The demise of Nintendo is almost upon us!

[Dreamc@sting]

lol I second that scoot, this is the main reason I don't post "predictions" on game console wars. Although the current scenario in gaming I seen coming - theres no way the Wii or DS WOULDN'T of been the top dog. I'm glad the poster was wrong in his opinion, even though I was a die hard Sega supporter back in the day, I'd rather see one of the originals be on top rather than sony or microsoft!

[blue lander]

Dude... let... it... go. Let's act like adults and bury the hatchet like the moderators have asked us too, okay? The last thing these boards need are flame wars.

For my part, after reading this thread I apologize for debating you in your wii thread. Had I known you said The DS lost already the race before it really began. and In one year there will be a 50/50 marketshare in the handheld industry between Sony and N at the expense of N just 4 months after the DS was launched, I would have never taken your posts about the wii seriously enough to have responded to them in the first place.

[esquire]

I believe in the meantime that these guys are so radical, dumb, and strong believers that they would start a war over silly issues. I really can’t imagine what kind of life they have, if any. I always keep a cool head and I'm very rational. I admit I don't understand the strong emotions and seriousness about issues radicals are able to develop.

That's why I always referred to them as the "Nintendo Mafia", sort of like that old Monty Python skit - "The Spanish Inquisition" - where they just pop in and exclaim, "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition". I really try to avoid arguing with them as its totally senseless. They'll just shout you down. It was painful to see try to argue logically with them in that other thread.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/Spanish_Inquisition_%28Monty_Python%29.jpg

[8-bitNesMan]

That's why I always referred to them as the "Nintendo Mafia", sort of like that old Monty Python skit - "The Spanish Inquisition" - where they just pop in and exclaim, "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition". I really try to avoid arguing with them as its totally senseless. They'll just shout you down. It was painful to see try to argue logically with them in that other thread.

OK totally unrelated to the topic but had to post: You know what's funny? My good buddy had "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition" as part of his gamer profile on Xbox Live and they banned his account. WTF?

[Icarus Moonsight]

Hey now. Don't look at me. I didn't dig 'er up. I just happened to trip over the corpse. :D

[Xizer]

A classic thread of epic fail.

owned

[lendelin]

That's why I always referred to them as the "Nintendo Mafia", sort of like that old Monty Python skit - "The Spanish Inquisition" - where they just pop in and exclaim, "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition". I really try to avoid arguing with them as its totally senseless. They'll just shout you down. It was painful to see try to argue logically with them in that other thread.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/Spanish_Inquisition_%28Monty_Python%29.jpg

You are absolutely right, heybtbm wrote right the same thing in the other thread right away. He was smarter than me. See, intelligent and well informed posters like you, or Daria, heybtbm, goatdan, YoshiM, blissfulnoise, Rob2600, and so many others can always have a civil conversation no matter how much they disagree.

I miss the responses of Zach Meston. We had serious disagreements, but dang the guy was well informed and intelligent.

...and then you have a couple of guys who join a thread with the “how dare you”-attitude and are in constant defense mode. They join a thread in order to make a good conversation impossible. As soon as they are confronted with good reasoning and hit a wall, it gets dirty and cheap. ‘I’m above name calling, but you are xyz.’

Look at blueLanders response above. After these guys destroyed a very good discussion with below-the-beltline accusations and dumb and pointless responses, now it is ‘Let’s bury the hatchet and act like adults, we don’t need another flame war...BUT I wouldn’t have taken you seriously anyway.’ :) Isn’t that like a childish apology of a ten year old bully? ‘I’m so sorry that I hit him... but he deserved somehow.’

I don’t take these guys too seriously anyway; however, what really bothers me is that they make good threads impossible with their intolerant attitude. And then a site like DP becomes less attractive, and in the long run will loose posters if these guys run amok.

I wished reasonable guys would chime in sometimes and told them how ridiculous their attitude is. They might try then to produce a minimum of fairness and common sense -- at least it would prevent them from destroying good threads.

[lendelin]

Hey now. Don't look at me. I didn't dig 'er up. I just happened to trip over the corpse. :D

No, not at all. I liked your posts, they were very reasonable, you made very clear why the Wii is attractive and the game system for you. I think it is one of THE most important reasons the Wii is so successful. Gamers grew up, they have families and less time to invest in gaming, and moreover they want to play WITH their family. All things which were neglected in the last ten years when gaming become more of a peer group affair and took away time for the entire family.

I praised this achievement of the Wii, and the fact to bring new gamers (women, older age groups) to the videogame table, and moreover the incredible instant access of the Wii remote to such an extent that blissfulnoise even called me an “apologist” of the Wii.

But I see severe flaws of the Wii, and this is just an unforgiveable sin - for some. :)

[lendelin]

Since this is a thread about courageous predictions, I'd like to add another one which foretells gamings future over the next ten years. I hope this thread never dies. :)


I don't like making any crazy predictions, but I think more sophisticated motion controls will be as ubiquitous in 2018 as 3D graphics were in 2006, and traditional controls will be as superceded as 2D graphics are by 3D ones. I wouldn't be suprised if the next generation of gamers will look at a 360 control the same way kids these days look at an Atari joystick - as a relic.

The prediction is based on...


And I base my personal opinion on the future of motion controls on the reaction by the public to the wii, not on the wii itself or its first 16 months games or it's wiimote.

Let's see in four years how accurate the prediction was.

[djbeatmongrel]

Everything you say is right Lendelin.

[lendelin]

Everything you say is right Lendelin.

Ah, and this from a guy who immediately calls others "single-minded" as soon as they critique Wii games.

I think you are a role model of tolerance. I am not allowed to quote something current while you referrred to an almost three year old quote?

I didn't say anything, I merely quoted a prediction. Do you want to shoot me or put a noose around my neck? :)

[djbeatmongrel]

I wasnt going to reply but I was saying that towards the messages you posted today. You did post those today didn't you?

[lendelin]

I wasnt going to reply but I was saying that towards the messages you posted today. You did post those today didn't you?

I said something about Wii motion sensing, yep. Since Wirestone, Blue Lander and you react so aggressively towards dissenting opinions, even resurrect with fake Ids old threads, I didn't have the courage to express mine; I thought if I share your opinion I don't have to be afraid so much and you guys take the aggression level down two...three...or four...notches. Was I wrong? I assure you that I had the best intentions.

[mnbren05]

So yeah interesting thread...the Wii and motion controls how bout that... You think the Wii has provided the necessary technology to make Lesiure Suit Larry even more work out for the wrist?

[lendelin]

So yeah interesting thread...the Wii and motion controls how bout that... You think the Wii has provided the necessary technology to make Lesiure Suit Larry even more work out for the wrist?

Absolutely. Well paced rhythmic hand and body motions are very important to reach the climax (of gameplay). It is also very relaxing and helps to decrease tensions...AND you loose weight, too!

Wouldn't it be great to implement Wii Fit into a Leisure Suit Larry game? The possibilities are endless.

[esquire]

So yeah interesting thread...the Wii and motion controls how bout that... You think the Wii has provided the necessary technology to make Lesiure Suit Larry even more work out for the wrist?

I'm "holding out" for a sequel to Bubble Bath Babes on the Wii.

[GrandAmChandler]

Guys this thread is Dead. Let it go.

Locked.

-GAC-