A major problem, as are all fanboys. Like all fanboys, they rarely give a reason for their company's superiority, and if they do it's some antiviolence bullshit that either accuses the average Microsoft or Sony gamer of being violent and hating Nintendo for the lack of violence it provides. Although the gibberish that they spurt sometimes has a point, such as their most frequently used phrase that "Xbox has no (very few) fun games, they still ignore the fact that the Dreamcast was shunned, and that many of Sega's earlier systems were also poorly done, with the exception of a few games like Shinobi, and that the Gamecube was on the bottom of the charts during current generation. They will make the excuse, again, that we hate their systems because they don't provide enough violence, but when Resident Evil 4 (possibly one of the most violent and disturbing games of the current generation), it was a Gamecube exclusive. It was still a great game, but this took away their "Microsoft and Sony gamers are violent" line. They're just as much of a n00b as any other fanboy of any other system, and most gamers who meet them fantasize about a video game character (usually Master Chief a la VG Cats) brutally murdering the fanboy. Fanboys give all gamers a bad name.
SEGA/Nintendo fanboy:OMGXBOX SUX!!!11 NINTENDO PWNS PS2 LOL IF U DONT LIKE NINTENDO OMGSHUTUP YOU FAGGOT!1!!
(Master Chief sticks a plasma grenade to fanboy)
(Grenade explodes)
Fanboy:OW!!FUK U!!1!!11
(Master Chief drives up in Warthog)
Master Chief:Now run, little piggy, run.
(Master Chief sticks a plasma grenade to fanboy)
(Grenade explodes)
Fanboy:OW!!FUK U!!1!!11
(Master Chief drives up in Warthog)
Master Chief:Now run, little piggy, run.
by Normal Gamer July 18, 2006
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At the turn of the 2nd generation of videogaming, it was seen that games were converting from cartridges to dics, and that the dataspace available would be remarkably higher in comparison to the previous generation. With this came potential for extremely advanced graphics (compared to the 8bit days of yore) online capabilities, more advanced gameplay, and not to mention longer games. But...
Nintendo came in "last place" in the second generation console war for a few reasons: The concept of more realistic graphics appealed to many and was a new hype, and Nintendo's Gamecube did not have the capacity to play games with this level, nor did its discs. Its controller was also a turn off to the crowds, and the more dynamic controllers of the Xbox and the PS2 won over. Also, the revolutionary online techniques and community of Mircosoft was not to be outdone by anybody, and the Nintendo lost even more ground.
Nintendo also had another problem, aside from hardware issues. It's games. The concepts of the games were immediately aged, and Mario, Zelda, Kirby, and the like were all covered with a layer of dust. Brand new series and game makers were sucked in to the advanced systems and made most of the successful market of games. Games such as the Halo series, Devil May Cry, Metal Gear Solid, Jax & Daxter, and many more were a new sight for everybody. The old games were not able to shine because most people were thinking "been there done that" and Nintendo's newer versions of previous titles were left in the dust. Then they had a second shot in the 3rd generation...
The Nintendo Wii was the cheapest system at launch and had brought back an old trick-motion sensing. Althought thie was originally developed by Sony, Nintendo claimed it was revolutionary. This worked for several reasons: Most of the gaming market is made up of minors, (under 18), and most had not heard of the old controller from Pelican for the PS1. As for those who did know, you could say that nobody bothered with a publicly announced lawsuit (up till December 2006, as that was when this review was written). Now once again, the concept of gaming graphics displayed in 1080p (the best for the 3rd gen on PS3), many people dreamt of that quality of gaming. However, Nintendo was (once again) not concerned with graphics. Their motion sensing controller appealed more to kids who didn't care about HD, and it was artificially "new". there was also another reason it succeeded at the start: it's price. With the cost of the Wii starting at around $250, it was by far the cheapest console, with the twist of a motion sensing controller. However...
The PS3 was the most saught after, seeing as people lined up for up to a week to get it, and all sold out almost immdetiately. The Xbox 360 had come out a year before and had a headstart, but the Wii was hot on it's heals. However, this is mostly because of the controller concepts and low cost. It's not all fun and games for the Wii buyers. Their controller relied mostly upon motion sensing, and had very few buttons. this was great for things such as sword fighting, bowling, and other stationary activities, but it greatly limited the rest of the functions. FPS, RPG and some other genres that involved platforming were restricted and were extremely hard to incorperate with the Wii controller. It also limited those who did not want to have to rely on physical accuracy to beat games or even play them.
Nintendo will have to improve their graphics, get new games, improve their game quantities, get a legit online community, and make a dynamic controller to win the 4th gen...if they can.
At the turn of the 2nd generation of videogaming, it was seen that games were converting from cartridges to dics, and that the dataspace available would be remarkably higher in comparison to the previous generation. With this came potential for extremely advanced graphics (compared to the 8bit days of yore) online capabilities, more advanced gameplay, and not to mention longer games. But...
Nintendo came in "last place" in the second generation console war for a few reasons: The concept of more realistic graphics appealed to many and was a new hype, and Nintendo's Gamecube did not have the capacity to play games with this level, nor did its discs. Its controller was also a turn off to the crowds, and the more dynamic controllers of the Xbox and the PS2 won over. Also, the revolutionary online techniques and community of Mircosoft was not to be outdone by anybody, and the Nintendo lost even more ground.
Nintendo also had another problem, aside from hardware issues. It's games. The concepts of the games were immediately aged, and Mario, Zelda, Kirby, and the like were all covered with a layer of dust. Brand new series and game makers were sucked in to the advanced systems and made most of the successful market of games. Games such as the Halo series, Devil May Cry, Metal Gear Solid, Jax & Daxter, and many more were a new sight for everybody. The old games were not able to shine because most people were thinking "been there done that" and Nintendo's newer versions of previous titles were left in the dust. Then they had a second shot in the 3rd generation...
The Nintendo Wii was the cheapest system at launch and had brought back an old trick-motion sensing. Althought thie was originally developed by Sony, Nintendo claimed it was revolutionary. This worked for several reasons: Most of the gaming market is made up of minors, (under 18), and most had not heard of the old controller from Pelican for the PS1. As for those who did know, you could say that nobody bothered with a publicly announced lawsuit (up till December 2006, as that was when this review was written). Now once again, the concept of gaming graphics displayed in 1080p (the best for the 3rd gen on PS3), many people dreamt of that quality of gaming. However, Nintendo was (once again) not concerned with graphics. Their motion sensing controller appealed more to kids who didn't care about HD, and it was artificially "new". there was also another reason it succeeded at the start: it's price. With the cost of the Wii starting at around $250, it was by far the cheapest console, with the twist of a motion sensing controller. However...
The PS3 was the most saught after, seeing as people lined up for up to a week to get it, and all sold out almost immdetiately. The Xbox 360 had come out a year before and had a headstart, but the Wii was hot on it's heals. However, this is mostly because of the controller concepts and low cost. It's not all fun and games for the Wii buyers. Their controller relied mostly upon motion sensing, and had very few buttons. this was great for things such as sword fighting, bowling, and other stationary activities, but it greatly limited the rest of the functions. FPS, RPG and some other genres that involved platforming were restricted and were extremely hard to incorperate with the Wii controller. It also limited those who did not want to have to rely on physical accuracy to beat games or even play them.
Nintendo will have to improve their graphics, get new games, improve their game quantities, get a legit online community, and make a dynamic controller to win the 4th gen...if they can.
by Slatte December 17, 2006
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A once respectable gaming console company in the mid-80's to early 90's... It has now fallen to a shameful level of using desperate capitalist measures, including cheaply made merchandise (eg: Pokemon), and releasing games that are high in graphic and low in storyline/maturity.
It's mascot is Mario, a stereotype Italian who fights enemies often named after racial slurs for Italians. (eg: goombas)
The oldschool Nintendo generation has grown up, and it's fanbase now consists of fanboys whom are too young to ploy their parents into buying a Playstation 2 (PS2) with GTA3, or a high end computer capable of playing Battlefield 1942 or even Quake.
It's mascot is Mario, a stereotype Italian who fights enemies often named after racial slurs for Italians. (eg: goombas)
The oldschool Nintendo generation has grown up, and it's fanbase now consists of fanboys whom are too young to ploy their parents into buying a Playstation 2 (PS2) with GTA3, or a high end computer capable of playing Battlefield 1942 or even Quake.
Nintendork: "Wow, Metroid Prime with it's cheesy alien-zapping HalfLife ripoff game play and tedious backtracking is awesome! And it's the long awaited sequal to a l33t game that was a hit before I was even born! This is obviously the best game ever made!
Common Sense Gamer: Shut the hell up and pick up a copy of Starcraft or Battlefield 1942 if you want good gaming.
Common Sense Gamer: Shut the hell up and pick up a copy of Starcraft or Battlefield 1942 if you want good gaming.
by hatred May 16, 2003
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The Wii is an ugly electronic box of foreign assembly which displays images on your TV based upon how well you can spasm and jerk your wrist using the console's motion sensitive remote control. This is merely one innovation in a long line of Nintendo products designed to make you girate and giggle in front of your TV, while simultaneously cursing the manufacturer.
The Wii is an ugly electronic box of foreign assembly which displays images on your TV based upon how well you can spasm and jerk your wrist using the console's motion sensitive remote control. This is merely one innovation in a long line of Nintendo products designed to make you girate and giggle in front of your TV, while simultaneously cursing the manufacturer.
1. Dude, we're having a total Wii party at my house tonight. Bring lots of ice for your wrist.
2. FUCK you NINTENDO Wii!!! GODDDAMN FUCKING SHIT CONTROLLER!!!! WTF!!! NOT AGAIN! FUCK! (You will hear lots of language like this when the Wii is released.)
2. FUCK you NINTENDO Wii!!! GODDDAMN FUCKING SHIT CONTROLLER!!!! WTF!!! NOT AGAIN! FUCK! (You will hear lots of language like this when the Wii is released.)
by ByronGman2 September 21, 2008
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by The Americans are idiots for voting in Bush January 3, 2005
Get the Nintendo Rave mug.when someone sucks really bad at any video game or monitor related device. The term is insulting because no matter what game you will be playing, you suck at the longest lasting original gaming system, nintendo
"dude i got game over on final fantasy again!" (ps2 game)
"dude its just cuz you really suck at nintendo!"
"wtf?"
"dude its just cuz you really suck at nintendo!"
"wtf?"
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