~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.. =.

[DarkEpyon]

I'd imagine they still think the kids they hooked with the first Mario back in 85/86 are the same as they were back then. Their games have grown increasingly kiddish. This is the main reason I ditched the N64 in 1997. That, and the fact a lot of the big 3rd party developers (which were really their bread and butter) had turned away from Nintendo in favor of Sony's system.

I will admit that Nintendo is king when it comes to innovations. That may be the only thing that can save them.