~debate #3.. ^^, where do you stand? Options

[DivA]

~here's an interesting read - why Nintendo won't grow up..

~it would seem that this reveals 2 possible paths in the video gaming industry - either the folks at Nintendo are really confident of their future or this is indicative of a shift of power in favor of big business.. Sony & Micro$oft are preparing for the great showdown of the next gen ~ with the way things are headed, what be the predictions for Nintendo's future? do you think they have a chance or shall they be the next to follow SEGA's fate?

granted, Shigeru Miyamoto is GOD when it comes to innovation ~ there's no denying that, but games & the industry are becoming big business - big business means more acceptance to a wider range of audiences, including adults...as of late, Nintendo is getting the "we design games for little kids" rep; perhaps at some level, this is true - but there's no denying that the games they make sell well..

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however, there are elements that Nintendo is greatly over-looking ~ online gaming for one & Sony's crusade, & with the PSP around the corner to cut into gameboy's dominion - this shall make for interesting times to witness in the upcoming months.. =.

[HC82]

I found the article to be quite vauge when it came to addressing the issue at hand. I think one problem is that they mentioned Nintendo being the "Disney" of games, but being the "Disney" of games would be a great thing. The issue here is that the child geared image of Nintendo is hurting them, yet Disney isn't considered for children, it is considered FAMILY entertainment. If anything, family movies have some of the largest grossing sales. A family movie is not just for the kids, but for the whole frekin' family.

Video games have heavy stereotypes attached to them. Gory, bloody, violent etc. We know this isn't always true, so anything that isn't like that, can be considered to be geared for kids.

1. Nintendo MUST go online if they want to be a dominant force.
2. Changing their image from child to adult is not the issue, they need to change their image from child to family oriented. I really can't see Miyamoto creating a Resident Evil game. Their staple character is anything but adult, although mario can be very family oriented and not really child oriented.