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I doubt Nintendo has even noticed, considered the 3D handheld phase of their plan to take over the world will lauch shortly.
Anyone who isn't smart enough to figure this out probably will not be convinced otherwise. Of course, there's the simple idea of "The Wii doesn't have what I'm looking for, so I won't pretend to know everything about something I don't even pay attention to," but of course, this is figuring that the general population of this planet has a tuft of common sense. Or have degrees in economics.
Entirely agree though. Its funny though, it seems like "hardcore" gamers these days just don't know a dot about videogames.
Entirely agree though. Its funny though, it seems like "hardcore" gamers these days just don't know a dot about videogames.
omjeez, jim actually says something agreeable and completely appropriate. what has the world come to?
I'm willing to bet there are still other people who want a Wii but haven't gotten one yet. They just didn't want it so much until now.
Every product has a cycle, and the Wii has hit its high point so it's in a mature market(with competitions finally catching up) and shit will decline for Nintendo. But the sad thing is, even though it hasn't been selling a lot like previous years, it still sells a lot. Got to give Nintendo props, Sony and Microsoft have released many different versions of their systems, but here's Nintendo selling the same console from 2006. Eat that.
Huh. While I agree with what Jim is saying, I have yet to any such Wii doomsday reporting. Granted, the only other game blog I occasionally check is Joystiq.. but this post spurred me to actually check Kotaku and I can't even find it there.
This begs the question, wtf is Jim Sterling reading?
This begs the question, wtf is Jim Sterling reading?
"Jim, I can't hear you. It's tough to speak clearly with Nintendo's cock in your mouth. Try again when you're done."
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
Silly rabbit.
I guess 600,000 units sold during Black Friday week = Epic FAIL according to the news outlets.
I guess 600,000 units sold during Black Friday week = Epic FAIL according to the news outlets.
Wow, a little touchy eh? Nice fanboi rant, I am sure that the language is something your mom can be really proud of. See kids, this is why you should go to college, you can get paid to rant and curse on a website. yay for quality!
The funny thing is, apart from this little rant, I hadn't read or heard a damn thing about nintendo doing well or not doing well.
The funny thing is, apart from this little rant, I hadn't read or heard a damn thing about nintendo doing well or not doing well.
WE NEED SOMETHING SHOCKING TO REPORT ABOUT OTHERWISE WE DON'T LOOK LIKE REAL JOURNALISTS AHHHHHH!
Jim, I'd so buy you a beer if I ever got the chance. ♥
Jim, I'd so buy you a beer if I ever got the chance. ♥
Black Friday showed that the Wii can still sell a fuck ton. It sold nearly the same amount as the first year on a single day.
@severius: If you use the word 'fanboi' in your sentence, you have immediately declared your opponent victorious.
The first party line-up has been nothing short of spectacular this year, how the hell is it failing? Where did this talk even come from?
@severius
A good dozen or so different websites are parroting this:
http://www.ripten.com/2010/12/05/nintendo-wii-loses-holiday-season-dylan4422/
Most of them doing so without the snark of the original, presenting it as fact. That aside, there's been a lot of negative talk about the Wii as if it's jumped the shark and is good for nothing anymore.
I'm sure those same people will be praising the crap out of the system once Skyward Sword ships.
A good dozen or so different websites are parroting this:
http://www.ripten.com/2010/12/05/nintendo-wii-loses-holiday-season-dylan4422/
Most of them doing so without the snark of the original, presenting it as fact. That aside, there's been a lot of negative talk about the Wii as if it's jumped the shark and is good for nothing anymore.
I'm sure those same people will be praising the crap out of the system once Skyward Sword ships.
Nintendo would've been thrilled to see the poor old Gamecube ever sell as well as the Wii is still selling now.
Also, when it comes to games released, 2010 has been the best year for the Wii since... well, ever, pretty much.
Also, when it comes to games released, 2010 has been the best year for the Wii since... well, ever, pretty much.
@EdgyDude
Ooh, almost forgot about that one. Oh, and we mustn't forget that Monster Hunter Tri kicked a lot of ass, too.
Ooh, almost forgot about that one. Oh, and we mustn't forget that Monster Hunter Tri kicked a lot of ass, too.
OMG BUT THEY ALL HAVE SO MUCH DUST ON THEM!!! I HAZ TO CLEAN OFF DUSTS EVERYTIME GOODGAME COME OUT CAUSE SO MYCH DUST!!! SEE HOW ORIGINAL I AM! DUST OFF THOSE WII'S!!!!!!!!!!
Gosh, videogame bloggers are speculating about the future of a console? The hell, dude. How DARE they. I'm glad we have Jim Sterling to speak calmly and impartially about such issues. We can all rest easy knowing that he will never post sensationalist drivel about how such-and-such will fail.
My God....Jim Sterling actually said something intelligent. It must be the Apocalypse. Anyway, I will say that while it's obvious the Wii won't sell as many units this season, it's got a huge lineup of amazing games to sell. Donkey Kong Country Returns, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Epic Mickey, and yes even Metroid: Other M and Sonic Colors.
@Bakewell
I honestly can't tell if you're troll or just stupid, calling the Wii a Gimmick. The control stick was a gimmick. Rumble was a gimmick. Handheld to console linking was a gimmick. If you haven't realised a pattern by now then I hope to god you never replace Jim as a games journalist.
I honestly can't tell if you're troll or just stupid, calling the Wii a Gimmick. The control stick was a gimmick. Rumble was a gimmick. Handheld to console linking was a gimmick. If you haven't realised a pattern by now then I hope to god you never replace Jim as a games journalist.
No one is familiar with my style.
@deityofanime
I am neither a troll or stupid. Perhaps if you had read more than one article you would realise that.
@deityofanime
I am neither a troll or stupid. Perhaps if you had read more than one article you would realise that.
Wii – 75.90 million as of 30 September 2010
Xbox 360 – 44.6 million as of 30 September 2010
PlayStation 3 – 41.6 million as of 30 September 2010
That is a shit-ton of Wiis.
Xbox 360 – 44.6 million as of 30 September 2010
PlayStation 3 – 41.6 million as of 30 September 2010
That is a shit-ton of Wiis.
love when people blow things WAY out of proportion. People need to stop comparing year to year sales because they just do it in order to DRAMATIZE the numbers/percentages.....it's all marketing spin. Just play the damn games and have fun everyone. Excellent points Jim!
I'm still selling a crapload of wiis and even ds consoles atm at my games store in Australia. Being much cheaper than xbox/ps3 def helps when parents are looking for Xmas presents
It's not even reaching halfway point of PS2,so stop with the "already sold shitload" crap.
Wanna bet me it will never hit PS2's sales mark?
Wanna bet me it will never hit PS2's sales mark?
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