Yeah I get the software part. The "dedicated video game systems" part is what threw me off. You could basically reword part of what I quoted to say "we will also try to change the way in which dedicated video game systems are sold"...but the actual quote adds software to the mix. How exactly would they change the way the systems are sold?He explains it after that. Examples include potential software discounts for people who buy a lot of games in a year, or discounts for people who get friends to buy a game. Doable because they have an account system they can track your activities with, and apply discounts via. Not just "game and system costs the same for everyone, all the time," which is what he says is the method people are currently taking for granted.
Yeah I get the software part. The "dedicated video game systems" part is what threw me off. You could basically reword part of what I quoted to say "we will also try to change the way in which dedicated video game systems are sold"...but the actual quote adds software to the mix. How exactly would they change the way the systems are sold?
Nintendo planning to pave the future with user accounts that are not tied to devices.
I'll take some real Pokemon games from the DS since I'll never get an actual console version though. Been meaning to play SoulSilver.
Yeah I get the software part. The "dedicated video game systems" part is what threw me off. You could basically reword part of what I quoted to say "we will also try to change the way in which dedicated video game systems are sold"...but the actual quote adds software to the mix. How exactly would they change the way the systems are sold?
"We will showcase our detailed propositions for utilizing the NFC functionality at E3 in Los Angeles in June."
So are they gonna make a proper return to E3 then?
Your post confuses me. Hell, that thread about DK confused me.
It's like, if they decide to not utilize the Gamepad at all (since it won't be used in a meaningful way), they're doing it wrong. BUT, if they go all in trying to utilize the Gamepad, they're putting too many resources into a gimmick and thus they're doing it wrong. So, is it even possible for them to do it right?
People keep saying that Nintendo should drop the Gamepad in general, which is ridiculous. That's what we need, effectively an Xbox 360 that plays Nintendo games.....No, how about we give Nintendo the chance to go in the complete opposite direction and actually sell the Gamepad as a system-defining feature. I know we're beyond a year into the Wii U's lifespan already but hey, anyone thinking that Nintendo was going to ditch the system so soon was already delusional. Let's just sit back and see what direction the company takes.
Maybe the same kind of things? Cheaper hardware for people who already own a system? Encouraging upgrading from DSlite to DSi, or getting a new color?
Or maybe something insane like renting hardware somehow?
Your post confuses me. Hell, that thread about DK confused me.
It's like, if they decide to not utilize the Gamepad at all (since it won't be used in a meaningful way), they're doing it wrong. BUT, if they go all in trying to utilize the Gamepad, they're putting too many resources into a gimmick and thus they're doing it wrong. So, is it even possible for them to do it right?
People keep saying that Nintendo should drop the Gamepad in general, which is ridiculous. That's what we need, effectively an Xbox 360 that plays Nintendo games.....No, how about we give Nintendo the chance to go in the complete opposite direction and actually sell the Gamepad as a system-defining feature. I know we're beyond a year into the Wii U's lifespan already but hey, anyone thinking that Nintendo was going to ditch the system so soon was already delusional. Let's just sit back and see what direction the company takes.
Welp, now I'm already hyped for E3.
"We will showcase our detailed propositions for utilizing the NFC functionality at E3 in Los Angeles in June."
So are they gonna make a proper return to E3 then?
Anyone make sense of this one?
I don't see why or how NFC is exciting.
Maybe the same kind of things? Cheaper hardware for people who already own a system? Encouraging upgrading from DSlite to DSi, or getting a new color?
Or maybe something insane like renting hardware somehow?
I don't see why or how NFC is exciting. I get it, Skylanders and Disney Infinite sold well....but both those games are already on Wii U and it's not helping.
Is there any benefit to NFC other than quick credit card swipes and toy scanning?
What about the release list? Are they gonna put it up later?
Wow, can't remember a worse release list than this one, they almost copypasted the last one..At the end of this document
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2014/140130e.pdf
No joke the Wii U is so dead at this point. I read the entire thing and Iwata does not offer any realistic plan for turning it around. "Focusing on the gamepad" is not a new plan, it's what they have said from the beginning and have completelly failed to do. Ditto to "communicate the advantages of the Wii U clearly to consumers" and "drive the install base to attract 3rd parties". None of that is going to happen.
At the end of this document
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2014/140130e.pdf
It has never been on that list even after E3 when the game was gonna come out in Nov, this list always leave games off, and like posted above its just a copy and paste almost of the last list we got
Oh man, I guess Nintendo should just give up and go third party then!
So is Watch Dogs supposed to be in the Wii U's 3rd party 2014 line up? Because I did not see it on the list.
So is Watch Dogs supposed to be in the Wii U's 3rd party 2014 line up? Because I did not see it on the list.
Okay? Where did I say that?
No joke the Wii U is so dead at this point. I read the entire thing and Iwata does not offer any realistic plan for turning it around. "Focusing on the gamepad" is not a new plan, it's what they have said from the beginning and have completelly failed to do. Ditto to "communicate the advantages of the Wii U clearly to consumers" and "drive the install base to attract 3rd parties". None of that is going to happen.
Yeah, the 3rd-party release list is an ice-cold dose of reality.No mention of Watch_Dogs in Nintendo's upcoming third-party Wii U lineup is very concerning.
You didn't, but the general negativity from your post implies that they shouldn't even bother.
The WiiU is doing badly, yes. And although I don't think there's a possibility of it having a true ressurection in the marketplace, it's not unreasonable to say that Nintendo doesn't have the resources to turn it around and make it into a modest success. The company has at least acknolwedged the major problems to investors and is working on solutions to try to fix them.
People need to stop counting Nintendo out.
I don't see how sales are going to improve for awhile for Nintendo. They don't have a very strong lineup for either of their devices this year.
To invest in something as vague as their invisible QOL, which is fairly far away, doesn't instil any confidence in profit turnaround whatsoever.
It's like they showed us what they plan to do, but what we wanted to see is what they are GOING to do. Saying 'we're going to focus on the gamepad' is meaningly next to 'this is why we made the gamepad' and boom.
Watch_Dogs wasn't mentioned before either in the 3rd party extracts. They also haven't mentioned Monster Hunter 4 G which is easily their biggest 3rd party game on 3DS.No mention of Watch_Dogs in Nintendo's upcoming third-party Wii U lineup is very concerning.
Looks like Nintendo has given up on gaming. As a long-time Nintendo fan, these are sad times.
That being said, I'm very interested to see their lifestyle apps on smart devices. If they leverage their developers correctly, they could create engaging apps with polish and cater to an expanded audience.
The only mistake is that Nintendo thinks their new audience is a blue ocean. Self education and improvement apps are plentiful on the App Store/Google Play. Nintendo brand IP alone won't distinguish their efforts, unless there's a compelling and unified message to the user on how they can truly make themselves better using a Nintendo-designed regiment of apps or ideas.
It's sad to see how creatively bankrupt and oblivious Nintendo really is nowadays. There is plenty of opportunity to create new genres of games or even new game concepts, but they're hell bent on rehashing old IP while also being oblivious to the revolution of new concepts by gaming indies, especially on non-Nintendo platforms.
It could be an interesting alternative to Microsoft's QR code scanning. Other than that not really.Is there any benefit to NFC other than quick credit card swipes and toy scanning?
LOL WUT
Dude they are splitting things up, (Casual, Health,lifestyle stuff), Core gaming Console and Handheld, they are not giving up on gaming, the QOL stuff is another way for them to make money, come on now its not that hard to understand.
They are trying to expand their business, licensing out their IP's, maybe Disney movies? more spin off games, tv shows, comic books, anime's or what ever.