Gamecube = Not Cool

[Kliq]

My RANT -

Why is it that XBOX and Ps2 have reached mainstream status but Gamecube is the "hardcore Nintendo fanboy's console". Its kind of sad that Microsoft came into the console race and is now outselling Gamecube in the US. I mean, even I want an XBOX now. XBOX Live sounds so kickass. And that $50 or so price to go online is NOTHING. So why does Nintendo keep speaking for us when they say we don't want to pay to go online? I DO WANT TO PAY! Damnit, I don't care if I had to pay $50 a year or whatever it is to go online. If Nintendo can keep the prices competitive and offer online games such as Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Tennis and also have 3rd party titles like Madden, Live then I'd definitely pay.

Its sad that Nintendo keeps saying "next generation, next generation" every time a new console comes out. This was supposed to be the console to put Nintendo back on top, and they've only managed to lose MORE 3rd party support. I sware if Nintendo doesn't go online next generation I'm gonna have to reconsider staying with them.

Instead of going with the DVD-CD Roms, they went with the mini-discs. No problem.

Instead of having a built in DVD player, they say no. No problem.

Instead of holding onto RARE, they sell them. Problem now? No. But in the future we're gonna feel dumb.

Instead of going online they give us this crappy excuse of online gaming, GCN/GBA connectivity.

Instead of the promised new franchises we've only gotten remakes and sequels of already-established franchises. Its not too much of a problem, but I wanna see new franchises.

The only things that have made me somewhat proud are the relationships with Namco, Square and Capcom. Hell, we've even managed to lose Silicon Knights exclusive games.

I wonder what Nintendo's gameplan is going into the next-generation. I REALLY hope Nintendo doesn't stay this stubborn next time around. They try so hard to be different but it ends up hurting them. I mean, I like originality. But I DON'T like connectvity, so why can't Nintendo just be like everyone and give us some online play damnit.

*sigh*

'twas my Rant. Sorry, but I'm getting frustrated when the only game I'm looking forward to all summer is Tales of Symphonia.

[shadowrunner]

very wisely said.

[Pro A.]

I agree with you on most of the points except for the thing about Rare. Rare is the biggest walking joke on the planet and they don't have definite plans for a while. The GBA player was a neat addition, but yea, they should have gone and done more.

On the upside, a system that managed to create Metroid Prime, Wind Waker, SMS, SSB:M, Resident Evil, Twin Snakes can't be that bad.

[Kliq]

I agree with you on most of the points except for the thing about Rare. Rare is the biggest walking joke on the planet and they don't have definite plans for a while. The GBA player was a neat addition, but yea, they should have gone and done more.

On the upside, a system that managed to create Metroid Prime, Wind Waker, SMS, SSB:M, Resident Evil, Twin Snakes can't be that bad.

But in the long run when Perfect Dark 0 comes out or when Conker comes out ... or even the new Killer Instinct, we're gonna feel dumb knowing we could of had it.

[dwhittenempire]

I know I would feel dumb about not having perfect dark...

[shadowrunner]

plz, if i could give you nintendo-ers PD back i would.......never liked that game..... had something to do with always losing, i presume.

[Kliq]

plz, if i could give you nintendo-ers PD back i would.......never liked that game..... had something to do with always losing, i presume.

Perfect Dark had to be my favorite game of all time on the N64, I loved it.

[koten]

the answer to the rant is simple.

CASUAL GAMERS ARE KILLING THE INDUSTRY.

Allow gamecube guy to explain it. He does a much better job than I could.

http://gamecubeguy.com:8080/articles.php?id=14

[shadowrunner]

if it werent for mainstream gamers, most of the games we love today wouldnt have been made because the companys ouldnt get the financial backing for them.
eg, Vice city never wouldve been made if gta3 wasnt such a big mainstream hit.

god bless the mainstream

[dwhittenempire]

I miss the old days when you could pick up a game like mario bros or frogger and have hours of fun without being so critical of a game..

[Michael]

^ain't that the truth...but games are becoming a tool in which people experiance things on. The big thrill is overly done now, as well as simplifying the game so much that there's no use to play it for hardcore gamers. Graphics, and ego now play a bigger role then ever, without these many companies fail. Nintendo is also shy, that doesn't help many fans. Protectivness also plays a role, nintendo seems to be doing things to keep the fans they have, so many other gamers can come in. Media isn't that big, or atleast commercials, just look at prince of persia....by all means, if they followed the formula down to the teeth, and still failed. I think if they were exclusive to one system, they would have done far better then they did. None of this was true in the past, but the industry has been changing since playstation 1, I knew this would happen this generation, but I liked nintendo, what else can I say.

[dwhittenempire]

People arn't about fun now. People are about graphics and ect...


This sad conclusion is why someday Nintendo's fate is looking gloom.

[alpha]

Gamecube= Not Cool

but...

Gamecube = Good

[OutlawAdidas]

It all has to change someday. People are becoming blinded by things that don't really make a game, just add on to them. Online is lookin to be the future of gaming. But until Ninty thinks that its profitable then, thats when they will go online

[alpha]

^Which is smart.

[The Dude]

I realized a long time ago video games are not what they used to be, and they never will be agian. If you play video games to be "cool" you just suck at life. You play video games becuse you enjoy it, not to care about fitting in

[alpha]

You play video games becuse you enjoy it, not to care about fitting in

Which I find hard due to how i have a gamecube.

[Glenn2K4]

i share the same emotions that Kliq does. I mean i never thought i'd see the day when i really wanted to buy a xbox.

nintendo has really been wearing thin with me. i mean seriously, the gamecube was supposed to be the system to change things for nintendo -- but instead we get a purple console with very few original titles, still bad 3rd part support thanks to N's high royalty fees, and very few RPGs.

I want online and $50 for a year's play is a great price...do you hear that nintendo? ops:

Next generation, I am not buying a console the first day it comes out just because I am promised something spectacular by Nintendo. I will wait it out and really compare what is out there.....if Nintendo doesn't deliver, I will go with the competitors and I won't look.

[dwhittenempire]

lol poor Glen likes to be stubborn. He prolly has Nintendo's next generation system on reserve.

[Glenn2K4]

^ lol be quiet DWhitten...im trying to make a serious statement here.

seriously, one day i got so fed up, i was going to sell my cube and games on ebay and buy xbox + xbox live gaming package with 3 games.

the only thing that stopped me is hearing that the MS Xenon won't be backwards compatible.