Someone once told me, change is good, but not for everyone. This sentimental life lesson while corny may hold true in video games as well. What does a company choose, alter a game just for the sake of change, and risk it tanking in sales. Or, do they stick with the formula, sell well, but never expand the boundaries of what their company is capable of. Its quite the double-edged sword that the developers face, damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Its been a while since the Wii released, and I like many, was one of the hopeful few that believed Nintendo would deliver on their promises of satisfying the hardcore gamer. This is where I strike a problem, 4 or 5 games just doesn't warrant a $250 purchase. When you look at this from Nintendo's point of view, its obvious to see that they shouldn't be worrying about catering to the much smaller but still loyal barrage of hardcore gamers who are willing to invest in their little white lunchbox. With sales already reaching over 25 Million, surpassing the 360 in less than a year, and growing hype for games I couldn't give a crap about(wiiFit), they have no reason to question their strategy. They have almost tripled their net value since the release of their two heavyweights in the DS and Wii. In this case, gamers lose and walk away with a sour taste in their mouth left from the lack of games that Nintendo had presented them with. I mean sure, the company is now thriving and I am very happy that Mr. Iwata has found another system that prints money, but..

These situations are tough, because they leave people no choice but to flock to the evil empires of gaming. In these desperate times, a hero will rise, and we will embark on a journey that will lead us into a new age of gaming.