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GameTrailers: Most Wanted Nintendo Franchises for iOS and Android.
- Thread starter BY2K
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And that is exactly why Nintendo will never put their games on iOS. People want their game? You buy their console.
jump_button
Banned
WTF what next most wanted Big N games wanted on PS360 Something wrong with GT they think this ok to do
If I was Big N I would piss off by this like any one would be
If I was Big N I would piss off by this like any one would be
Freezie KO
Banned
Right. What kind of a gamer would you be if you bought a system with games you want to buy?
mclem said:
Agreed. Which is why mentions of twitch games like F-Zero or precision platforming like Mario are dumb. Those would never fly with iPhone controls. But always-in-your-pocket and always-online functionality could do interesting things with Pokemon. Or Advance Wars With Friends.
Again, Nintendo wouldn't do it. Maybe you could propose these ideas so either (1) developers for iPhone could rip them off or (2) Nintendo could integrate them into the 3DS/4DS. As presented though, there's no thought put to this list at all.
... and that's a wrap.
This is a silent call to Gameloft.
hell yeah!
The Invisible Man
Neo Member
You want to buy their games but not their console?
You saw the Reggie gif on page one?
Some people's mindset is pretty amazing /claps
WrenchNinja
Member
At least the games would be tied to your account lol
manueldelalas
Time Traveler
Gaming press port begging is the worst kind of port begging...
I'm not going to bother seeing the video and giving it a view, but it made me laugh and that's worth something at least.
You know what was enjoyable as a kid for me? Mario Teaches Typing. That was a good DOS game.
What would be funny to me now as an adult? Nintendo franchises on Android that are but small demos and end everytime with "Like this game? Buy it on Nintendo 3DS".
You know what was enjoyable as a kid for me? Mario Teaches Typing. That was a good DOS game.
What would be funny to me now as an adult? Nintendo franchises on Android that are but small demos and end everytime with "Like this game? Buy it on Nintendo 3DS".
That is already happening.
Wouldn't it be better to have the demo on the hardware that you can actually purchase the full game on?
someone fly this man to kyoto! gaming saved.
Right.
Yep, it's something I've in mind too: Nintendo trolling them, releasing a free light app/game with a new franchise and once it becomes a hit just release a more ambitious and complete experience of the same franchise on a Nintendo system. Exclusively.
Diprosalic
Banned
copied from someone on GAF.
not gonna happen.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
I agree completely, though they should go a step further and release their games on the 360 and the PS3. Then everybody could play Mario!!!
Freezie KO
Banned
That too, but once a customer is already on 3DS, Nintendo has already won them.
Tiny bite-sized demos on iOS might be smart. Way more people own iPhones than will ever own a Nintendo portable. It's a chance to hook a different market.
I still think Nintendo should put free apps out there, such as a free PokeDex app or a Legend of Zelda map strategy guide, each one with ads that link you to instantly purchase the related game.
It's not about giving away games on iOS. It's about integrating that platform as a marketing strategy.
I think the total app store revenue is... LTD.
Well that's synergistic and something all together different than what the other guy was suggesting. This I can agree with.
But not the tiny bite sized demo part. Bad idea there.
StoppedInTracks
Member
Gaming "journalists" I don't know why but hold immensive grudge against Nintendo.
Mithos
Member
It might be allowed on android, but I'm pretty sure Apple won't allow this behavior on ios, or am I wrong?
Freezie KO
Banned
I mean, I'm not completely sold on the demo idea. You don't want someone turning down NSMB because "the controls are bad," when it undoubtedly controls fine on the platform it was intended for.
I'm not shooting down the demo idea either. I just think Nintendo should think outside the box. And yes, still keep their games tied to their platform.
Ah, 3DS ain't mobile and sells like shit. Kay!
And strange coincident: i would kill if nintendo games came to ios and android. Huh...
Snarfington
Member
Not gonna lie, I would totally buy Warioware, Rhythm Heaven and Advance Wars for Android. Shame there is nothing on the Play Store anything like them as far as I know.
But basically there's no point dreaming cuz it isn't happening anytime soon.
But basically there's no point dreaming cuz it isn't happening anytime soon.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
Just noticed this tidbit: I could understand Wario Ware and Advance Wars (or hell even Animal Crossing) working well on a smartphone, but isn't it generally agreed the virtual joysticks used in most app platformers are hilariously awful? Traditional Mario wouldn't benefit from this at all.
jump_button
Banned
everyone can if you buy the the games <_< no one stopping anyone from buying they in the shops
Chuckpebble
Member
I think we should have a creative writing contest right here in this thread.
That in itself is an advertisement for Nintendo hardware. Want those games, get the system.
Yeah, not only is the idea shitty, but the actual list is also.
Clearly Pokemon would be a HUGE hit on phones, and would work best.
walking fiend
Member
or a math contest, to see how many iOS games Nintendo should sell to have a profit over $1b each year; let alone all the matters with revenue, sustainability, brand damage, etc.
The App Store figure isn't the revenue in 2011, it's the total revenue up to and including June 2011 - three years. The figure also includes VAT and Apple's 30% share.
Perfect.
Yep. I don't think having demos of actual Nintendo games on smartphones would do anything but hurt Nintendo.
There would be far more people playing the demo of Super Mario Touch over and over again on their smartphones than there would be going out and buying a 3DS + the full game. Then once that Pandora's Box was opened, the uninformed casual gamer types would just assume all Nintendo games were available for their smartphones, or would be in time, so why buy Nintendo's hardware. This one move would single handedly eliminate Nintendo's primary advantage and put it (or the perception of it) in the hands of their competitors.
It's just a bad idea.
test_account
XP-39C²
Isnt this also positive news? It shows that they are still very interested in Nintendo's games.
Wiktor
Member
Anyone who thinks it would be good for Nintendo to make iOS games is completely clueless about how little money there is in mobile gaming.
I'm not suprised investors want it, the whole market is so clueless it would propably cause sharp spike in shares price. Of course, in longer term, it would severly hurt Nintendo, but by them those investors would have sold their shares, so they wouldn't give a damn/
I'm not suprised investors want it, the whole market is so clueless it would propably cause sharp spike in shares price. Of course, in longer term, it would severly hurt Nintendo, but by them those investors would have sold their shares, so they wouldn't give a damn/
Chinpoko_Master
Member
Their consoles are exactly why I'm perfectly willing to do without. I'm sick of dealing with BS like "friend codes" and the way Nintendo has handled digital distribution so far has been a complete joke, and frankly I'm tired of waiting for them to play catch up. It doesn't help that every Nintendo console I've owned has ended up in my closet collecting dust at some point.
Their consoles just aren't worth it to me anymore, which is why I find the idea of Nintendo developing games for iOS and Android appealing, regardless of how plausible or realistic it is. Because I actually use my smartphone.
but... handset sales > all
and 10's of millions of (free) players guaranteed for every (f2p) game! my villes have more players than mario kart.
i can see my "watch this video for 100 free bells!" future
Sho_Nuff82
Member
As long as we're in fantasy land, I want Mario Kart f2p for the chrome browser, a blowjob from Scarlett Johannesen, and a satellite that can scratch my ass from space.
lettermassing
Neo Member
They paid someone to do this.
The Bookerman
Member
Somebody's looking for hits. Who the hell goes on Side mission anyway?
I don't go to gametrailers for their editorial content.
I don't go to gametrailers for their editorial content.
Something like the first 2 stages of a NSMB game that ends with an ad for the 3DS/Wii U game would be great advertising I think. But nothing more than that, anything with any replayability will just end up being like UT2004 or BF1942 demos that are still played by people over and over for years.
Ape Gone Insane
Member
Not gonna lie, I wouldn't mind playing a HD iPad version of Pokemon.
Not if it doesn't end with the person playing the demo purchasing Nintendo's hardware and software. Otherwise it would just be Nintendo giving smartphone buyers free games. You guys are still not saying how this would work out for Nintendo. Just using the phrase "it would be good advertising" doesn't cut it. How would it be beneficial? Who would it reach out to that couldn't be reached through other (far less risky) means?