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AfroJoe wrote:
> connectivity is possibly the stupidest thing Nintendo could try
> and make a profit out of.
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Well, it's not a stupid thing to try and make a profit out of, and no doubt they will... it's just that, in today's market, a little moe is needed. Thought is required, and Ninty just haven't been using their brains.
*grrs*
> connectivity is possibly the stupidest thing Nintendo could try
> and make a profit out of.
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Well, it's not a stupid thing to try and make a profit out of, and no doubt they will... it's just that, in today's market, a little moe is needed. Thought is required, and Ninty just haven't been using their brains.
*grrs*
RastaBillySkank wrote:
> Two perfect examples of Nintendo shafting Europe. Winning Eleven (or
> Pro Evo 2 in the West) and Animal Crossing.
Yup. Animal Crossing should've definitely gotten a release over here. I ended up importing it, and some of the humour, so it seems, would not be humour that would impress the Yanks. It should definitely have been released here. Winning Eleven's release in Japan, however, isn't Nintendo's fault - it's Sony's. Sony signed a deal with Konami that told Konami that they mustn't release the Winning Eleven games outside Japan for any other consoles. Which is really buggery.
> And connectivity is bull. Name one game where it has made an active,
> positive and large difference to the gameplay. Splinter Cell could, I
> suppose be argued, but apart from that? Nothing. Not one game. And
> it's bloody annoying. Sod the sales figures, Xbox Live looks fun, and
> it's a large step of progression. Connectivity looks dull, and it's a
> mincers shuffle of progression.
Yeah, connectivity is possibly the stupidest thing Nintendo could try and make a profit out of. Microsoft have Xbox Live up and running and Sony's EyeToy is an original new device that will surely make them millions, and Nintendo are trying to get us to spend £75 for a GC game and a GBA game so we can link them and acquire one extra level in games. And even for Splinter Cell, it's just not worth it.
NINTENDO - GET YOUR HEAD OUT YOUR OWN A--- AND DO SOMETHING.
> Two perfect examples of Nintendo shafting Europe. Winning Eleven (or
> Pro Evo 2 in the West) and Animal Crossing.
Yup. Animal Crossing should've definitely gotten a release over here. I ended up importing it, and some of the humour, so it seems, would not be humour that would impress the Yanks. It should definitely have been released here. Winning Eleven's release in Japan, however, isn't Nintendo's fault - it's Sony's. Sony signed a deal with Konami that told Konami that they mustn't release the Winning Eleven games outside Japan for any other consoles. Which is really buggery.
> And connectivity is bull. Name one game where it has made an active,
> positive and large difference to the gameplay. Splinter Cell could, I
> suppose be argued, but apart from that? Nothing. Not one game. And
> it's bloody annoying. Sod the sales figures, Xbox Live looks fun, and
> it's a large step of progression. Connectivity looks dull, and it's a
> mincers shuffle of progression.
Yeah, connectivity is possibly the stupidest thing Nintendo could try and make a profit out of. Microsoft have Xbox Live up and running and Sony's EyeToy is an original new device that will surely make them millions, and Nintendo are trying to get us to spend £75 for a GC game and a GBA game so we can link them and acquire one extra level in games. And even for Splinter Cell, it's just not worth it.
NINTENDO - GET YOUR HEAD OUT YOUR OWN A--- AND DO SOMETHING.
Two perfect examples of Nintendo shafting Europe. Winning Eleven (or Pro Evo 2 in the West) and Animal Crossing.
Two awesome games that were never released in this country. Why? There's absolutely no good reason for it at all. I read somewhere that Ninty didn't think British gamers would 'get' the quirkiness of Animal Crossing. Lets run this through. American's don't get modesty, sardonic humour or the unspoken innuendo but they "get" AC. If British gamers won't "get" AC then how come we "got" Doshin, a game which even by Japanese standards is bizzare.
*fumes*
And connectivity is bull. Name one game where it has made an active, positive and large difference to the gameplay. Splinter Cell could, I suppose be argued, but apart from that? Nothing. Not one game. And it's bloody annoying. Sod the sales figures, Xbox Live looks fun, and it's a large step of progression. Connectivity looks dull, and it's a mincers shuffle of progression.
Those are the twon main reasons why Ninty is lagging behind. But will they address them with the GC? No.
I pray to God that Hedfix was right and that they come out all guns blazing with the GC2. Loyalty doesn't wash when the people with faith are repeatedly kicked in the face.
Two awesome games that were never released in this country. Why? There's absolutely no good reason for it at all. I read somewhere that Ninty didn't think British gamers would 'get' the quirkiness of Animal Crossing. Lets run this through. American's don't get modesty, sardonic humour or the unspoken innuendo but they "get" AC. If British gamers won't "get" AC then how come we "got" Doshin, a game which even by Japanese standards is bizzare.
*fumes*
And connectivity is bull. Name one game where it has made an active, positive and large difference to the gameplay. Splinter Cell could, I suppose be argued, but apart from that? Nothing. Not one game. And it's bloody annoying. Sod the sales figures, Xbox Live looks fun, and it's a large step of progression. Connectivity looks dull, and it's a mincers shuffle of progression.
Those are the twon main reasons why Ninty is lagging behind. But will they address them with the GC? No.
I pray to God that Hedfix was right and that they come out all guns blazing with the GC2. Loyalty doesn't wash when the people with faith are repeatedly kicked in the face.
I wouldn't say they're anti-Nintendo.
They're just trying to put forward the fact that Nintendo, as of late, have been making a lot of mistakes. Though they are doing it in too strong a manner, and need to cut down, as yes, they are starting to seem a tad anti-Nintendo. WHich is not good, for a Nintendo site.
They're just trying to put forward the fact that Nintendo, as of late, have been making a lot of mistakes. Though they are doing it in too strong a manner, and need to cut down, as yes, they are starting to seem a tad anti-Nintendo. WHich is not good, for a Nintendo site.
maybe.. Does anyone get the vibe Cube-Europe despite its appearence is anti-nintendo?
I would that was completly true.
They've got an excellent line-up.....if you're living in Japan. I'm just fed up of them shafting us Europeans.
They've got an excellent line-up.....if you're living in Japan. I'm just fed up of them shafting us Europeans.
AfroJoe wrote:
> What are we, as Gamecube owners, getting? Bloody connectivity. Rubbish. > At least give us something online, Nintendo.
yes, Yes, YES! Exactly. No-one really gives a crap about the connectivity thing, its just a stupid gimmick.
Nintendo needs to push itself forward, Cause at the moment, Nintendo are a joke. Yes, I know it might hurt the more sensitive Nintendo fans out there, but what they are doing for the excellent Gamecube is awful - they think they can just sit back and the public will just buy the GC - just like that.
Sony has the EyeToy, Microsoft has XboxLive - what does Nintendo have? Nothing.
Get a grip Nintendo - Welcome to the real world.
> What are we, as Gamecube owners, getting? Bloody connectivity. Rubbish. > At least give us something online, Nintendo.
yes, Yes, YES! Exactly. No-one really gives a crap about the connectivity thing, its just a stupid gimmick.
Nintendo needs to push itself forward, Cause at the moment, Nintendo are a joke. Yes, I know it might hurt the more sensitive Nintendo fans out there, but what they are doing for the excellent Gamecube is awful - they think they can just sit back and the public will just buy the GC - just like that.
Sony has the EyeToy, Microsoft has XboxLive - what does Nintendo have? Nothing.
Get a grip Nintendo - Welcome to the real world.
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> Nothing to do with me. Buyers get release dates from suppliers,
> suppliers get release dates from Nintendo, mistakes may happen along
> the way. We go with the official line from the suppliers, because we
> have to.
I will support Ali here. Its the official word from Nintendo themselves. I remember reading it in a press release.
> Nothing to do with me. Buyers get release dates from suppliers,
> suppliers get release dates from Nintendo, mistakes may happen along
> the way. We go with the official line from the suppliers, because we
> have to.
I will support Ali here. Its the official word from Nintendo themselves. I remember reading it in a press release.
Would these be the suppliers that give every other shop in the country correct release dates?
Nothing to do with me. Buyers get release dates from suppliers, suppliers get release dates from Nintendo, mistakes may happen along the way. We go with the official line from the suppliers, because we have to.
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