Atari Founder Dismissive of Nintendo DS

[Not G. Ivingname]

The founder of Atari...

When was the last time they were even relevent to video games? The last big thing I remember is their attempt to bring back Alone in the Dark, and that was only really mentionable for how badly is used its great ideas.

 

[Jared]

Dosnt surprise me- I do play my iphone more often commuting than my DS

 

[TLatshaw]

The future likely does hold more hope for phone-based gaming, but then your standard handheld systems will likely evolve to do more as well. It's just like how it was thought no one would want a console because PCs could play games--and so much more! Not only have consoles stuck around, they've made themselves more into PCs as well. Everything evolves.

 

[Kuchinawa212]

Sounds like a lot of whining from someone that's mad because compilation did well.
That's kinda low

 

[archvile93]

He might have some basis to his claims if Iphone games didn't control like total shit due to the hardware and the game themselves weren't all gimmick/mild distraction.

 

[HT_Black]

I wonder if Nolan knows it's Atari he's in charge of, and by that virtue he's destined to be completely wrong about everything everywhere.
I mean, even though his statement makes complete sense from every angle, it's his fate to be proven wrong simply because he's him.
I pity that man, in a way.

 

[shaboinkin]

Hmm pay a one time fee to buy the game system.
Or buy an overpriced cellphone that requires an internet connection (which costs more more) to buy a game that will give me 20 minutes of fun.

Oh and said game system has buttons along with a touch screen...yah...I'll pass on the whole games on phone is future.

 

[ANImaniac89]

I'm going on 21 and I play my DS more then I use, talk on or even look at my Cell. I WILL buy a 3DS before I even think of getting an iPhone and I honestly don't care about whatever 5 dollar app or watered down version of a mainstream game that Apple is trying to pass off as a legitimate game experience.

Also I'm inclined to ignore the opinion of the man who came up with Chuck E. Cheese (I think that rat traumatized me when I was younger)

 

[yanipheonu]

He has a slight point, but by that mentality, smartphones should already be replacing current portables and even music players/iPods. And that's just not happening.

He's just trying to prove a trend that doesn't exist.

 

[theultimateend]

DS a kids game only? Since when?

I'm 20, and playing it, beats the hell out of iPod/iPhone, or anything other handheld mobile thing-a-majigg

The problem with Iphone Apps, coming from a guy who enjoys his, is that they are DLC whores.

Good god, how does someone design a game with 3 menu options then 300 99 cent addon options.

Quite stunning.

Then you got companies like square that make a 30 dollar iphone game without any kind of demo, at least not for a while.

Yeah I want to gamble 30 dollars on a game with touch controls .

I'm super excited for the 3DS though, I already know I'll be preordering it. I'm a smuck for new game consoles, handheld or heavy tank.

 

[sneakypenguin]

If the next PSP is combined with an android phone then yes, or any sort of gaming focused phone I think will be superior to any DS or such device. You have a dual core 1.5(or even 1) ghz processor, a slideout keyboard with thumbsticks and super amoled or retina display, all in a fully functioning phone, with the apps that android or apple store have. why would you need a DS/3ds

EDIT also gaming over a 3g/4g network would be awesome.

 

[WolfEdge]

Soon there may be a DS Phone.

Yeah right, followed closely by a Nintendo PC and a Pokemon MMORPG. Then, PIGS! Flying pigs! Everywhere they soar! It's so... beautiful...

...Ahem...

OT: Weren't people saying similar things about the Wii? About how stupid and gimmicky and childish it was? What ever happened to that console...?

...Oh right... The billions of dollars...

 

[Olrod]

Hey, even *I* would play a Pokemon MMORPG.

 

[samsonguy920]

This from the guy who was offered a saving hand to his company by Nintendo. I think the guy honestly has something against the big N.

 

[samsonguy920]

If the next PSP is combined with an android phone then yes, or any sort of gaming focused phone I think will be superior to any DS or such device. You have a dual core 1.5(or even 1) ghz processor, a slideout keyboard with thumbsticks and super amoled or retina display, all in a fully functioning phone, with the apps that android or apple store have. why would you need a DS/3ds

EDIT also gaming over a 3g/4g network would be awesome.

At first I thought you said PS3, and I got to thinking: touchscreen and therefore adaptable and customizable controllers for big console? That sounds awesome!

 

[Callate]

If Apple and Android are going to lure away the DS's audience, they're going to have to pull something very special out of the bag

...Like, an actual controller.

Smartphones are great for what they do, and I'm perfectly happy that the iPhone is doing some innovative new things within the limits of its interface. But as long as the highest praise you can get for your game controls are that you almost don't notice the lack of a dedicated controller, you're an also-ran. You're the games people play in lines and in meetings when they don't have anything better on hand. The DS has some games that are genuinely arresting, and the 3DS isn't even out yet.

And, Nolan? Running your own company into the ground decades ago isn't exactly the best patch o' dirt to be slinging stones at successful companies from.

 

[BrunDeign]

So how well is Atari doing right now anyway? I haven't played anything of their's in a while. At least I don't think I have...

Also, even if the handhelds were only played by eight year olds Nintendo would still be making ridonkulous amounts of money of them.