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Wii 2 Exists: Nintendo Is Going Hardcore With New Technology And More HHGS (PAX EDITION)

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Special Appearances By Greg Miller (IGN) Torrence Davis (TheBitBag) SFX-360.com and more

God Bless Everyone and enjoy the HipHopGamerShow PAX Edition

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LOGICWINS4818d ago

Greg Miller AND Tor Davis...in ONE show. This is gunna be a good one :)

MAJ0R4818d ago ShowReplies(14)
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Titanz4818d ago

But it's the developers choice to either make casual, or core experiences for the gamer.

ASTAROTH4818d ago

Its the developers choice... you are rigth but the truth is that hardcore games dont sell that well on the Wii. Apart fron Nintendo's bigs exclusives, the hardcore game audience is not the Wii one. BTW . . . my Wii is just collecting DUST!!!!!!!!!!. Why Nintendo doesnt implement a trophies/ achievements kind of reward. . . ohh and to finish... KIRBY'S EPIC YARN is just AMAZING!!!

Titanz4818d ago

Monster Hunter Tri, Sonic Colors, Epic Mickey, and Goldeneye aren't "core" titles?

Criminal4818d ago

You're right Astaroth, after Nintendo tasted success with the casual market, I don't see them going back completely to the hardcore.

RastaCC4818d ago

lol, how is sonic 'core?' The Wii is certanly in sad shape if that is 'core.' On Sega Genesis, sure, in this gen, definitely not.

ASTAROTH4818d ago

Titanz... yes they are core but the point here is. Have they sold as well as say... DKR or Mario Galaxy or New Super Mario Bros. These are core too but my point that only first party Ninty games sell well remains. Ohh and just as an example Sega has released some core games in House of the Dead and Madworld and they have sold poorly. So I really dont know Nintys strategy. Sell as many consoles as you can, RIP your consumers with bad games and an outdated hardware and gloat about how they won the casuals market. Good job!!!. . . I as a 34 year old gamer want my good old NINTENDO...

madpuppy4817d ago (Edited 4817d ago )

"The Wii is also "hardcore" "

Yeah, and for most people it is a "hardcore paperweight" or "hardcore closet shelf item" and for the real fortunate it is a "Hardcore sold on ebay for most of what they paid for" thing.

ELite_Ghost4817d ago

Mad world and red steel 2 are amazing "hardcore" games. Okami too if u consider it hardcore

Kreyg4818d ago

I met HHG at PAX East. Got to hold the belt. Was awesome

ASSASSYN 36o4818d ago

Slurp slurp slurp. That is what I heard while reading your comment.

ChickeyCantor4817d ago

Than you sir, have a weird fetish.

NYC_Gamer4818d ago

i still have to buy a wii,for its strong first party line up.

GLoRyKnoT4818d ago

Sell u mine, I only used it once :)

mantisimo4817d ago

give you mine even the kids won't miss it.

thekiddfran4817d ago

Thats what i bought it for and you won't be dissappointed!!!some stellar games on it.

madpuppy4817d ago (Edited 4817d ago )

Nintendo developer meeting: (Head of gaming development) Well everybody, what are we going to do this year? I'm thinking something totally different! (developer 2 speaks up) MARIO game! (everyone nods their collective heads like lemmings) That certainly is fresh, we haven't made a new Mario game in at least 3 months! (another dev speaks up) Zelda! (everyone looks at each other confused and raises a collective eyebrow) Head gaming dev go's through his notes and speaks up) Doesn't any body remember? we made a Zelda game way back...you know, six months ago? ( everybody at the table starts going through their 25 year old, dog ear'd and coffee stained list of "new games" authorized by Nintendo to only to be mentioned in developer meetings. there was a typo and at the bottom of the list below "some Kirby game", "smash Bros" and the unfamiliar word "samus" is "Xelda"

To think, after all theses years someone would have fixed that typo...but, company policy is to NEVER add or change ANYTHING in that list!! Only after a long review by the heads of Nintendo will the typo be discovered in the finished so called "Xelda" game and then the developers will have to go back and correct the name.

Hitman07694818d ago (Edited 4818d ago )

This sounds awesome, I would love to see Nintendo return to their greatness!!!

@the_peoples_champ

I couldn't care less about their "market". Even when I myself was a little kid and played their systems I saw much better IPs being rolled out from Nintendo themselves and way better 3rd party titles.

Here's to hoping they can re-spark that flame.

@PlayerX yeah they did in my opinion. Sales don't entertain me, great games like Double Dragon and Ninja Gaiden do.

InLaLaLand4818d ago

It depends, they have found their market. But they will still deliver their first party titles.

PlayerX4818d ago

Nintendo has never lost it's greatness.

Muffins12234818d ago

it did when all the 5 year olds went crazy over it.Go ahead ask a 5 year old they will say " I have a wii"youll never see one say xbox/ps3 untill they get in highschool or middle school

NotSoSilentBob4818d ago

What do you call the N64 and Gamecube?

Capt-FuzzyPants4817d ago

@Not So Silent Bob

Did you really just say the N64 wasnt so great cause i think many would differ. Gamecube wasnt good but the 64 was a great system.

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Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense

Microsoft has now called on Nintendo and Google to aid in its fight with the FTC over its merger with Activision Blizzard.

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Jin_Sakai473d ago (Edited 473d ago )

I’m really starting to despise Microsoft and Xbox at this point. Might just sell the Series X and buy a Switch to compliment our PS5’s. Metroid, Zelda: TotK, and Pikmin 4 are just months away at this point.

Neonridr473d ago

PS5 + Switch is honestly the best combo.

Jin_Sakai473d ago

Agreed. Both have amazing first party games!

Orchard472d ago

SteamDeck + Switch.

Xbox and PS games are playable on SD.

badz149472d ago

@Orchard

why would you want to play the worst versions of PS5 and Xbox SX games? the only thing the SD runs better than the original is Switch games

Orchard472d ago

@badz SD plays most games well. But if it's not up to your standards, just get a PC. PC/SteamDeck + Switch.

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S2Killinit472d ago

PS5 and Switch is definitely the way to go.

Jin_Sakai472d ago

“The Nintendo switch is a kids play thing compared to steam deck. It pummels the switch into the ground.”

Not thanks. I enjoy Nintendo games and love the OLED display.

FinalFantasyFanatic472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

@Orchard,
Your still missing out on alot of PS games doing that, Personally I'd go PS + Switch, but I also have a PC, so for me it's PS + Switch + PC and that gets me almost every game.

One day I'll get a Steam Deck to compliment my PC library of games, maybe when Steam Deck 2 comes out.

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BehindTheRows472d ago

PS5 + Switch + PC. But, close enough :P

The Wood472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

orchard...are you bored in life. Do you love pantomime or wanna be the lead attorney for Microsoft if all you do is cap for the brand doing the least. No disrespect intended but have a child , wife or play golf or something because you presence is weird. Dont strike me mods..... dude cant stop

thorstein472d ago

Well said. And whatever Xbox "exclusive" that I want, I just get for my PC.

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XiNatsuDragnel473d ago

Honestly getting a switch and ps5 is a better combo imo.

Lifexline472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

Lmao who gets that mad at a company wow get some therapy step away from the internet this is affecting you way more then you realize. You guys can be comedy in this website thanks for that laugh

Obscure_Observer472d ago

"Lmao who gets that mad at a company wow get some therapy step away from the internet this is affecting you way more then you realize. You guys can be comedy in this website thanks for that laugh"

I´m still laughing! XD

343_Guilty_Spark472d ago

You despise it because of a court battle?

S2Killinit472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

Personally I share his sentiments, for what MS is doing to the industry.

Fu£k MS, seriously.

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Jin_Sakai472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

“You despise it because of a court battle?“

The fact they’re trying to gobble up the worlds largest 3rd party publisher add over 2 years waiting for system sellers.

MontyeKristo472d ago

S2K - What EXACTLY is MS doing to the industry that you despise so much? Please share your thoughts..

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Orchard472d ago

You despise them because of a court case? Feels like an overreaction.

Flawlessmic472d ago

You despise Sony because of what? Great consoles and great game consistenly?

Seems ridiculous hating on the gaming company giving us the most.

Your sd+switch comment is a joke but hey, expect nothing less from you.

notachance472d ago

Honestly it’s kind of amazing how Phil managed to make people like orchard keep defending the console after 2 generations of mediocrity.

thesoftware730472d ago

Lol, I get it..but at this point, what are MS to do? Just sit back and let it be blocked?

Also, remember when other companies agreed with Sony, you didn't seem this perturbed.

porkChop472d ago

What? You're overreacting. This is how literally any court case works. Calling on competitors, witnesses, etc., is standard practice. It's called building a defense. The FTC have been doing the exact same in building their case by calling on Sony for example. You don't build a strong case by making unsubstantiated claims, you need witnesses or documents to back them up.

giovonni472d ago

I mean, it’s logic when it comes to any other company, but it’s an issue when MS does it (builds its case.) It’s way too many emotional comments with no real facts to back it up. Just cause a company says something doesn’t make it factual as specially in the court of law. After reviewing the evidence so far the FTC needs a stronger case.

PapaBop472d ago

If only they put this much effort into actually making their own games.

BehindTheRows472d ago

Exactly. Xbox cheerleaders can drive around this road block all they want, but nothing matters more than this! When they start releasing their OWN games, we can start to credit Microsoft with a contribution to accelerating our medium. Until then, they're simply making useless noise.

CobraKai472d ago

I got all 3 but most of my play time is between PlayStation and Switch…. Yeah MS needs all the help it can get.

JL2930472d ago

Who told you Metroid is months away?

Obscure_Observer472d ago

@Jin_Sakai

"I’m really starting to despise Microsoft and Xbox at this point. Might just sell the Series X and buy a Switch to compliment our PS5’s. Metroid, Zelda: TotK, and Pikmin 4 are just months away at this point."

Finally! Do it! Bookmarked!

NotoriousWhiz472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

You can hate the CEO / leadership without hating the product. Don't let company politics ruin your enjoyment of a product.

Also, Switch is great. If you don't have one, I can highly recommend it, even with reduced performance compared to the current gen consoles.

BehindTheRows472d ago

I agree with your sentiment, but they go hand-in-hand. Once a company leaves a bad taste in your mouth, you aren't going to desire their products (or may desire them much less than before). And he clearly isn't alone. Xbox's numbers are down all around. That tells me what the public thinks.

In 2023, they have their work cut out for them. If nothing changes, they will eventually fall into obscurity with Nintendo and Sony continuing to truck along doing what they have for over 25 years — providing experiences you cannot get elsewhere. The multitrillion dollar company could learn a thing or two from those mere mortals.

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Focus40472d ago

Did Microsoft touch down there

RNTody472d ago

My combo is PC and PS5. Switch Games are amazing but Nintendo's infrastructure and marketplace puts me off. Decade old games still go for full price and hardly have specials.

MontyeKristo472d ago

You just now despise MS and Xbox? Bro, who you lying to - you been hating on MS and Xbox for yeeeeeeears.

Your mad because the are attempting to buy a company and are calling in people/companies that could possibly aid them in doing so? If the FTC and the UK's counterpart are fighting it - should they just be "okay, okay, you win!" Nah, that's stupid.

Y'all mad for what reason? They are trying to build a bigger better brand and y'all mad. Not like MS and Sony don't own near the same amount of studios, now. It's been lopsided for years but you've never complained or cried foul when Sony was buying up companies/studios.

Get over yourself.

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LOGICWINS473d ago

This is crazy. I can't believe MS dragged Ninty into this drama 😆

PureBlood473d ago

Hopefully they tell them to bugger off!

MEGANE472d ago

This is what nintendo gets for back stabbing Sony, by entertaining MS stupid offers instead of siding with Sony help them, o well, at this point Nintendo seems to be the more stable of the 3 companies, and they compite with no one at the moment.

jonny897473d ago

Sure, the company whose Play Store revenue you want to diminish will certainly help you in acquiring Candy Crush and COD Mobile.

Orchard472d ago (Edited 472d ago )

How will this acquisition have an impact on Googles Android store revenue?

And how are MS trying to diminish their store revenue today? Microsoft even sell devices that run Android and have the Play Store as their marketplace…

Orchard472d ago

I did. I couldn't find any mention of Microsoft planning to pull COD mobile and Candy Crash from the Android Play Store.

Hofstaderman472d ago

Not to mention MS has been a proxy agent in the Apple VS Google saga. So don’t be surprised if MS is banking on that. Slimeballs

Thundercat77473d ago

Wow.... Microsoft is out of control over this matter. I can't help but wonder how many people are they bribing to get this?

badz149472d ago

Maybe we will get news that Nintendo and Google both claim MS approach as harassment too after this.

FinalFantasyFanatic472d ago

I smell an incredible amount of desperation on Microsoft's part, it's getting to the point where the desperation is disgusting.

XiNatsuDragnel473d ago

Microsoft just stop dragging companies into your own mess if you did to them like you did Sony imo you need to give it up with performance Data. Also isn't Google against Microsoft?

lodossrage473d ago

They are, and they'll probably fight the subpoena just like Sony did.

blackblades473d ago

"Google and NoA requested extensions to the deadline to limit or kill their respective subpoenas"

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10 Things Everyone Chooses To Ignore About Nintendo

Nintendo have done some really questionable things in the past, and it's time someone exposed their not-so-family-friendly past.

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Spenok1625d ago

This is a really bad list.... but only because the title sucks and is so all encompassing. If it pointed out that the FANBOYS choose to ignore these things, than sure. But otherwise, these things are well known and documented.

rainslacker1624d ago

Some of the things are really dumb. Especially the connection to the Yakuza. Their reasons are completely baseless, and really idiotic.

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King_Noctis1625d ago (Edited 1625d ago )

“ Once Upon A Time, Nintendo Made Erotic Playing Cards”

“ Nintendo Ran A Love Hotel”

“ Nintendo Was Associated With Gangsters”

“ They Once Had A Cartoon That Was Awful”

Wtf? Those aren’t even gaming related. At this point this dumb site is as bad as GamingBolt, if not worst.

“ They Charge People To Play Classic Games”

In what world do you get to play classic games for free on other console? 🤦‍♂️

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rainslacker1624d ago

i used to like the Mario cartoon. On friday's they'd have the Zelda cartoon.

The yakuza connection was that the Yakuza preferred Nintendo playing cards, and Nintendo did nothing to stop them from buying them...because that's what Nintendo should do for some reason. I'd say most gamers don't realize that nintendo didn't start with computer games. "Love Hotels" aren't illegal, anywhere. Unless they were providing escorts, I don't see the problem.

And the last one, yeah, everyone charges for that. No one gives their stuff away for free just because it's old.

Tross1624d ago (Edited 1624d ago )

Yeah, I'd love for a free service like VC, but I'm willing to pay for the actual games.

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tontontam01625d ago

I did not ignore those, I chose to ACCEPT.

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Nintendo axes debut mobile game Miitomo

Nintendo has announced the closure of Miitomo, which it launched in 2016 as its first foray into smartphone gaming.