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Nintendo: Wii and DS still cater to hardcore |
Listed in: Wii, Nintendo DS Tags: David Yarnton, Dr. Kawashima, London, UK
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With the trend of games being released under the Touch Generation label and the vast popularity of Dr. Kawashima's disembodied head, Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton still reassured hardcore gamers that they are not being ignored - whether you're talking about titles on the Wii or DS.
At a press conference in London, a couple of Nintendo fans who grew up on the classic first-party titles on the NES and SNES (oh, you can throw your own example here: Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, etc.) expressed their concern about the recent and upcoming releases that Nintendo has in its games library. A couple of games that were pointed out were Brain Training and Wii Fit.
Yarnton replied with a number of games to prove that they are indeed not ignoring the hardcore gamer. Said Yarnton, they (Nintendo) are still very much in touch with their roots:
It's important to know that we're not ignoring the hardcore gamer. They're still very important to us. // And Christmas alone we have already catered on the Wii with Metroid Prime 3 and Super Mario Galaxy, and on DS with The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
We all have different definitions of "hardcore" gaming. And true enough (some of you might even agree), Metroid Prime delivers in the hardcore department (Ridley battle FTW!). Galaxy does go back to the Mario 64 roots with a lot more to offer. And Phantom Hourglass, despite having a new kind of control scheme, still takes us back to the days of classic top-down dungeon crawlers like A Link to the Past.
But what about other games to follow Super Mario Galaxy? Let's hope Nintendo starts making announcements soon. We can't wait for a Star Fox on the Wii.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardcore_gamer
http://www.urbandictionary .com/define.php?term+hardcore+gamer
personally though, i often equate "hardcore gamers" as being perfectionists when trying to finish a game. 100 percent in everything - items, weapons, spells. gets the best times, knows the best combos, etc. kinda like what i always strive to do with RPGs and action-adventure games. so in that sense, i call myself a hardcore gamer. or at least, i strive to be. hehehe! ^_^
of course, it could mean different things for others. i could be wrong. my definition is skewed and limited too, based on my experiences and whatnot. what i just said is my personal belief. so don't quote me on it.
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Wii is by NO means a console for hardcore gamers.
I mean, the Wii isnt online yet. And playing 50 hours a week wii fit, wii sports, zelda and metroid. I mean LOOOL.
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I define myself as an ass cappin, skull crakin, knee breakin hardcore gamer. I love to shoot, fight and play fast paced and aggressive games.
By all means The wii is in fact a great system... it has such great potential.... but like I said before........ The Wii is a Ty Cob rookie card ...... adn Nintendo is the kid who sticks the card in his bike taire to make a cook sound
From the hallow promises of an online platform, with a library that has almost the same number of games as the atari jaguar. I bought a Wii and had it for a year...... and nothing but anger ......Looking at a game system collecting dust.....I felt ashamed... how can I call myself a gamer when I am not even motivated to turn it on? these were feelings that came upon me for owning a Wii.
what does the wii have in (my)terms of hardcore ?
1. red steel
2. call of duty(port)
3. scarface(port)
4. godfather(port)
5. farcry (horrible port)
6. manhunt(port)
7. metroid (halo killer w/o online?)
8. mortal kombat (port)
you see what I mean?
I know there are a few more .....
but if you are like me and love a great shooter... and playing online ...
Nintendo has already made it loud and clear that they arent for us
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