GamesIndustry.biz writes how in just a few short years Nintendo has managed to completely dominate games retail in Japan by taking up prime spaces in shops relegating the PS3 and Xbox 360 to the fringes. Last generation the PS2 ruled but now demand for the DS and Wii is so great that second hand DS's are selling at higher than their retail prices.
The article questions whether the same thing could happen in Western countries and conclude it's pretty unlikely thanks to the greater success of the Xbox 360 and PS3 and how "Sony's dominance is arguably even greater [in Europe] than it was in Japan a few years ago."
Another point made is how it's the casual gaming market that has created success for Nintendo opening up gaming to a whole new audience
and how the opportunity is there for Western companies to do the same and appeal to this new demographic of casual gamers.
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.
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.
Gary Green said: You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of the Ar Tonelico trilogy. The previous two games arrived so late in the PS2’s life-cycle that they simply went unnoticed. While most were tinkering with their shiny new PS3s, Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia and Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica were being ‘returned to sender’ by your local Game stores. Luckily, you won’t need to have played them to understand and appreciate this third and final chapter, Qoga (pronounced k-yoga) tells the story of a racial war between humans and Reyvateils, a breed of biologically produced female cyborgs capable of reproduction, while still having a digital mind.
Oh my god. I kinda wish this would get a remaster on PS5, it would be awesome. One of my favorite games on PS3.
That and 3D Dot Game Heroes. It's a shame that some stuff is stuck on PS3.
Ar Tonelico 3 is good I still prefer the first AT game. The music is solid in all the games and Akiko Shikata is a very talented singer bringing life to the game. Only annoying part is well I find is Saki I always choose Finnel or Tyria. KOEI so needs to HD remaster the franchise along with Ar Nosurge and Ciel Nosurge since it never came to North America. I would day one the Ar Toneliceo games and Ar Nosurge if they were remastered.
I still have the limited edition of Qoga unopened. Unfortunately it never went up in value like I had hoped all these years.
Used to own all these quirky JRPG on ps3 good times. Wish I would have kept them all
But it just isn't the big next-gen pusher. It's just a Nintendo, I have always enjoyed them and I will get a Wii. But what I mean is that people mainly buy Zelda, Mario, Metroid and other Nintendo games when they get a Wii. I like the Nintendo experience. But I like the PlaySation experience even more, it's more diverse you know.
My point is: the Wii is nice, next to your PS3 or 360. I would go for the PS3 as it's more multimedia and it will probably turn out as it's predecessors, I for one will get a Wii and a PS3 (and a PSP, just for MGS: PO and Killzone and those others sweet games).
It's for the sake of stupidity and argument that these things get posted.
Xbox360 and PS3 (Proper Next Gen games consoles/media centres)
Wii (Lower spec games console/novelty)
Should really be a peripheral - like the eye toy.
I would sure like to See Halo 3 or MGS4 on the Wii? What the heck are you more excited about Red Steel or Wii sports? OR the big Sony and Microsoft Titles.... yeah thought so. Put the wii back in the box.
The DS is the only dedicated hand held gaming console so no wonder it's winning in it's single market. The PSP is a different product with a different use aiming at a different market. Kinda like a Kettle and a Fighter plane.
The Wii`s already at 7 million units sold worldwide & still going strong
It's a breath of fresh air for the business. First of all it's going to put Sony and MS in high gear to pump out some nice software (big win for all) another is Wii is capitalizing on the PS2 success (so as long as sony supports ps2 they are in fact helping Wii) almost any game made for ps2 now is coming out on Wii except of coarse for sony only games. Third it's making devs think about something other than ports or sequels. 3rd party teams in order to sell on a Nintendo platform cannot make what Nintendo does nor make what they always do. Thus making them think outside the box and produce even better games. So once they start thinking outside of the box for Nintendo they can then also apply that to the other 2! Another win for everyone.
Obviously Nintendo wants you to just buy Nintendo (what company would promote buying ones rival) but agreeing with what Babylonian was getting to is that Wii is a great console that goes well with either the PS3 or 360 or even both. With the cost of it in the first place plus games being $10 dollars less and sometimes more it is made possible to get another console for the other fuctions on them.
Wii is for kids ages 6 to 12. Wii is for kids and family reunions.
They can sell 300 mill, but if somebody really bought a Wii over a PS3 or a 360 with nextgen on his mind must be shot on sight..
whoever (over 13) that buys a Wii has very little gaming time on his hands or just simply likes queer nintendo games..
Is like cars, cheap ones always sell a lot more. The more expensive and luxurious don't sell that much, but they still meet expectations and they always get bought by people who have the money and by people who likes a little bit of quality in their car..
PS: Expensive cars always compensate less sales with price :P . Just like the PS3, but with the little difference that PS3 will sell a LOT.