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"Ditch the Gamecube Nintendo (43% drop in profit)"

I know some of you will point out the fact that, in spite of the loss compared to last year's earnings, Nintendo has still accrued a profit to the tune of $600,000,000. While that is a large sum of money it needs to be realized that the amount of that profit is not too far from being HALF of their previous year's profits. That means that Nintendo has that much money LESS to put into things like research and development for things like new games and new systems. Also, game companies are less likely to put their time and money into a company that posts losses as massive as 43%. If this trend continues, it could have some nasty repercussions. People could lose their jobs (I feel sure some heads have already rolled after the news of a profit loss this significant), for one thing. And companies will not want to invest in another company that will not post a meaningful profit for their efforts. So yeah, Nintendo still posted a profit. But when that profit is in the shadow of a previous year that was 43% HIGHER, then the 'profit' tends to lose significance. Just some things to consider.

The Gamecube is costing Nintendo big and sagging sales are a large part of their problem, ditch the deadwood before it's to late.

This guy HAS to be a regular.

He's got that exact mix of wit and stupidity.
I just want to know WHO! :-D

Tscore05 wrote:
> Are you suggesting that using a troll might be the way to go

A game starring a *certain* troll where you could realistically beat him to death..

Tscore05 wrote:
> Are you suggesting that using a troll might be the way to go instead
> of an over the hill plumber.

That sells millions of games?

There is also Geist, Advance Wars and a host of sport titles due from Nintendo.

Are you suggesting that using a troll might be the way to go instead of an over the hill plumber.

Troll.

Mario Sunshine stayed a Number 1 for a week in the uk, I've played it and it's tripe.

New versions of Kirby, Pokemon, Zelda and Mario is it any wonder the Gamecube is not selling.

Mav wrote:
> With Zelda, Mario 128 and Resident Evil 4 all coming out exclusively
> this year, it looks like it'll be a great time for the GameCube and
> Nintendo alike.

Does it look like there will be any PS2/X-box equivalents? Ie. games that are being massively awaited by their fans. As far as I can think there are none, or the hype has completely missed me.

With Zelda, Mario 128 and Resident Evil 4 all coming out exclusively this year, it looks like it'll be a great time for the GameCube and Nintendo alike.

The Revolution can wait, in my opinion.

If Nintendo give up on the Gamecube it will seem like a loss.

I'd love the Gamecube to pull out a moderate success this year.