Tech innovation gets people excited, but it’s the software that really sells Nintendo consoles, argues CVG's John Dean
If you were a 90s kid excited about Nintendo’s upcoming N64 console, you likely read something somewhere about the Nintendo 64 Disk Drive, also known as the 64DD or DD64.
Other nominees include games like SimCity & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
There are some good nominees in this list that are deserving to be inducted also, but I feel Metroid has had the most impact on the industry out of all of these. Look how Metroid influenced the evolution of the Castlevania games, and the "Metroidvania" subgenre of games have become a prevailing force in gaming today. Especially now, Metroidvanias are bigger than ever.
I can very much see Resident Evil being added later too, bc it really did popularize and define the survival horror genre. I would say that one is next in line.
If any Metroid game should get the honor it should be Super Metroid , it's perfection in my eyes . 30 years later and I still feel it's the most epic shit ever .
The GBA remake deserves it or Super Metroid, the original was a very sloppy and rushed game programmed in 3 months and it shows.
If you've never played the remake, it's absolutely a must play, fixes basically every flaw in the game. Check out ExoParadigmGamer's comparison video.
“Before even Kirby was born, HAL Laboratory released the super-cute puzzler Adventures of Lolo in 1989 and it has held up beautifully.” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.
face it nintendo has ditched cutting edge tech a while back. I know from forums Nintendo fans are disappointed if this rumor is true but its a step up from wii and thats all Nintendo cares about. if you own a wii and a ps3 or 360 i could see them skipping the wii-u. The sad thing is wii-u will be in the same spot as the wii now and lose most 3rd party support. when next xbox and ps4 come using next gen engines(UE4) wii-u will be left in the dust again.
Neither do I. Don't give a s*it for visuals as long as they're pretty and contemporary... Only moronic fanboys get excited over minute details!
Hope we see a WOW or StarCraft II for the Wii U!
Nintendo have a well know rep to march to the beat of their own drum, and create an experience that they feel will be healthy for gaming. Nintendo games are made with innovation and worldclass game design first. Not to harness the epic power of some super graphics chip. With Nintendo in house exclusive games on each Nintendo console. You can easily see the vision of gameplay over graphics unfold right before your very eyes.
The Nintendo Wii U entertainment console will be no different. Superior graphics or not. The innovative industry leading tech will still break new ground and drive the industry forward. The Nintendo 3DS has proven it to be true and so will the Nintendo Wii U. Nintendo loyal fans that invest in Nintendo products will continue to be greatly rewarded with worldclass exclusive AAA content.
Ever since the beginning of console gaming, the Nintendo experience has always set the bar very high for competing games and consoles. There is a golden standard in place that is very hard to match. From 2D, to 3D, to 120 frames per second in 4D.. The Nintendo exclusive experience will remain legendary.
Rated E For Everyone
Well this all VERY Speculative especially considering that the only sources that are saying the Wii-U is underpowered are un-named and unconfirmed..Major developers have already gone on RECORD praising the power of the Wii-U..sounds like B.S. to me.
I care if it is more expensive than a PS3 or 360. If it isn't then i'll still pick one up.