Topic: Perrin Kaplan interview (Manhunt 2, Online gaming etc.)

[MaryJane]

 I like Perrin Kaplan and I thought it was a good interview, she may not be the best at keeping two things she say straight, like saying she's not going to take a jab at Sony, and then taking one (who gives a f*ck? F*ck Sony) but she tells it like she knows it. The thing about saying that they didn't want to roll out every feature because it would be overwhelming. First off she was talking about casual gamers, (grandma's I believe is her first reference to them) who would be overwhelmed by multiple feature all at once. My mom plays the Wii, but she still can't believe that my MP3 player, not all views pictures and plays video, but also takes pictures and videos, and I can play it on my T.V through the headphone jack. Technology is overwhelming for older folks, try explaining TiVo to your grandmother, which I tried to do last Thanksgiving, it's not too fun.

[ryancoke]

When Perrin said she wasn't going to take a jab at Sony, I'm sure it was because Nintendo told her not to.  I bet she's just dying to flaunt the Wii sales and that's why she kinda slipped up by saying people are selling PS3s on Ebay to buy a Wii. Although you could also look at it as a true statement rather than a jab.  I like Perrin's interviews.  She really puts forth the image of Nintendo as a very fan friendly humble company. I don't think saying that you are in awe of your product's sales is a bad thing. I smiled when I read that part of the interview because I thought it was such a "thank you" to the fans.

Edit:

I just found this on Gonintendo (originally from GamePolitics):

GamePolitics talked to Beth Llewelyn, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at Nintendo concerning their feelings about Manhunt 2 for the Wii.

"Manhunt 2 is not developed or published by Nintendo. It is one of many titles released by third party publishers for our system that appeal to people of all ages and interests. Just as with movies, television, and books, different video games appeal to - and are appropriate for - different audiences. Video game retailers and purchasers are strongly encouraged to follow the age-specific ESRB ratings when considering what software to sell or buy. If parents are concerned about kids having access to inappropriate Wii games, we encourage them to utilize the PIN-operated Parental Control features built into Wii"

Sounds similar to what Perrin was saying but in a little more detail.
 

[Ian Sane]

I don't really like what Perrin says most of the time but I think in general I don't like PR people.  PR people are essentially shills and a shill is only as good as the product they're shilling.  When a shill talks about how their new game is one of the best of all time and it IS then they sound credible.  But when they push something weak and give it the same publicity they sounds like tools because they're full of sh!t and I can spot it.  I have the same problem with politicians, radio DJs, TV talk show hosts and HR people.

If Nintendo improves everything and makes things tighter then we'll all like Perrin, and all of Nintendo's PR staff, a lot more.  They won't be lying to us and they won't be spinning obvious goofs as something worthwhile.

[mantidor]

bah, shes better than reggie anyway, he has tell more lies as far as I  can tell, he's only liked because of the "attitude".

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Attitude is better than an interview full of phail and internet.

[Kairon]

But you gotta admit... Perrin's Interview that she did with Billy back at E3 was... *sigh* ... magic... /swoon

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

[mantidor]

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Attitude is better than an interview full of phail and internet.

But they both give us nothing, Merrick was better, he got fired in a heartbeat for spilling so much info though.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

WRONG

Nintendo is an "entertainment company."

Pigeon Kaplan failed to provide entertainment.

Merrick opened his mouth a little too wide.

End of story.

[Smash_Brother]

Reggie at least apologizes for things, though, like apologizing for the GC's lack of online play and how Nintendo should have started sooner.

Most PR people don't pony up when mistakes are made: just look at Sony's staff of winged monkeys...

[NeoThunder]

Not really. Rockstar are the KINGS of controversy. I don't see Nintendo distancing themselves from a possible backlash as a bad thing. Besides, I doubt it even matters. Nintendo's already been sued over the more recent GTA titles, none of which have even seen the light of day on a Nintendo platform.

Actually, I believe there was a GTA game on the GameBoy color, and/or the GameBoy Advance

[Smash_Brother]

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Originally posted by: NeoThunder Actually, I believe there was a GTA game on the GameBoy color, and/or the GameBoy Advance

True, but even if the hot coffee exploit was in those games, trying to get people riled up about it to the extent that they were for the PS2 version just wouldn't happen.