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but are you suprised?
Over the last few years, a lot of questions have been asked about Nintendo’s commitment to Europe. Why are we charged such high prices? Why are we last to receive hardware/software?
To be honest with you, I know why Nintendo are hesitant in delivering the ‘full experience’ to us, and there are quite a few reasons. Not least being we moan so much. It seems that everyday someone on the forum is posting a topic whinging about something Nintendo related. So stop. Though it’s true that the squeaking wheel gets the oil, too much squeaking and… erm… you’ll get thrown away (… or something).
And too be honest with you, I doubt Nintendo has loads of respect for you. After all, someone keeps t*rd like Spiderman and Harry Potter at the top of the charts for weeks and weeks. So it’s no huge surprise they feel releasing fresh, innovative titles such as Doshin and Animal Leader is not commercially viable. 90% of ‘gamers’ (used VERY loosely) in the UK will buy a game if they’ve seen the film, or if the pictures on the back look good. That leaves only 10%, the Hardcore, who will appreciate the game. And even the Hardcore can’t keep you in the profits forever (take a look at the N64s history).
Lastly, Europe represents a tiny percent of the video game market. What many forget is that Nintendo is a business. Though not as cut-throat as Microsoft (who make their employees queue up outside high-street stores to buy an Xbox, and to cheer for it at launch parties), they do want your money. And theirs no point treating a tramp like a king in the hope for a large tip. The tramp is still a tramp. (In that metaphor, we’re the tramp, see?)
So to sum up: Don’t whine, don’t buy movie tie-ins/titles devoid of ANY innovation/cash cows, and finally, move to America/Japan or buy 50 GameCubes to show that Europe is a force to be reckoned with. Or something.
Over the last few years, a lot of questions have been asked about Nintendo’s commitment to Europe. Why are we charged such high prices? Why are we last to receive hardware/software?
To be honest with you, I know why Nintendo are hesitant in delivering the ‘full experience’ to us, and there are quite a few reasons. Not least being we moan so much. It seems that everyday someone on the forum is posting a topic whinging about something Nintendo related. So stop. Though it’s true that the squeaking wheel gets the oil, too much squeaking and… erm… you’ll get thrown away (… or something).
And too be honest with you, I doubt Nintendo has loads of respect for you. After all, someone keeps t*rd like Spiderman and Harry Potter at the top of the charts for weeks and weeks. So it’s no huge surprise they feel releasing fresh, innovative titles such as Doshin and Animal Leader is not commercially viable. 90% of ‘gamers’ (used VERY loosely) in the UK will buy a game if they’ve seen the film, or if the pictures on the back look good. That leaves only 10%, the Hardcore, who will appreciate the game. And even the Hardcore can’t keep you in the profits forever (take a look at the N64s history).
Lastly, Europe represents a tiny percent of the video game market. What many forget is that Nintendo is a business. Though not as cut-throat as Microsoft (who make their employees queue up outside high-street stores to buy an Xbox, and to cheer for it at launch parties), they do want your money. And theirs no point treating a tramp like a king in the hope for a large tip. The tramp is still a tramp. (In that metaphor, we’re the tramp, see?)
So to sum up: Don’t whine, don’t buy movie tie-ins/titles devoid of ANY innovation/cash cows, and finally, move to America/Japan or buy 50 GameCubes to show that Europe is a force to be reckoned with. Or something.
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Doshin is coming out in september or november in europe, but bot in america.
I have a strange sense of déja vu, I wonder why.
Le Baguette Magique
I have a strange sense of déja vu, I wonder why.
Le Baguette Magique
Maybe we get it last because they dont want us being bogged down by stupid games so they release it in Japan and america first and if they dont sell well they wont bother releasing them here.
All i can say is if this is how nintendo treats us becase they dont like us, i hate to think what sony and microsoft think of us releaseing the stupid games they sell over here.
All i can say is if this is how nintendo treats us becase they dont like us, i hate to think what sony and microsoft think of us releaseing the stupid games they sell over here.
but are you suprised?
Over the last few years, a lot of questions have been asked about Nintendo’s commitment to Europe. Why are we charged such high prices? Why are we last to receive hardware/software?
To be honest with you, I know why Nintendo are hesitant in delivering the ‘full experience’ to us, and there are quite a few reasons. Not least being we moan so much. It seems that everyday someone on the forum is posting a topic whinging about something Nintendo related. So stop. Though it’s true that the squeaking wheel gets the oil, too much squeaking and… erm… you’ll get thrown away (… or something).
And too be honest with you, I doubt Nintendo has loads of respect for you. After all, someone keeps t*rd like Spiderman and Harry Potter at the top of the charts for weeks and weeks. So it’s no huge surprise they feel releasing fresh, innovative titles such as Doshin and Animal Leader is not commercially viable. 90% of ‘gamers’ (used VERY loosely) in the UK will buy a game if they’ve seen the film, or if the pictures on the back look good. That leaves only 10%, the Hardcore, who will appreciate the game. And even the Hardcore can’t keep you in the profits forever (take a look at the N64s history).
Lastly, Europe represents a tiny percent of the video game market. What many forget is that Nintendo is a business. Though not as cut-throat as Microsoft (who make their employees queue up outside high-street stores to buy an Xbox, and to cheer for it at launch parties), they do want your money. And theirs no point treating a tramp like a king in the hope for a large tip. The tramp is still a tramp. (In that metaphor, we’re the tramp, see?)
So to sum up: Don’t whine, don’t buy movie tie-ins/titles devoid of ANY innovation/cash cows, and finally, move to America/Japan or buy 50 GameCubes to show that Europe is a force to be reckoned with. Or something.
Over the last few years, a lot of questions have been asked about Nintendo’s commitment to Europe. Why are we charged such high prices? Why are we last to receive hardware/software?
To be honest with you, I know why Nintendo are hesitant in delivering the ‘full experience’ to us, and there are quite a few reasons. Not least being we moan so much. It seems that everyday someone on the forum is posting a topic whinging about something Nintendo related. So stop. Though it’s true that the squeaking wheel gets the oil, too much squeaking and… erm… you’ll get thrown away (… or something).
And too be honest with you, I doubt Nintendo has loads of respect for you. After all, someone keeps t*rd like Spiderman and Harry Potter at the top of the charts for weeks and weeks. So it’s no huge surprise they feel releasing fresh, innovative titles such as Doshin and Animal Leader is not commercially viable. 90% of ‘gamers’ (used VERY loosely) in the UK will buy a game if they’ve seen the film, or if the pictures on the back look good. That leaves only 10%, the Hardcore, who will appreciate the game. And even the Hardcore can’t keep you in the profits forever (take a look at the N64s history).
Lastly, Europe represents a tiny percent of the video game market. What many forget is that Nintendo is a business. Though not as cut-throat as Microsoft (who make their employees queue up outside high-street stores to buy an Xbox, and to cheer for it at launch parties), they do want your money. And theirs no point treating a tramp like a king in the hope for a large tip. The tramp is still a tramp. (In that metaphor, we’re the tramp, see?)
So to sum up: Don’t whine, don’t buy movie tie-ins/titles devoid of ANY innovation/cash cows, and finally, move to America/Japan or buy 50 GameCubes to show that Europe is a force to be reckoned with. Or something.
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