I used to be a Madden zombie- bought it every year since '92. The streak ended last year as it really seemed as if EA had taken the year off. I was thinking if I didn't buy it, I'm sure there are loads of people that actually THINK about their purchases (as opposed to blindly plunking dollars down like me) who also left it on the shelf. Hopefully EA got the message. I've got a feeling it will be worthwhile this year. View

I can take or leave quality of the demo, but having the opportunity to send the Patriots into oblivion over and over again? Priceless. View

Sorry, just had to... View

You beat me to it on the spelling. But I did find one more for this guy: "ludacris" should be "ludicrous." Unless he's a big fan of the rapper, of course.

360deg- you can't expect people to take you seriously if you go cuckoo for cocoa puffs for Sony's gaffe (2.40) while commending MS on a relatively larger (MUCH larger) problem with the RROD. Your use of the word "rare" when describing MS mistakes as well as your praise for their response to the RROD screams "Fanboy."

I agree it is a consumer's right to complain when a product misfires or fails. It is also a consumer's right to do nothing. That's the great thing about being a consumer, you can pick and choose your fights. If you choose to go ape poopy over every little thing, that's your choice, but it dilutes the impact of your arguments and makes you seem like a whiner. We don't want that, do we? View

By definition, the universe of “Hardcore gamers” is smaller than the universe of “Casual gamers.” Nintendo’s game plan of going after the larger market is just plain smart in terms of a business strategy. Calling it “shunned” is hyperbole. Does Saturn “shun” the performance vehicle market by not making sleek a 5000 horsepower rocket? Nope, they’re just going after a different and oh-by-the-way, larger target market. Any hardcore gamers who buy a Wii just adds gravy to the feast for Nintendo. View

I'm still a videogame addict but gaming really was a lot more fun and enjoyable when we weren't arguing about who has better frame rates, exclusives, who made a dumb PR move, etc. It was just about the games, regardless of system. "Gaming without prejudice" if you will...

Let me wish you a legitimate "happy gaming!"

Have fun (and bubbles for you, too)! View

I am in the process of moving. Took my PS3 to the new house to provide entertainment and pass the time until the rest of my household goods arrive. I don't have internet service up yet and have been out of the loop for a couple weeks on gaming news. So all I have are my games (no online, of course), Blu-rays and a 1080i TV. Let me tell you, it's been nice to be "disconnected" from the online gaming world including online gaming, news sites, and most especially fanboys. I have been able to enjoy my games for what they are- entertainment. It reminded me of the old days when games were just games. If you had an Atari and your buddy had a Colecovision, you thought it was cool and you both went to each other's houses just to play the games. No raging, pointless debates about who's system was better and who's should die.

I've always thought that being a fanboy was such a huge waste of time. Now I'm convinced that fanboys for any system embody the definition of lunacy. I encourage you all to try staying away from the internet (at least anything game related) for a week. I guarantee you will recapture the pure fun of playing games and will begin to see how asinine the console debate has become. I truly feel sorry for people who spend so much energy hating the "other" system. They are intellectually incapable of deducing that the "other" system drives improvements in their own system, and nothing positive comes out of their psychotic disdain. View

when the NBA Finals begin. Lakers vs. Celtics, a classic matchup that should appeal to all ages and even the casual fan. Would not surprise me to see MGS4, WiiFit, and Ninja Gaiden II ads. View

It's a game based on a movie, which we all know usually turns out to suck. Red Hulk, Schmred Hulk, all versions will most likely be "Brown Hulk" as in turd brown. View

that said:

1) The industry actually needs saving
2) The Wii decided it would need to be the designated savior

Oh, neither of the above are true? Then I guess this article was unnecessary. Since the author likes making lists so much perhaps he can make one about what Nintendo can do with all the cash they're raking in. He could go on for DAYS. View

You might be right about all the technical aspects of the machine, but you are forgetting basic economics. People are not only willing to pay for this so-called "poor" console as you call it, they are willing to stand in line, scour their stores, camp out, and pay the price in DROVES.

A 3x2 inch piece of cardboard may cost about 1 cent to make. Slap a rookie picture of Mickey Mantle on it, and now it's worth thousands.

"Overpriced" is in the eye of the buyer. Nintendo is kicking themselves for not pricing the Wii HIGHER to better match the overwhelming demand. View

Their strategy could involve introducing this at a lower overall package price than Rock Band. However, Harmonix/MTV could counter with their own Rock Band price cut.

They should move on to something else or just enhance what they already have. View

The pickins are slim for Wii storage right now, with WiiWare coming out, a solution needs to be found. View

Here's another way to characterize the 360/PS3 and Wii markets:

360/PS3 is for the loser, no girlfriend, pasty-looking couch potato who would rather play video games than hit the beach or make actual, physical friends (not ones they meet online).

Wii is for the person whose life does not revolve around video games, and does not have the time to play "hardcore games" because they are too busy having great sex with their spouse/partner, taking trips to Italy, and hiking the Grand Canyon.

Both our observations are ridiculously stereotypical, but the difference is you believe yours. You can hate on the Wii concept all you want. Unless you get a nickel from the "hardcore" gamer every time you jab at the Wii, Nintendo is laughing at you as they pick up their one-bazillion dollar deposit slip.

You think MS and Sony can just ignore what Nintendo is doing? Dude get your head out of the sand. These companies exist to make money and Nintendo is making a mockery of the competition. It would be fiscally irresponsible for them to ignore what the Wii has going on. View

WHO CARES???? View

The 360 may well "win" the console war, but this article doesn't convince. I have issues with two of his statements:

1. (for the PS3) "There was also some concern in the media and from customers about the lack of titles available at launch. The way I see it, those problems are still present."
I think even the most staunch 360 supporter will admit that the PS3 software base is getting a lot better. The games today are of better quality than what was offered a year ago. Even if the better titles are 3rd party/multiplats, they are nonetheless good. Saying that the state of things has not changed since launch rings of denial.

2. "But let's not forget that Nintendo is not innocent in all this. If it weren't for first-party titles, I'm not convinced that the Wii would be nearly as popular as it is today."
Yeah, and if my aunt had sack, she'd be my uncle. He brushes the Wii aside with this non-statement. The fact is the Wii is still in crazy demand (although it is getting easier to find) and they still generate a lot of buzz with their upcoming releases (WiiFit).

The 360 may "win" it all, but not because of any of these author's head-in-the-sand non-arguments. View

What about WiiFit? I understand its standing as a "game" is debatable, but with the huge Wii install base worldwide and the fact that pre-orders appear to be selling out everywhere, it definitely has the potential to get close. Wii owners suffer with the abundance of shovelware out there, so I'm guessing they'll jump on something that they're pretty confident is going to be good. View

I'll take him at his word. If he's being honest and their workforce is only so large, it makes business sense to concentrate the effort where they stand to gain the most benefit. Under the right conditions, (as the PS3s install base grows and if their financial status will permit it) it would then make sense for them to venture more into PS3 development. Ho-hum article that states the obvious. View

You have been clearly blinded by your fanboyism. What are you going to say when they fix these issues via patch? You may be creaming in your pants right now because the PS3 is having problems, but these will probably be fixed via software update. Then what will you have to gloat over?

Do you really want to compare this to the RROD? I didn't bring up the RROD issue but you did so here goes. RROD is much more of a "failure rate" issue than a software problem. If you had a choice between possibly bricking your system or dealing with temporary software glitches, which would you choose?

Feel free not to comment in the gamer zone any more. I am all for intelligent discussion but you obviously twist any bit of news into a black and white fanboy rant. Sad, really. View

I had to laugh when they included the statement about whether or not someone should return their PS3 copy for a 360 copy. Do you know anyone who would actually ASK Rockstar if they should do so? If someone was so inclined, so mad, etc. I would think they would just do it and not look for Rockstar's opinion on the matter.

Also, the fact that the 360 problems are "not quite the same amount" as the PS3 problems should not give 360 owners cause for glee. Non specific statements like this do not mask the fact that there are 360 issues as well as PS3 issues.

This just in- initial releases of software often contain bugs. It happens, and it is not exclusive to any one platform. I hope Rockstar solves the issues for both systems because I am really enjoying playing it. I have not had any issues yet (knock on wood), but I am a realist and know that the potential for problems is there. Good luck to all, regardless of platform. View