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#1 snakeofsolid
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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.
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well video games never really went mainstream until the N64/PSX era...thats when they took off...so they made a lot of kiddy games to apeal to a large audience
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#3 Big_player
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does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.
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#4 justdog11
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Video games in general are still considered kiddy by much of the population.  Wii is the only console even trying to tempt the non-gamers into converting.  It is on a mission.
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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid

that's true, people who buy games like mario for example, are mostly all in their 20's-30's.

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[QUOTE="snakeofsolid"]theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.cobrax80

that's true, people who buy games like mario for example, are mostly all in their 20's-30's.


i buy mario games, and im not 20-30
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#7 Thul
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does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.Big_player
Qouted for truth.
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#8 cobrax80
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[QUOTE="cobrax80"]

[QUOTE="snakeofsolid"]theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.hockeyruler12

that's true, people who buy games like mario for example, are mostly all in their 20's-30's.


i buy mario games, and im not 20-30

i said mostly

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#9 cobrax80
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[QUOTE="Big_player"]does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.Thul
Qouted for truth.

i agree 100%
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I think it's because back in the NES and SNES days, most games were kiddy to some degree.
We just grew up playing Mario and Sonic and the like while they have grown up playing GTA.

It's just a sign of the times. I remember Mortal Kombat being the devil and that I'd never seen blood like that before in a videogame. Nowadays, it's a common thing.




But I also think that people who defend the kiddy thing ususally make a bigger deal out of it than the people who say it's kiddy.


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i think people who label nintendo as kiddy are justifying their tastes.  they're never going to buy a nintendo console because they only want to deal with one console for cost or just simplicity.  People who own all consoles tend to like them all, in general anyway.

Plus, a lot of nintendo games are kind of kiddy.  what about super mario sunshine?  anything to do with plot in that game was an insult to anyway over the age of 10.  A few mature titles doesn't dismiss that trend.  Then again, people who don't like anything "kiddy" would miss out on some great games like wind waker.

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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid

I owned Nes/Snes and liked them, for me Nintendo are kiddy.

does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.Big_player

I call Nintendo kiddy and that have never stopped me from buy/play Mario/Zelda/Metroid.

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Nintendo games are kiddy face it.  Does that mean they cant be fun?
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for some reason i never liked nintendo since the N64 era, idk why, i guess their games didnt appeal to me although i was in their "target audience"
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Nintendo games are kiddy face it.  Does that mean they cant be fun?htekemerald

Yeah that is what i mean, Nindendo are kiddy and have fun simple games nothing wrong with that.

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#16 Gears360
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LOL. i played a ton of kiddy games on the NES and SNES; and still do, i dont care if a game is kiddy or not, if i like it i play it anyway (but i prefer mature themed ones) but what i cant believe is sheep trying to DENY that nintendo is kiddy, thats like trying to cover the sun with a finger
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Go Nintendo! YAAAAAAAY!
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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid

You notice something ironic about Nintendo systems?  Every single time I'm at a Gamestop or Best Buy that has a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii set up, I only ever see little kids playing Wii.  I see grown people playing the 360 and PS3.  I'm not bashing the Wii...I own one.  But this has been the case where I live since the N64 era...

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#19 MyopicCanadian
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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid
Well I disagree... I had a SNES, and Nintendo IS kiddy. I know their whole fun games for all ages thing is working well for them, and I have a DS, but the Wii isn't looking so hot. If they actually cared about the adult market they would make some first party mature franchises. Atleast ONE, anyway.
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#20 glitchgeeman
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So true, so true. Oh well, their fault for never playing any of the great Nintendo games becuase they're too afraid to not look 'mature'. I guess I'm one of the only teens whose not insecure and plays games for their fun-value instead of their violence value.
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#21 adders99
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i started young with the atari then i moved to sega megadrive
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#22 downPlayDemon
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no i played during the SNES when they were still respectable, but i still call them childish. Using the word "kiddy" is just as childish
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[QUOTE="Thul"][QUOTE="Big_player"]does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.cobrax80
Qouted for truth.

i agree 100%

yup.
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I started playing during the NES days and I think Nintendo has gotten a lot kiddier since then. It pretty much happened after their 3rd party devs left to develop for Sony. They really screwed things up w/the N64.
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Picture speaks for itself

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#26 snakeofsolid
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well maybe i should reword my statement, why do people CARE if nintendo is kiddy? if its more fun than a brutal smash em up for older people, whats wrong with it...whats with all the insecurity.
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#27 hyruledweller
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I dont no why ppl judge a game on its status, whether it be kiddy or not, dont people play games for fun anymore?
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#28 gamer620
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They are usually teenagers too.
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#29 -Sir-Poof-
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Um I view nintendo as kiddy and I started gaming with Genesis and SNES.... /thread
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Picture speaks for itself

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does every sheep have this saved on their PC?

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The absolutely hilarious thing about people who call Nintendo kiddy is this:

Cows seem to ignore the fact they had a game about a raccoon who stole stuff.

Lemmings have a videogame about raising pinatas.

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The absolutely hilarious thing about people who call Nintendo kiddy is this:

Cows seem to ignore the fact they had a game about a raccoon who stole stuff.

Lemmings have a videogame about raising pinatas.

Ptolemaueus

How does one or two games make a brand look kiddy?

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I've owned and currently own NES, SNES, N64, GB, GBC, and GBA..and I still believe the "kiddy" label is pretty representative on Nintendo's type of games and the 3rd party titles you will typically find on their systems. This is of course relative to other systems on the market.
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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid
Not really, seeing as how I call Nintendo kiddie and I started on the Atari 2600. Now, this isn't a bad thing in my eyes. I don't always need killing or blood in my games, it's nice to enjoy a game for kids every once in a while.
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#35 Ptolemaueus
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[QUOTE="Ptolemaueus"]

The absolutely hilarious thing about people who call Nintendo kiddy is this:

Cows seem to ignore the fact they had a game about a raccoon who stole stuff.

Lemmings have a videogame about raising pinatas.

-Sir-Poof-

How does one or two games make a brand look kiddy?

I'm pointing out that Nintendo isn't the only company who makes "kiddy" games.

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I've owned and currently own NES, SNES, N64, GB, GBC, and GBA..and I still believe the "kiddy" label is pretty representative on Nintendo's type of games and the 3rd party titles you will typically find on their systems. This is of course relative to other systems on the market.Runningflame570

Your sig is awesome.

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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid
i have owned the nes and the snes and the n64 and the gamecube. I loved nintendo then. They were not kiddy. Now, the arent just kiddy, they are family, and family does not = immersive gaming
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[QUOTE="-Sir-Poof-"][QUOTE="Ptolemaueus"]

The absolutely hilarious thing about people who call Nintendo kiddy is this:

Cows seem to ignore the fact they had a game about a raccoon who stole stuff.

Lemmings have a videogame about raising pinatas.

Ptolemaueus

How does one or two games make a brand look kiddy?

I'm pointing out that Nintendo isn't the only company who makes "kiddy" games.

No one says that, everyone says Nintendos libary is mainly kiddy.

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[QUOTE="Gears360"]LOL. i played a ton of kiddy games on the NES and SNES; and still do, i dont care if a game is kiddy or not, if i like it i play it anyway (but i prefer mature themed ones) but what i cant believe is sheep trying to DENY that nintendo is kiddy, thats like trying to cover the sun with a finger

This is the kind of thing we need more of, sheep need to quit denying Nintendo is "kiddy" and instead make the very valid argument that it doesn't necessarily mean the games are bad.
no i played during the SNES when they were still respectable, but i still call them childish. Using the word "kiddy" is just as childishdownPlayDemon
Unfortunately thats become the norm around here, so while I don't particularly like it (though I don't actually dislike it) I still use it.

Picture speaks for itself

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Yes, the kid is trying to get Dad to go somewhere with her and hes ignoring her. Kids will touch anything they get infront of them, especially if they are bored. Will say this for the picture though, it disproves the whole "only kids play Wii" which I already knew was untrue in any case.
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#40 Shinobishyguy
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well...with that news about Manhunt 2 coming to the wii...the people that called nintendo kiddie have basically shut their mouths.
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does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.Big_player


It has nothing to do with wanting to look mature, im 28 years old and have injoyed Mario and Zelda when I was young, but the games that come out today are not like mario, there like the Teletubies, super bright colors and super high kiddy voices, It just get's to me in a way I don't like.

It'a all about taste.
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#42 Runningflame570
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well...with that news about Manhunt 2 coming to the wii...the people that called nintendo kiddie have basically shut their mouths.Shinobishyguy
Nope, thats one multiplat sequel to a title that also happens to be multiplat and it will most likely be a crappier version as well.
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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid

I own a NES/SNES and i think nintendo is kiddy. So yeah.

The N64 slowly began the kiddyness, then the cube blew it wide open. Now, nintendo is kiddy with the wii and ds.

Dosent matter, everyone will stop talking about nintendos kiddy problem in a couple years when the wii flops.

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I do love when sheep use the well people in their 20-30s play Marios. Ask them when was the 1st time they played Mario. Most of the time it will be when they were a kid. Just because that same kid plays a Mario game when he is now 30+ doesnt stop the game from being kiddy. BTW I was playing back in the ole days. I will call NIntendo kiddy to the cows come home. In the Uk Sonic beat Mario, this was due to Sonic appealing more to teenagers and older people. Mario just had a far more kiddy appeal. You want a example of how Kiddy NIntendo has been seen compared to PS2 and Xbox. Look at The SC2 game. NIntendo gets Link, Xbox got Spawn. If that doesnt asnwer your question I dont know what will. Xbox could have had a 1000 Barbies horse adventures, bottom line when it came to image Xbox had a more mature one. Just ask Spawn
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[QUOTE="Big_player"]does it really matter, i find it more ironic that the people who call nintendo kiddy will never get to enjoy a nintendo product because they want to look mature.marvelfan


It has nothing to do with wanting to look mature, im 28 years old and have injoyed Mario and Zelda when I was young, but the games that come out today are not like mario, there like the Teletubies, super bright colors and super high kiddy voices, It just get's to me in a way I don't like.

It's all about taste.

Exactly. Id rather taste solid snak......wait....erm....that didnt come out right....

I prefer Sonys and microsofts mature/realistic/super graphic games>>>>>>>>nintendos kiddy colorful minigames.

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theyre usually gamers that have started gaming usually around the ps2/xbox/GC gen or n64/PSX gen, whereas those who do for the most part ignore this kiddy label are those who have owned a earlier consoles of theirs, such as NES and SNES.snakeofsolid

I agreed.

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[QUOTE="wavebrid"]

Picture speaks for itself

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does every sheep have this saved on their PC?

im a sheep :?

..... sorry im a gamer

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#48 poopinloop32
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well...with that news about Manhunt 2 coming to the wii...the people that called nintendo kiddie have basically shut their mouths.Shinobishyguy
I never knew one game could change everything....And ive never heard the original get talked about before...and Sheep are praising it now
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#49 ZebethOrZebes
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well video games never really went mainstream until the N64/PSX era...thats when they took off...so they made a lot of kiddy games to apeal to a large audiencehockeyruler12
How many millions of copies did Mario Bros. 3 sell again?
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#50 poopinloop32
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[QUOTE="-Sir-Poof-"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

Picture speaks for itself

wavebrid

does every sheep have this saved on their PC?

im a sheep :?

..... sorry im a gamer

Then why do you get pissed once I say something about the Wii?