Or it could be that the S. Koreans are just making this up to show that the North is an even greater threat.
There's something called Mutally Assured Destruction (MAD). The South really needs the backing of the US and allies; the North that should anything happen to their failed state (such as a US air attack), they will obliterate Seoul. I think that's the main reason why the US can't mess with them right now. That, and China.
Feel free to disagree with me, but I'm just trying to bring attention to the fact that the South might not be entirely truthful in these kinds of statements (hackers in N. Korea).
I find a few statements made by some Slashdot members to be incorrect or misleading.
Facts:
- Nintendo has USD$10 billion in the bank. In cash. They have more than enough scratch to put on a show at E3.
- Nintendo is one of the most innovative (and profitable) companies in existence. During the 1980s, they controlled over 90% of the US market for a time with the NES. The image of Mario is as recognizable worldwide as Mickey Mouse.
A few years ago, the company posted their first quarterly loss in history.
I would say that if Nintendo doesn't get it right this time and re-assert their previous dominance, they're pretty much done as far as the hardware game is concerned. I'm a long-time Nintendo loyalist; like another posted before me, I also grew up with the Zeldas, Marios, and Donkey Kongs. It's sad to see a company that the industry owes so dearly in this kind of shape.
I will always respect Nintendo for sticking to their guns (albeit stubbornly at times) and making great games for kids. My biggest beef with the industry now is how the games are a) boring and b) less risky and finally, c) "interactive DVDs". Nintendo's new CEO mentions these points in the 2005 GDK keynote speech. Perhaps a game that is indicative of this trend is the latest Final Fantasy. What happened to good ole fashioned button-mashing gameplay?
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Or it could be that the S. Koreans are just making this up to show that the North is an even greater threat.
There's something called Mutally Assured Destruction (MAD). The South really needs the backing of the US and allies; the North that should anything happen to their failed state (such as a US air attack), they will obliterate Seoul. I think that's the main reason why the US can't mess with them right now. That, and China.
Feel free to disagree with me, but I'm just trying to bring attention to the fact that the South might not be entirely truthful in these kinds of statements (hackers in N. Korea).
Can we use GWA to get free porn?
I find a few statements made by some Slashdot members to be incorrect or misleading. Facts: - Nintendo has USD$10 billion in the bank. In cash. They have more than enough scratch to put on a show at E3. - Nintendo is one of the most innovative (and profitable) companies in existence. During the 1980s, they controlled over 90% of the US market for a time with the NES. The image of Mario is as recognizable worldwide as Mickey Mouse. A few years ago, the company posted their first quarterly loss in history. I would say that if Nintendo doesn't get it right this time and re-assert their previous dominance, they're pretty much done as far as the hardware game is concerned. I'm a long-time Nintendo loyalist; like another posted before me, I also grew up with the Zeldas, Marios, and Donkey Kongs. It's sad to see a company that the industry owes so dearly in this kind of shape. I will always respect Nintendo for sticking to their guns (albeit stubbornly at times) and making great games for kids. My biggest beef with the industry now is how the games are a) boring and b) less risky and finally, c) "interactive DVDs". Nintendo's new CEO mentions these points in the 2005 GDK keynote speech. Perhaps a game that is indicative of this trend is the latest Final Fantasy. What happened to good ole fashioned button-mashing gameplay?