I don't think they are going to end in a tragic way like Sega. At least not after this gen.

The problem is the management and the fact that the fanbase in general has been applauding rather than complaining and pointing their errors. They could be the greatest but rather many fans goes in a rush to buy mediocre games and force themselves to like it just because that's what Nintendo pulled.

This is a very interesting topic, because as similar as the Wii U sales are to the ones of the GameCube, at this point the fanbase was happier with announcement like Fire Emblem Path of Radiance, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, a better looking Star Fox and the Zelda Twilight Princess reveal.

And 2015 is NES 30TH anniversary! Nintendo brought video games BACK after 1983 CRASH with casualties like ATARI especially, Intellivision, and Colecovision (which could have held on if not for its ADAM computer fiasco!) And Flashback systems were made for all 3 of those systems in 2014! When will there be a Nintendo Flashback- NES and SNES at least?

It's their lifes and they can choose to do want they want, act how they want, and buy what they want. So can you. If a company pisses me off I have a right to drop them. Only an idiot wouldn't.

It doesn't matter if they sell me bread, a washing machine or a games console.

I bought my Wii U on a promise that never materialised.  Therefore if I choosed to be pissed and become vocal about never buying Nintendo products again what the hell is so childish about that? 

Yes, I agree that some people do take this gaming shit too far. They become nasty, hateful and bitter towards each other in exchanges on forums. They are the ones that need to grow up.

Nintendo is still a great game publisher.

But yeah lets be honest ... they've mismanaged their console division to the point of market irrelevance.

They have no third party support. The "poor" third party support of the N64 and GameCube days seems quaint and nice today.

They are predictably unable to release games on time and as one publisher they can't support a platform all on their own. Without Western development partners (who are free to actually make Western style games, not just Nintendo franchise spin-offs) their library does leave a lot to be desired in terms of variety.

They will always have a kids-first focus, which rubs some the wrong way as they get older. I mean y'know I can kinda see the logic in that Next Level Metroid spin-off, but I can also see why people are angry about it.

I think they will basically need a miracle with the NX (as in some kind of break out blockbuster ala Pokemon or Wii Sports) and I'm not sure they have one up their sleeves.

The one thing I could say about Iwata was "well at least he's not getting Nintendo into making smartphone games", but even that he's caved on. And some of the decision making with amiibo and DLC is starting to creep into a territory of locking away content that's start to disturb me a little bit. MK8 was OK, but the new Smash DLC is quite pricey and content being locked behind Amiibo is starting to become more common. That and finding the damn Amiibos is a total gong show.

Still I love their games, so what can I do.

This, pretty much.  You guys are still fresh off of the disappointment, so that's likely why you feel so strongly about it right now.  

You are supposed to help a drug addict with his problem. That is if you really love them... otherwise you give up on them. You never really loved Nintendo did you...? Traitor.

Your right-  I def will wait till most or all of the games i expect/want are released on the next Nintendo platform before purchasing it (If i purchase it at all which i may not)

I bought the Wii U at launch and I have been disapointed in the effort, sincerety and honesty (towards its customers) fom Nintendo since early in the wii U  s life  cycle

Their handhelds are still good though.. just their consoles lack games cause of slow 1st party and ZERO 3rd party

Must be Tuesday.

I agree. It's the Nintendo management monkeys that needs to be replaced as soon as possible.