I just listened to the IGN podcast and I just got reminded why I don't go to that website anymore. Those four "journalist" were supposed to be knowledgeable Nintendo experts, but they spent the majority of the time contradicting themselves while presenting misinformation about how Nintendo will ultimately fail with the Wii U.
One of their reasons for the Wii U's "failures" is Nintendo's "bragging" about releasing one game a month going into 2014. They present the info as if there will be no other 3rd party games or games from indie developers coming to the platform. Then they act like that's not enough games for the "hardcore" gamer... just
They go back and forth about tablets and how Nintendo made a mistake by packaging the Wii U with a tablet controller. They make it seem as if the tablet controller is forced upon gamers then talk about how the Wii-mote was so great in Pikmen 3. Which is it???!!! Is the gamepad forced or do Wii U games have too many controller options?
Than they go on to say that the gamepad is taking away value from the Wii U and that the PS4 is a better value because Sony didn't burden consumers with the eye toy. Shouldn't experts know that the base model Wii is $100 less than the PS4. Shouldn't they know that the deluxe Wii U comes with a $60 game, free stands, and is backwards compatible?
How is it possible that the PS4 is a better value when its not backwards compatible, has no compelling software, and offers no unique gaming experiences. And here's the kicker... they said Sony got it right by allowing gamers to play PS4 games on the Vita! Are you frigging kidding me? They think its a great idea for people to spend $200 on a failing console just to do what the Wii U does for FREE!!!!
Oh I get it... PS4 is supposed to have better value because it has better graphics
Listening to them flip flop about how Nintendo is some stale/rigid Japanese company who overly relies on nostalgia to sale games had me like :x. I thought to myself... they must be trolling, but a few moments later they talk about how Nintendo takes new concepts and incorporate them into their already existing franchises. Wait what??
According to this podcast Nintendo is this rigid Japanese company who tends to go left field and take gambles???? Really IGN... Really. Just sad |I
No wonder the gave a game like the Wonderful 101 a 7.4.
Sorry for the rant