Well, it's something of a stereotype that Nintendo systems are "kiddie", so that rep was no doubt making reference to that idea. While Nintendo systems are definitely more "kiddie" (more titles that target younger game players) than rival systems, it doesn't mean it doesn't have the same types of games as the other guys. In absolute terms and ratios, Sony and Microsoft systems have more M-rated and beyond games, but that doesn't mean that either one of those systems has better games or more representative games. It all sorts of plays into itself, and each has their share of franchises, "mature", kid-fare, licensed drivel, etc., though again, ratios and what publisher's target and why varies.
The cooking title for the DS and Wii does not have a favorable control scheme for the other system's chosen controllers. It doesn't mean however that a great game in the same vein couldn't be done - after all, the Wii-mote is not always the most accurate controller in regards to motion sensing itself. Case in point, while the DS (touch screen) and Wii (motion control) have Trauma Center surgery games, there have been several surgery games for computers going all the way back to Life & Death (PC, ST, Mac, etc.), which I believe was one of the first. That game worked extremely well with just a mouse. It's important to remember it's not the controller that dictates what games you can make, it's the games (developers) that dictate how well they make OPTIMAL use of the available options. There's no one perfect controller or control scheme.
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Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
(A PC Magazine Top 100 Website)
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*************************** Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
Well, it's something of a stereotype that Nintendo systems are "kiddie", so that rep was no doubt making reference to that idea. While Nintendo systems are definitely more "kiddie" (more titles that target younger game players) than rival systems, it doesn't mean it doesn't have the same types of games as the other guys. In absolute terms and ratios, Sony and Microsoft systems have more M-rated and beyond games, but that doesn't mean that either one of those systems has better games or more representative games. It all sorts of plays into itself, and each has their share of franchises, "mature", kid-fare, licensed drivel, etc., though again, ratios and what publisher's target and why varies.
The cooking title for the DS and Wii does not have a favorable control scheme for the other system's chosen controllers. It doesn't mean however that a great game in the same vein couldn't be done - after all, the Wii-mote is not always the most accurate controller in regards to motion sensing itself. Case in point, while the DS (touch screen) and Wii (motion control) have Trauma Center surgery games, there have been several surgery games for computers going all the way back to Life & Death (PC, ST, Mac, etc.), which I believe was one of the first. That game worked extremely well with just a mouse. It's important to remember it's not the controller that dictates what games you can make, it's the games (developers) that dictate how well they make OPTIMAL use of the available options. There's no one perfect controller or control scheme.
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Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
(A PC Magazine Top 100 Website)
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Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.