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Nintendo is, by most accounts, one of the most innovative forces in the world of gaming. The company lays claim to breakthroughs like force-feedback technology, motion control, z-targeting and a whole host of other now-standard gaming mechanics. Unfortunately, Nintendo’s days of leading the pack are quickly coming to a close.
Nintendo has always performed well in the games marketplace because of its exclusive titles and accessible technologies. However, games aren’t really the future of the games industry. In 2012 and beyond, it’s not games that sell devices, but their multimedia capabilities. One of the fastest-growing groups of console owners is made up of people who primarily use their devices to watch Netflix, listen to music or rent movies.
Nintendo has failed to keep pace with its competitors in the realm of multimedia. And it has also failed to keep pace when it comes to online gaming (friend codes, seriously?). If the Wii U can’t make some major improvements to the way Nintendo delivers multimedia content and online gameplay, it’s simply not going to be the console of choice.
Consumers always flock to the device that provides them the most value. A large number of PS3 sales can be chalked up to Blu-Ray support, just as a large number of Wii sales can be chalked up to the initial hype concerning motion control. In the next console generation, the device with the most utility wins.
If Nintendo fails to recognize this trend, it’s going to find itself toppled from the throne faster than it can say “3DS Lite.”
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Core like , Metroid, Zelda,Super Mario fans? Or " 15 years old hardcore hack and slash " gamers?
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just look at the 3d mario junk against sonic 3d blast (the only good 3d sonic) or the original crash games, they are inferior in every way and still are. same with zelda, once it went 3d it changed from puzzles and exploring previously lost regions to a bad linear action rpg, and metroid prime
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on 2d though, the best games that they have made recently have been 2d even now with, smash bros, pokemon, and mario party.
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http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/consoles-top-other-netflix-streaming-devices-182429133.html
Also there's nothing wrong with the 3DS' friendcode system. It's no different that a gamertag except you can change your name whenever you want for free and there's no "invite" option. The wii was overboard with friendcodes, but Nintendo has already said that the Wii U won't have them, opting for a system in which each user has their own account.
http://www.destructoid.com/e3-wii-u-scraps-friend-codes-for-username-friends-list-203359.phtml
It's almost like no research went into writing this. You practically ignored the last year of Nintendo's announcements regarding the Wii U and its ability for web browsing, e-reading, and downloading games and apps from an e-shop. The only thing we don't know is how well they'll fulfill these claims. They KNOW exactly what they have to do. The only doubt lies in their ability to do what needs to be done.
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(John Hammond voice) Welcome....to QJ.net
And yea, I agree. I think Nintendo is pretty much well-poised to ADVANCE in the next generation of consoles. I don't know why QJ wants to hate on them so much other than to generate traffic maybe? Matter of fact, I think I'm taking them off my RSS feed. I can't remember the last well-written article I've read here.
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(Interview with Reggie regarding this.)
http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2012/02/21/ts_nintendo_pokemon_iphone.cnnmoney/
I love Nintendo's games but you sort of can't make a game dedicated to both demographics of gamers (casual and Hardcore) and expect both sides to be satisfied.
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1. The market is FLOODED with streaming media devices.
Therefore:
2. The Wii U doesn't need streaming multimedia.
Having a game console a couple years ago that streamed AND you were a game playing type person was great! Two in one. However, now your fraking TV can do it on it's own.
Thus:
3. Streaming media no longer has anything to do with game consoles SPECIFICALLY. Combining them is great (to a point) but no longer a req.
I could also call complete BS on your entire article for claiming that game consoles SHOULD contain streaming media. In which case, explain to me why if I own a MS, Sony and Nintendo device would I need THREE netflix machines? Plus add my TV. Plus add my AppleTV. Plus add my PC. Plus add my iPad.
What the fraking hell do I need 7 streaming media devices for? It's a total and complete waist of money.
Streaming media needs to be it's own single device. Keep it the fuck out of all my entertainment devices. If I want streaming media then I'm buy a box that does it and hook it up. What's next? My fridge? My microwave? My god damn toaster? The #1 reason amplifiers are so damn expensive these days is because of all the licensing wrapped around them to give people all these millions of features and options. Most of that crap we either never use or already have. Remove all that crap from the amplifier and you have a much cheaper option.
So if your entire argument is that Nintendo will go to shit because of no streaming or online content then not only are you talking out your ass because you have NO CLUE what they are going to come out with (read as, the damn console isn't even out yet) but you are also complete wrong about gaming devices needing to stream content. We already have it!
"Unfortunately, Nintendo’s days of leading the pack are quickly coming to a close."
Here, let me fix that for you:
Unfortunately, Nintendo’s days of leading the pack MIGHT BE quickly coming to a close.
Words....they mean stuff.
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If anything having all those devices is the waste of money.
"Streaming media needs to be it's own single device. Keep it the fuck out of all my entertainment devices."
so, something that provides entertainment shouldn't be in an entertainment device? yeah, tht makes sense.
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Everyone having all devices wasn't even close to the point.
Streaming media is coming out on just about ALL devices these day. In fact, anyone buying a new TV has a very good chance of buying a TV with apps built into it.
Therefore claiming that the WiiU "NEEDS" streaming media or it will fail is utter crap.
In fact, most all smartphones can stream media therefor your point about not everyone having more then one is rather weak.
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and not everyone wants to watch movies on a 3" screen. I was more referring to having more than one gaming console. You can also include Itv or Google tv or any of those other settop devices in that list, since most people don't have them.
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What the hell are you talking about? My original post was about the ARTICLE. I see you flat out missed that pretty important angle. Or did you not read the article at all?
"and not everyone wants to watch movies on a 3" screen"
Again, what the hell are you talking about? Most phones these days have full 720p HD output. Hell, my phone has 1080p. However, I feel the need to AGAIN mention that any specific piece of hardware IS NOT THE POINT!
If you are going to reply to a post, at least know what the heck you are reply to. Trying to have a conversation about a post that was about the article and leaving the whole aspect of the article out of it is just pointless.
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you then said that the Wii U doesn't/shouldn't need to stream content because we have other devices that do that. You then list several other consoles and devices that could provide the content.
I say that people may not have those devices, nor would they necessarily use specific devices to stream content; therefore having the ability on the Wii U is better than not having it. i never said it "needed" it, but it would be better off having it. Just like the author said "In the next console generation, the device with the most utility wins." You were the one who said "Streaming media needs to be it's own single device.", then said that most tvs have the ability so people could use it thru those means. Which is it?
another line of yours: " If I want streaming media then I'm buy a box that does it and hook it up. " that's exactly what people want to do - they also want that same device to usually be their game console.
And my comments were on your comments about the article, hence the reason why i posted it as a reply, just like you replied to my comments. That's why people chose to reply - to discuss a specific comment, or to get clarification. In this case, it's like trying to see through mud.
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"One of the fastest-growing groups of console owners is made up of people who primarily use their devices to watch Netflix, listen to music or rent movies."
Therefore I specifically addressed streaming.
"I say that people may not have those devices"
No shit. That's not the point.
1. Countless people already do.
2. Countless more people will soon enough.
3. Countless people do not even need or want it.
The problem you are having with this is that you seem to be unable to put all these different types of people into the conversation at once. You seem to find it convenient to pick and choose which of these people you want to use to make a specific point.
"therefore having the ability on the Wii U is better than not having it."
I already explained why that's false RIGHT NOW and in the future compared to the past. If you do not agree, then good for you. You are not going to change my mind.
"And my comments were on your comments about the article, "
No, they were not. Otherwise you would have know what the hell I was talking about in regards to streaming.
Go undeceive your eyes.
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No, they were not. Otherwise you would have know what the hell I was talking about in regards to streaming.
wow - apparently i don;t even know what i was posting on, but i'm glad you do. Did you ever think your post might have been a little confusing? hence the reason why i made a comment? a comment that wasn't an absolute, but just a possibility for the situation you presented.
i';m so glad you set me straight though. Next time i'll just read your mind - it's guaranteed to be less confusing.
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Of course I know what you were replying to. MY POST. MY WORDS.
There is nothing confusing about my post.
1. The market is FLOODED with streaming media devices.
Therefore:
2. The Wii U doesn't need streaming multimedia.
Keyword, NEED. If you can't understand that then....I don't know what to tell you. Go learn the difference between NEED and WANT.
Special Ed indeed!
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My IQ dropped about 10 by reading that sentence...
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I loved my Wii, but I actually never played it much .. I found that I mainly played multiplayer games like Mario Party, SSBB, NSMBW, etc. when I had people over and that was it. There was a period of about a year and a half where I used it as an N64 emulator but then I just got busy.
I never use my 360 and wish I hadn't bought it.
My PS3 is my baby! 60GB launch, it does everything - streams movies from my computer to the television, upscales DVDs beautifully, plays blu-ray, goes online, and it has a lot of nice games on it, many of which are those "hidden gem" type ones.
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Nintendo isn't innovative, they just re-use and try to improve until something/someone releases a much better version.
Anyway, Nintendo fail? Mr. F, more like Mr. Failure you're a prick, you don't just hate Sony, you hate every game company, god damn you.
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nintendo arent going anywhere.
the wii is the best selling console
the DSi is best selling portable console.
3ds is starting to take off.
wii u coming out soon, will probably take off as well.
games sell games consoles.
the playstation sold fairly poorly at the beginning and could "do anything"
the xbox360 just had DVD and could not watch movies without a remote, yet sales eclipsed ps3.
this article is fail.
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360 doesn't need a remote, it can use the game controller, and for HD films/series, they can be downloaded or streamed.
The best console that provides a brilliant online gaming service is Xbox 360, best disc player is PS3 (Blu-ray), and Wii... Super Mario stuff.
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well original xbox was crippled without remote w\ever, still stands that this is a terrible article
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Nintendo will never die as long as Pokemon, Mario, Zelda and other huge game names continue to become better and better.
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