I'm just going to respond directly to this. There's so many things wrong with it, it deserves to be mocked. I don't even know if its authentic (it probably is, but even that's hard to fathom).
The true of the matter is this, the Wii is a very different console than what most games developers are used to.
Translation: We're used to Sony brand electronics. We are confused by this white thing and it always asking us to tighten the strap when we start playing it.
With Wii Sports, Wii Fit and all manner of games built for family play, Nintendo know who they are marketing for and it is not die hard gamers.
Translation: We're fairly certain the Nintendo class of hardcore gamer was dead and buried with their Gamecube. Any rumours of their existence will require our scientist team to investigate. We know the other hardcore fans survived the transition because GTA4 didn't bomb.
If you look at the most successful Wii games, they are not amazing new AAA games, they are predominantly family orientated games/alternative games.
Translation: Our games aren't successful. Our games aren't AAA class. Do you understand where we're coming from, or do I need to make use of this novelty hammer to convey the point?
Trends are changing and not everyone wants a new action game, FPS game or epic RPG, sales of the Wii proves that the majority want something different.
Translation: Only the hardcore gamers want a new action, FPS game or RPG. See that jump I just made? Of course not. You're too busy getting angry about BG&E not making it to Wii. Don't worry, we'll be making that for PS2 because it'll use the same graphics engine. Don't worry, Anciel doesn't know this either. He's gonna have a coronary. It'll be hilarious.
Parents who are buying a console for their children do not really care about Prince of Persia, Rainbow Six or Far Cry on the box, they want games that are going to be good for their children and not get them in the local newspaper. Why else would games like Brain Training/Wii Fit/Mario Party sell in the millions if people wanted hardcore games?
Translation: Here's the point in my argument where I paint every Wii owner as being a child or a parent buying it for a child. Watch as I continue to applaud Nintendo's Blue Ocan strategy, and then imply their strategy killed off the
dinosaurs hardcore gamers. And I'll throw some of our beloved titles in there, because I know the Sony and MS fans are getting a kick out of reading this. All my sources say that Nintendo is a kiddy console, perhaps I can just say it out loud later.
We make games that will “hopefully” sell to a selected audience.
Translation: Oh man, I hope these games will sell well. Otherwise I'm gonna have someone's foot up my arse. Perhaps I should cover my arse for the next year? I'll ask a forum what I should do.
We are a business after all, but Nintendo know which people are their market, just as Sony and Microsoft know who their markets are.
Translation: We're being led around. I know this but I completely trust the people doing the leading. I mean, they're doing it for the gamers and not the money? Right?
Ubisoft have always been aimed at the more mature market (Look at our back catalogue) and in the last few years have started venturing into the casual gaming market. This is because that market now exists, thanks to the rise in popularity of the Wii and DS.
Translation: Oh ****, lets just make sure we stay away from this "casual" and "hardcore" talk; I'd hate to offend someone. My grandfather calls himself "more mature" rather than "old", lets use that instead.
But I don't like casual gamers, so don't worry about offending them. Just make sure that we appear to care about them. That'll keep them interested in us for long enough to make a profit on that terrible Dogz game. I didn't just say that out loud, did I?
The Wii is still a new console and it still has plenty of time to grow, Nintendo know this and Ubisoft know this.
Translation: Yep, we're in no rush to support this intimidating, tiny beast. The waggle itself requires our developers to attend therapy weekly. Its just so damn complicated.
As for Shaun Whites on the Wii, can you at least wait to get some more information and gameplay on it before binning it?
Translation: Where's the fucking PR company? I need good damage control. I can't control my angst for much longer.
Most people have seen a few screenshots and they already hate it because it does not look as good as the 360 etc but to damn a game just because of looks, and without actually playing it is just silly.
Translation: Why aren't you guys playing Wii Fit? I thought you were all casual gamers. After all, casual gamers don't hang around on forums and complain about games. That would make you hardcore gamers. Oh no, a conundrum.
Good thing I'm going to ignore it because you guys only like graphics, right? Go and get the 360 version. It'll make me look better.
All I have seen is various forums doing childish Photoshop screens, at least wait to see the game face to face before turning it into a humorous gif.
Translation: I wish I could photoshop. Cut that **** out, I'm envious.
Topic: Ubisoft rationalizes their current support for Wii (Read 30836 times)
