Does anyone actually remember when console wars were fun? When you and your mates would debate the merits of the consoles, and then both enjoy what you have while at the same time enjoying the other guys choice as well? Good times. What's going on these days? Companies being accused of 'selling out' in an economic crisis, jeez guys these companies should just make games for one console so it doesn't net them more money so they can release bigger and better games. Yeah that makes sense.
Nintendo is trying something different, but they get crapped on because they aren't 'catering to your tastes.' Seriously, fanbrats, get over yourselves. These companies aren't loyal to you, you are loyal to them. Nintendo should be praised for showing people the good in gaming, they should be cheered on for getting older people into games. The whole concept behind the Wii (even its name implies it) is that everyone should play games, no matter what the age. Nintendo's plan did work, they are selling gaming machines to those people who would never game. Are they having fun? Yes. So why do you want to spoil the party for them?
As I see it 'Hardcore' gamers with the mentality that gaming should be only made for them, with a side of online multiplayer, are the real problem here. You guys are a joke. You delibrately troll on forums such as these to rag on games that you have no interest in, calling people that enjoy those games 'idiots' and ranting on and on about how companies like Nintendo, Capcom and EA are 'selling out' based on the fact that they are trying to reach new audiences. I've said this before, and I'll repeat it: You guys are scared. Scared of the fact that gaming is becoming more and more mainstream, scared that your 'niche' past time will stop being that. But most of all, I think you are scared that your 'hardcore' games like Gears of War, Call of Duty and Halo will somehow disapear and all that will be left is the 90th iteration of Peggle and Mario Party. This isn't going to happen.
Gaming companies constantly lament how they want to continue satysfing the 'core' gamer, and I don't see that mentality ending any time soon. The Wii has its place in the market, it as well has its share of 'Hardcore' titles, but as a machine for everyone it will continue getting games that are easy to play and don't cost much to make. To the Hardcore: The Wii doesn't affect you, continue buying the games you like and play them. There is no need to rave on about being 'betrayed' just move on. By the way, I think it's great that Dead Space is coming to the Wii, let's see if they get the controls right.
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