Why do people continue to support nintendo?

Nintendo represents what many games hate the most when it comes to today's industry.

- They are the king of rehashing, 20+ years of rehashes and this isn't even with all their IPs, it's mainly with mario and zelda. The only people that are as bad are Square Enix. I'm pretty sure there's a mario themed game for every year of this gen and there's a zelda game for 4 out of the 5 years the wii has been on the market, almost yearly releases just like call of duty!

- Their games take ages to drop in price, and are infact too expensive. 40 dollars for a OOT remake on a handheld? Really?

- They have a backward wii ware system that hurts developers and their 3DS shop isn't avaliable worldwide.

- They hold games from their fanbase and this isn't even like namco with the tales games because nintendo plans to make english versions of the game they just aren't releasing it to the biggest video game market for reasons unknown to me. Why should nintendo fans even have to beg for these?

- They refuse to try to gain proper 3rd party support by not dropping their backward ways of doing things.

- They alienate some of their fans by not offering option controller based options for their games. Seriously, I don't want to do air chopping to play skyward sword :|

- They overprice their hardware.

- Also one of the biggest things to me is nintendo's refusal to modernize. I mean the Wii U still has no HDD. Really? Using extremely outdated hardware. Really? Friend Codes? Very basic and limited online system? Why can't nintendo get with the times?

So I must ask myself how can people really support nintendo with all these problems? Sure the other console makers have their problems as well but at least they get 3rd party support and provide us with acceptable online experiences. Does anyone agree?

Zelda, Metroid and Mario >>>>>>>>> the rest of the industry....

Because despite their problems they still have games I want to play

People like reliving their childhood?MFDOOM1983

Spending hundreds of dollars and hours for simple nostalgia effect? Who would do that?

-Rehash of games people love so much and want to play on their new console or handheld. It is like remaster of a movie, it brings good memories of the past and allows new players to jump into the action as well. At least the game is called the same.

-Their games are expensive because the heavy demand is still rolling. Where else are you going to see a game, after 6 years released, being still sold in heavy amounts at the same price tag? No where.

-Wii ware needs some working, I'll agree. Their online system needs working and we shall see what they come up with on the Wii U.

- Seriously? It's only a few games. Most games from Japan never get released in the West.

- If they are printing money, of course they are going to hurt other publishers and developers. They have super strong first party.

-Then don't buy it, the Wii is made for the Wiimote. Can I use any other controller for other games, on other consoles? Nope

- It is called business and they do it well. - Cheap hardware = better profit margins.

I support them because their games are awesome and I love them. =)

[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"]People like reliving their childhood?Darth_Revan_666

Spending hundreds of dollars and hours for simple nostalgia effect? Who would do that?

I don't know, perhaps Games? i mean who really knows right...:roll:

Zelda, Metroid and Mario >>>>>>>>> the rest of the industry....

KevinnButlerNPK

-Rehash of games people love so much and want to play on their new console or handheld. It is like remaster of a movie, it brings good memories of the past and allows new players to jump into the action as well. At least the game is called the same.

-Their games are expensive because the heavy demand is still rolling. Where else are you going to see a game, after 6 years released, being still sold in heavy amounts at the same price tag? No where.

-Wii ware needs some working, I'll agree. Their online system needs working and we shall see what they come up with on the Wii U.

- Seriously? It's only a few games. Most games from Japan never get released in the West.

- If they are printing money, of course they are going to hurt other publishers and developers. They have super strong first party.

-Then don't buy it, the Wii is made for the Wiimote. Can I use any other controller for other games, on other consoles? Nope

- It is called business and they do it well. - Cheap hardware = better profit margins.

I support them because their games for awesome and I love them. =)

ShadowDeathX

- So why do people complain when Activision and Capcom do it?

- That's not excuse for a game not dropping in price almost a year after release

- That's no excuse for not releasing those games to the west, they are already planning to localize them in english.

- That's no excuse for not having proper 3rd party support, Sony's first party is godly but they still make room for 3rd parties.

- The difference here with the controllers is that their old fanbase is accustom to using standard controllers, the same for MS and sony's. Which is why a change in control scheme with no option is a bad thing on the wii's part

- I don't have shares in nintendo, all the other console makers try to provide some kind of value in the hardware, why does nintendo have to rip people off so badly?

Because they make the best games around without any exceptions.charizard1605

That's highly subjective because many people find nintendo games to be trash.

^ The responses above me kinda sum it up. People still like thier games so they will support them. I am still angry at NoA over recent events, but no real reason to completely jump ship. Especially if they continue to be (relatively) inexpensive, then they will definitely warrant a purchase.

- So why do people complain when Activision and Capcom do it?

GD1551

:lol: Comparing Activision and Crapcom with Nintendo :lol: that was a good one :)

People like reliving their childhood?MFDOOM1983

[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]

-Rehash of games people love so much and want to play on their new console or handheld. It is like remaster of a movie, it brings good memories of the past and allows new players to jump into the action as well. At least the game is called the same.

-Their games are expensive because the heavy demand is still rolling. Where else are you going to see a game, after 6 years released, being still sold in heavy amounts at the same price tag? No where.

-Wii ware needs some working, I'll agree. Their online system needs working and we shall see what they come up with on the Wii U.

- Seriously? It's only a few games. Most games from Japan never get released in the West.

- If they are printing money, of course they are going to hurt other publishers and developers. They have super strong first party.

-Then don't buy it, the Wii is made for the Wiimote. Can I use any other controller for other games, on other consoles? Nope

- It is called business and they do it well. - Cheap hardware = better profit margins.

I support them because their games for awesome and I love them. =)

GD1551

- So why do people complain when Activision and Capcom do it?

- That's not excuse for a game not dropping in price almost a year after release

- That's no excuse for not releasing those games to the west, they are already planning to localize them in english.

- That's no excuse for not having proper 3rd party support, Sony's first party is godly but they still make room for 3rd parties.

- The difference here with the controllers is that their old fanbase is accustom to using standard controllers, the same for MS and sony's. Which is why a change in control scheme with no option is a bad thing on the wii's part

- I don't have shares in nintendo, all the other console makers try to provide some kind of value in the hardware, why does nintendo have to rip people off so badly?

You realize there are many Nintendo fans who refuse to support third parties (no matter how good a game is), right? That's one of the other reasons why third parties stay away from Nintendo because they are never given a fair chance on there.

[QUOTE="Darth_Revan_666"]

[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"]People like reliving their childhood?MFDOOM1983

Spending hundreds of dollars and hours for simple nostalgia effect? Who would do that?

the re-hashing argument is an old one that does not work with anyone who actually plays nintendo games. They always mix up their formula, so much so that people say that Twilight Princess is too close for comfort with Ocarina of Time. Those two games have huge similarities but also huge differences. Nintendo is always mixing up their formula with exceptions like direct sequels to specific games like Galaxy 2 and Metroid Prime 2, but no one would fault Nintendo for making those games close to the originals (and even in those cases there are new elements added). With all the COD games and clones and FPS boredom out there (oh but with different characters! ... lol who cares???) I find it funny that Nintendo is accused of rehashingGunSmith1_basic

Sorry but I don't see the big difference between TP/MM/OOT/WW, the core gameplay is exactly the same, there are normally only one or two major changes. Like sailing in WW, wolf in TP etc.. but outside of that the game's play exactly the same just like COD. COD gets only 1 or two changes that make each different but on a fundamental level they are exactly the same.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

- So why do people complain when Activision and Capcom do it?

madsnakehhh

:lol: Comparing Activision and Crapcom with Nintendo :lol: that was a good one :)

:lol: they are rehashing the same way as the same people you hate on :lol: :| . It's acceptable for them to rehash I guess. Lmao @ two zelda games in one year.. not mad about that huh?

[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

- So why do people complain when Activision and Capcom do it?

GD1551

:lol: Comparing Activision and Crapcom with Nintendo :lol: that was a good one :)

:lol: they are rehashing the same way as the same people you hate on :lol: :| . It's acceptable for them to rehash I guess. Lmao @ two zelda games in one year.. not mad about that huh?

2 Zelda games in one year :|

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

:lol: Comparing Activision and Crapcom with Nintendo :lol: that was a good one :)

madsnakehhh

:lol: they are rehashing the same way as the same people you hate on :lol: :| . It's acceptable for them to rehash I guess. Lmao @ two zelda games in one year.. not mad about that huh?

2 Zelda games in one year :|

Skyward sword and OOT Remake?

Because:

• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games

And most importantly

• Fun games

It's really simple, how are you not seeing it?

Because:

• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games

And most importantly

• Fun games

It's really simple, how are you not seeing it?

WreckEm711

Because the other console makers have fun games and still don't have most of these problems.

People like what Nintendo do.

Just because you don't doesn't mean anything. You have three other alternatives to choose from.

I find it completely hilarious that people defend nintendo's bad practices and say good games. Yet activision is the same way and people flame them, same with capcom and the same way with EA. They all have good games infact they all have games that define this generation yet people flame them if they do stuff like this but nintendo is always left off the hook.

Why is this?

[QUOTE="WreckEm711"]

Because:

• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games

And most importantly

• Fun games

It's really simple, how are you not seeing it?

GD1551

Because the other console makers have fun games and still don't have most of these problems.

Did you just start gaming a month ago? MS has been the joke of the generation with the RROD crap losing them millions of dollars, and Sony has completely tanked after being the winner of the last 2 gens topped with a MAJOR security breach. Nintendo simply has lower PROFITS than normal and people are running around screaming for blood, do you not see the ridiculousness of this?

Try harder, this is really about a 1.5/10 attempt :P

[QUOTE="GunSmith1_basic"]the re-hashing argument is an old one that does not work with anyone who actually plays nintendo games. They always mix up their formula, so much so that people say that Twilight Princess is too close for comfort with Ocarina of Time. Those two games have huge similarities but also huge differences. Nintendo is always mixing up their formula with exceptions like direct sequels to specific games like Galaxy 2 and Metroid Prime 2, but no one would fault Nintendo for making those games close to the originals (and even in those cases there are new elements added). With all the COD games and clones and FPS boredom out there (oh but with different characters! ... lol who cares???) I find it funny that Nintendo is accused of rehashingGD1551

Sorry but I don't see the big difference between TP/MM/OOT/WW, the core gameplay is exactly the same, there are normally only one or two major changes. Like sailing in WW, wolf in TP etc.. but outside of that the game's play exactly the same just like COD. COD gets only 1 or two changes that make each different but on a fundamental level they are exactly the same.

[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

:lol: they are rehashing the same way as the same people you hate on :lol: :| . It's acceptable for them to rehash I guess. Lmao @ two zelda games in one year.. not mad about that huh?

GD1551

2 Zelda games in one year :|

Skyward sword and OOT Remake?

Yep, the same game, how could i be so blind...

Honestly, haters are getting really desperate.

[QUOTE="madsnakehhh"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

- So why do people complain when Activision and Capcom do it?

GD1551

:lol: Comparing Activision and Crapcom with Nintendo :lol: that was a good one :)

:lol: they are rehashing the same way as the same people you hate on :lol: :| . It's acceptable for them to rehash I guess. Lmao @ two zelda games in one year.. not mad about that huh?

I find it completely hilarious that people defend nintendo's bad practices and say good games. Yet activision is the same way and people flame them, same with capcom and the same way with EA. They all have good games infact they all have games that define this generation yet people flame them if they do stuff like this but nintendo is always left off the hook.

Why is this?

GD1551

[QUOTE="WreckEm711"]

Because:

• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games
• Fun games

And most importantly

• Fun games

It's really simple, how are you not seeing it?

GD1551

Because the other console makers have fun games and still don't have most of these problems.

Really? Every console maker has problems, including nintendo. What I like about nintendo for the wii is the low price point and the accessibility for casual gamers. EVERYONE has played with a wii, be they young or old, male or female, etc. That makes it the ultimate party machine. There's no stigma with it and people like it. Also, the first party games are killer!

Haters are just getting desperate now, about time you get off Nintendo's balls and find something better to do then just grasping at straws for an argument.

Because every single gen they've made at least one game that can be considered the best (of the gen).IronBass

[QUOTE="IronBass"]Because every single gen they've made at least one game that can be considered the best (of the gen).nintendoboy16

[QUOTE="IronBass"]Because every single gen they've made at least one game that can be considered the best (of the gen).nintendoboy16

Only people that likes Nintendo are kids. I'd rather play mature games like Little Big Planet and Catherine.

[QUOTE="Darth_Revan_666"]

[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"]People like reliving their childhood?MFDOOM1983

Spending hundreds of dollars and hours for simple nostalgia effect? Who would do that?

*raises hand*

I am proud to announce: I am a nerd.

I still support Nintendo because they still make games I WANT to play. It's just that simple.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="IronBass"]Because every single gen they've made at least one game that can be considered the best (of the gen).starwarsgeek112

They didn't in the Gamecube era. Though Metroid Prime and Wind Waker scored high, I don't think any of them were considered the best of the gen.nintendoboy16

Metroid Prime hasthe highestMetascore and GR of any game last gen.

Metroid Prime.. just the 7th best game ever made (according to gamerankings), definitely not the best of that gen.starwarsgeek112

If you checked that Gamerankings chart, you should have noted that none of the other 6 games came out that same gen.

And there again, being the seventh highest scoring game of all time doesn't exactly fit with a "just". It's a terrific achievement.

Only people that likes Nintendo are kids. I'd rather play mature games like Little Big Planet and Catherine.

flipdc5

...I mean I'm 10.

They have some of the few big mainstream developers left who actually believe in selling you a complete product instead of cutting pieces out of it to be sold as DLC, selling you unlocks for things already on the disk, doing things like online passes, etc.