Wii Pissed
Wii’s Virtual Console leaves MUCH to be desired. To date, there are only 20 Nintendo titles available, contrary to the vast library of retro Nintendo classics that were to be at our beck and call.
I can’t even imagine how they are determining what to release – it’s certainly not based on the title’s popularity, as they’ve released some mediocre, played-out titles.
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the innnovation of the system and that it forces the player to be active and work up a sweat – it’s a great system that I definitely recommend. I just don’t understand Nintendo’s strategy, or lack thereof.
Another area they’ve missed the next generation boat lies in what compels people to play. Based on this report, motivators include “sense of independence, achievement and connectedness to others.” Xbox Live excels in this area from their unlockable achievements that add to your gamer points and bragging rights, to the social aspect – notifications when friends come online, voice chat and messaging, collaborative gaming.
In my opinion, the Xbox 360 is the best overall, since quantity and quality of available games are more important than the systems themselves. I will not even consider the PS3 based on its high price – there are no games that can justify that expense for a gaming console. More Wii’s have sold than any other next generation console, if they want to keep up the momentum, Nintendo had better make with the quality games, and lots of ‘em, both in stores and on its Virtual Console.
Tags: Interactive, Networking, Pop Culture, Social, Video Games, WTF?!
