"Nintendo no longer "family friendly"" UGH!

[Atari 5200]

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/...-quot-/1295531

Really? And nobody cares that GTA is going to be on the DS which has freakin' 7 year olds playing pokemon on them? Rubbish. Ugh. Get a ******* life.

[Sonicwolf]

This is the way things are. If you make kiddy games, everyone older than 12 bitches. If you make adult games, the super-religous and soccermommish people bitch too. The good thing is that making kiddy games puts you in the financial toilet. Luckily Nintendo figured that out with the Gamecube and tough luck to these morons who whine and complain about the loss of family friendlyness.
ITS NOT 1986 PEOPLE!
Nintendo has the right to become a diverse company. How would they feel if there so-called "Family Friendly" platform dissappeard due to lack of sales in the teen-and-up market.
I apologise if any offence was taken from this post.

[Gameguy]

So they'll finally have adult content in their games, instead of wholesome stuff like Mario using mushrooms to get super powers. Cool.

People would actually have to rely on the ratings that are listed on every game to know if the game is appropriate or not, rather than just assuming it's ok because it's a Nintendo system. This really isn't a big deal, Nintendo is just doing what everybody else did years ago.

[Superman]

So where do fighting games on the various Nintendo systems fit in over the years? I know there is no blood, decapitations or extreme violence in (most of) those games, but what would you call it, "family-friendly fighting action?"

I don't think they are necessarily moving away from their image, just out. And just a little. Most of their titles are still geared for a younger crowd. Who knows, that could be part of the plan.

[j_factor]

Nintendo isn't Leap Frog.

[Oobgarm]

How dare someone bag on Nintendo. They are untouchable and undeserving of any and all criticism!

I can see how people could be upset by a pretty violent game on a system that is generally regarded to be the best bet for families and kids. Don't personally agree with the viewpoint, but I understand it.

And it's just like 1986. Nintendo is having quite the renaissance, and I think it's quite similar to what happened back in the 80's with the NES.

[OldSchoolGamer]

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/...-quot-/1295531

Really? And nobody cares that GTA is going to be on the DS which has freakin' 7 year olds playing pokemon on them? Rubbish. Ugh. Get a ******* life.

Uhm really what is the problem? You want kiddy games then buy them, you don't want younf kids playing more mature games then it's simple, FREAKIN PARENT YOUR CHILDREN!!!!!!!!! Choice and options are a GOOD THING, the addition of mature games on nintendo platforms only broadens the audience and appeal, it's about time!

[Icarus Moonsight]

...FREAKIN PARENT YOUR CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!...

100% yes, this. However, the harsh reality is we now live in a society where the majority will dictates that third parties and government handle these responsibilities. Yes, even when it comes to the grown-ups too. I suppose the reason is that it is easier that way and if shit goes wrong then you have someone to blame other than yourself. It's a win/win in their fucked up world. Children are just a bit hotter of a button in the 'nanny me please' dept. That's all.