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[Ceb]

Not gaming execs, but funny nevertheless:

I would very much like to see this bring some new and interesting games to the table. I just don't think it's going to happen. I'm also going to make a bold prediction: The Nintendo DS will cease to be manufactured in 2006.

-Chris Roper, IGN

Sounds like crap. Crap, crappity, crap-crap-crap.
Focusing on one GBA screen can be difficult sometimes, but two? They're reaching and this is a horrible idea. Sure there might be one or two games that really use the feature well, but they might as well scrap the top screen and pack in some LEDs that'll illuminate the bottom screen.

Sometimes Nintendo acts like Apple and is convinced that everything they do is for the betterment of mankind, but they haven't actually tried to use the damn thing. When Apple learns how to make a mouse I'll start to take them more seriously. When Nintendo can make a decent controller, I'll play some Zelda again.

If there is any true gain to be had with the two screens, which is doubtful, there already is a solution that happens in most games, you toggle between views. If only one screen is being looked at at one point, then just use one screen and save the gamer some money.

-Ed Lewis, IGN

I don't really understand why Nintendo is doing this, other than that it's their attempt at a response to the PSP. Was there a demand for this? I understand, from a creative standpoint, the desire to do something new, but this seems like a terrible business decision. A game that truly utilizes the dual-screen feature will have to be radically different on the GBA (since it has one screen), forcing most DS games to do well on just that system. Why, as a handheld developer, would I develop for Nintendo's DS when I could develop for a huge install base on the GBA?

-Hilary Goldstein, IGN

Had the inclusion of a touch screen been announced then? If not, I'd say those quotes are almost valid.

 

[Razoric]

Not gaming execs, but funny nevertheless:

I would very much like to see this bring some new and interesting games to the table. I just don't think it's going to happen. I'm also going to make a bold prediction: The Nintendo DS will cease to be manufactured in 2006.

-Chris Roper, IGN

Sounds like crap. Crap, crappity, crap-crap-crap.
Focusing on one GBA screen can be difficult sometimes, but two? They're reaching and this is a horrible idea. Sure there might be one or two games that really use the feature well, but they might as well scrap the top screen and pack in some LEDs that'll illuminate the bottom screen.

Sometimes Nintendo acts like Apple and is convinced that everything they do is for the betterment of mankind, but they haven't actually tried to use the damn thing. When Apple learns how to make a mouse I'll start to take them more seriously. When Nintendo can make a decent controller, I'll play some Zelda again.

If there is any true gain to be had with the two screens, which is doubtful, there already is a solution that happens in most games, you toggle between views. If only one screen is being looked at at one point, then just use one screen and save the gamer some money.

-Ed Lewis, IGN

I don't really understand why Nintendo is doing this, other than that it's their attempt at a response to the PSP. Was there a demand for this? I understand, from a creative standpoint, the desire to do something new, but this seems like a terrible business decision. A game that truly utilizes the dual-screen feature will have to be radically different on the GBA (since it has one screen), forcing most DS games to do well on just that system. Why, as a handheld developer, would I develop for Nintendo's DS when I could develop for a huge install base on the GBA?

-Hilary Goldstein, IGN

:lol :lol :lol

That's some great shit right there.

 

[jedimike]

XBLA Exec:

Not an exec. He's a group manager and I think the comments are harmless.

However, this one is pretty laughable...

Iwata-san - "customers do not want online games" folowed by "Game companies now find it difficult to make online game businesses successful, and their enthusiasm for them is cooling," he predicted.

 

[AdmiralViscen]

Not gaming execs, but funny nevertheless:

I would very much like to see this bring some new and interesting games to the table. I just don't think it's going to happen. I'm also going to make a bold prediction: The Nintendo DS will cease to be manufactured in 2006.

-Chris Roper, IGN

I don't really understand why Nintendo is doing this, other than that it's their attempt at a response to the PSP. Was there a demand for this? I understand, from a creative standpoint, the desire to do something new, but this seems like a terrible business decision. A game that truly utilizes the dual-screen feature will have to be radically different on the GBA (since it has one screen), forcing most DS games to do well on just that system. Why, as a handheld developer, would I develop for Nintendo's DS when I could develop for a huge install base on the GBA?

-Hilary Goldstein, IGN

These quotes must be falsified. Everyone always knew that the DS was going to be a smash hit, and everyone assumed the GBA userbase would upgrade.

Right, quetz & friends?


Anyway, that Sony HDD comment reminds me of MS' DVD playback comment back in 2001.

 

[Sapiens]

Had the inclusion of a touch screen been announced then? If not, I'd say those quotes are almost valid.

Well, if that is the case, it just makes IGN's statements more heinous, as they chose to dismess a system that had not even been fully revealed.

A lot of people were blinded by PSP mania at that point (its a cool system, I own one of them too), but I think the "journalists", not just IGN, were blinded by the PSP hype.


anyways:

if the PSP does not become the biggest thing [sinse the PS2 or ever] then I will eat my son's shoe

:lol :lol

 

[VanMardigan]

IGN is a veritable treasure chest of stupid quotes and lack of foresight. Here's another one:

Sony is for the big kids - The last time I picked up a Game Boy was to get the shuttle to launch for Tetris. Since then, I haven't seen anything that's compelled me to play with it ever again. Maybe if there were some more mature games, but then again there's the...

Really small screens - It hurts my eyes to look at something so small. Sure, for the occasional plane flight it'll do, but for the rest of the time, forget it. It would be slick if there was...

Easy TV connectivity - I don't like lugging around a PS2 to show my friends a cool game. I know a lot of folks who don't own a console, but would dig playing a fighting game for an afternoon.

-Ed Lewis

and

The Phantom will be the #1 console in 2008. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo should be shaking in their money-lined boots, because Infinium Labs is coming to f**k s**t up. Mark my words.

-Chris Carle

 

[xir]

``640k Should Be Enough for Anybody.''

Gates.

This counts.

 

[Oxymoron]

``640k Should Be Enough for Anybody.''

Gates.

This counts.

It would if he had actually said that.

 

[satterfield]

I'm expecting alot of Allard quotes in here but seriously I will never forget this one..


:lol

I don't really find this quote to be retarded because I was there and it's true.

 

[johnsmith]

"Our goal for PlayStation 3 is for consumers to think to themselves, 'I will work more hours to buy one'"

 

[FortNinety]

All this proves is that often, the person who's in a position to make observations about the industry, or is paid to do so, often doesn't know jack. And vice versa.

 

[Kseutron]

Not gaming execs, but funny nevertheless:

I would very much like to see this bring some new and interesting games to the table. I just don't think it's going to happen. I'm also going to make a bold prediction: The Nintendo DS will cease to be manufactured in 2006.

-Chris Roper, IGN

Sounds like crap. Crap, crappity, crap-crap-crap.
Focusing on one GBA screen can be difficult sometimes, but two? They're reaching and this is a horrible idea. Sure there might be one or two games that really use the feature well, but they might as well scrap the top screen and pack in some LEDs that'll illuminate the bottom screen.

Sometimes Nintendo acts like Apple and is convinced that everything they do is for the betterment of mankind, but they haven't actually tried to use the damn thing. When Apple learns how to make a mouse I'll start to take them more seriously. When Nintendo can make a decent controller, I'll play some Zelda again.

If there is any true gain to be had with the two screens, which is doubtful, there already is a solution that happens in most games, you toggle between views. If only one screen is being looked at at one point, then just use one screen and save the gamer some money.

-Ed Lewis, IGN

I don't really understand why Nintendo is doing this, other than that it's their attempt at a response to the PSP. Was there a demand for this? I understand, from a creative standpoint, the desire to do something new, but this seems like a terrible business decision. A game that truly utilizes the dual-screen feature will have to be radically different on the GBA (since it has one screen), forcing most DS games to do well on just that system. Why, as a handheld developer, would I develop for Nintendo's DS when I could develop for a huge install base on the GBA?

-Hilary Goldstein, IGN

I can't believe my eyes

 

[qirex]

Which gaming exec said that?

Trying to get things back on track:

"One of the basic premises of the Xbox is to put the power in the hands of the artist," Blackley said, which is why Xbox developers "are achieving a level of visual detail you really get in 'Toy Story.'"

http://news.com.com/2100-1040-250632.html?legacy=cnet

 

[DarienA]

``640k Should Be Enough for Anybody.''

Gates.

This counts.

I believe this is an urban legend.

 

[Dr_Cogent]

A mere GAF cannot contain all the stupid things said.

I believe this is an urban legend.

From everything I have read, it is. Either that, or no one can confirm it with concrete proof. Gates claims he never said any such thing.