Nintendo developing a new system.
by It seems nintendo is in the process of developing a new system for home console use. They have some rather interesting ideas about what is needed for the newest system. They say it's no longer about the graphics.
The president of nintendo said that, "What we need is not a next-generation machine but a next-generation way of playing games," Iwata told reporters. "We need to propose a new idea so that the game industry can overcome its current crisis."
It all sounds very interesting, well to me anyway and most likely anyone who is into video games as well. I can't wait to see what they have in mind over there at nintendo for this next generation way of playing games. For more info check out cnn's article on it.
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You should read loonyboi's take on it. Pretty interesting.
http://www.loonyboi.com/blog/archives/000597.php
I'll tell you what I'm surprised about. I'm surprised that Virtual Reality games haven't become mainstream yet, and that they haven't been introduced as in home games yet.
I remember in the mid-late 80's, Space Port (old arcade in Woodbridge Center) used to have a few VR games. They were fun to play but expensive. Even now, if you go to Great Adventure they have some great Star Wars VR games that are a lot of fun. Nintendo introduced the glove for the NES back in the day, but it had it's flaws. They also introduced the Virtual Boy, I think that's what it was called. But this was pulled from the shelves as many were having seizures from it. I owned a Virtual Boy and thought it was pretty cool. The tennis game was fun but annoying that everything was red.
I would think VR would have to be the next gen of video gaming. Could you imagine playing a VR Unreal Tournament? Or a VR RPG, that would be sick.
actually it would be pretty cool to have VR GTA or VR Halo
no it would be cool to have VR My Pretty Pretty Pony...
i want VR taco bell right now. starving...
You know, the current life span for game systems is about 5 years... this isn't surprising that the big N is developing a new system... it will be a few years before it will see the light of day.
It isn't just that they are creating a new system of course they are, that goes without saying but the thing is I thought the comments that were made about the development of the new system and the concept were interesting.
I say we have an Atari Party. Everyong bring your 2600's and we can all see who rocks the best at Pitfall 2, Combat, Pong, Breakout, Frogger, Pac Man, and oh yeah the best game EVER "Defender"
Breakout is my personal favorite.
gosh that game rockkz, you wanna hang?
sure but I don't have a working atari.
My brother in law has a working atari he got it somewhere for about $10 with a bunch of games. lol
I need to get mine back, have like 30 games with it too.
yeah mines working. Meet me in the geek chat on atari 2600.