Hi StrongMan,
Thanks for your comment, but please take the time to read my article. It isn't about "how the game's look or play on Wii U," but instead it's a deep look into the hardware inside the Wii U and what I found in my research into the reason(s) behind the recent eruption of controversy over Wii U's processing power within the gaming industry.
There is indeed a good reason for the confusion as to why Wii U isn't twice as...
I think it stems from the fact that Nintendo recently came out stating, "The Wii U is absolutely starting the next generation of home consoles."
Yes, it is, but it shouldn't brick if something goes wrong during an update that can take over an hour to download/install.
And how many years ago did Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3) and Condemned (360) release?
Thank you for your response!
You absolutely understand (as well as a few others) where our perspective comes from in the article.
Yes, a small graphical upgrade is needed, but anyone who cares to pay attention to the happenings behind their videogames should know that the current cost to produce games is unsustainable. Regardless of what you think about mobile gaming, it's taking a massive financial hit on the gaming industry, and it's only going t...
The sad part is that when a writer does have something to say that very well thought out and relevant, it's automatically written off and slandered by the majority because of all the bad journalism that floods the industry today.
No, it isn't, but he instead focused on the local multiplayer, because that's what is *different* about Wii U -- it offers a great new array of ways for local multiplayer fans to enjoy, just like the Wii did. You took a compliment and turned it into something that it wasn't. Online multiplayer is everywhere! Why focus on that when it's being done by every device with an Internet connection?
Gimmick defined: "an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal."
Yes, it's a "gimmick." But, if you read the article, you'll find that Matt actually went after his hand-on preview and preordered one for himself. If fact, most every writer for our site all are fans of Nintendo.
Regardless of what we like, we're still objective to what's going on in the ...
"There’s no denying that Nintendo is in trouble right now."
Really? Where's your proof?
Nintendo is looking to have one of its best holiday seasons in years and will likely take the best selling home and portable gaming consoles positions -- how are they in trouble "right now"?
Also, Sony isn't just putting its games on PlayStation Mobile, but actually it's more about bringing mobile games (Apps) to Vita.
They did, it's called Resident Evil: Revelations on 3DS. ;)
Yes, this article has some good and factual points, but I don't think you could ooze more fanboy (insert preferred liquid obscenity here) out of the back port of the inevitable PlayStation 5.
Oh, and what does the Wii U win? I've always wondered what exactly it is that these companies win? And do all three companies get the same thing for winning, because each fanboy site (basically) says the exact same thing about their preferred console?
Nintendo does this on purpose to make the demand look higher than it actually is. They aren't the only ones that do this and to be perfectly honest, it's a brilliant marketing strategy. News media ranting about the new games console being available (wherever at the time) on the news for months is free advertisement for months on end.
@Sgt_Slaughter ...or the iPhone 5, with is expected to sell around 58 million worldwide by January 1, 2013. ;)
I couldn't agree with you more. Tablet/Smartphone game has an install base that's all but insurmountable. While it will most likely never "take over" the gaming market as a whole, it is here to stay and it is changing the gaming industry as a whole.
While Nintendo has a niche that won't be broken any time soon with it's incredible first party games that greet a new generation of gamers with each new consoles release, Sony and Microsoft both have to ...
Apple simply allows developers to put their games on their marketplace. Developers flock to the iOS platform(s), because it's a powerful, stable platform that has a massive install base and it also doesn't update with new hardware on a weekly basis like Android.
Try being an Android developer and keeping up with all the new devices releasing, let alone keeping your game(s) running on all of them -- it's ludicrous.
If you enjoyed Zenonia and want a great iOS RPG, give Dragon Fantasy a try. It throws the static virtual D-pad in the garbage and ops for one that can be used anywhere on the screen, just slide your finger where you want to go. It works really well and the sequel, Dragon Fantasy: Book II, is coming to Vita early next year.
It's well worth it's $2.99 asking price.
You should double edit your preview before publishing: "whats" is not grammatically correct, as it's supposed to be "what's".
Many people will discredit you for small things like this, so always double check yourself before publishing.
You caught that too huh? #Fail
And Jim called them out by name! Haha
I'm glad you're enjoying your Wii U!
I have absolute faith that Wii U will be successful and many of my friends are absolutely loving theirs as well. The GamePad is indeed a cool addition to the home console and is a major selling point for the system.
My article isn't an anti-Nintendo or anti-Wii U piece, it's just my getting fed up with all the half-truths I was reading/hearing and me publishing my findings after doing a few days of diggin...