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Oh, Nintendo. Just like with the MK SNES days, you are behind the times and have no idea what your core fans want.
Based on what I've seen of Ghirahim, he's like Hannibal Lecter with Liberace's flamboyance.
And I'm ok with this.
And I'm ok with this.
I should've known this was you Holmes. Always trying to raise my hype for Nintendo games.
Zelda as an "M" rated game would breath the much needed life into the series, but alas, we know even if the Japanese version were to make the esrb question the issue, they would edit the game to reach the "broader" audience.
Like what I did there with "broader?"
Zelda as an "M" rated game would breath the much needed life into the series, but alas, we know even if the Japanese version were to make the esrb question the issue, they would edit the game to reach the "broader" audience.
Like what I did there with "broader?"
Look at this unofficial teaser, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqWlbvX8RsY
The gay thing can't wait, There's giant worm sexually harassing an elf!
The gay thing can't wait, There's giant worm sexually harassing an elf!
But Nintendo fans are getting older, shouldn't a good business capitalize on that? Don't they have a huge backlog of Japanese titles they could localize and make mad bank on in the upper age categories?
I know I'm stating the obvious here, but it just doesn't make any sense.
I know I'm stating the obvious here, but it just doesn't make any sense.
Also, I love that shirt Holmes is wearing. Too bad I didn't get one of those super-duper-collector's editions of Super Meat Boy with all the stuff.
Yet again, Nintendo's harshest critics prove to be the ones totally detached from reality.
Holmes is being factious, of course, and just playing off the insecurities of some people, but it never fails to amazes me how many dumb people would rejoice at Zelda getting an M rating.
What Nintendo is doing "wrong" isn't happening in Zelda or most of the game they make. What they do wrong is on the business side and it mostly pertains to Nintendo of America, not Nintendo of Japan (or Europe, for now).
If anything, from what early reviews are saying, Skyward Sword is a big leap forward for the series, there almost isn't an element of the series that hasn't been reworked in some way with this entry.
Holmes is being factious, of course, and just playing off the insecurities of some people, but it never fails to amazes me how many dumb people would rejoice at Zelda getting an M rating.
What Nintendo is doing "wrong" isn't happening in Zelda or most of the game they make. What they do wrong is on the business side and it mostly pertains to Nintendo of America, not Nintendo of Japan (or Europe, for now).
If anything, from what early reviews are saying, Skyward Sword is a big leap forward for the series, there almost isn't an element of the series that hasn't been reworked in some way with this entry.
@ Silent Protagonist
"What they do wrong is on the business side and it mostly pertains to Nintendo of America, not Nintendo of Japan (or Europe, for now)."
How they are ignoring Operation Rainfall is stupid. Nintendo of America aren't doing the Wii any justice at all. They still haven't planned to localize those 3 Japanese games (including the critically-acclaimed Xenoblade) over to North America. Sure, these game won't sell millions of copies, but they sure will put a little life left inside the Wii. 3rd party support has gotten worse over the years. After Skyward Sword comes out, there won't be much too look forward to after that. Even some Wii owners have claimed Skyward Sword would be their last game on the system. The Wii is pretty much a dead console, abandoned.
Hopefully NoA won't have this localizing issue with the Wii U.
"What they do wrong is on the business side and it mostly pertains to Nintendo of America, not Nintendo of Japan (or Europe, for now)."
How they are ignoring Operation Rainfall is stupid. Nintendo of America aren't doing the Wii any justice at all. They still haven't planned to localize those 3 Japanese games (including the critically-acclaimed Xenoblade) over to North America. Sure, these game won't sell millions of copies, but they sure will put a little life left inside the Wii. 3rd party support has gotten worse over the years. After Skyward Sword comes out, there won't be much too look forward to after that. Even some Wii owners have claimed Skyward Sword would be their last game on the system. The Wii is pretty much a dead console, abandoned.
Hopefully NoA won't have this localizing issue with the Wii U.
I think eccentric gender non-normative characters make great villains. He reminds me of the Goblin king from Labyrinth.
I dont see why this is such a big deal. I mean he was already a fairyboy, does this villain really cross a line?
I honestly think a character like Ghirahim is incredible. While he may be a bit overt, his gender ambiguity is a breath of fresh air in a world where all villains are either Muslim, Chinese or Russian. It's time we get out of Tom Clancy and into something a bit more realistic.
hahaha that teaser is hilarious.
Seriously though, Anna Anthropy is my idol. All art forms, especially video games, need more non-normative everything. Grey and default mass appeal, therein lies ennui and death.
Seriously though, Anna Anthropy is my idol. All art forms, especially video games, need more non-normative everything. Grey and default mass appeal, therein lies ennui and death.
I must also say that the way Holmes shoves that mic into peoples faces in every episode always reminded me of this one SNL skit.
And dammit I don't remember which one. :(
And dammit I don't remember which one. :(
@Silent Protagonist & PixelKnot93-
I agree with all of that except that, this is NOT an NOA decision, but really an NCL decision. Reggie has his own set o' bosses and they reside in Japan, and they ultimately have final say over what crosses the pond and what doesn't. Reggie is the common scapegoat, but most of the blame should go to his higher-ups when they don't have faith in a certain few games selling enough units overseas.
I wanted to play those games so bad I could taste them, believe me. I just wanted to redirect the blame I guess. It's a much bigger problem with the company itself rather than the "American Branch"
That being said, bring on Skyward Sword
I agree with all of that except that, this is NOT an NOA decision, but really an NCL decision. Reggie has his own set o' bosses and they reside in Japan, and they ultimately have final say over what crosses the pond and what doesn't. Reggie is the common scapegoat, but most of the blame should go to his higher-ups when they don't have faith in a certain few games selling enough units overseas.
I wanted to play those games so bad I could taste them, believe me. I just wanted to redirect the blame I guess. It's a much bigger problem with the company itself rather than the "American Branch"
That being said, bring on Skyward Sword
The American branch is why Nintendo posted losses this year. Japan and Europe have put games on the shelves, NOA has not.
Hence, NOA is at the heart of the problem.
Hence, NOA is at the heart of the problem.
Everything ought to be rated M always and forever. The Legend of Zelda is no exception.
Seriously, though,not only do I want more gender non-conformists in games, I'd like for them to blur the line between genders a bit more often and thoroughly.
That's why I was a bit disappointed that Saint's Row the Third's Sex Appeal Slider features were gender exclusive.
Poison, Birdo, Kuja and Faris the pirate just aren't enough both in quantity or in gender blending.
Seriously, though,not only do I want more gender non-conformists in games, I'd like for them to blur the line between genders a bit more often and thoroughly.
That's why I was a bit disappointed that Saint's Row the Third's Sex Appeal Slider features were gender exclusive.
Poison, Birdo, Kuja and Faris the pirate just aren't enough both in quantity or in gender blending.
I'm all about the queer stuff. And no, there's NOTHING wrong with kids getting in contact with non-heteronormative stuff. Kids should now that it's okay to like whatever you want, being bi/gay/whatever is no more or less than being straight.
If I have a problem with this character, Ghirahim, departing from the typical masculine character trope, t's that he's the bad guy and queer:ish, and Link's the good guy an all about saving princesses and being all manly-like. I'd hate for anyone to make the connection that being a "man" and being into make-up and stuff like that is correlated to being evil. Hmm... let's just see what happens. In summary, queer characters are awesome and more games need 'em.
If I have a problem with this character, Ghirahim, departing from the typical masculine character trope, t's that he's the bad guy and queer:ish, and Link's the good guy an all about saving princesses and being all manly-like. I'd hate for anyone to make the connection that being a "man" and being into make-up and stuff like that is correlated to being evil. Hmm... let's just see what happens. In summary, queer characters are awesome and more games need 'em.
mother 3 did only have those fairies and they were really funny :p
if this comes out as an M title I'll buy 2 copies for th lulz
if this comes out as an M title I'll buy 2 copies for th lulz
It would have added to the, um, atypicality of Saint's Row the Third if the option to rock both this song and the physical trait that are the subject of this song were in the game.
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