Those sites that reviewed the MGS Graphic Novel weren't supposed to. They are gaming sites, so give a numeric review to a product that doesn't fit their logic and supposed 'expertise' (i.e. playability, controls, difficulty, etc.) it's just nonsense, basically because they aren't experts in storytelling and drawings and comics and stuff. I haven't read the novel and won't buy it, but, why does a GAME site give the graphic novel a 80/100? Because it's not a game on a game console? That's why it deserves an 80? Or because Metal Gear should be just a game?
Well, Nintendo has always been interested in bringing revolutionary and quality games. They surely have some of the most recognized franchises in Videogames, but now, it's like they have this challenge: make their Revolution a truly revolutionary and quality console, regardless of power, specs and all tech numbers.
They had the power back in the mid 90's with the N64. It was superior in almost everyway in the spec department to PS and Saturn, but they kinda faded since. I think they are trying the inverse now.
They lost their no.1 spot in videogames partly because the marketing of Sony and MS to the young and to the serious gamer, not the kids. Maybe Nintendo could come with marketing and some ideas that position the Revolution as a Cool Thing to Have in your living room, a serious thing, and to appeal to the teen and 20-somethings market. Maybe this way they could regain the no.2 spot, behind the indestructible Sony, which never should have lost really, the Xbox never had quality titles, just a bunch of ports and the hype of Halo, that's it.
I am a Playstation user, I've got a PSP and I'm still playing my PSone, but I think I could be returning to Nintendo if they score with the older audience, and have appealing games to us.
Frankly, I think the industry needs Nintendo in hardware, not just in games. Nintendo has had the great ideas that pushed forward the hardware to let the devs explore: the rumble, the analog stick, the SNES controlers. I hope they r succesful this time and Microsoft said good bye, as they dont belong here.
Catching up with Kaz and the PS3 [update 1]
Aug 19th 2006 2:19PM (Joystiq)Metareview - Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel
Jun 22nd 2006 8:13PM (Joystiq)I haven't read the novel and won't buy it, but, why does a GAME site give the graphic novel a 80/100? Because it's not a game on a game console? That's why it deserves an 80? Or because Metal Gear should be just a game?
IGN digs up some new info on the Nintendo Revolution
Dec 31st 2005 3:28AM (Engadget)They had the power back in the mid 90's with the N64. It was superior in almost everyway in the spec department to PS and Saturn, but they kinda faded since. I think they are trying the inverse now.
They lost their no.1 spot in videogames partly because the marketing of Sony and MS to the young and to the serious gamer, not the kids. Maybe Nintendo could come with marketing and some ideas that position the Revolution as a Cool Thing to Have in your living room, a serious thing, and to appeal to the teen and 20-somethings market. Maybe this way they could regain the no.2 spot, behind the indestructible Sony, which never should have lost really, the Xbox never had quality titles, just a bunch of ports and the hype of Halo, that's it.
I am a Playstation user, I've got a PSP and I'm still playing my PSone, but I think I could be returning to Nintendo if they score with the older audience, and have appealing games to us.
Frankly, I think the industry needs Nintendo in hardware, not just in games. Nintendo has had the great ideas that pushed forward the hardware to let the devs explore: the rumble, the analog stick, the SNES controlers. I hope they r succesful this time and Microsoft said good bye, as they dont belong here.