Wii-U thoughts so far

[fastbilly1]

The complaints about lack of third party support as well as the kiddie image were really carry-overs from it.

I have never seen anything as kiddie as the Wii . I believe some critics started calling it a "toy".

Critics called ALL game consoles toys up until last generation.

[alienjesus]

The complaints about lack of third party support as well as the kiddie image were really carry-overs from it.

I have never seen anything as kiddie as the Wii . I believe some critics started calling it a "toy".

Critics called ALL game consoles toys up until last generation.

All games consoles are toys.

[Jmustang1968]

That makes sense, but to me the blood and tits appeal is more likely to apply to a young teen than a grown adult. I certainly didn't play Mortal Kombat when I was a kid because I thought a juggling combat system was a unique take on a 1v1 fighter

They are "meant to be played by adults", which is appealing to kids. As an adult, I don't really care either way if a game has violence and boobs, I just care about the gameplay. Nintendo does good gameplay, Platinum Games does as well. I don't see either as being "for kids" or "for adults"

Many adults do. The racketboy members are a more unique group that, from my observations, dont really represent the 'average gamer' or video game consumer.

[dunpeal2064]

That is a very good point!

[darsparx]

Many adults do. The racketboy members are a more unique group that, from my observations, dont really represent the 'average gamer' or video game consumer.

And here I was thinking we were average

[AppleQueso]

A lot of 'mature' modern gaming seem to target an incredibly insecure audience of teens to young adults who need it reinforced to them at all times that they're playing "adult" entertainment.

LOOK SEE IT'S FOR GROWNUPS IT'S GOT BLOOD AND GUTS AND BOOBS AND SWEARING AND STUFF.

[Opa Opa]

A lot of 'mature' modern gaming seem to target an incredibly insecure audience of teens to young adults who need it reinforced to them at all times that they're playing "adult" entertainment.

LOOK SEE IT'S FOR GROWNUPS IT'S GOT BLOOD AND GUTS AND BOOBS AND SWEARING AND STUFF.

Uh... Care to name any games that specifically target this generalized audience?

[Jmustang1968]

A lot of 'mature' modern gaming seem to target an incredibly insecure audience of teens to young adults who need it reinforced to them at all times that they're playing "adult" entertainment.

LOOK SEE IT'S FOR GROWNUPS IT'S GOT BLOOD AND GUTS AND BOOBS AND SWEARING AND STUFF.

That stuff has its place and appeal. For example, Game of Thrones wouldnt be near the same, or as good, if it were PG or Teen.

Why do you insinuate those who enjoy that in their media are insecure?

[Exhuminator]

The racketboy members are a more unique group that, from my observations, dont really represent the 'average gamer' or video game consumer.

At first I was like

But then I was like

[pepharytheworm]

A lot of 'mature' modern gaming seem to target an incredibly insecure audience of teens to young adults who need it reinforced to them at all times that they're playing "adult" entertainment.

LOOK SEE IT'S FOR GROWNUPS IT'S GOT BLOOD AND GUTS AND BOOBS AND SWEARING AND STUFF.

That stuff has its place and appeal. For example, Game of Thrones wouldnt be near the same, or as good, if it were PG or Teen.

Why do you insinuate those who enjoy that in their media are insecure?

Target and being the target are not the same thing. I can target an audience but more than that are going to buy it and it doesn't mean if you buy it you are the target. Remember when you said we aren't the average gamer? It applies here as well.

A lot of people saying Nintendo is kiddie is a good example of the insecure audience about their gender, sexualty, maturity or masculinity. Why do they deem nintendo kiddie and why is kiddie a bad thing? That sounds a lot like insecurity at being labled childish. "Boobs and blood and swearing" have there place and not all those who like it are insecure, but if that is all you like that is a little telling.