Recent suggestions that the high-flying Nintendo Wii's days at the top of the console sales charts may be numbered are beginning to look less ridiculous almost every day, as more people in the know come round to that point of view.
The latest naysayer to pitch in is heavyweight business newspaper The Nikkei in an analysis piece headlined 'Software Houses Miscalculate Audience, Demand For Wii'. In the subscription-only article, author Tomoyuki Kawai reflects on a range of concerned voices within the videogames industry.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."
Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.
The first PlayStation is home to an array of iconic video games that went on to define the sheer significance of this console.
I think from a historical perspective I would change Spyro for Grand Turismo. It's the franchise that made the PS1 look like an absolute unit. Other than that, I can't argue with the rest when it comes to games that defined the PS1.
And to be honest, there should be space for Tekken 3, Wipepout and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in order to round out the PS1 identity as the machine to own at the time.
With Tomb Raider 2, Silent Hill, Symphony of the Night, Tenchu, and Soul Reaver as backup contenders.
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.
Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."
That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.
everyone knows the wii only makes money for nintendo, it is a 1st party platform only for the most part. On top of that most folks purchased one just because it was the thing to have, they played it for a few hours and never touched it again, the WIIs days are numbered.
Fads end.
Didn't Capcom just announce that MH3 is coming to Wii? Developers shying away? Interesting.
EDIT: Disagree all you want, but Capcom still did announce MH3 for Wii, which does indicate against what the article is saying.
Duh, was meant to type against instead of towards, but guess I was distracted then.
like this one.
Isn't the theme of this gen "negativity"?
I have a strong feeling this will become reality. It's the same thing that happened with the N64 and Gamecube. Developers looked elsewhere and almost all of the must have games came from Nintendo themselves. I don't think Nintendo cares one way or the other. They already made a ton off of their new console. They "always" make money. More than the other 2 combined (profit).
I do think that they really did a disservice to their diehard fans by bringing out such dated hardware to power this console. The Wii is the first time ever I passed on a Nintendo made product. I crave hi def and 5.1 or higher. I don't want to hook up analogue when all my hardware is best suited for digital. After a long day I want to kick back and relax and not stand or sit off the edge of a chair waving my arms about.
But that's just me.
I can see that the lower development costs and bigger fan base makes the Wii a much less alluring prospect...
And then the 80 games coming out for it this quarter - just about double that of the 360 and PS3 combined - supports this claim...