User blog:MysteryGomez/5 Lessons I learned from Nintendo



   I can’t help but awe for Nintendo’s accomplishments. Not only because I grew alongside Nintendo’s success ever since the early 3D generation, but because there is so much to learn from playing one of their games. Sure Nintendo isn’t perfect (just ask anyone who bought a Wii U), but even their biggest blunders give you a better idea of what Nintendo is willing to do to continue making games. Over the past fifteen years or so I have experienced the highs and lows from Nintendo and here is what I learned.

1 - Nintendo Doesn’t know how to make Traditional Tutorials

need is a compliment to Nintendo. I am not a big fan of tutorials of video games. Kingdom Hearts being one of my favorite games, contains the worst designed tutorial ever executed. Nintendo’s tutorials are some of the best I’ve ever seen. Look at the original Mario Bros on the N.E.S., once you beat the first level, you pretty much know every technique needed to beat the whole game. Another excellent tutorial design is Star-fox 64; the game uses entertaining dialogue to get across the mechanics of the game. Tutorials are meant to be unobtrusive to experts while beneficial to newcomers. Nintendo had found that balance before many gamers knew what a tutorial was.

2 - Nintendo Doesn't know how to Compete with the Current Generation

Nintendo has learned this much sooner than I thought they would’ve. I remember when the Gamecube was trying to compete with the PlayStation 2. But when a brand new console known as the Xbox can outsell Nintendo, that’s when they needs to re-think their strategy. Nintendo was able to show that they have more influence on the industry than one might think. Nintendo can only succeed when Nintendo works in its environment rather than focusing on the gamers that will immediately buy a Sony and Xbox console. There are many types of players; Nintendo appeals to a specific group of audiences.

3 - The Switch's Biggest Success is that it was Created by Nintendo

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:36pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The switch is the weirdest console I have ever seen (yes, even weirder than the Wii U). The switch is not only a portable console but also has motion controls with detachable controllers with weak battery life and low storage. The Switch design-wise is a mixed bag, yet Nintendo has been able to make it one of this year’s most popular electronics. Nintendo made a success out of the Switch due to their excellent lineup and dedication. Sony could’ve done the same thing with the Vita but didn’t give it the same support and commitment that Nintendo has with their most recent console. Nintendo can make almost any console successful, just make sure that the console isn’t a floating pair of 3D goggles.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">4 - <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Nintendo has Created more Lifelong Fans than any Company out there

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:36pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Go to a Nintendo related event, and you will see a wide range of audiences. From teenagers to the elderly, to even the moms that are dragged by their kids. Whether it’s Mario, Kirby, Pikmin, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and of course Smash Bros. Many of Nintendo’s IPs have a strong fanbase willing to buy a particular game as long as it has their favorite character.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">5 - <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Nintendo’s Legacy will Outlive Everyone Currently on Planet Earth

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:36pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Nintendo has been making consoles in the U.S. since 1985. There are companies out there that have been in business longer in the U.S. than Nintendo, but I guarantee that their name will be quickly forgotten in the exceeding generations. Some companies include RadioShack, Kodak, Blockbuster, etc. The only company I can think of that can outlive Nintendo’s Legacy is Disney, but not by much. Nintendo has garnered fans that are willing to talk about them for an exceedingly long time. Don’t believe me? Go to youtube, type in Nintendo, then filter the search to Channels; you will see the number the number of channels that have been dedicated enough to make a video on Nintendo. Some of those youtube channels have over 1,000 videos dedicated to Nintendo. Nintendo might even outlive planet earth.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Conclusion

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:2.4;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:36pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Nintendo is the weirdest company I know, but that’s what makes analyzing them so much fun. I love examining their business strategies almost as much as playing their games. Nintendo does care about their fans and giving them an experience they’ll never forget. Even with my limited schedule, I still do my best to be as dedicated as a Nintendo fan as I can be. If I had to pick one fandom to be a part of for the rest of my life, Nintendo takes Peach's cake every time.