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5 Things Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Can Do To Win Next Gen (Part 1 Nintendo)

In Playeressence.com's 3 part discussion into what Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony need to do to "win" next generation we will take a in-depth look at everything the companies have to offer. From Services, exclusive games, games they need to make, marketing, and features we will identify 5 core "things" each company needs to do to win next generation.

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GribbleGrunger4250d ago

mmmmmmmm... I think that headline can only lead to a draw

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fermcr4250d ago

Nintendo already won (sales, not games quality) this generation, in the handheld and home console market.

ChunkyLover534250d ago

Well Nintendo does have the best reviewed and best selling games this generation. Wii's games might not all be masterpieces, but anyone can look at games like Mario Galaxy and see nothing but quality. Lack of HD doesn't diminish anything Nintendo has done. They have had an utterly amazing and dominating performance this generation, both in handheld and home console markets.

jagstatboy4250d ago

I'm still pissed we never got a Starfox for the Wii.

Freakazoid20124249d ago

Sorry I really don't buy it. Out of all their franchises the only 2 that didnt get a Wii release are F Zero and Star Fox.Yet if they had released those 2 and not, say Punch Out or DKC, it would be those 2 that people want so bad.

Kinda like the guy yesterday who posted how Mario doesnt change enough so it is crap but then posts how Zelda changed too much and is now crap. Some people just want a reason to complain.

jagstatboy4248d ago

"Yet if they had released those 2 and not, say Punch Out or DKC, it would be those 2 that people want so bad"

And if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle. What's your point? I loved Starfox on the 64, the Gamecube ones - 1 was ok, the other terrible. The Wii never got one so I'm disappointed. Starfox is popular, it would have sold millions, they should have made one.

morkendo234249d ago (Edited 4249d ago )

@ jags its coming to WII-U STARFOX

read it from GAMESPOT.COM up coming wii-U games.

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere14h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN11h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos9h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

GamerRN2h ago

They can form a company if they want, they are just as jobless as if "Microsoft had left them as 3rd party".

peppeaccardo3h ago

"MIcrosoft leaves Bethesda do what they know how to do best" ... close! Oh the irony ....
(Citation from a week old article)

PassNextquestion13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger11h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Profchaos13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto13h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos13h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long10h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel12h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator11h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg15h ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos14h ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola9h ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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Nintendo's Massacre Of The 3DS And Wii U Is Finally Complete, Regrettably

Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."