Unfortunately it’s bad for business, so unlikely to have that chance. I personally would be the first to pre-order a copy on Wii U. The brand itself does not need to suffer any negative reception on account of the above and is likely yet another reason to stay clear of the platform for now. Also they now have almost universally positive critical acclaim and huge success.
They have the install base with last gen systems and the technical know-how and experience developing for those systems so there is that. Not a good proposition for Rockstar on two fronts. But all that will do is create backlash from scornful Wii U owners claiming the game to be just another crappy port with little support, performance issues etc…Īnd ultimately the game will not sell well in all honesty. Do you really think Rockstar is immune to the pressures? Alternatively they could in fact port the game with a skeleton crew as is the norm for AAA ports now (or many of them in any case). However with AAA studios closing left right and center or being assimilated into the publishing machine. Risk is an everyday part of the equation. Strangely I agree with you to a point here D.M.T. But the topic according to DMT was pretty straight forward IMO and he was correct in saying so… You chose to counter with a more personal understanding according to your current life experiences. We as people, love to hear about the underdog pulling an unexpected win, or somebody risking it all and making everything in return.”Īt the very least it would seem both to be arguing different things, whereas where DMT has explained his use of the word “Risk” and in what context. You don’t need to take risks at all to be successful, that’s a misconception. In that respect, I fully agree with D.M.T’s comment below of which you later I never said risk equals reward, I said you need to take risks to succeed as a what I’m saying. Being a business owner myself for some years I can assure you there is no such thing as what you imply. And considering your record with scholarships etc… Absolutely I would also think that to be a success in the same way as you do.īut, we are discussing business decisions here or at least that was my understanding according to comment of risks involved with success as a company. I graduated years ago and also do not consider myself to having taken risks per se’ during study. If not, I would be genuinely interested in if you consider yourself to be successful and how you got to achieving that success… But in relation to the quotation above is what I based my reply on. If you are referring only to risking everything to be successful then naturally I agree. Real life proves time and again that risk is very real and a very necessary part of any business, and any decision that needs to be made at any given time large or small. It’s there everyday in every facet and every aspect. But you can never get rid of it altogether. Risk is not a misconception it is a “given” or an everyday part of the equation.īy how much you know the risks involved in your given field, business etc… is by how much you can potentially mitigate it’s effects. I don’t know one single person who has found any level of success without risk. You don’t need to take risks “at all” to be successful, that’s a misconception.”Īctually it isn’t. Perhaps you guys need to cut developers some slack. Rockstar didn’t bring their game to the Wii U because it could very likely have caused them to LOSE MONEY, therefore, not succeeding “even more”. When the price finally dropped and sales picked up, it became profitable, like the Wii U, after purchasing a game. Was it struggling to sell at first? Sure, but here’s the thing, it wasn’t being sold for a loss. If you want to see risk, look to Sony and Microsoft, who risked expensive hardware and years of initial losses on their consoles.ģDS is exactly what I just said. Additionally, they didn’t risk adding development costs by keeping the Wii hardware inferior. Even if they had a fifth of the success that they had with the Wii, it would have been a success because they never lost money on it. There is nothing risky about the Wii not being sold for a loss. I still disagree with Nintendo taking the most risks out of anyone else in the gaming industry. How do you think casino’s stay open? Because most people lose. Someone could risk their money by gambling in a casino, and although they may win some money, “the house always wins”. But the reality is that these things almost never happen, and are story tropes for books and movies, not real life. We as people, love to hear about the underdog pulling an unexpected win, or somebody risking it all and making everything in return.