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How can you say PCs should be for casual gaming only"
I didn't say that. I said that casual games belong on the PC (right next to crysis, C&C and The Sims 2) As far as I'm concerned, console and PC games are seperated only by the hardware peripherals. (The wii is a different story, so don't try using that against me here) PC gamers and console gamers should just get along. I'm on your side here.
Quote: "Really what's so bad about the Wii? It's a new console - yes it brings back some old school stuff with a modern touch, well those games really got gamers active and it was systems like the old Nintendos that are responsible for todays gaming"
Yes. Super Mario paved the path for platformers, but if we saw that thing on the shelves for £40 today, would we think: "Wow! Nintendo's being innovative, fresh and catering for the new audiences. Most of all, this game is a fun idea that I never would have considered before!" hey wouldn't say that. Think about what you said.
Tut tut tut.
Quote: "Realy if it wasn't for Nintendo marketing/spin and the controller designed for elderly and girls who don't know one end of a joypad from another no-one would have bought it."
Exactly. It's great that they've opened up to this audience, but it's only because they've made their image more 'family' friendly.
Chris K, it's great to see I'm not alone here. Sock it to 'em!
@everyone: I don't think the wii is bad for just being fun. Games are meant to entertain. My theory of 'gaming capitolism-marxism' is just a theory. But it could happen. But I stand by what I said. Until Nintendo gets over the fact that they have a shiny wiimote and gives us more than "swing me to whack the ball", they will never contribute to gamings status as an art form.
Yes, it's fun to play games. It needs to be. But how can you make that a selling point when it's a necessity?
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