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Nintendo urges third parties to "make something unique"

With Wii continuing to do incredibly well, third parties are jumping on board faster than we can keep track of, but Nintendo wants devs to "take time" on their creations instead of rushing out quick cash-ins.

Speaking of Wii's healthy third party support, Nintendo of America's George Harrison said: "Certainly there's a strong line-up of third party titles, and we're trying to encourage them to make them.

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GodofPeace6021d ago

Nintendo games don't sell very well on the Third party side... even First-party games don't sell like crack... major weakness on the Wii bad software sales

Charlie26886021d ago

Well that is the HUGE gamble Nintendo took at aiming the Wii at the casual gamer market

Hardware is sold like crack thanks to casual games...but as every one knows casual gamers don't buy a lot of games

which results in the Wii Sports/Play effect in the sale charts

Darkiewonder6021d ago

Now they encourage to make unique games.

Crazy Nintendo. Crazy. :o

xplosneer6021d ago

Are we going to have a bunch of fanboys saying "Nintendo is BEGGING for third parties to stay on board" Just like when the same thing happened to Sony? No? Didn't think so....

rofldings6021d ago

Nintendo is BEGGING for third parties to stay on board

the worst6021d ago (Edited 6021d ago )

ps3 and 360 games are in hd
sh!t i have a 52in 1080p tv
i want my games in HD
the last game i would buy on the wii
is super mario galaxy
next game ill buy will be
the next Zelda game
plus the online sucks

cooke156021d ago

Ok really. What is this a response to? Seriously you sony fanboys just spew random hate crap for the hell of it.

skillshot6020d ago

What the hell Cooke15? Where in there did he say he was a Sony fanboy? He is just a graphics fanboy if anything. He mentioned 360 and PS3. Don't keep trying to make flamewars, its pathetic.

DrPirate6021d ago

I wonder what devs are thinking:

OHHH Well since Nintendo URGED us, let's make something creative, because before we were trying to recycle the same old, same old. (don't look at RE4). Every developer is actively searching for the next big thing in gaming, gameplay and innovation. No one has to be urged to do anything.

Rooftrellen6020d ago

Every developer is looking for the next big thing, but few are looking for it though a new kind of game.

When EA is one of your leaders in trying to make something new, the same company that releases the same sports game every year with different names and updated stats, their's a problem.

All of the developrs are looking for the next big thing, but the next big thing isn't FF13, Halo 3, or SSBB. The next big thing is Endless Ocean, Disaster: Day of Crisis, or No More Heroes.

Unfortunately, developers spend more time and money on hoping Madden 2008 will be the next big thing, when, given the same resources, Boogie or MySims could be the big things.

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Zelda Replay: Majora's Mask

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."

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Crows9015d ago

Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.

FinalFantasyFanatic14d ago

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.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos18d ago

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

Tacoboto18d ago

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?

banger8818d ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

ChasterMies18d ago

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.

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Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos

Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.

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OtterX30d ago

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!