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Miyamoto: Wii U Is Even Easier Than Previous Consoles To Develop For

After President of Nintendo Satoru Iwata admitted that Nintendo’s had difficulty coping with the transition to HD, the last thing we expected to hear is – get this – apparently, the Wii U is easier to develop for than Nintendo’s previous consoles.

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shutUpAndTakeMyMoney3982d ago (Edited 3982d ago )

well slap 6gb more ram in it and let's go!!!

ALso allow streaming at EVO..

SilentNegotiator3982d ago (Edited 3982d ago )

That's nice that it's easier to develop for, but it won't matter if support doesn't increase.

Anon19743982d ago

You hit on the problem right there. Being easy to develop for is great, but if the install base isn't there, or if they aren't buying games then there's a problem.

When you see company's like EA, the undisputed kings of porting to every device conceivable, turning their noses up at your platform it sends a strong message to other developers.

I really hope this turns around. It's not like the Wii-U isn't a capable system, and certainly as a core gamer I was happy to see the inclusion of a controller I'd actually use in the pro-pad or whatever it's called, but with the PS4 and Xbox One on the horizon, what chance does the Wii-U have. And only $50 difference from a PS4?

Enigma_20993982d ago

I'm waiting for the explanation that shows how that's Nintendo's fault, and not the fault of the companies that choose not to support it.

SilentNegotiator3982d ago

@Enigma

It's up to console manufacturers to ensure that their console is appealing to third parties.

Third parties are nomads. They go where the money is. It is NOT up to them to ensure success of the console.

Enigma_20993982d ago

@SilentNegotiator

But they'll turn around and s*** out piss poor ports and mobile phone based crap to make a quick buck.

We don't agree on this. And we never shall. The 3rd party folks DESERVE to share the blame.

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starfox793982d ago

Easier but twice the man power sounds about right,less optimizing with wiiu using more modern features.

PopRocks3593982d ago

I love ya Miyamoto, but that's difficult to believe when I just read that developing in HD on Wii U requires twice the manpower. Something which the team was unprepared for.

Just get back to releasing the Wii U's first great game of the end of the year we're square, savvy?

SpiralTear3982d ago

Yeah, this response doesn't necessarily coincide with the previous story about Wii U development.

EliteGameKnight3982d ago

well he said it required twice the manpower. Which is normal due to the transition from non-HD to HD. But maybe the Wii U's coding language has been simplified, making it easier then ever.

ChickeyCantor3982d ago

There are 2 different things he is talking about.

HD games :
Aesthetics complexity goes up, thus needs more artistic manpower.
Gamelogic complexity goes up, therefore needs more programing manpower.

Console:
Interfacing with the console = easy.

So the statement that it's easier for Nintendo to work with the hardware over previous console has nothing to do with the complexity of a game project.

Dravidian3982d ago (Edited 3982d ago )

I think it's one of those longer/harder things. The console may be easier to develope for, but doing everything in HD is simply more time consuming. Thus in order to cut down development time they increase manpower.

At least that's what I'm thinking. Either that or he eaten one too many mushrooms, if you know what I mean.

EDIT: should have scrolled down a bit more lol

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Grimhammer003982d ago

It really starting to smell of desperation at Ninny HQ these days.

PigPen3982d ago

You mean Sony HQ right. Nintendo has money in the bank.

TongkatAli3982d ago

These are just words. We have to see the pudding, but knowing their track record they're going hard after the PS4 and Xbox One. Nintendo plays the biggest mind games in these console wars.

Sony has a trap card the PS3, let's see how the Game Of Console War Thrones begin.

Shad0wRunner3982d ago

Nintendo's Wii U doesn't stand a chance against the PS4, let alone XBox One.

Not even in the same league...

stragomccloud3982d ago

How is that even on topic? Don't let hate and stupidity consume you. You will have many regrets as you grow older and even more hateful.

Shad0wRunner3982d ago

Theres no hate or stupidity in my post.

I stated a fact, not opinion and not a fanboy statement. The Wii U is ALREADY getting mocked and even the Devs are starting to shy away from it.

R00bot3982d ago

Ok, you said that the Wii U doesn't stand a chance against the Xbone and PS4, and that they're not even in the same league.

That is not a fact.

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney3982d ago (Edited 3982d ago )

Honesty I think the bad sales is just a result of nintendo's cockyness..

lol at them..

Who is looking forward to EVO??? yeah!!!??

PigPen3982d ago

You're talking crazy. You need your face painted and sould be given some big shoes, a wig and a cherry nose. The Wii U is more powerful then you think.

PopRocks3593981d ago

"Nintendo's Wii U doesn't stand a chance against the PS4, let alone XBox One.

Not even in the same league..."

How is this a factual statement exactly? This sounds pretty subjective from where I'm standing.

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Interview: Shigeru Miyamoto Opens Up About Super Nintendo World and Nintendo's Future

In a new interview with IGN, Shigeru Miyamoto talks about designing Super Nintendo World, his opinion on video game stories, and why Nintendo is more than just a game company now.

mkis007468d ago

At least the onecin hollywood is kond of a let down...too small, 1 ride, and 1 restaurant...lots of cool moving things, but once you see it thats it...kids could have fun if the lines dont ruin it.

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That Time Mario Cheated on Peach With Daisy

Mario hasn't always been with Peach, we know. But there was a time he was and also with Daisy at the same time, Luigi's love. This is that time Mario cheated on Peach with Daisy.

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NotanotherReboot1174d ago

Does this mean Mario's gonna be cancelled next??

Jeriphro1174d ago

Cancelled? Nah. He's not technically a rapist. Just a cheater. haha

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whitbyfox1173d ago

Google “Folks out there might think im crazy but i got to rescue daisy…”

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That Time Miyamoto Wanted Goldeneye on N64 to End With Handshakes

In an interview years ago, the Goldeneye 007 director revealed that Miyamoto and Nintendo were not at all pleased with the in-game violence of the James Bond game, so they suggested some ways to tone it down.

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CrimsonWing691181d ago

well, I have a feeling we'll be coming back to those days with how everyone is offended by something...

EazyC1181d ago (Edited 1181d ago )

Outwardly...it has more to do with validation than offence.

I think back to the 90s when DOOM was offending the religious middle class... parents were genuinely offended by the violent material...idiotic mentality of course, but I genuinely believe their core sensibilities/morals felt attacked. Much like Marilyn Manson's music did.

I don't really buy that today. We're so exposed to every pit of the human experience that I don't actually believe that raving lunatics on Twitter actually feel that offended by ANYTHING they claim. It's just trendy/herd mentality.

The resulting effect is the same of course...your favourite show/host/artist is suddenly 'cancelled' because some screeching 17 year old vegans on the internet couldn't apparently tolerate that they used an old-fashioned term or some other trivial nonsense... but the disingenuousness of it all is really irritating me at the min.

Strange991181d ago

I’m a little offended that you had feelings in regards to this article. I’d like to schedule a zoom call with you to discuss this matter further. We can iron it out with a virtual handshake. If this works for you, have your therapist and lawyer call mine.

CrimsonWing691181d ago

You, sir get a thumbs up. Best comment, lol.

Shiken1181d ago

Meanwhile Ganondorf throws up blood, and Link then goes to impale him in the throat as Ganon.

Jeriphro1181d ago

Meanwhile, Eternal Darkness was a GameCube exclusive that came out 5 years after Goldeneye 007, and it contained horror, blood, and psychological terror, among other things. haha. Nintendo can be really weird about how they want to filter things.

TricksterArrow1181d ago

I miss Eternal Darkness dearly. ):

iplay1up21181d ago

Eternal Darkness needs a sequel and a full fledged remake!