ignore the code: Nintendo http://bit.ly/15oWoXq //Perfect intro. Great article.
@darkarconio right - the problem is general purpose devices like the iPhone have "good enough" gaming for people who previously bought DS
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@darkarconio the solution, though, surely isn't to try to differentiate in an area they have no expertise in
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@monkbent Sort of like what RIM did, except don't build an OS and emulator, but build exclusive hardware/software combinations on top. -
@darkarconio maybe. Not sure if they have it in them...
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@monkbent Yeah, culture and company ego would likely get in the way of choosing such a strategy, even if it would work? -
@darkarconio they just don't have the competence
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@monkbent You sound very bearish. When you say there is no clear way forward for them, do you mean they're likely doomed? -
@darkarconio I don't know. Haven't thought deeply about it to be honest, but at first blush I'm pretty bearish
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@monkbent They're in a unique position with a lot of focus, and great evergreen content, but a weak platform and poor execution. - 1 more reply
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