Feedback: Nintendo Wins December, Dark Void, and Grown-up Games

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About the console wars...

Let's face it, all this fighting is about jealousy. I am a PS3 owner, but I really wish I could play L4D2 and Mass Effect 2. I bought a PS3 for one simple reason: I don't trust Microsoft. But that was just the point that tipped the scales, as I purchased my new system only recently when the PS3 seemed to fix most of it's problems. With this generation (as opposed to generations such as the SNES/Genesis generation) it seems to me that most games should play on most systems (Uncharted 2 being exception that proves the rule, though I still think that's PR BS). The arguments over which console is better is fueled by corporate propaganda from both sides. Eventually, most gamers will own both systems.

I say both because Nintendo is dead to me. Sure, I'd love me some Metroid or Mario, but I'll be waiting for the Wii to hit the bargain bins. Without online functionality, I see no need to play these right away. To add insult to injury, Nintendo is following in the footsteps of Atari, allowing shovelware to be released so heavily that the newer consumers feel overwhelmed. Remember the Nintendo seal of quality? So much for that!

I'm going to go out on a limb here and ask my fellow gamers to put their petty squabbles aside and promote the general acceptance of the PS3 and Xbox 360 in more casual environments once the new motion controls are released. The battles between these two titans are good for gamers, fueling innovation and economy. Nintendo on the other hand is determined to frighten the casual market away from consoles all together. While some might argue "who cares," I'm afraid of another 80's crash. Sales are too high for that, you say? Not when stock expectations rather than basic profitability control these companies.

PS... While the DS is aimed mainly at a younger market, I am an old-school strategy gamer who can only find an outlet with that handheld.