Nintendo's director of public relations Marc Franklin has said that core gamers should expect great things from the company at E3.
"We will be announcing several new titles that core gamers will be interested in around the time of E3," he told GamePro recently.
Speculation has run rampant about Nintendo's release schedule near the end of this year. We're crossing our fingers for more Pilotwings, Starfox or Pikmin action.
Whilst the first half of 2008 was full of goodness in the form of Mario Kart and Smash Bros, the post-June line-up is looking a bit bare. Nintendo looks set to rectify this at E3.
Franklin also fielded a question on whether Nintendo's audience is now compromised of casual players instead of core gamers.
"The clear majority of people waiting in line outside retailers on Sunday mornings to buy their Wii consoles are core gamers," said Franklin.
Which surprises us on a number of levels, not least being that we didn't know people were still queuing outside shops for hardware. You can pick them up quite easily now, y'know...
Franklin also fielded a question on whether Nintendo's audience is now compromised of casual players instead of core gamers.
"The clear majority of people waiting in line outside retailers on Sunday mornings to buy their Wii consoles are core gamers," said Franklin.
You wouldnt have to make statements about the fact you are creating games for core gamers if this hadnt already happened.
Sony & MS dont have to surprise us all by saying they are actualy making games for us gamers.
Yeah, because I'm going to be absolutely GOBSMACKED if Nintendo ever decided to show of games like Distaster, Kid Icuras, Pikmin, Fatal Frame, or even a new Zelda at E3. GOBSMACKED!
No wonder Nintendo couldn't give a toss about the "Hardcore". They bitch that there's no games for them and then bitch when they're told some are on their way.
No wonder Nintendo couldn't give a toss about the "Hardcore". They bitch that there's no games for them and then bitch when they're told some are on their way.
It's too bad not everyone is capable of showing your level headed POV.
But didn't Nintendo say recently there is no such thing as casual gamers?
They sure did! Nintendo's PR machine is so full of bull these days.
They don't seem to respect their "core" audience anymore and statements like the one this bloke made make it sound like they are almost clutching at straws. It's almost like they have to placate the "geeks"! Good news if it is a big game like Zelda, but at the moment I'm reserving judgement.
I've always expected that Nintendo would continue to produce the core goods.
Sure, they brought us Wii Sports/Play/Fit, Cooking Mama and Brain Training, but they've also brought us one of the finest Mario games of all time in Mario Galaxy, a proper Zelda, Metroid, and Smash Bros. I'd also include Mario Kart, but that kind of blurs the lines between casual and hardcore.
The fact remains that the majority of the casual games are not from Nintendo themselves but from third parties unleashing shovelware upon us...
Core-gamers existed before the next gen PS3 and XBOX360. There is nothing technically preventing the Wii fulfilling core-gaming needs is there?
I like the Wii for what it does well, and for the things it lacks - I have a decent enough PC sitting a few feet away.
Nintendo should be worried about what happens when Microsoft and Sony implement clever new controller methods because then their appeal will wear thin fast.
Actually I don't want a big title like Zelda, I'd much rather have much smaller but still quality titles. In the end I don't think a console is defined by the big titles (which the wii has plenty of) but instead the selection of games that aren't necessarily "must buy" but match up to people's tastes. I'd like to go to a game shop and make a decison over this game over that one, like I can do with my ds now.
At the moment wii games go into categories- "don't touch" and "must own", and its obvious which way the balance goes. (Not Ninty's fault, just third parties releasing a hundred crap games rather than one half decent one)
No wonder Nintendo couldn't give a toss about the "Hardcore". They bitch that there's no games for them and then bitch when they're told some are on their way.
So what is a core gamers needs anyway since even core gamers don't like the same types of games anyway, some like FPS some dont and so on!
So if there are going to be seven new titles for the Wii worth buying by a core gamer you should divide the number of games by 3 but what about the remainder!
Anyway I just bought Okami last Friday for the Wii and I am defenatly buying Brawl when it comes out and Alone in the Dark looks pretty good as well.
I would say that the Wii offers games to core gamers whom's gaming thirst not being quenched by the type of games being released on the 360 and PS3 but it has always come down to taste anyway!
This could be the best Nintendo news since the Wii was announced. What about making both a proper game and an original IP Go on Nintendo you can do it!
Nintendo should be worried about what happens when Microsoft and Sony implement clever new controller methods because then their appeal will wear thin fast.
I completely agree. I can't believe Sony and MS won't implement a wiimote style controller, if not this generation then next.
Since getting my 360, the graphics for the wii (mainly apart from nintendo games) do look pretty shocking. If people are given the choice of good graphics and the wiimote or crapper graphics and a wiimote, I'm sure they'll go for the former.
Or of course Nintendo could have improved the accuracy of the wiimote more than MS or sony by the next gen...
So what is a core gamers needs anyway since even core gamers don't like the same types of games anyway, some like FPS some dont and so on!
I think more choice is the key. The Wii has plenty of choice in casual games - which I also enjoy - but what about more games like Resident Evil:4 ? I'd have liked CAPCOM to have commited to releasing a Wii version of RE:5 by now.
How is it that the DS gets Assasin's Creed whilst the Wii gets to look forward to some seriously silly titles
I thought hand-held consoles were supposed to be the kings of casual gaming
So what is a core gamers needs anyway since even core gamers don't like the same types of games anyway, some like FPS some dont and so on!
So if there are going to be seven new titles for the Wii worth buying by a core gamer you should divide the number of games by 3 but what about the remainder!
Anyway I just bought Okami last Friday for the Wii and I am defenatly buying Brawl when it comes out and Alone in the Dark looks pretty good as well.
I would say that the Wii offers games to core gamers whom's gaming thirst not being quenched by the type of games being released on the 360 and PS3 but it has always come down to taste anyway!
Couldn't agree more with that.
I'm pleased that Nintendo have found that niche, but saddened because the games I enjoyed the most on the N64 and GC felt more story led. This is what I feel the Wii is lacking, for me. Games that interest me and have their emphasis on a plot and discovery.
I predict Goldeneye Wii with proper on-line deathmatch....well,i can dream,can't i? Failing that,some kind of Metroid on-line multi-player would be lovely. Really looking forward to E3 for Nintys' showing,could be something really special as we'll see proper Wii built from the grond up titles.
Here's what we need at E3 to bring a smile to Nintendo hardcore Gamers:
1) A USB Drive (I'm now struggling with Wiiware/Virtual Console and Channels - had to remove my Mariokart channel just this weekend to make room).
2) Updated Channel frontend to allow more channels i.e. A SNES Channel if you have more than one virtual SNES game etc.
3) Updated Opera to play AVI, DIVX, Mpeg, with Tabs and an official Wii Keyboard.
4)MII CHANNEL An updated Mii channel and Mii Plaza to allow a lot more customization and variety IS A MUST. The Mii’s have proven how the concept of a simple digital avatar to represent the user and others has a lot of potential, and nothing beats playing in games as your own persona, however the current Mii channel is underutilised and now under pressure from Microsoft’s version due at E3.
The Mii channel requires a huge update to allow for the following: An option to change or customize the bodies shape, not just the height and width. In Wii Play, TV Gameshow and Smartypants the Mii avatars have improved bodies so allow users to customize them further. More head shapes, eyes, noses, mouths, hair, eyebrows, hats, beards, facial features such as freckles, etc with the ability to fully customise them with any colour. The ability to customize the Mii outfits. Nothing too complex, just a selection of leg styles (i.e pants, jeans, skirt etc), footwear, t-shirts and jackets to provide further variety and the option to choose the basic colours to capture your taste. Special event Mii game accessories. For example, with the launch of a new Mario Game the ability to purchase a Mario or Luigi themed Mii suit. A more enjoyable Mii Plaza similar to Playstation Home. Allowing you to wander around the Wii Fit island and village with themed buildings to enter that connect to the Wii Channels. For example an Internet café building that you could enter and wander around inside before sitting down at a PC and loading up the Internet Channel or Shopping Channel. A Clothes store allowing you to purchase various Mii special themed clothes using Wii points. How about a Konami t-shirt, Sega jacket etc? The option to play MP3’s in the Mii channel to watch your Mii’s dance ☺
Wii GAMES Luigi's mansion 2 with Mii Support Pilot Wings Wii Punch Out with Mii Support Wii Chrono Trigger Wii F-Zero with Mii Support Wii Sports 2 Wii Mario Golf Wii Body Harvest Wii 1080 Snow Boarding with Wii Balance Board and Mii Support Wii Blast Corps Wii Wave Race (Please..... with Wii Balance Board and Mii Support)
LAST BUT NOT LEAST Animal Crossing with Mii Support Wii Zelda Windwaker 2 An open-ended Zelda RPG developed by Bethesda and Nintendo
Here's what we need at E3 to bring a smile to Nintendo hardcore Gamers:
1) A USB Drive (I'm now struggling with Wiiware/Virtual Console and Channels - had to remove my Mariokart channel just this weekend to make room).
2) Updated Channel frontend to allow more channels i.e. A SNES Channel if you have more than one virtual SNES game etc.
3) Updated Opera to play AVI, DIVX, Mpeg, with Tabs and an official Wii Keyboard.
4)MII CHANNEL An updated Mii channel and Mii Plaza to allow a lot more customization and variety IS A MUST. The Mii’s have proven how the concept of a simple digital avatar to represent the user and others has a lot of potential, and nothing beats playing in games as your own persona, however the current Mii channel is underutilised and now under pressure from Microsoft’s version due at E3.
The Mii channel requires a huge update to allow for the following: An option to change or customize the bodies shape, not just the height and width. In Wii Play, TV Gameshow and Smartypants the Mii avatars have improved bodies so allow users to customize them further. More head shapes, eyes, noses, mouths, hair, eyebrows, hats, beards, facial features such as freckles, etc with the ability to fully customise them with any colour. The ability to customize the Mii outfits. Nothing too complex, just a selection of leg styles (i.e pants, jeans, skirt etc), footwear, t-shirts and jackets to provide further variety and the option to choose the basic colours to capture your taste. Special event Mii game accessories. For example, with the launch of a new Mario Game the ability to purchase a Mario or Luigi themed Mii suit. A more enjoyable Mii Plaza similar to Playstation Home. Allowing you to wander around the Wii Fit island and village with themed buildings to enter that connect to the Wii Channels. For example an Internet café building that you could enter and wander around inside before sitting down at a PC and loading up the Internet Channel or Shopping Channel. A Clothes store allowing you to purchase various Mii special themed clothes using Wii points. How about a Konami t-shirt, Sega jacket etc? The option to play MP3’s in the Mii channel to watch your Mii’s dance ☺
Wii GAMES Luigi's mansion 2 with Mii Support Pilot Wings Wii Punch Out with Mii Support Wii Chrono Trigger Wii F-Zero with Mii Support Wii Sports 2 Wii Mario Golf Wii Body Harvest Wii 1080 Snow Boarding with Wii Balance Board and Mii Support Wii Blast Corps Wii Wave Race (Please..... with Wii Balance Board and Mii Support)
LAST BUT NOT LEAST Animal Crossing with Mii Support Wii Zelda Windwaker 2 An open-ended Zelda RPG developed by Bethesda and Nintendo
You sir, should be working at Nintendo. Brilliant!
It's times like this when I almost feel the Ninty love I used to have. Gimme some quality games Nintendo and I may just hold off buying that PS3 next week. I miss the big N but just find enjoying their games hard work rather than easily slipping into them, heck, I got bored of Mario Galaxy! Ashamed of myself but it was just too easy...
So what is a core gamers needs anyway since even core gamers don't like the same types of games anyway, some like FPS some dont and so on!
So if there are going to be seven new titles for the Wii worth buying by a core gamer you should divide the number of games by 3 but what about the remainder!
Anyway I just bought Okami last Friday for the Wii and I am defenatly buying Brawl when it comes out and Alone in the Dark looks pretty good as well.
I would say that the Wii offers games to core gamers whom's gaming thirst not being quenched by the type of games being released on the 360 and PS3 but it has always come down to taste anyway!
Couldn't agree more with that.
I'm pleased that Nintendo have found that niche, but saddened because the games I enjoyed the most on the N64 and GC felt more story led. This is what I feel the Wii is lacking, for me. Games that interest me and have their emphasis on a plot and discovery.
I am the same games have to have a good plot and loads of suprises along the way perhaps we won't be too disapointed at E3 I am hoping for some more adventure games!
Here's what I hope to see more of at E3 for the Wii -
From Nintendo -
Kid Icarus unveiled "Disaster - Day of Crisis" gameplay actually revealed Animal Crossing or Pikmin announced (both would be nice) Storage solution announced. Voice chat support announced.
From Capcom -
Monster Hunter 3 - some actual media and some news of a release date. Some sort of surprise in the order of a RE, SF, DMC type game.
THQ -
De Blob Deadly Creatures - show the damned spider already!!
Tecmo -
Tenchu4 - some early levels playable for a limited period of time. Tecmo bowl - further details.
Square-Enix -
Final Fantasy CC - gameplay please???
High Voltage Software -
Some playable levels of "The Conduit" Demo of "Animales De La Muerte"
Ubisoft -
Hmmm...nothing? Or maybe an announcement and date for Redoo Steerooo Ni
Activision -
Playable COD5 level for the Wii GHIV features song list and DLC details for the Wii
Retro (Yeah, I know they're a 2nd party dev) -
Any news on what might be going on there.
I'm sure I'm missing out on a company or two...oh yeah, Lucas - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
No wonder Nintendo couldn't give a toss about the "Hardcore". They bitch that there's no games for them and then bitch when they're told some are on their way.
Hear hear!
i second that.... anyway "geeks and otaku" FTW! haha
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