Dear Core: Wait 2-3 years (Love, Nintendo)

by James Ransom-Wiley { Aug 26th 2008 at 6:00PM }

Nintendo has affixed a timeline to the vague, yet sincere promise that games based on the company's "core" franchises are in development. "We still have developers working on popular core gaming franchises but we need longer to complete these games, approximately two to three years," Nintendo stated in the October issue of Edge, as reported by Eurogamer. "These games are not ready to launch in early 2009 but are being worked on by all development teams." So sit back, twiddle some other thumbsticks, and let those other folk navigate the slopes for a while. Your turn's a comin'.

[Via Wii Fanboy; image credit: striatic]

Tags: core, i-gar-run-tee

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

SoulBlade @ Aug 26th 2008 6:04PM

I think a picture of the dude flipping the bird would have been more appropriate.

Oh well Nintendo - that's why I have other consoles.

Marty @ Aug 26th 2008 6:45PM

Apparently the Casual Pie that Nintendo's been eating is so good they forgot to attend Core's party.

WiiFTW @ Aug 26th 2008 6:50PM

The problem is, I was lull(z)ed into thinking that the Wii would be capable as a primary system.

That's why I want a PS3 now.

Ghen @ Aug 26th 2008 7:10PM

thats why I bought a 360. Nintendo... /sigh.

We should have known they couldn't come back from the gamecube.

Cody @ Aug 26th 2008 7:30PM

"We should have known they couldn't come back from the gamecube."

Oh yeah, Nintendo's definitely struggling this generation for sure.

Donald @ Aug 26th 2008 8:56PM

Yeah Cody, I'm afraid Nintendo might stop making consoles altogether!

elazo4 @ Aug 26th 2008 9:23PM

3-4 years seems like a pretty normal development time for hard core games. whats the complaint? how long was halo3 and mgs4 been in development for?

WhoMe @ Aug 26th 2008 6:05PM

Same old Metroid/Zelda games, that shit is hardcore dawg!

LaughingTarget @ Aug 26th 2008 6:08PM

Like the same old Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Halo...

If you don't equate rehashed sequels with hardcore, then you've not ever played a video game.

zuburi @ Aug 26th 2008 7:20PM

I didn't see him defending Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, or Halo in his post.

And Final Fantasy at least attempted to push it forward with the combat system in 12 - which I loved, but I guess most people didn't since it's gone from 13.

F1 @ Aug 26th 2008 8:11PM

@laughing target
Yes because halo is definality as old as Final Fantasy and Metal Gear. Nice attempt though.

Cesaria (listen to my podcast at cesariatic.wordpress.com) @ Aug 26th 2008 8:14PM

I'll glady play some more Metroid. In fact, you can listen to me talk about Metroid on my first podcast at cesariatic.wordpress.com
I don't feel too bad posting this, as this is my 666 comment, so a little shameless plug is alright. :P

Cesaria (listen to my podcast at cesariatic.wordpress.com) @ Aug 26th 2008 9:40PM

Haha. I figured I'd get down voted. Eh, it was worth a try.

Mr Khan @ Aug 26th 2008 6:07PM

Is a misleading interpretation. 2-3 years is just the development cycle for said games, but it is still a bit distressing that nothing big on the first party front will be seen until the latter half of 2009

That being said. I, personally (that's IMO, to keep the trolls from running out and discrediting the imminent list) will be satisfied with MadWorld, The Conduit, and Sonic and the Black Knight to keep me happy through the first half of 2009

To try to cultivate the idea that there will be nothing worthwhile until 2010 is totally misleading, and thus perfectly in line with Mr. Ransom-Wiley's recent conduct

Fernando Rocker @ Aug 26th 2008 6:11PM

In fact, I was talking with some Joystiq friends over MSN last night, about Mr. Ransom-Wiley's recent conduct, and we all agred that he is becoming a little bit like Vladimir Cole.

tmacairjordan87 @ Aug 26th 2008 6:15PM

It's either raining bad today or there's just a ton of crying going on. I'm going with the latter.

Killjebus @ Aug 26th 2008 6:29PM

Waaaaaah,

Fernandos and pals need their bottles and a nappy.

My question is...why does it take 2-3 years to make GameCube games? Should they not be able to develop for this nearly decade old hardware in their Mario pajamas by now?

Maybe, just maybe they did not think there would be that much of a backlash by the Nintendo loyalists and are now scrambling to develop Mario/Zelda #564.

j.howlett @ Aug 26th 2008 6:31PM

i say let them continue. it just seems to fit the joystiq style to me though.

samfish @ Aug 26th 2008 6:39PM

"Fernandos and pals need their bottles and a nappy. "

Haha! This coming from the child who has threatened at least 5 times in between his various bannings that Joystiq is AWFUL TOWARDS SONY and HE'S NEVER COMING BACK!
*HA-RMPH!*

Killjebus @ Aug 26th 2008 7:02PM

awwww,

Did I hit a nerve there Princess Peachypoo?

The PS3 is just starting to show what a beast she is while your WSM is showing what an ugly duckling she is.

Ungamer @ Aug 26th 2008 7:16PM

"Did I hit a nerve there Princess Peachypoo?"

Haha, oh man, you give yourself too much credit. Figured I'd come out of the woodwork to say this - you think you're clever, but your not. You keep on talking about how much 'stupidity' others spread, how much others 'baww' and yadda yadda, and it's true, I see a lot of it around here myself, especially from Nintendo defenders.

But you, you're the biggest offender, the sole reason I want this site to start using IP bans. Comments around here used to be a fun read - now, it's just a guessing game about when someone's gonna downvote a perfectly rational post because they're too much of a fanboy/hater to actually argue it or even comprehend it, or when some troll is gonna come out and state the same tired crap when their least favorite console is mentioned.

VaultICEE @ Aug 26th 2008 8:05PM

Killjebus, I think I speak for everyone when I say I don't care what you have to to think. So don't waste your time typing it.

And I'm not a Wii fanboy, I'm just tired of people BAWWWWing about a VIDEO GAME SYSTEM that you don't HAVE to buy.

Killjebus @ Aug 26th 2008 8:21PM

There's the HATE that I have been missing from you guys. Such hostility over NOTHING. I stated an opinion, nothing more. You don't like it fine, just don't bitch like a little girl and maybe I won't call you a bunch of whiney little babies.

Now, it's way past your bedtime kiddies...go to bed.

It's not MY fault you bought into Nintendo's hype over a repackaged GameCube and are now regretting it.
I tried to tell you this TWO YEARS ago that Nintendo does not care about the gamers that stuck with them thru 10+ years of futility.

Now, come with the HATE over NOTHING some more...if it makes you feel better. As for me, I fart in your general direction.

Donald @ Aug 26th 2008 9:00PM

Awww he thinks he achieved something. How cute!

TFoK (Naked Peach Defense Force) @ Aug 26th 2008 9:37PM

"There's the HATE that I have been missing from you guys. Such hostility over NOTHING."

Ahahahahaha! Coming from you... oh I can't stand it, it's too damn funny. Weren't you the one who started with the personalized insults? Aren't you almost always the one who does? Oh boy, to hear you try and validate something you said by saying 'back off, it's my opinion'... oh man, you've got to be the biggest hypocrite I've seen on this site.

Oh damn! Your post gets even better than that! When you start pulling out the whole 'anyone who disagrees with me is obviously a ______ fanboy' schtick, I actually lol'd.

I just can't take you seriously anymore. (as if I could to begin with).

Duke @ Aug 27th 2008 9:54AM

Killjebus, I thought you said that you were not going down that route anymore? Wasn't it a few weeks ago that you said that? Now you are calling people names and belittling them for liking something other than a PS3 again? That’s a shame.

Fernando Rocker @ Aug 26th 2008 6:09PM

The title is very misleading. I already read this in other websites.

The title here suggest that those games are going to be available until 2010-2011, but thats not true. Developing of those games started just after the Wii was released, just browse thru Joystiq past threads. Even the new Zelda started just after Twilight Princess was announced.

Those games are going to be released in 09 holidays.

I also read today about Factor 5, and they are developing just one, but two Wii games, also for holiday 09.

Mr Khan @ Aug 26th 2008 6:13PM

Could you link the Factor 5 story? I haven't heard jack about their Wii project since they announced that their Wii engine was up and running

Kevin @ Aug 26th 2008 6:22PM

2-3 years from Wii launch in "Nintendo Time" which, much like "Valve Time" or "Blizzard Time" will likely mean 2010-2011.

DarkNessBear @ Aug 26th 2008 6:28PM

Fernando Rocker: The last Nintendo Fanboy the Movie coming 2012.

ComicShaman @ Aug 26th 2008 6:31PM

End of 2009 is still a pretty long time to wait.

The hypothetical Factor 5 games are not really the issue, since those would be 3rd party games. I think the question is whether Nintendo itself is leaving its core audience hung out to dry... seems to be the case.

Besides, I'd consider Factor 5 to be on double-secret probation after Lair.

JerJerBinks @ Aug 26th 2008 6:47PM

Oh sweet, Factor 5! Enjoy Lair Wii Edition, this time with waggle!

Dirty @ Aug 26th 2008 7:01PM

Didn't lair already have retard waggle (sixaxis)?

Shigeru Miyamoto @ Aug 26th 2008 7:28PM

Had any of you been compelled to check the source rather than use what the blog author (who's posts I will now begin to filter out of my rss feed due to the fact that his reading comprehension skills are outta whack) said to fuel your unneeded hatefests, you'd know that Nintendo said that "we have core games being developed alongside the casual ones, but they'll take longer to make", rather than "you won't see the games for two or three years". Asking a troupe of trolls to actually know what they're talking about may be a bit too much to ask, I guess.

BananaBoat @ Aug 26th 2008 11:26PM

They had Fernando at "wait"

tmacairjordan87 @ Aug 27th 2008 12:19AM

Now that you mention it, there is a lot of waiting going on with the wii now. How's that feel fernando? What's the next game we should wait for that will make the wii a competent game machine for once?

How's it feel now that the shoe's on the other foot?

tmacairjordan87 @ Aug 26th 2008 6:12PM

Wow, that's a long time to keep playing Brawl and Mario Kart. Oh well, good luck nintendo fans!

Haggard @ Aug 26th 2008 6:31PM

Don't forget that bastion of hardcore gameplay - Animal Crossing.

TMGE_rock @ Aug 26th 2008 6:58PM

@jordan: Ironically, Smash Bros. Melee and Mario Kart 64 were the only games I played during the entire lifetime of (any) console... XD

Personally, I'm just happy that I dont have to buy anything for the wii anytime soon, cuz seriously, 360 and PS3 both have an overload of good/great games...

Mr Khan @ Aug 26th 2008 7:12PM

Actually, between those three, a gamer could remain quite happy for some time

But as its all FUD, its a moot point

zelderman @ Aug 26th 2008 8:20PM

true dat TMGE_Rock. I don't know if I'm gonna have any money left over for anything other than 360 games. I used to be all about the Wii but now the only thing I see coming out is Madworld and The Conduit. Sad.

Star Wars, Mirrors Edge, Prince of Persia, Dead Space, Fable 2, RE 5 in march, and many many more. God I love my 360 so glad I bought it.

Drew @ Aug 26th 2008 6:15PM

Wait? Actually, I have some games I need to play.

ZippyDSMlee @ Aug 26th 2008 6:16PM

Dear Nintendo...start making real games again, love a "real" gamer.

Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Aug 26th 2008 6:20PM

Dear Nintendo,

2000: Majora's Mask
2003: Wind Waker
2006: Twilight Princess
2009: ???

Don't let me down.

Donald @ Aug 26th 2008 6:34PM

You just got me very excited!:)

Sora @ Aug 26th 2008 9:40PM

Wow, thanks for reminding me that 2000 was almost 9 years ago. Now I feel old, and I'm only 15 -_-

_woLf @ Aug 26th 2008 6:21PM

Dear Nintendo,

Fuck yourselves.

Love, the general core gamer community.

carg0 @ Aug 26th 2008 7:33PM

couldn't agree more but you, and everyone else who feels burned, should've seen this coming before you bought into the hype.

from the start their marketing made it pretty clear what direction they were taking. and once it became obvious that they couldn't keep the Wii in stock an entire year after it's release (and still to this day) despite the absence of 'M' rated games and AAA titles like Mario, Zelda, Metroid etc Nintendo realized they don't have to rely those titles to stay afloat. their press conference at this year's E3 was a painful affirmation of that.

if you really want to send Nintendo a message trade in your Wii or at least remember this when their next console is released because they can't hear you or anyone like you right now. they're too busy swimming in gold coins.

Cody @ Aug 26th 2008 7:37PM

I'm pretty sure you meant:

"Love, .5% of the gaming community a.k.a. Joystiq readers. Who also whine and complain about Wii spanking their asses because they actually are mad that one companies product leads another companies product that they like better."

Yep, that was it.