Epic Games: Will Never Make Wii Games
In an interview with IGN, Mike Capps, the President of Epic Games, had some choice words to share about Nintendo's current platform, the Wii. Capps stated that the Nintendo Wii is not a console that Epic would ever consider working on, as it's technical limitations would be an enormous step backwards, essentially choosing technical progression of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 over anything else. His exact words: "...no, we go forward, not back. It makes more sense for us to invest in the next-generation tech."
See Full ImageWhen asked why the Wii has amassed such a following, Capps called it a virus that keeps on spreading, and explains his belief in detail:
"It's a virus where you buy it and you play it with your friends and they're like, "Oh my God that's so cool, I'm gonna go buy it." So you stop playing it after two months, but they buy it and they stop playing it after two months but they've showed it to someone else who then go out and buy it and so on. Everyone I know bought one and nobody turns it on. Obviously there's a class of people who really love it and enjoy it and are getting into the games but I'm still waiting for that one game that makes me play it."
While I, personally, have found a number of games worth getting a Wii for (Zelda, Super Mario Galaxy, Smash Bros. Brawl), I do agree that the Wii is a console that often remains unplayed, as its AAA releases are far in between. Still, Capps' description seems to be in-line with what we've noticed, as well. Regardless, the Wii looks like a console that is here to stay.
4/21/2008 Arnold Katayev
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ThePoetRazel
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 11:22:39 AM
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duffman2340
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 11:29:33 AM
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Syn
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 11:50:27 AM
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I'm not trying to rant, I just don't really think that a system where I flail my arms around in the air is what I'd consider fun...unless I'm under the influence.
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babyjay
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 12:22:52 PM
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Fabi
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 1:41:47 PM
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StrategicGnomer
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 2:10:10 PM
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dillonthebunny
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 4:43:16 PM
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the Wii is a cool console, Nintendo have totally amazed me with their marketing this time around, its second to none.
I enjoy my wii(now now)..but I totally agree with the fad theory, I know ive been saying it ever since the Wii came out.
Its like I'll go to partys where the Wii is in full swing, and I can guarantee you that by the end of the night at least three people will swear to buy a Wii.. and at least two of them do.
is this a next gen console? yes, but imo not because it deserves to be. its only a next gen console because the media wishes to portray it as one, and include it slap bang in the middle of this Next Gen Console war.
The Wii shouldnt be in any console war! let alone up against the 360 and PS3.
why the hell is anyone concerned about the Wii out selling the 360 or PS3?? its not even in the same league, its like comparing PSP figures to 360 ones or saying how the DS out sold the PS3.. its pointless.
the Wii is what it is, its mid Gen, hell its no Gen.. its just 'The Wii' and the sooner people can just get over it the better.
a lot of gamers will own a Wii and a next gen console, whether that be a PS3 o 360, who knows.
as I say, I think the Wii is a great machine, everytime I turn it on im glad we have one, I know my GF plays it way more than I. but if I lost it tomorrow, personally I wouldnt miss it half as much as I'd miss my PS3!!! and if I did lose my PS3, I know my GF wouldnt miss it at all! lol..
just wait til GTA4 comes out.. I feel so sorry for her! the wii wil be collecting dust big time!
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Fabi
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 5:47:58 PM
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I like your perspective on the situation. But the PS2 Vs XBox theory doesn't apply to this generation. The XBox was more powerful than the PS2 - heck so was the GameCube - but the PS2 flexed it's muscles the most. How awesome did God of War 2 look? How about Rogue Galaxy - with no loading screens. And don't even get me started with Shadows of the Collosus. Or how about Final Fantasy 10 and 12? The differences in graphics and computing power was minimal compared to this generation. I know that graphics don't make games, but when games are great, and have awesome graphics to go along, in my case - it makes them that much better. You can lose yourself in Uncharted - thanks to the gameplay and graphics - that's just something I wouldn't be able to do on any Wii game.
Brawl is awesome - but I hate most of the new levels. They tried way too hard to complicate them, too many obstacles get in the way of the actual 'Brawl'. Thank God for the simple, but fun level creator.
On a side note: I hate Snake's Final Smash move. It's way too cheezy.
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 5:57:34 PM
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Generations spawn something completely different, sort of like families and kids. Every 20 years, or so, a new generation of kids enters a family, with new DNA. Every 5 years, a new generation of consoles creates a new generation...again, with new DNA.
The Wii's DNA is essentially the GameCube's. It's sort of like your father losing a lot of weight, looking slimmer, perhaps just a bit more buffed, but still being the same person, more or less. That's how I think of the Wii - a more handsome, leaner, slightly more powerful version of the Wii.
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ThePoetRazel
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 7:25:27 AM
The Wii doesn't even have DVD playback. 2 generation 6 consoles had DVD playback and now blu-ray and hd-dvd (RIP) are included on 2 7th generation consoles as well as DVD. So DVD playback should be a basic requirement for a 7th gen console. Yet Ninty short changes the consumer. Considering the 7th gen features the Wii gives up, it doesn't exactly strike me as good value for money.
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orangpelupa
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 10:57:42 AM
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btw Wii is for fun IMO
and for now, i still prefer x360 and Wii than PS3, its the game. PS3 will just collecting dust..
but that will change when MGS4 released :D
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i dont have wii, x360, ps3.
im a pc gamer XD
best graphic always on PC LOL
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 11:02:37 AM
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ThePoetRazel
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 12:33:47 PM
Like i said, just a small thing. Just wording really.
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 12:42:36 PM
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Multiplatformer
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 4:29:28 PM
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Mojo
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 @ 4:09:29 PM
All-in-all, Wii = children's toy, PS3/360/PC = a real gaming experience
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Klint
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 9:21:18 PM
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It looks as though Nintendo was counting on fan base and consumer loyalty for this one, especially in Asia.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 @ 12:52:27 AM
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tramp
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Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 11:08:05 AM