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THQ: High-end doesn't belong on Wii

In a recent interview with Brian Farrell, CEO of billion-dollar video game publisher THQ, he discusses budgeting for upcoming games, specifically with the Wii being considerably different from the high-definition efforts from Sony and Microsoft. Follow the link for the interview.

Diselage6152d ago

Ouch, well this confirms it. Developers don't take the Wii seriously. I really hope they change their attitude because if someone would just release a AAA title it would sell millions because the Wii has the user base to support it.

ItsDubC6152d ago

I don't think he's saying that they don't take the Wii seriously, he's saying that many titles on the 360 and PS3 require far larger expenditures than Wii games, which is something everyone already knew.

The point he's trying to make I think, is that market segmentation is what will bring success in today's diverse videogame industry.

closedxxx6152d ago

Well, this is like saying the Wii is a gimmick, and the PS3 and Xbox360 are the real deal.
And I have to agree.
The Wii is fun.
People see folks jumping around and swinging their arms while playing Wii sports, and think "I'm not a 'gamer' but I think I can get into that"
Well, that works for games like Wii sports. It's like walking into an arcade with your mother, and her having a go at the Skiing simulator, or the boxing simulator.
People will try the Wii because of its gimmick appeal, but they will not jump at the more traditional games that don't utilize the Wii-mote and nunchuck controller.
I love the Wii, but I expect the High end games to come in the form of a Xbox360 game or a PS3 game.
The Wii doesn't even support HIGH DEFINITION! That says it all to me.

scarlett_rg6152d ago

I must say, VERY poor choice of title for this article, meant to try to stir up controversy and get hits (or so I can only assume).

The title could have just as easily been...

"THQ: Wii looks great at a fraction of the cost of other consoles"

Why the negative spin on the title?... beats me. Ask the tard that wrote it.

texism6151d ago (Edited 6151d ago )

Ahahaha lmfao at desperate fanbois trying to spew hate towards the Wii.
To the tard who wrote this: Maybe find a BETTER story that actually has some DIRT on the wii.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos12h ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto12h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger8811h ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

ChasterMies1h ago

Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.

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Telltale shares new images from The Wolf Among Us 2, release 2024

The long-awaited sequel to the 2013 narrative adventure is currently expected out sometime in 2024.

BlackOni4d ago

Oh hell yeah! I feel like this was one hell of an underrated game, and I'm glad to see that a part 2 is coming.

jznrpg4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

This was my favorite Telltale game. I’m definitely going to play this. Hopefully it has less jank than the Telltale games had. I didn’t think it would happen but I’m happy it’s coming

gold_drake4d ago

right? it was sooo good, cant wait for part 2

BlackCountryBob4d ago

Great, loved the first game and happy a sequel is coming but after such a lengthy development, are Telltale gonna be releasing it episodic with non specific time delays between episodes? If it is episodic, they need to have a full set of dates laid out for every episode so we know what we are getting & when like Resident Evil Revelations 2 did, buying episode 1 and not knowing when the rest will come is just unacceptable in 2024.

CobraKai4d ago

I always loved Telltale games. They were like those old choose your own adventures books.

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Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos

Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.

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OtterX12d ago

Strange headline, as I thought the star of the show was Super RType. I almost bought RType Dimensions EX this last month and was just thinking, man I wish we had the SNES one somewhere on Switch. That's where I got my start w the series and I was beyond excited to see it drop this week!