Author Topic: Miyamoto blames industry slump on game quality (Read 1602 times)

Rman · « **on:** March 25, 2010, 07:24:47 PM »

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While analysts spent 2009 backing away from any notion that the gaming business was "recession proof," one historically shrewd industry watcher is bucking the conventional wisdom. In an interview with The Economist published yesterday, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto blamed the industry's lower sales for the year not on financial worries, but on the games themselves.

Nintendo has finally come around to online gaming, but Miyamoto is taking a pass on it for now.
"The fact that in 2009 we were not able to sell more than we did in 2008 was simply that in comparison, we were not able to produce fun enough products," Miyamoto said through an interpreter. "There are always ups and downs in this business. As long as we create unique and unprecedented experiences with video games, there should be nothing to worry about."

Miyamoto also talked about online gaming in the interview, explaining that Nintendo was late to the party because the company wanted "to take sufficient time to make it a proper business." The developer also acknowledged that it's not just his employer's stance that has kept him from making online-focused games to date.

"I think it is obvious that when everyone is connected online, there will be enormous opportunity for me to create something really unique," Miyamoto said. "But my job is to try to entertain as many people as possible, and I see all Wii owners as the audience. Of course, we have Mario Kart, which can be played online by multiple people. So we are gradually expanding the experiences using the Internet, but my own personal focus is to try to entertain people, even if they are not connected to the Internet. That is my first priority."

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6254169.html

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:25:50 PM »

link?

bork · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:26:32 PM »

I agree with Miyamoto. I mean, Wii Music? Come on dude.

Beezy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:27:05 PM »

iconoclast · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:31:34 PM »

And I blame the game quality slump on Nintendo.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:34:46 PM »

Quote from: iconoclast on March 25, 2010, 07:31:34 PM

And I blame the game quality slump on Nintendo.

All of it?

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:36:16 PM »

Quote from: iconoclast on March 25, 2010, 07:31:34 PM

And I blame the game quality slump on Nintendo.

What about next gen systems and increased development time/expenses required to make games forcing my Jappa devs to retreat to handhelds?

Rman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:38:27 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 25, 2010, 07:36:16 PM

Quote from: iconoclast on March 25, 2010, 07:31:34 PM
And I blame the game quality slump on Nintendo.

What about next gen systems and increased development time/expenses required to make games forcing my Jappa devs to retreat to handhelds?

I don't think that's they only thing causing that shift. Handhelds are just more popular in Japan, hence more developer support, but I'm no expert.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:40:13 PM »

^ then arent good games coming out on handhelds? What kind of point are you trying to make? 2009 was a good year

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:40:15 PM »

Yeah, of course, I'm just saying that Nintendo's not the only one at "fault" (if anyone or really, anything is).

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:41:09 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on March 25, 2010, 07:40:13 PM

^ then arent good games coming out on handhelds? What kind of point are you trying to make? 2009 was a good year

I was just saying, and yeah, handhelds are getting good games but there's no mistaking that Japanese developers have less of a presence this gen, which is disappointing given my tastes.

iconoclast · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:46:06 PM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on March 25, 2010, 07:34:46 PM

Quote from: iconoclast on March 25, 2010, 07:31:34 PM
And I blame the game quality slump on Nintendo.

All of it?

ALL of it. 100% Nintendo's fault.

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I am just joking... mostly.

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Rman · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:47:04 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on March 25, 2010, 07:40:13 PM

^ then arent good games coming out on handhelds? What kind of point are you trying to make? 2009 was a good year

I wasn't talking about quality, only piggybacking on Himuro statement on why Japanese developers are moving to handhelds.

@Iconoclast: Don't worry about trolling Nintendo. It's the official forum sport

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:48:32 PM »

good god he's senile

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:48:34 PM »

Hey, at least Nintendo themselves said that they were putting out lackluster games.

Did he say "we" as in "Nintendo"?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:50:20 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 25, 2010, 07:48:32 PM

good god he's senile

Aren't you two in the same age bracket?

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:52:09 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:00:11 PM »

shots fired

perfect grammar bonus

The Sceneman · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:04:24 PM »

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:28:13 PM »

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Bebpo · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2010, 09:47:54 PM »

I read the topic title then thought of Spirit Tracks & Mario & Luigi 3 and had to

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2010, 09:54:33 PM »

interpreter is a filthly ninthing and made that all up. Miyamoto was actually talking about how much he was looking forward to painting all of his pairs of pants bright fuschia.

magus · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2010, 10:42:28 PM »

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As long as we create unique and unprecedented experiences

yea like wii fit plus,and old super mario bros,and mario galaxy 2 and the other two bebpo said

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2010, 11:19:29 PM »

Eh NSMBwii was really good. Its arguably the only thing holding the wii up in japan atm. If media create sales are to be believed.

"good god he's senile"
If anything he's humble. He could easily blame everything except their output but chooses to view it a problem they can remedy. Him and Iwata are pretty smart guys, its just that they aren't into counterprogramming. Instead of filling in the genre gaps left by third parties with in house software, theyd rather pursue the next wii noun franchise.

tiesto · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2010, 11:57:03 PM »

Well, I will agree with Miyamoto that 2009 was a pretty weak year overall (for all parties), I liked 08 much better at least, and this year has already been kicking some ass, with even more ass-kicking on the way.

iconoclast · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2010, 12:11:12 AM »

I thought 2009 was a pretty weak year too until I realized we got Street Fighter 4, Demon's Souls, BlazBlue, Mushihime Futari, Devil Survivor, Trials HD, Forza 3, and Tekken 6. Pretty underwhelming otherwise. Still much better than 2006 at least.

Granted, four of those games are 2008 (or earlier) arcade ports, but work with me here.

Oblivion · « **Reply #26 on:** March 26, 2010, 12:14:18 AM »

Wait, Miyamoto admits that Nintendo didn't do a good job making enough 'fun' games, and you guys are attacking him for...?

Bebpo · « **Reply #27 on:** March 26, 2010, 12:34:33 AM »

I still think 2009 is one of the best years on record. I played more great games than any other year since the HD systems launched.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #28 on:** March 26, 2010, 12:46:31 AM »

Quote from: Oblivion on March 26, 2010, 12:14:18 AM

Wait, Miyamoto admits that Nintendo didn't do a good job making enough 'fun' games, and you guys are attacking him for...?

? Not one of the posts above are attacking Miyamoto ?

Its good that Shiggy has fessed up and admitted that 1st party output has been poop, now he just needs to put his money where his mouth is and actually START DEVELOPING SOME GAMES. GC era Nintendo was a lot better, you'd at least get 1 AAA 1st party game a year.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:22:59 AM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on March 25, 2010, 07:50:20 PM

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 25, 2010, 07:48:32 PM
good god he's senile

Aren't you two in the same age bracket?

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