Author Topic: Geeks and Otaku (Read 5370 times)

ShadowBrain · « **on:** June 12, 2008, 04:45:06 PM »

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168199

You've probably all heard about this by now, but... yeah. Discuss.

The Chef · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2008, 04:51:51 PM »

So much for video games being a thing for nerds. Now we're gonna need a new hobby to establish our nerd identities with.

nensondubois · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2008, 05:14:41 PM »

I have many...

matto · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2008, 05:38:32 PM »

Wow, I thought Europe hated Nintendo (of Europe) just for delaying Brawl.

MaxVance · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2008, 05:51:27 PM »

What particularly struck me was this error:

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...Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A King takes up a full 287 blocks of Wii memory when loaded onto the console's hard drive.

I've long since learned not to trust 1UP/EGM when they discuss anything Nintendo-related.

Mr. Wiggles · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:03:25 PM »

They really need to realize that there does exist a hadrcore fanbase for them that's just as needy as Xbox 360/PS3 owners.

Unless they want to push us away, in favor of casuals. Or they know that no matter what they do, there's always that section of fans that'll buy anything with their name, no matter what.

jmdblazer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:27:53 PM »

um... what's an otaku?

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:36:54 AM »

It's, like, a Japanese word for someone who's obsessed with something (usually anime or videogames).

Also, David Jaffe responds.

matto · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2008, 12:29:52 PM »

I find it strangely ironic that a Sony franchise creator that is digging his series into the ground is blasting NoE.

David Jaffe, you deserve a pat on the back, just start making a game besides God Of War though. Oh wait...

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2008, 07:37:36 PM »

Ah, now he's trying to save face.

Glitchy · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2008, 07:41:43 PM »

Nintendo is stupid. Or, someone who works at Nintendo is stupid. So what? I'm spending thousands on your VC games and all you can do is stereotype me? Gosh...>_>

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2008, 01:03:04 AM »

Quote from: matto on June 13, 2008, 12:29:52 PM

I find it strangely ironic that a Sony franchise creator that is digging his series into the ground is blasting NoE.

David Jaffe, you deserve a pat on the back, just start making a game besides God Of War though. Oh wait...

What exactly are you talking about? Jaffe only really worked on GoW1 and just did a bit of plot stuff for the others. After GoW1 he released Calling All Cars on the PSN and did another Twisted Metal game. And how is GoW "digging into the ground" anyway?

Turtlekid1 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2008, 07:34:24 AM »

This guy is in marketing?
No comment.

Beakston · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2008, 08:40:23 AM »

He's pretty much right. Doesn't mean they should just ignore the pleas for more storage though.

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2008, 09:03:22 AM »

A new break in the story! Well, now he's saying it was an out-of-context joke... I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. But storage solutions finally being announched as considered? Hmm...