Define adult...because I can't believe playing GTA, COD and Uncharted (for example) proves adulthood but rather adolescence.
I do believe playing videogames proves you are not adult. So, it's simple. Play videogames to your hearts content, but don't believe yourself to be adult. Before the trolls chip in, I include myself in this sentiment.
Actually no.
Oh come on! GTA (for example), rated 18, could not be more aimed at teenagers if it tried.
Yes, but the majority of 'adults' are playing games designed - if not for kids - adolescents.
Saying what Nintendo is doing with the Switch is akin to what Sony did with the PSP...you may as well say Nintendo copied what Sony did with it's PS Eye with the Wii. Nintendo trolls throw around the term 'gimmick' a lot, well, PS Eye and PSP (for example) could be the definition of said term. Difference being with Nintendo they create the software/experiences to back up any hardware over a sustained period AND evolve it. Important differential.
My God I've seen fan boys grasping at straws, myself included at times, yet those arguing Sony's Vita to be better than the Switch in any department are beyond deluded. Also, the argument for the Vita having a good amount of launch window games means squat if not sustained over its entirety. Even the N64 would have been hard to champion if it had only launched with its stellar launch titles.
I think what happening in the next couple of weeks is another perfect example why I favour Nintendo above any developer working today, most likely all time. Example - Horizon Zero dawn reviews are in, it's scoring very, very well across the board and not only that but looks a technical feat. However. All I feel is cold and indifferent regarding playing it. Come its release on March 1st, I'll be far, far more interested reading Switch hardware reviews than playing Horizon or indeed any...
The hybrid handheld/home console experience Nintendo is bringing us here with the Switch looks indeed the future. Expect Sony and/or Microsoft to do what they usually do, that is copy Nintendo's idea (badly)...see PS Move and Kinect. Personally I'd prefer Sony/Microsoft to stick to what their good at and those Nintendo trolls to wind it in and allow Nintendo to offer it's own unique experiences.
OS uses storage space shocker. In other news, the Earth is round.
A bit? Reaching A LOT, I should say.
Early adopters almost always get burned. Could I care? Nope. Besides, like the WiiU and Wii before it, I can't see a massive price cut following so soon after, if ever. I'll take my chances.
I'll tell you, Sony are great at PR, selling hardware (generally) and pushing future projects. As a team of talented games developers, MUCH less so. Give me Nintendo for my guaranteed great games, always worth the wait.
People talk about Nintendo just under the heading of WiiU, but, let's not forget the New 3DS. Whereas, yes, the WiiU's successes did not always translate into volume sales, the various incarnations of the 3DS have been solid, strong even. Also, it's fair to say the Nes Mini has had its successes.
So, where as Sony and Microsoft have their home consoles, Nintendo has both home console, handheld AND side projects. Saying that, I like the possible future idea Ninte...
Nope. It's all in hand.
The Wii was that, surely.
While I have enjoyed Nintendo's handheld efforts over the generations a great deal - so much I've owned every major incarnation from the Gameboy right up to my cherished New 3DS - I'd really love Nintendo now to develop this idea of hardware being both home console AND portable all-in-1. The Switch really just feels the start of all this I hope.
People can take it however they like. We are after all talking videogames here. I based my opinion on playing the demo and stated as much, nothing else. I'll also hold my hands up to not enjoying Bloodbourne, a GOTY winner in numerous publications. My difference being I play said games before passing judgement, something many posting in the N4G community do not, clearly.
If this game isn't forgotten about come GOTY nominations I'd be very, very surprised.
The argument life is too short to be playing videogames is a stronger imo.