Fact: Nintendo's Wii is on track to outsell Sony's record-setting PS2 at 115 million units sold. That's according to comparative NPD sales data for both systems. No other console has sold faster in its first eight months of availability than the Wii.
Despite its undisputed initial success, however, several industry pundits remain unconvinced. "The Wii will fade," they say, suggesting that the machine's novel motion-controls and antiquated graphics technology will soon cause the system to wane in popularity.
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.
Back when video rental was a thing, I rented out Majoria's Mask, I never finished it though. I did buy the 3DS version before the eshop shutdown, so maybe one day I'll finally play through the whole thing, it's amazing how well these games hold up though. I briefly played Ocarina of Time for a while and it was really fun.
While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.
Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.
It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny
Armored Core VI?
Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.
Is something big coming soon to branch the story?
No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).
Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.
Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.
Strange headline, as I thought the star of the show was Super RType. I almost bought RType Dimensions EX this last month and was just thinking, man I wish we had the SNES one somewhere on Switch. That's where I got my start w the series and I was beyond excited to see it drop this week!
I think people will lose interest in Wii,the controller feature wont hold the console for long.
Lets face facts,360 and ps3 are gonna get cheaper and affordable with extraordinary next gen game library and people wont hesistate but choose those consoles over the wii.
They need to start pumping out games now. Wii sports is starting to get old. It wouldn't suprise me at all if the Wii's success started to dwindle due to the fact that it has last-gen graphics. But if they did release a HD Wii that would be cool. They also need better online play, Wii's online is a joke. Only thing good about it is the Virtual Console.
I dont know, I'm one of those gamers who is looking for better graphics,better animations,better physics etc...
I sold my ps2 last year, and simply dont like playing it anymore. It looks too old for me even though I dont have a ps3 yet.
I agree that the Wii has a limited shelf life and likely won't last the usual lifecycle... BUT one thing the article doesn't take into consideration is future price drops for the Wii. Just as the ps3 and 360 will continue to drop in price over the years, so, too, will the Wii.
And so long as Nintendo delivers on its core franchises, people will continue to soak it up.
Not a bad idea... get millions to purchase a comparatively low-priced system with a gimmick "hook," and then offer an upgrade version in three or so years. They may be able to introduce a "new" system near the price point Sony and Microsoft's "old" (midlife) systems will be at, and grab the spotlight again.
I'm no business strategist, but it sounds reasonable.
Even though there's no need for another one ... I agree. Eventually (especially seen next year) the PS3 and (although I hate to say it) The 360 will be better buys than the Wii. It just can't compete like this forever.