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Originally posted by: couchmonkey
Hey, here's a question: why have people (especially ex-Nintendo players) ignored the GameCube? I'd like to hear actual, specific reasons that people you know gave for giving up on Nintendo, then if this thread keeps going maybe we can get into our personal theories.
I haven't given up on Nintendo (I doubt I ever will, kthnx), but I will admit I'm certainly not a big a fan of them as I was. The disgusting treatment of PAL owning GC fans is probably the main reason. Sony and Microsoft both strive to get games out in the US and Europe around the same time, and Nintendo sits around and breaks wind. Oh yeah, it's okay, release Four Swords a year later. Oh Animal Crossing? Yeah, nobody wants to play that. Sure, release it two years after the US at full price. Good job. Custom Robo? Like hell you're getting that! I'm sure the GBA and GC will do well when publishers and retail stores drop support because Nintendo don't know what the hell they're doing. LOL why are we failing badly.
And while a lot of their sequels have STUNNED ME on GC (F-Zero GX, Wave Race: BS, 1080: A), some more important ones left a bitter taste in my mouth (Mario Sunshine, Metroid Prime and
especially Mario Kart: DD). Of course, it's personal opinion. I could rant about why I dislike those games, but that's rather pointless. "Mario Kart had crap courses!" "NO IT DIDN'T" "WELL I THINK IT DID!" "OMG I HAT YOU"
And well, Nintendo just has a serious lack of good third party games on GC. But yeah, that's not really Nintendo's fault, I spose. I look at my PS2 collection and it's sad how many games would of done so much better on GC (sales wise). Seriously, c'mon Irem, port Disaster Report to GameCube. And Capcom? For shame, NOBODY FREAKIN' BOUGHT GREGORY HORROR SHOW OR UNDER THE SKIN ON PS2. ;__;
But hey, as of right now I'm currently getting excited in the pants for DS' release next month. I suspect it'll get kicked in the face (the top screen) as soon as Sony release the PSP in March, but hey. Whatever. Nintendo seem to be going back to their roots with the DS, silly obscure amazing games. Another Code and Yoshi Touch and Go! holla!