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01.02.08360 Wins 2007, Says KotakuOne of my most popular posts from last year predicted that 2007 would be the "Year of the 360". A recent Kotaku post argues just that, they believe the 360 "won" 2007: The console might not have sold the most units or captured the attention of the mass media, but as a platform, it's provided the most complete experience of the year while executing titles with the most successful track record. Looking back at 2007 I can't help but agree. While not all of my predictions in my original post came true, the gist of the article rang true throughout the year. ...
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10.29.07Nintendo Moves Further Away From GamesImage by Omeburo via The Rabbit Snare Engadget is reporting on a recent Nintendo business presentation wherein company President Satoru Iwata announce his plans for more "practical" applications on the DS. The announcement implies that the big N wants to move even further away from games and at the same time strengthen their relationship with casual and non-gamers. You may recall my previous post on the their enthusiastic contentment with the Wii's board-game characterstics -- this just drives that point home even further. Of course it's just good business to grab even more unclaimed market share, but is anyone at ...
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09.24.07Why The Nintendo Wii Is A Glorified Board GameI've had a thought mulling around my brain for the past few weeks regarding the Nintendo Wii, but I thought it too crazy to bring up here. After all, I'm trying to run a somewhat legitimate blog here--or at least something better than the blogs owned by your average gaming board troll. But after running across the above release for the Wii, I think I just have to say it: The Wii's focus on casual games rather than traditional games have led to a sad truth -- the Wii is a glorified board game. Now take note that I am not ...
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07.15.07Sony Drops the 60GB PS3: Brilliant Marketing Scheme, Or Are They Insane?Note: This post is a semi-sequel to "Who the Heck is Going to Buy the $599 80GB PS3" Perhaps the worst kept secret in recent console gaming history, we now know that the $499 60GB PS3 is soon-to-be extinct. The newly announced $599 80GB PS3 (with Motorstorm bundled) well then remain the only PS3 package in stores. Still, a glaring question remains unanswered: Will the 80GB model drop to the $499 price point once the 60GB models are gone? We know that there are supposedly a few months worth of 60GB stock left, but is that enough time to justify a price drop ...
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