A problem that has been occurring on Nintendo consoles since the Gamecube. Simply put, Nintendo throws out a string of ideas and games in order to please everyone, then hits a road block partway through year two of a cycle and takes a break in order to develop new games.
Last time it happened, no one cared, as Nintendo was the underdog. This time, however, people are whining because Nintendo is at the top of its game. Regardless, the whining is absurd, as the drought usually ends with Nintendo releasing fresh games.
This time, also, the drought forced third-party developers to stop relying on Nintendo as a crutch and forced them to release some very good games during the fourth quarter of last year and the first of this year.
Last time it happened, no one cared, as Nintendo was the underdog. This time, however, people are whining because Nintendo is at the top of its game. Regardless, the whining is absurd, as the drought usually ends with Nintendo releasing fresh games.
This time, also, the drought forced third-party developers to stop relying on Nintendo as a crutch and forced them to release some very good games during the fourth quarter of last year and the first of this year.
"Nintendo has abandoned us!"
"What's your problem? It's just a Nintendo Drought. They'll be back with new games soon!"
"Yeah! You didn't complain in 2003, why start now? You scared that Nintendo has two audiences to deal with now? You're so ungrateful! Why don't you just go back to shouting profanity at girls over Xbox Live and leave real gamers to appreciate what Nintendo is able to offer us!"
"What's your problem? It's just a Nintendo Drought. They'll be back with new games soon!"
"Yeah! You didn't complain in 2003, why start now? You scared that Nintendo has two audiences to deal with now? You're so ungrateful! Why don't you just go back to shouting profanity at girls over Xbox Live and leave real gamers to appreciate what Nintendo is able to offer us!"
by Whitly March 25, 2009
Get the Nintendo Droughtmug. by uber fry June 11, 2007
Get the nintendo armmug. Nintendo's 2006 console that will focus on gameplay first and graphics second, though will probably excell at both. This is contrary to the PS3 and XBox 360, which will only have graphics as a selling point, lacking gameplay. Also offers the ability to download classic games from previous Nintendo systems.
The Revolution is the best new system, but will be outsold because the other systems are more 'ghetto' and 'hip'.
by Rusty Shackelfurd September 14, 2005
Get the Nintendo Revolutionmug. Something that was avoided after the Nintendo DS was released. It caused It's stocks to raise above that of Microsoft. The DS has a battery life of 10 hours, 2 screens, 2 processers, graphics better then that of the Nintendo 64. It uses game cards, instead of cartriges. It will blow the Playstation Portable(PSP) into dust. Reasons include: It's battery life is 2 1/2 hours, OOHHH WOW. It plays dvds witha battery life of 1 hour, the graphics are good, but not as good as the DS's, they are shy of 64 bit. They have ripped off nintendos touch screen technology due to a touch screen keyboard. It has more unecessary features then the PS2 and XBox combined, even the DS doesnt have that much unecessary crap. It has online support with 1 hour worth of battery power and will be released in 2005 with a price higher then the DS($150+ American) Whoever buys this console is buying a crap machine. The DS may be an odd new system but. Its innovation and graphics. Along with nintendos hard work have created the ultime handheld gaming system, only to be matched by the Game Boy Evolution coming 2006/2007. Not much is known of this system, spare better graphics then 64 bit, we can only hope for a mini gamecube :D. The nintendo DS's games are no longer kiddie, with the addition of a GTA game for it and the game Feel the Magic - XY-XX, the DS has more "T" rated games and features 3-D racing and sports games, nothing the GBA could handle. The death of nintendo is only a lie now, the Nintendo Revolution will probobly put Sony out of business.
by Ol' Drippy November 18, 2004
Get the Death of Nintendomug. There was a lot of hype around the unveiling Nintendo Revolution's controller, but all fans had to do was go into their living room and pull out the TV remote.
by cynical1 October 1, 2005
Get the Nintendo Revolutionmug. Nintendo RS is going to be the most likely name for Nintendo's codename: Revolution. Nintendo RS stands for either Revolutionary screen, Or Revolutionary System. The Revolution is the only TRUE next gen game console. Sony and Microsoft think that just because they make the graphics better and the processor more powerful that means its better, But its not. Tech specs aren't important, Neither is HDTV. Nintendo focuses on gaming first, And Graphics second. There are two reasons why I said the Revolution will be the only true next gen game console. One is that it will be able to play games all the way back to its first game console. That includes NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, And its own array of new games, This redefines bacwards compatability. The second revolutionary part of the Revolution, Is the controller. Its not a standard controller, You can control it by using the buttons, And by moving the actual controller itself in a 3D enviornment. This means that there are more possibilities for games than the Xbox, Xbox 360, PSX, PS2, And PS3 put together. The possibilities are endless. The Revolution will also come in at least 5 different colors and will be about the size of 3 DVD cases stacked flat on top of eachother. One of the best things about the Revolution is the free online play using WI-FI, This definitely beats the PS3's ability to use 7 controllers simultaniously. The Revolution is supposed to be priced between $99-299, Although Nintendo said it would be affortable, And below $300.00. Plus Nintendo makes the best games, Usually Sony and Microsoft only make boring sports and racing games, Plus the Xbox 360 and PS3 are too expensive. Just for fun, Go to www.ps3grill.com
Nick: Hey I got a PS3 for $854.00
Justin: I got a Nintendo RS for under $300.00
Nick: Yeah well, I got the next Grand Turismo game and I can play it with 6 other controllers
Justin: I got Super Smash Bros. Revolution and I can play tons of people online around the world for free
Nick: ..... I know you are but what am I
Justin: I got a Nintendo RS for under $300.00
Nick: Yeah well, I got the next Grand Turismo game and I can play it with 6 other controllers
Justin: I got Super Smash Bros. Revolution and I can play tons of people online around the world for free
Nick: ..... I know you are but what am I
by RamuneMatt February 5, 2006
Get the Nintendo RSmug. One of the best games ever created, containing games such as pikimin and legend of zelda. Played on the Wii U
Jim: Broooo i just got every trophy in nintendo land
any sane person: Jim, this is why you don’t have a girlfriend
any sane person: Jim, this is why you don’t have a girlfriend
by Eeeeert October 24, 2020
Get the Nintendo Landmug.