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Where the Wii Fits In

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-think-about dept.

AGFlamey writes "On Angry Gamer is an interesting and lengthy article about the new direction Nintendo are taking with the Wii and in particular "non-games" like Wii Fit and Big Brain Academy. From the article: "Hardcore folks don't like to admit it, but Mario and Zelda are relics of the past. It's become quite clear that Nintendo is losing interest in remaking the same old games over and over. They want to pull us into something new, if only we can give them the chance." Is it such a bad thing that Nintendo are neglecting their roots?"

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  1. Not neglecting their roots by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They are simply growing branches.

  2. Re:Depends on who you ask... by popejeremy · · Score: 4, Funny

    "The Wii is great in social conditions, but just for sitting around by yourself, the 360 and PS3 shine far brighter."

    That's true. The 360 shines really brightly when it spontaneously catches on fire.

  3. Re:So that must be by smookumy · · Score: 3, Funny

    That is bumper sticker material.

  4. Re:So that must be by rachit · · Score: 5, Funny

    Maybe that explains why the title of the article is "Where the Wii fits in".

  5. Re:So that must be by caitsith01 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Only if you have a very wide car.

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