Classic Nintendo IP's may Increase sales, but there will never be a Huge Upward surge in Sales. With the Many things iPhones/iPads can do (Including Games), It's just too Convenient to go back to a Completely seperate "Games Only" handheld. Not to mention that the iPhones/iPads are Far more powerful then the 3DS.
You know this how...? Sony experienced a HORRIBLE start for the ps3- look at where they are at now. Have you played the DS/PSP? It's a completely different experience compared to playing games on iOS. While almost all iOS games are things you can pick up and play for 15 minutes, DS/PSP games can truly captivate you for hours. The only reason why the iPhone is more powerful than the 3DS is because of the OS it runs and background processes- like cell stanby for example. The 3DS doesn't need to be as powerful inside because it's a gaming only system.
What I'm saying, is a Very likely turn of events. But we will have to wait and see what happens. Also: Modern Combat 2, N.O.V.A 2, ETC. Would like to have a word with you
So let me get this straight. Because a new console (off the back of two of the most successful consoles of all time) has been average in its first few months, without any truly big games to push it and even without a holiday season, Nintendo will suddenly not have enough money to make 3DS games anymore? Unless the Wii U sells 1 unit, Nintendo will never be in that position. And if they are, they'd shut up shop completely rather than make games for iOS.
Like I said, we'll see what happens. Also, Why would Nintendo "Shut up shop Completely" just because they'd have to make games for iOS?. You're making them seem like a "Our Products or NO MORE GAMES!" kind of company. Which they currently are, But they wouldn't completely shut down the Company and leave an amazing legacy of Games to rot.
We can wait and see that the 3DS won't flop. I never said iOS games are bad - I love em. I mean, I'm on TA right now, right? They just aren't on the same caliber of depth and content like DS/PSP games. And that includes NOVA and MC2. (which are great games)
Animal Crossing would be the best fit to the ios. simple easy controls. is ther anything like it yet? i want an animal crossing clone now .
I don't think you understand that other companies in the past (such as SEGA) were very low on cash at the time of the dreamcast due to the flop of the Saturn. And by flop, we don't mean 3DS or Gamecube-esque flop, a real proper flop. Nintendo are off the back of very successful consoles and have enough money and business sense to keep themselves afloat, without delving into other consoles e.g. iOS. With all due respect, games such as Modern Combat and NOVA being touted as major blockbuster games by yourself just makes the argument over iOS being a proper console even more hard to argue. Don't get me wrong, iOS is a very good console but it has a niche that it successes in - creative, somewhat risky independent games that are all unique and use short gameplay and the iOS' hardware in fun ways. Games like Super Quickhook, Tiny Tower and Hard Lines (+ many more) all do this, but games that try and emulate strengths on other consoles (such as FPS - NOVA etc) fail hard and don't provide near enough of a satisfying experience. Without going into the 'iOS doesn't have physical buttons' argument too deeply, this is one reason Nintendo will never release games on iOS. As well as pride, games such as Mario and Zelda will be ruined on the iPod because it needs the hardware that Nintendo provides and the type of gameplay does not suit the iOS greatly. Rather than ruin a classic such as Mario 64 with controls that just don't cut it and therefore ruin a legacy the game once had, Nintendo would probably go to Sony before dreaming about iOS. And honestly, the type and amount of good games made FOR iOS, not for another console audience and altered for iOS, it can do without Nintendo for now.
I wouldn't want any of them tbh. They've been rolling out the same old hackneyed stuff since forever. Some of their evergreen brands like Mario just get old when you're still seeing them into the third decade. Given that can happen I must be missing something, but it just bores me to tears hearing the same old names. That bit on the front page about Nintendo not putting their stuff on other platforms? Music to my ears.
There are More and More games coming out that showcase that iOS, can do Hardcore Games. And Touch Controls wouldn't "Ruin the Experiance", Because Like I said, I play iOS Platformers just fine. Even First Person shooters like Modern Combat and NOVA. Not to mention that you can get Fling Joysticks for a very cheap price, and Play games in a "More Physical" way.
Look. While you may be able to cope with NOVA's OK controls, on consoles it is so so so so so so so much better! iOS cannot do hardcore games in the sense of what comes under that label on consoles, and there is no arguments against that. But it can do other games (which, in their own way, are hardcore, definitely not all minigame/casual stuff) far better. I know I will come across as a complete fanboy here, but on paper I would completely agree with you - they do completely milk their franchises dry (but not in the same way Square Enix have for FF...that's another argument). But take Super Mario Galaxy 2. If someone can work out what number Mario game that is, then I give you a cookie as it is a high number. Based on this, it should be repetitive and old. But it is actually one of the best games of the decade and an absolute joy to behold. Same story with Ocarina of Time 3DS, Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass etc - all on paper tired franchises but each excellent games. Even Pokemon, which admittedly on paper looks childish and does not change much has more depth than virtually any other mainstream RPG and is fun every time. Nintendo have something which Sony and others can only dream of having, and that is an excellent group of developers who are the most reliable in the world for bringing out excellent games. And while they still work, Nintendo have no chance in hell of ever having to make games for others. You have to play them to realise this. I get bored of hearing everyone's hype for Macbooks and iOS and their immense popularity, but try them out and they are great devices. Same for Nintendo games.
Are you guys really getting all upset over some random question on a subject that is never, ever, ever going to actually happen? Seriously?
I don't think anybody's really getting upset, most are debating against spartanmastah and his belief that Nintendo will most definitely stop making handhelds and more than likely start porting to iOS.
It's called debating; one side (or person) believe Nintendo will lose their hardware legacy because of an average launch of a console with 1 major game to its name thus far, and the other believes that there is no chance of this happening. Forum: A meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged. If you can't take discussion and debate then what are you doing here?
I'm not saying: "LOL NINTENDO WILL 100 PRRCENT STURT MURKING GAEMES FOUR TEH EYE OH SSS" I am merely saying that It's a Likely turn of events.
Likely is rolling a number above 2 on a dice. Likely is Activision making yet another Call Of Duty game after MW3 (or is that certain xD). The most successful company in the history of gaming with a massive legacy and bucketloads of money having to be in the position to make games for other consoles is not in that sort of probability range.
The Company that will Most likely be forced to make Games for another "Handheld" Platform, due to Traditional Gaming Handhelds being Phased out. Is a More then Likely Proposition.
Iirc, this thread wasn't made for discussing whether or not Nintendo will or will not support idevices. Gdammit, I hate it when people get off topic.
