nintedo in the news..

Infernal Mass · Dec 13th, 2003, 01:28 PM

https://www.time.com/time/asia/magazi...557120,00.html

Infernal Mass · Dec 15th, 2003, 07:46 PM

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According to many experts, Nintendo's most likely route is to eventually follow Sega's lead: get out of the brutally competitive console business and focus on software. By doing this Nintendo's growth might become limited, but the company could become a profitable boutique video-game brand that caters to children, newcomers and enthusiasts. In fact, game analyst Hisakazu Hirabayashi insists that scenario has already happened. "Since around 2000, Nintendo was no longer a member of the video-game industry. Its philosophy and method are fundamentally different from the other console and software companies. It's not a loser only because it's taken itself out of the race." Every kid who's booted up Super Mario for the first time knows what happens when you run out of lives and can't secure enough gold coins: game over.

—With reporting by Toko Sekiguchi

any comments,....iguana?

Makg?.....

santa?

Vicious_2003 · Dec 15th, 2003, 09:44 PM

I for one have mixed feelings. On one side the idea of having those amazing Nintendo games Like Zelda, Smash Bros, and the Mario Line, to play on my X Box excites me. But on the other id hate to see Nintendo fall out of a market they practically built. Just doesent seem right

Spank-A-Thon · Dec 16th, 2003, 09:08 AM

What some of you may or may not realise is that companies such as Nintendo and SONY Computer Entertainment actually lose money on each console sold. They adopt what is know as a 'loss-leader' approach - i.e. by making a short-term loss they realise that they will benefit from long-term overall profit... and how do they get this profit? Simple.

Games...

For each game that is made for Nintendo or SONY consoles, a royalty fee is paid to said companies and this is where the money comes from. Now obviously both companies will make more cash from 1st Party developed software (because they receive more than just royalties in that case), but this is also why so many companies are keen to form partnerships with developers.

To be honest, whilst I like the variety of consoles that are available, is it worth running the risk of Nintendo going out of business just so we can have a new Nintendo console?

I don't think so - and if it means Ninty can continue in business and keep on making great games, then I for one will be able to deal with not seeing a new Ninty console.

- S

Infernal Mass · Dec 16th, 2003, 10:20 PM

i doubt nintendo will stray away from the consoles.

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Vicious_2003 Stationary Wonderer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: In front of my computer Age: 39 Posts: 1,140	I for one have mixed feelings. On one side the idea of having those amazing Nintendo games Like Zelda, Smash Bros, and the Mario Line, to play on my X Box excites me. But on the other id hate to see Nintendo fall out of a market they practically built. Just doesent seem right __________________ The kinder, gentler, Vicious Beretta55- "fo sheezy heezy neezy weezy flipity floppity floop" Lost Myth- "I already know you are something special and I think the Pistons did too, because then why would they have won the trophy on your birthday dude? Anonymous- "Whos more to blame, me for being quote un quote gullible ?, or him for lying !?"

Dec 16th, 2003, 09:08 AM	#4
Spank-A-Thon Carpe Diem Baby! Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 49 Posts: 664	What some of you may or may not realise is that companies such as Nintendo and SONY Computer Entertainment actually lose money on each console sold. They adopt what is know as a 'loss-leader' approach - i.e. by making a short-term loss they realise that they will benefit from long-term overall profit... and how do they get this profit? Simple. Games... For each game that is made for Nintendo or SONY consoles, a royalty fee is paid to said companies and this is where the money comes from. Now obviously both companies will make more cash from 1st Party developed software (because they receive more than just royalties in that case), but this is also why so many companies are keen to form partnerships with developers. To be honest, whilst I like the variety of consoles that are available, is it worth running the risk of Nintendo going out of business just so we can have a new Nintendo console? I don't think so - and if it means Ninty can continue in business and keep on making great games, then I for one will be able to deal with not seeing a new Ninty console. - S __________________

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Infernal Mass pariah Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,385	i doubt nintendo will stray away from the consoles.


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