[aldo_14]

I've always liked Nintendo because of the fact that they tended to keep away from the 'I'm a hard bastard' type games, which seems to be most games out there at the moment. They all seem to involve people who walk around with huge guns and give meaninfull looks at the camera whilst dressed in either full combat gear (male) or 1 foot of silk and two pan-lids (female). Nintendo could make an action game without falling into the 'It's got to be gritty' trap, and because they were not beholden to that 'real life' image, they could be a lot more 'fantasy based' and enjoyable for it.

Don't forget the crotchguards!

[Taristin]

I've always liked Nintendo because of the fact that they tended to keep away from the 'I'm a hard bastard' type games, which seems to be most games out there at the moment. They all seem to involve people who walk around with huge guns and give meaninfull looks at the camera whilst dressed in either full combat gear (male) or 1 foot of silk and two pan-lids (female). Nintendo could make an action game without falling into the 'It's got to be gritty' trap, and because they were not beholden to that 'real life' image, they could be a lot more 'fantasy based' and enjoyable for it.

Don't forget the crotchguards!

Except when you base thing on fantasy, you get a bunch of sandy twats complaining that a 17 year old girl can't defeat a room full of enemies.

[Deepblue]

I've always liked Nintendo because of the fact that they tended to keep away from the 'I'm a hard bastard' type games, which seems to be most games out there at the moment. They all seem to involve people who walk around with huge guns and give meaninfull looks at the camera whilst dressed in either full combat gear (male) or 1 foot of silk and two pan-lids (female). Nintendo could make an action game without falling into the 'It's got to be gritty' trap, and because they were not beholden to that 'real life' image, they could be a lot more 'fantasy based' and enjoyable for it.

Don't forget the crotchguards!

It must be an Epic thing.

[aldo_14]

I have to admit I imagine the Epic offices to be full of slightly overweight programmers wearing gigantic faux-metal codpieces, perhaps for gesticulatory purposes.

[Ulala]

*Cough*Metroid*Cough*

But then again, maybe that's just me.

I remember waiting for friggin ever for the latest Metroid game. Granted, it will always be hard to match Metroid 3 for SNES, but I think they've done a fine job of it. I can't get enough of the series. 

[Cyker]

Slightly off-topic; Which came out first: Turrican or Metroid?

[IceFire]

Nintendo is definately going for a different piece of the market this time.  GameCube tried to compete directly with X-Box and PS2 and I imagine it did alright but I think it was always number three with PS2 firmly infront and X-Box in second place.  But what Nintendo is doing these days seems to be like its mobile market...the DS is a neat little piece of hardware.  I admit to only having touched one for maybe 10 minutes and tried a game or two but its got some completely unique games that you will never find on any other machine.  That seems to be doing well for them...they own the market.

Revolution is, I think, going to try and do much the same thing.  Lower cost, specific gaming related features, unique abilities not found elsewhere.

[aldo_14]

Slightly off-topic; Which came out first: Turrican or Metroid?

Metroid (1986), 4 years earlier.

[Turnsky]

I have to admit I imagine the Epic offices to be full of slightly overweight programmers wearing gigantic faux-metal codpieces, perhaps for gesticulatory purposes.

perhaps they're -very- unsuccessful with the ladies, and hence why they wear them 
mind you, these days, they might haveta develop large face shields, too.

as for metroid, or nintendo for that matter, the problem is with nintendo, that they pretty much run their games on the hype alone, and don't market their products as much as Sony and Microsoft do, whom put a hell of a lot of funding out just for advertising alone.
The Gamecube failed miserably on the shelves in Australia, and some stores where i live simply refused to sell 'em. it was thoroughly ousted when the Xbox hit the shelves here, and i don't doubt that the xb360 will sell real well here either. however, i am waiting for final specs of the revolution, and its full controller setup, as it does look interesting, it irritates me how nintendo are being so secretive, since, after all, they haveta compete with the two larger companies, 'cept maybe in japan, 'cuz as we all know, Japanese are big fans of small technological things.

oh, and this may be worth a smile, the Playstation 3 has already earnt its nickname
"the breadbox" aka, the sony breadbox.

[Mefustae]

as for metroid, or nintendo for that matter, the problem is with nintendo, that they pretty much run their games on the hype alone, and don't market their products as much as Sony and Microsoft do, whom put a hell of a lot of funding out just for advertising alone.

Putting so much money into advertising is why Big N made considerably more profit on the GCN than Sony and M$ made with the PS2 & Xbox respectivly [M$ made a loss, I believe]. Plus, you also have to remember that the DS is currently outselling the PSP, so whatever the hell Big N is doing in regards to advertising, it's definitely working.

Frankly, I think quite highly of the Big N marketing division for not going so low as to resort to spray-painting walls and streets promoting their products.

[Turnsky]

as for metroid, or nintendo for that matter, the problem is with nintendo, that they pretty much run their games on the hype alone, and don't market their products as much as Sony and Microsoft do, whom put a hell of a lot of funding out just for advertising alone.

Putting so much money into advertising is why Big N made considerably more profit on the GCN than Sony and M$ made with the PS2 & Xbox respectivly [M$ made a loss, I believe]. Plus, you also have to remember that the DS is currently outselling the PSP, so whatever the hell Big N is doing in regards to advertising, it's definitely working.

Frankly, I think quite highly of the Big N marketing division for not going so low as to resort to spray-painting walls and streets promoting their products.

i never said who was outselling who, i simply stated that here, you don't see much in terms in advertising.

[Mefustae]

i never said who was outselling who, i simply stated that here, you don't see much in terms in advertising.

I disagree, I say it is Nintendo that are throwing out an apt amount of advertising, and Sony & M$ [namely M$] are simply pissing away so much on advertising that it dwarfs Big N's attempts.

[Turnsky]

i never said who was outselling who, i simply stated that here, you don't see much in terms in advertising.

I disagree, I say it is Nintendo that are throwing out an apt amount of advertising, and Sony & M$ [namely M$] are simply pissing away so much on advertising that it dwarfs Big N's attempts.

maybe, maybe not.

[Roanoke]

*Cough*Metroid*Cough*

But then again, maybe that's just me.

I remember waiting for friggin ever for the latest Metroid game. Granted, it will always be hard to match Metroid 3 for SNES, but I think they've done a fine job of it. I can't get enough of the series. 

never did beat that bloody Quadraxis in Echos. Use to piss me off no end. Metroid Prime is still the only Metroid game I've really liked.

[aldo_14]

Nintendo has a pretty good profile in the UK IMO, although it's focused on the DS for obvious reasons.  It's sadly rather hard to find Gamecube stuff nowadays.

[Mefustae]

never did beat that bloody Quadraxis in Echos. Use to piss me off no end. Metroid Prime is still the only Metroid game I've really liked.

Yeah, he can be a bastard to beat, but I found the speed-ball guardian much more frustrating. On the order of 10 attempts and a hissy-fit.

[Ferret]

Nintendo has a pretty good profile in the UK IMO, although it's focused on the DS for obvious reasons.  It's sadly rather hard to find Gamecube stuff nowadays.

'Tis a rather depressing situation. I find Gamestation has quite a large selection of 'Cube games mind compared to most places.

And DS outselling the PSP? The DS is wiping the PSP out. And they can't keep up with the demand in Japan. Many people waited in line for DS Lite even after being already told that they were all sold out. Nintendo have rather a large fan base over there.

I personally have never seen someone playing a PSP when I've been out, but I've seen quite a few DS's.

Nice to know they havn't lost thier touch on the handheld market. Looking nicer is never better, anyone remember the Game Gear and how badly that bombed?

On an even more humorous note - Gismondo. Hahaha what the hell is up with that thing?

Tell you what though, I'ld love a GP2X. Shame A can't afford one right now.

[aldo_14]

The DS Lite looks ****ing gorgeous.  Think I'll have to grab one when it's released here.

[watsisname]

never did beat that bloody Quadraxis in Echos. Use to piss me off no end. Metroid Prime is still the only Metroid game I've really liked.

Yeah, he can be a bastard to beat, but I found the speed-ball guardian much more frustrating. On the order of 10 attempts and a hissy-fit.

Yeah, Quadraxis was pretty easy compared to the Speed Guardian.  I dare say that the latter was even more difficult than the Omega Pirate from MP1.

If I get the revolution, it will be for only one reason:  Super Smash Brothers.  I am very curious about the gameplay for it, especially on the funky new controller.

[Deepblue]

I foresee much bruising.