Favorite Video Game Company

[megamush]

Whats your fave?

[Chupperson Weird]

What do you expect?
Also, where are the hundreds of developers that don't make hardware?

[Glorb]

My favorite is, without a doubt, Infocom.

[silverstarman]

I'm having a hard time deciding over Sega and Nintendo. I like Namco, too.

[Vidgmchtr]

Ugh, not another one of THESE threads. >_<

[BP]

I like Sony. They have a wide variety the best games with the most engaging gameplay, and their systems are so affordable. And I love how when they make a new system, they move all their projects to it and don't look back. They're truly in the industry to make gamers happy and not to make money. I don't care if the Xbox 360 and Wii pass it up in graphics--they are far too expensive for me, and aren't even worth it. There's no wonder why Sony is dominating the gaming industry as we speak.

[SolidShroom]

You forgot to mention that they exercise complete care in the making of their consoles. They never get disc read errors that require you to gut them and fix a misaligned cog, and their PSP games never fall apart. Plus, PSPs are made like rocks. They seem like you could throw them across the room and they won't break. Peh, that's nothing like the DS. DSes feel like they will break in your hands. They've improved very much since the PS1 days. The PS1 was an awful console with shoddy hardware and no good games, but the PS3 is the cheapest, most fun, coolest system ever.

[silverstarman]

Oh, and he's using sarcasm in case you are wondering ;)

[BP]

Yeah, Vid's known to do that.

[megamush]

Sorry to all the people who want more added to the list, but I only posted these main companies, and I won't change it for anyone, so stop complaining, your making me (and possibly everyone else who likes this thread) sick! If you don't like the topic just DON'T POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vidgmchtr]

You don't seem to be aware that this thread's been done about a million times already, megamush.

[Koopaslaya]

I like Hudson. Go Milon's Secret Castle!

[Chupperson Weird]

What's a "main company"? Where are Nihon Falcom, Telenet Japan, and Success Corp.?

[PaperLuigi]

Er...I like Nintendo. Really, this is a Nintendo site, so what did you expect? An even number of votes for Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo?

[Bigluigifan1.0]

I'm with Bird Person and SolidShroom. Sony is clearly the winner over all here. I mean, it covers all bases: graphics, innovation, originality, gameplay and lots of other things, unlike Nintendo. I mean, what's the deal with Nintendo? They totally copied Sony's awesome ideas and threw a bunch of crappy games on top.

On a different note, Chup is right. These are hardly the "main companies".

[PaperLuigi]

My sarcasm meter exploded and now I can't see out of my left eye.

[bobman37]

the PS3 is the cheapest

buuhhhh...? Even Xbox 360 is cheaper than PS3. Nintendo Wii wins the price contest. Oh yeah, sarcasm. lawl.

I vote for Microsoft. The Xbox 360 rocks, and anyone who has one will agree. Their online system alone dominates any other videogame aspect. I don't care if it's 50 dollars; I don't care if PS3 and Wii online play is free; the fact is, Microsoft has the most developed and seasoned online system out of any current consoles. You can make friends with someone and join their game in a split second! You can get achievements and show off to your friends your skill in certain games! You can cook a hot dog in the hard drive slot!

Wii and PS3 system exclusives are moving to the 360 as well, so they're not so special. 360 has a virtual console now (yes, the Wii has a much bigger library. Give it time). Most PS3 killer app games are also on 360. I can't see why people wouldn't choose the 360.

Don't go "But bobman37, what about all the hardware trouble Microsoft's Xbox 360 has been getting recently?" Because I know. I've experienced it first-hand. Broken consoles suck. But it's free to replace! And the warranty is for three years! The only setback is you'll have to wait a while for shipping. You're not going to melt without your daily dose of video games, right?

Just look at my signature. Mushroom_Boy agrees: Xbox 360 IS the priority.

[MaxVance]

And we all saw what happened to Super-Jesse.

[Chupperson Weird]

In all seriousness, I'm really wondering what about Square Enix, Konami, and Capcom.

[MEGAߥTE]

I'm wondering what it is about n00bs and the need to post a million (poorly thought out) polls.

[PaperLuigi]

That was a tad uncalled for.

[MEGAߥTE]

You're uncalled for.

[Koopaslaya]

EDIT: I shall include the quote to which i was referring to clarify, in light of MEGAߥTE's most recent post.

I'm wondering what it is about n00bs and the need to post a million (poorly thought out) polls.

That was a tad uncalled for.

Actually, I think that that comment was rather called for. Someone should at least talk about the absurdity of many polls that are created, especially by the newer members. What will a poll like this achieve? You're in a Mario forum, so unless one is absolutely silly (or misinformed), it would only make sense to guess that Nintendo is going to be the most popular company. This, coupled with the fact that the poll did not include enough companies to generate interesting discussion, shows that a poll such as this is mostly worthless. MEGAߥTE was right in saying what he did.

Think before you post, let this be a lesson to us all.

Personally, I like to see forum topics with good content, and thoughtful expression of ideas and talents. Sure, it's fun to be goofy, but when topics are poorly designed, it's no fun for anyone. A poorly-made topic will generate poor discussion.

[PaperLuigi]

You're uncalled for.

I am?

[Vidgmchtr]

I'm wondering what it is about n00bs and the need to post a million (poorly thought out) polls.

Hey, wasn't there, uhh.....thread, or something about polls like this? No?...Guess not.

[SamBeckett94]

Nintendo for me. I remember being about seventeen years old when I bought an NES. I've stuck with them. I used to like Sega, but their games aren't as good as they used to be.
Although, Infogrames were pretty good to. And so were Core.

[ShadowBrain]

Childish banter aside, I'd (obviously) have to go with Nintendo. Now, as I sure most of you have discerneed by now, I don't agree with some of their recent business decisions and software quality, but they do have three things going for them that neither Sony, Microsoft, or anyone else can top:

1) They've been around for over a century; the whole "casual" obsession of theirs lately irritates me as much as the next guy, but I'd like to think that they know what they're doing.

2) Perhaps aside from being the majority stockholder of the Seattle Seahawks (it's true!), they're about games and that's it. Sony? Electronics, TVs, movies... Microsoft? As far as they're concerned, the 360's just Windows with shoulder buttons and rumble. To these companies, videogames are just an extension of their line(s) of techie products. With Nintendo, though, they can focus on games and consoles alone.

3) They're not afraid to innovate! The E-Reader, GCN/GBA connectivity, the Virtual Boy; the list of Nintendo's questionable creations go on. But they also pioneered the D-pad, A/B/Start/Select, rumble/shoulder buttons (correct me if I'm wrong here), first-party wireless controllers, and, of course, the DS/Wii. Once again, I'm just as displeased with how a lot of said DS/Wii game have turned out, but you've still got to break a few eggs to make an omlette, and these shaky beginnings could be the groundwork for something great. Since when have Sony and Microsoft done anything original? They just follow the leader, clean up the graphics, and amp up the cost.

[Wii-Player]

Nintendo. I've been playing it since I was 3.

[Wiiario]

I completely agree with Shadowbrain. Nintendo has always been willing to take risks instead of doing the same old thing over and over again. I vote Nintendo.