
I somewhat agree with this, barring Metroid. I'm pretty sure that Nintendo is prepared to drop F-Zero, at least for this generation. As far as Pikmin goes... well that's a different story. See back around the time the Wii U launched, there were rumors floating around that Shigiru Miyamoto was going to retire. Now obviously he hasn't done this yet and the rumors have pretty much died out, but we did see a new Pikmin game this generation. If you didn't know, Pikmin is Miyamoto's baby. He has been quoted in interviews saying that he day dreams about Pikmin and Pikmin are always on his mind. Nintendo can't drop Pikmin without dropping Miyamoto as well and that would hurt them pretty bad. Luckily, he seems to be obssessed with Starfox right now, now heres hoping that I don't have to move my gamepad to aim and that I can use the Pro Controller.
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I fail to see why they can't drop Metroid. Sure, it has history but so does F-Zero.
As far as Pikmin goes, yes I know all about the series, it's one of my favorites if not my favorite IP Nintendo has
The games are simply great. With that said, great things need an end too. Fact is, Metroid, F-Zero, Pikmin, and Star Fox all served their purpose. The sales aren't bad but not great but more importantly, new IP's show growth within the company.
Some IP's need to end in order for new ones to begin. Nintendo / Sony / Capcom / whoever, simply can't produce enough games to do both.
*Edit: I am in the camp that agrees Miyamoto needs to retire as well