Everyone’s favourite video game industry analyst Michael Pachter has given his two cents about what to expect from the industry this holiday season. He believes that the PlayStation 4 price cut won’t really make much difference at all and if Microsoft wants to beat Sony then they will need a price cut for the Xbox One. His analysis of Nintendo’s chances this Christmas appear to be pretty bleak.
“Nintendo has no chance to be successful in consoles this holiday,”
Do we really need a analyst to confirmd that even a fanboy can see that
Pretty much this. Pachter’s got a point here. Unless Nintendo does something drastic…they’re toast!
Yes he has a point but do we really need a analyste to say that i think everybody know that nintendo’s holleday line-up pretty weak is the only thing that maybe can save them is a DLC-character for smash bros
No, we don’t need too, but why not right? It’s still decent information I suppose to know what people are oficially thinking and gives us a medium to discuss it. I’m definitely expecting Smash DLC characters before the year is up and I personally think that it will be 2 of them given how long we’ve been waiting.
That your look on it personly i find it pointless to talk about somthing that everybody know’s on the moment also i think just 1 character it takes time to choose and make a character
Yes, but it gets clicks and ad revenue. Also, by having it up, you have the option to comment on the article or ignore it. Once it’s up, you can’t help but comment so it’s a financial success.
As for the characters, I think you’re overestimating how long it takes to make a character. Not to mention that they were likely already working on it before the ballot ended. They just like to hold them back to create a show. No way Mewtwo took nearly as long as they hinted.
So in other word’s your saying that his analyst is just clickbait
Yes…..Pachter has quite a history with this. He just wants to ruffle some feathers and get people to talk about him.
Nintendo won’t be toast. They just won’t make as much money as they’d like to. But they’re far from toast.
Burnt Toast isn’t the same as regular Toast! One holds its own against competitors and the other one lives on, but without much demand. That’s where I’d say Nintendo is. They’ll make enough money to get by and are still doing better than the others in the longrun.
Except for the hardcore which their death wish coming real soon.
The asshole strikes again. Nice sarcasm there Sickr xD
I love Sickr’s little additions.~
I just want my smash ballot results
I’m guessing Nintendo will eventually say things about it, but I doubt they would announce the full results right away. They’re probably going to slowly announce each DLC character as they’re ready.
This year we have… Mario Tennis Ultra Rehash? And Animal-Crossing: Monopoly Edition?
He’s not lying.
Mario Maker says hi.
Splatoon says hi, too – Except neither were marketed/released for Christmas.
Doesn’t mean they won’t sell well for Christmas. Whether they were marketed for Christmas or not is aside the point as that’s not what the article is about.
True but outright saying they don’t have any chance this Holiday season is overdoing it with Splatoon and Super Mario Maker. They’ll be just fine if they advertise those 2 well enough. Plus Xenoblade X as well
I respectfully disagree just on the basis of Nintendo holding their own. Sure, they’ll make some sales. It’s literally impossible not to sell some games during the holidays, but it just won’t be anywhere near Microsoft or Sony’s. It’s not a bad thing per say, but it’s almost a fact that they will have the lowest new sales for Christmas. Splatoon and Mario Maker have sold monster numbers so far which is a good thing, but also means that the Christmas bump will be marginal at best. Nintendo needs some kind of shocking announcement to hold their own this Christmas and I don’t see it happening.
Yeah you have a point. We’ll just have to what happens
Let’s be honest, only dedicated fans will be buying Xenoblade X. It’s not going to be marketed because this is Nintendo we’re talking about, and given the first game’s sales, the fact that it’s a JRPG (which doesn’t perform optimally in America, since it’s a “niche” audience), and also given the Wii U’s current sales, I doubt that it will perform well at all. Am I getting it? Yes, but that doesn’t mean everyone else will. (Also, I hope it does well, but I’m just saying that this is most likely what will go down.)
And goodbye. The hype is already dying down fast.
Wow… that was quite the analysis.
Oh, looky here a guy got payed to say this. he Forgot Wii U titles:
Wii U Exclusive Holiday:
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Devils Third
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Xbone Exclusive Holiday:
[Timed Exclusive, Tomb Raider Rise of the Tomb]
Halo 5: Guardians
Who’s dumb now :>.
To be fair, Halo is a name that moves, maybe not as much as when Bungie helm the IP, but its a juggernaut none the less. Mario Tennis, has really been a mover, Xenoblade (as much praise as the series gets) it’s a niche title, and devils Turd, I mean come on, are you seriously going to bring that up in comparison to Halo?
And I don’t even like Halo, its a boring series but I can admit what a dominant name it is.
*third
Lier…
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I really don’t like Halo, I’ve tried the original and got bored, the game felt to floaty and the recoil was bad, the only game with worse recoil is Killzone 2. I have played H4 but never finished it (got it Free with Games With Gold) I got bored right away. Pretty game though, just not for me.
Agreed, Halo sells consoles and has a massive fan-base, but I also found it boring and kinda bland…now Gears of War… I’m getting the trilogy… ;D
I actually feel the same way about gears. I try to get into it and always end up giving up. Such a shame because it does look interesting but I always hated the sprinting. They look like fucking buggys running, sort of like when Bowser runs in Smash. And then you can’t even properly turn while running.
Lol, no, I meant that you lied about your correction to “Third”.
Lol no that was genuine, I would’ve called it a turd if I really felt it was a turd. It actually looks like a decent fun game though and I won’t knock it until I play it.
I’m on the fence about it. I feel as though if I do play it, I would be forcing myself to play rather than genuinely wanting to play it.
Mario Tennis Remake #7 when 3DS just got their game. Devil’s Third? No longer interested by anyone. Xenoblade? I’m pretty sure the hype too has worn down and knowing Star Wars 7 hype, people are gonna forget about Xenoblade indefinitely.
yes we all know u don’t like anything no need to repeat yourself :)
I don’t like what’s playing safe and not deliver what most expect and wanted. Why you think Nintendo is faltering fast?
the game i see playing it safe is NSMBU honestly
And Mario 3D World..and Mario Kart 8 for ditching and degrading Battle Mode..and Animal Crossing turned into another MP10 and Star Fox remaking itself for the third time. And don’t even fucking get me started on that shit Federation Force…
That’s not even an animal crossing game. It’s a free title called “Amiibo festival.” Do you even look things up?
It’s not free if they charge this crap along with an Amiibo for Microtransactions.
And that’s exactly the point and the problem. It’s not even AC nor the game fans wanted; once again shamming fans with shit in their face.
Yeah, I didn’t want it either. But at least get the facts right. And you just contradicted yourself by calling it an AC game earlier, and now saying you know it’s not.
I’m calling it what you idiots see it so you wouldn’t say that kind of shit but of course, no matter how I explain it, you fucks always wanna manipulate yourselves to believe and hear what you want. Ignorance is a bitch, not a bliss. You get that shit straight.
3D World and MK8 nah , as MP10 definitely yes and starfox isn’t even finished yet ? so that statement is invalid same for federation force
SF is just another remake of the old game. No different story or gameplay which is also exactly the same. Look at the comparison videos.
And I can’t believe you are even tolerating that FF garbage. It is NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING like Metroid/Prime PERIOD.
i know its nothing like metroid but it could be a good game who knows, if not then oh well then we wont be seeing a sequel
You’re obviously giving that crap more credit than it “deserves”. It’s not Hunters which is twice the Metroid game it is not it isn’t Prime Trilogy which is beyond epic and evolutionary of its kind.
I hope that shit FF burns even before it comes to light to taint the very reputation of Metroid.
no im not giving it more credit im just not exaggerating about a harmless spin off that’s probably not even gonna effect the main metroid games
First of all, that shit is not a spin off if 1. Metroid Prime and it’s FPS gameplay isn’t considered “spin off” because it still has the same core elements of shooting aliens and exploring labyrinths/planets. Metroid Prime Pinball is what you call a “spin off” because it breaks the traditional formula with a different one. Tell me smartass; is FF Pinball or Metroid Prime? If you answer either, you’re both wrong. It’s not a respectable Metroid feel or even a decent spin off. It tried to be MP but fails so fucking hard that it makes stupid kids look smart.
federation force is a spinoff nintendo said themselves , maybe instead of blindly raging at something u should try listening for a change or is that too hard for ya? XD
It’s not if its using Metroid Prime’s FPS gameplay you moron. Okay answer this: Is Metroid Prime Hunters a spinoff?
yes hunters is a spin off , and so is federation force lol if nintendo says its a spin off then its clearly a spin off XD
So if Nintendo ask you to go fuck yourself, jump off the Chrysler Building or that you’re stupid, you would blindly follow. Stop kissing ass.
what the heck are u talking about? are u retarted oh what? nintendo is the one MAKING THE GAME so obviously if they say its a spin off then its a spin off , your not the one who decides get that through your skull
Just like when it’s their call to make Metroid Prime “non canon” and pissed off many when the games actually took place between the main story lines? Try again.
like i said its their game they decide the timeline or if its a spin off no matter how stupid it sounds
And they did and then stupidly change that wig Other M shitting on everything great about Prime and Samus, making Retro and the creator’s work all but a giant waste of time. Why you think more fans are leaving and hating Nintendo right now?
Only you retards wanna take any BS they pull because you’re blind ass fucktard fans that’s no different than the next fucktard fanbase.
lol u do realize the prime series are in the timelline right? plz do know your facts before u open your mouth k?
No shit. I’m talking about your stupid as calling it a “spinoff” and Nintendo calling Prime Trilogy “non canon” when you’re both heavily wrong, just as stupidly wrong as Patcher when he opens his mouth.
um are u delusional i never said prime was a spin off ?
If you CLEARLY said Hunters is a spinoff which is a chronicle game of Prime Trilogy, then WTF did you just called “Prime” then? Fucking moron.
prime is main , hunters is a spin off isn’t that obviously to you ? or do u want to me to dumb it down for u a bit so u can understand?
Prime (except Pinball) is not a spinoff because it shares the same core gameplay but in different perspective you idiot. That’s like calling Super Mario 64 a spinoff because it’s not in 2D. Both 2D and 3D shares the same play in different dimensions. If Metroid had a RPG game, that would be a spinoff because the gameplay is different from the traditional roots. Prime Hunters is clearly not a spinoff but a side story from the chronicles. *facepalm* Morons…
I wonder if Star Fox was delayed to be a NX launch title.
Exactly. Same for Zelda so don’t be fooled.
Hell no, so people could moan and groan about graphics even more? Nintendo isn’t THAT dumb.
ugh, NO. How many times do people have to say it?
WHOA, I DIDN’T KNEW THE NX WAS COMING FOR FEBREAURY 26TH!!!!
3DS And super pokémon mystery dungeon somethingsomething
Well for once, Pachter isn’t wrong.
For many times, he only states the obvious to sound right when he’s not.
Way to state the obvious Patcher. Who knew the one time you would say something true is the one time it’s the most obvious thing in the world. Thanks to Starfox being delayed Nintendo killed their holiday season once again.
Making a decent profit=successful. Nintendo will be “successful” this holiday. Beat PS4 and/or XBone? Of course not. If this is what being an “analyst” is all about then any one of us could be one…
I’m gonna have to agree with Bitcher-…. Pachter, on this one. ._.”
Lol “FAVORITE”
*FAVOURITE
Couldn’t help myself from spelling too fast XD
Nice read Sickr.
In the home console space? Of course not, it’ll be sitting in a corner while mommy and daddy fight.
In the handheld space? Lol I mean come on, Nintendo could piss on its fans, call us all faggots, and flip us the bird, and they would still win the hand held space this holiday. Whose going to give them a challenge? The Vita? XD come on patcher, the Ngage has a better chance of outselling the 3DS this holiday season. XD
Gee we really needed him to point that out for us huh? Why does this old fart still have a job? The few times he’s right it’s so obvious even a 5 year old could make the same prediction. If Nintendo was onto their schedule they would have had Starfox AND Zelda U out this holiday. That’s pretty bad yeah, but they delayed them for good reasons. HOPEFULLY. We don’t need Sherlock fucking Holmes to explain the situation we already know.
Why do people keep acting like Nintendo is doomed if they don’t make as much money as Sony or Microsoft this Christmas? All 3 consoles are successful. Though I’ll never understand why Xbox One is successful, it still is.
Xbox is not even halfway close to PS4 and it’s still the same POS DRM trash from 2013; all desperate to con only idiot fanboys of it.
We have to be realistic, the U was definitely not successful. It’s done as the replacement is already in the pipeline.
Microsoft listened to its customers, something Nintendo should learn.
I agree the Wii U has had a boatload of problems, and not nearly enough third-party support for most people to care about it, or trust buying it. As much as I hate to admit it, it’s probably my least favorite Nintendo console, simply BECAUSE of all the problems it’s had. Even though it has some awesome games (currently playing and “LOVING” Yoshi’s Wooly World. Thank goodness it allows the Pro Controller). There just isn’t ENOUGH.
BUT…..people keep talking like Nintendo (as a whole) is failing, or in danger of failing etc. Couldn’t be further from the truth. Just the amiibo alone is raking it the cash. Nintendo knows the mistakes they made with the Wii U. And I’m confident that they won’t allow the same mistakes again. I only hope I’m not let down with the NX. I have high hopes for it.
Just trolls man. They seem to forget they have the most selling 8th gen hardware.
Yeah, between Amiibo and setting foot into mobile, they should be fine. They’re going to lose their old-school hardcore fanbase, but that’s not a concern for them.
raking IN the cash*
What an idiot. Ninty will sell lots. I intend on saving up for the new 3DS XL… or maybe the DX or whatever it’s called.
Sam
Well color me “obvious” Mr. Talk Shit All Day of a Human Crystal Ball.
There’s absolutely nothing to warrant Wii U money wasted anymore.
I don’t know about absolutely nothing, but it is still quite bleak. Their last real heavy hitter still to come is Xenoblade Chronicles X, but it’s kind of a niche game and 95% of its audience will be those who played XC on Wii or New 3DS, and those numbers aren’t all that impressive either.
It doesn’t take an ‘Analyst’ to determin that Nintendo’s Holiday Line Up is lackluster, to say the least. Yes, Pachter is right, but even a broken clock is right 2 times a day. Pachter=Captain Obvious.(This one time)
Pachter is nothing but a fucking causal. He shits on every console.
He also said the PS4 wouldn’t get a price cut lel
I gues all nintendo fans can be analysts
The loss of 3rd party support really hurt the Wii U (among other things).
Sony & M$ don’t have a big list of top tiered exclusives. But what they do have is STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT among other 3rd party titles. That Nintendo doesn’t have.
I really thought those great games they’ve released would’ve pulled them well out the fire. But…it looks like all that can save Wii U this year is that MUCH NEEDED PRICE DROP!!
Here’s to $249 to (I would scream & shout if they dropped it to)
………$199!!!
They made a mistake by not having any big titles coming out. Star Fox isn’t coming this year, Zelda U wasn’t even shown, and the Animal Crossing and Metroid titles coming out aren’t main-series games. Next year will be better with the 20th anniversary of Pokemon.
>>>I was wondering when the Xbots would unleash their Hound of Uselessness again>>>
If Nintendo wanted a successful holiday, what they should have done is added all the smash bros characters into mario tennis. After all, it is called ultra SMASH. For more success. They could make the characters unlockable by their amiibos.
Well then.
*claps* Bravo, Pachter! You’re finally a real analyst! Oh wait! You simply stated the obvious! NEVERMIND!!! …still a moron…