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"kiddy why is nintendo considered a kids game console"

why does nintendo have a kiddy image i dont know why it does do you ? i personly dont think they have a childish game on them how can you consider it kiddy with games such as resident evil and turok . Or is it because the ps2 has what is known as ;mature games; like grand theft auto 3 and smack down 3 but why should they be considered so adult is it because the ps2 is so well known but the ps2 titles which arent really mature get labelled mature because of the ps2 so called coolness and a catchy slogan. Medal of honor for instants isnt really gory but gets talked about as though its a murder game where you go round killing people with rabid bees.Is nintendo thought to be childish due to the lack of racing games,wrestling games,and football games or is it because of pikachu and his pals at first everyone loved them but as time went on they were thought to be lame .I think its because of the bright colors they use in games which everyone loves its nintendo magic but a some of people hate it they love only games whith dark backgrounds which isnt nintendos style because they produce lush backgrounds whith detailed characters i think it isnt a babyish console so any one who does just hasnt played it so makem read this

da_1_n_only wrote:
> Ok I said that this was a Kiddies console, but infact Im having second
> thoughts to get this console instead of the Xobx. why? its way
> cheaper, way smaller, better than the PS2 in speed, graphics, games
> are cheaper, and its got some good games coming out. Just seen
> previews of Resi Evil and Mario Sunshine they sure do look cool.

You'd be forgiven for thinking the GameCube was a kiddie's console, due to it's small, innocent and purple exterior. Really though, it's got a huge variety of games, and by the end of the year, a library to rival even the PS2. It's been proven to match and beat the X-Box in terms of power and graphics, and with it, you only pay for what you want.

If you don't want a DVD or CD player, then you're fine. If you do, then get the panasonic GameQube. If you don't want to go on the internet, don't buy the modem, if you do, then DO buy the modem. The problem with the X-Box is that you may end up paying for more than you want, and thanks to Nintendo's innovation and customer care, you don't need a modem.

The Nintendo GameCube delivers gaming for all ages at a very affordable price, with better games for less money. If your looking for an extra console, this is the one to buy thanks to it's price, hardware design and excellent games from Nintendo and Rare. Plus, most games that make the X-Box worth buying are coming out on the GameCube too.

> One thing why has the image of Zelda changed in this new upcoming
> game, plus what racing games has the cube got to offer?

That's two things, but I'll answer it anyway. ;).

The image of the Zelda games has changed because creator Shigeru Miyamoto, instead of making Link older, wanted to make him younger, so the saga could be continued more easily. This new cel shading technique is proof of Nintendo's innovation and quest for original and quality games. Bear in mind that any screenshots you've seen are very early ones, and you can expect the actual graphics to be much better, cel shaded or not. Even if you don't like the visuals, the classic and brilliant Zelda gameplay will still be there to give the game a strong foundation and, if necessary, a safety net. By the way, there are unconfirmed reports of a new un-cel shaded Zelda game in the making. Other rumours say it's an updated version of Ocarina Of Time, that it will come in three discs and is what the original GC Zelda was shown as.

Onto the second then. The GameCube is in no way lacking in racing games, and in the not too distant future they'll be more than you can afford coming at you. Here's a list:

Racing Games Out Now:

Wave Race: Blue Storm - 8/10.
Burnout - 9/10.
Driven - 8/10.
Extreme-G 3 - 8/10.
Spy Hunter - 7/10.
F1 2002 - 7/10.
Crazy Taxi - 6/10.
The Simpsons Road Rage - 5/10.
Jeremy McGrath Supercross World - 5/10.
18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker - 4/10.

[Scores taken from Nintendo Official Magazine where the 'Average' score is 6/10]

Racing Games To Come:

F-Zero GC
1080 2: White Storm
Mercedes-Benz World Racing
WWE: Crush Hour
Top Gun: Combat Zones
Smuggler's Run: Warzones
MX Superfly
Burnout 2: Point Of Impact
Rally Championship
Hot Wheels
Ridge Racer
Colin McRae Rally 3
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Shox
Driver 3
Mario Kart GC
Pro Rally
Freekstyle
Rally Fusion
Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions

And on top of all this, if you're into racing games, there's a feast of fast paced titles on the GameCube and soon to be released for it. Things such as SSX Tricky, Dark Summit, Super Monkey Ball 1 & 2 will please fans of quick, action packed racing games.

Hope that helped. :).

I think that Nintendo has acquired this "kiddy games" tag through its use of cutesy characters, its best example being Mario. But behind the image of Mario games and other Nintendo games is a mature and challenging game which is more adult in its challenge than its graphics.
Maybe Nintendo feel they don't need to produce blood stained, dark games in order to produce a challenge for a wide range of age groups. At the end of the day would you buy a game because it looks "mature" or because it offers a challenge that will keep you going for weeks.
It is sad Nintendo have ended up with this tag and this could possibly be down to the advertising. It is good to see Nintendo not feeling pressurised by it, for example the new Zelda look which seems to fit the game perfectly, and ruining good feeling games for the sake of adult content.
Games like Eternal Darkness, Resident Evil, Turok etc are offering gamers who want adult content the opportunity to acquire it, thanks to the increase in third party developers.
The Gamecube is pushing in the right direction with its mix of "mature, adult" games and "mature, adult" challenges with cutesy graphics in order to meet the demands of a varied target audience.
After all, if it wasn't for cutesy characters would we still have Mario? Or would he be some Italian zombie killing plumber in an unoriginal first person shooter?

Ok I said that this was a Kiddies console, but infact Im having second thoughts to get this console instead of the Xobx. why? its way cheaper, way smaller, better than the PS2 in speed, graphics, games are cheaper, and its got some good games coming out. Just seen previews of Resi Evil and Mario Sunshine they sure do look cool.

One thing why has the image of Zelda changed in this new upcoming game, plus what racing games has the cube got to offer?

Well if games are fun and colourful, I'm all for it.

Whitestripes wrote:
> Pokemon snap is great fun, don't knock it before you've tried it. It's
> really fun!
i have tried it many a time and that's what i thought

It doesn't match up to Mary Kate and Ashley: Sweet 16.
Genius

Pokemon snap is great fun, don't knock it before you've tried it. It's really fun!

possibly true but when your taking photo's of pikachu rolling around on a ball or pretending to surf it really makes me feel like it is for a younger age group than me. otherwise it feels patronising etc

Most PS2 "adult" games are cube bound, they appear childish because of the way they advertise. It is very simple.

Cubist wrote:
> Well said! however don't knock PS2's because i like them to ;)

Well, you've got to admit, the PS2 well and truly deserves to be knocked.