I think we can all agree that Nintendo has quite a reputation at being a family friendly company, and they will not waiver from that image anytime soon. With a recent study stating that approximately 74% of Mothers play video games we can assume that Nintendo will continue to tailor their games to both parents […]
Essel Pratt·September 6, 2013
I think we can all agree that Nintendo has quite a reputation at being a family friendly company, and they will not waiver from that image anytime soon. With a recent study stating that approximately 74% of Mothers play video games we can assume that Nintendo will continue to tailor their games to both parents and children alike. Many of Nintendo’s games seem to easily transcend age, games such as Mario for example, and are easily shared amongst all members of the family.
What are some of your favorite family gaming memories? Do you think that Sony, Microsoft and Ouya can, or have, created just as much of a family friendly environment as Nintendo, or will they ever compare?
Share your perspective. Keep it thoughtful, welcoming and on topic.
Be nice if MY mom played Nintendo with me!
But I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters to play with. I've noticed that very large families seem to have a lot of Nintendo history. I can think of my family and 4 others (I mean BIG families, 8 or more kids) right now that play Nintendo. So I think Nintendo's aim to be family-friendly has been quite successful over the years.
But that's probably the reason why the company is struggling to shake that image and appeal to a more "hardcore" audience.
Lou, your pessimism on the console is too much, it really is. I LITERALLY don't know anyone as negative towards Wii U as you, other than trolls and xbox fanboys. But I don't talk to them nearly as much as you.
You ask if Sony, Microsoft or Ouya have created much of a family-friendly environment? Microsoft definitely created it by hosting Minecraft on the xbox 360. Our family has spend more time with this game than any other game. Also, I have spent more hours on xbox 360 Minecraft than any other game in my 30 year gaming history. It is incredible.
It appears that Skylanders and possibly the new Disney Inifinity are on track to provide family-friendly entertainment that compares well with Nintendo.
@Lou, I agree with you that the Nintendo family-friendly environment will probably not sustain them. Starting at 8 years old, my daughter exclusively plays Android OS games on the tablet and has never touched a Nintendo DS, probably never will. She is 9 years old now and spends most of her time playing Minecraft on xbox 360. I know this is anecdotal, but keep in mind that Minecraft and Android/ios games are being played a lot by the families that I know. Nintendo is in trouble.
Using – and capitalizing – the word "literally" tells me all I need to know.
@Gern – this is the disturbing trend. It's amazing a game like Minecraft has exploded, but it's Nintendo's job to be at the forefront of that market and they didn't do it. I don't think it's really that anecdotal – these stories are everywhere, and the numbers support it. What's happening in your home is happening in millions of homes all over the country.
Another disappointment is this – why aren't there supported versions of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on the 3DS? Kids like to post pictures, and it has a built in camera. Since you can't do it, kids want an Apple or Android device that lets them do it. It's an enormous missed opportunity.
Currently those platforms don't have games with the depth of the best 3DS titles, but how many more years before they do? And what's the difference anyway, there's an enormous market for gaming that Nintendo entirely missed. Again, it's their job to be the leader in gaming and that just isn't true anymore.
Be nice if MY mom played Nintendo with me!
But I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters to play with. I've noticed that very large families seem to have a lot of Nintendo history. I can think of my family and 4 others (I mean BIG families, 8 or more kids) right now that play Nintendo. So I think Nintendo's aim to be family-friendly has been quite successful over the years.
But that's probably the reason why the company is struggling to shake that image and appeal to a more "hardcore" audience.
Lou, your pessimism on the console is too much, it really is. I LITERALLY don't know anyone as negative towards Wii U as you, other than trolls and xbox fanboys. But I don't talk to them nearly as much as you.
You ask if Sony, Microsoft or Ouya have created much of a family-friendly environment? Microsoft definitely created it by hosting Minecraft on the xbox 360. Our family has spend more time with this game than any other game. Also, I have spent more hours on xbox 360 Minecraft than any other game in my 30 year gaming history. It is incredible.
It appears that Skylanders and possibly the new Disney Inifinity are on track to provide family-friendly entertainment that compares well with Nintendo.
@Lou, I agree with you that the Nintendo family-friendly environment will probably not sustain them. Starting at 8 years old, my daughter exclusively plays Android OS games on the tablet and has never touched a Nintendo DS, probably never will. She is 9 years old now and spends most of her time playing Minecraft on xbox 360. I know this is anecdotal, but keep in mind that Minecraft and Android/ios games are being played a lot by the families that I know. Nintendo is in trouble.
Using – and capitalizing – the word "literally" tells me all I need to know.
@Gern – this is the disturbing trend. It's amazing a game like Minecraft has exploded, but it's Nintendo's job to be at the forefront of that market and they didn't do it. I don't think it's really that anecdotal – these stories are everywhere, and the numbers support it. What's happening in your home is happening in millions of homes all over the country.
Another disappointment is this – why aren't there supported versions of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on the 3DS? Kids like to post pictures, and it has a built in camera. Since you can't do it, kids want an Apple or Android device that lets them do it. It's an enormous missed opportunity.
Currently those platforms don't have games with the depth of the best 3DS titles, but how many more years before they do? And what's the difference anyway, there's an enormous market for gaming that Nintendo entirely missed. Again, it's their job to be the leader in gaming and that just isn't true anymore.