Dev says: Wii is a piece of sh*t!! - PSP-Forum.com

Pagnell · 03-08-2007, 10:31 AM

Oh dear, this guy clearly doesn't like the Nintendo Wii and clearly indicates that, from a power perspective, it is last gen in his opinion. A bit harsh in my opinion but he clearly knows more than me.

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Chris Hecker who is working on Spore at Maxis took the liberty at this years GDC to state the Wii is a piece of sh*t! Hecker noted the Wii is nothing more than two GC games stuck together. Its not just the graphics that are the problem, its the Wii's incapability to handle complex processing routines and evolve AI.

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"The Wii is a piece of ****!" Hecker began his talk, which was called "Fear of a Wii Planet." He blasted a few bars of Public Enemy to set the tone. Hecker said the Wii is nothing more than two GameCubes stuck together with duct tape, and that the console isn't powerful enough to provide the next-gen experience he has been waiting for.

Although he stated the system is "severely underpowered," Hecker noted that he wasn't simply referring to the Wii's graphical capabilities. He wants to spend a console's CPU making games more intelligent, and he has found the Wii doesn't have the power to process things like complicated AI.

Kernel Kev · 03-08-2007, 12:14 PM

OUCH!!! :cry:

Kev
8)

odhranus · 03-08-2007, 12:32 PM

What is this dev comparing the CPU to? that of the 360? Well fair enough he's right there, but we already knew that!

It's a shame in one way to know the games on the Wii will never be as visually impressive or be able to handle as much as the 360 and PS3.

I think to be completely happy, the avid gamer needs a 360, PS3 and Wii sat under their telly.

Monkey Business · 03-08-2007, 04:25 PM

was he drunk cos he has no idea of what he is talking about

Bee · 03-09-2007, 07:31 AM

No that guy's a loser, I just buy systems to play with them, I dont know what heck he was even talking about :roll:

lightt · 03-09-2007, 07:51 AM

hey fellas, lets understand one thing: Nintendo is makin a lot of money with the Wii, and when they have had enough with the Wii, they will for sure, come with another super console. . . and then what will happen with PS3? Well Sony has it for years ahead of 'em . . . so nintendo comes with something more powerful and will rule in the market. . . and still Sony will not be able to release another console, cos they will not have made much money with PS3 as they expected. . .

odhranus · 03-09-2007, 09:02 AM

at the end of the day the power of a console doesn't affect its sales, look at N64 vs PS1, the N64 was almost twice as powerful as the PS1, didn't have as long loading times (cartridges rule), but still the ps1 won the war because of its vast library of games available, while Nintendo had the classic & cute games but not as many.

Pagnell · 03-09-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkey Buisness

was he drunk cos he has no idea of what he is talking about

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Originally Posted by Bee

No that guy's a loser, I just buy systems to play with them, I dont know what heck he was even talking about :roll:

Now that is just stupid. The guy is a developer and clearly knows what he is talking about - calling him a 'loser' because he has said something bad about a console you might own is pathetic.

As for the Wii's power, it isn't going to make any difference to the sales as people don't buy the Wii for realistic graphics or AI - the type of games that are on it don't require them.

shop@multe-media · 03-09-2007, 07:24 PM

A developer is just another job, I know a pilot who don't like to fly certain planes, while there are a million other pilots who love the fly the same plane he hates. Its all personal opinion. Next-gen doesn't mean better graphics, better graphics is just a slice of the pie.

Kernel Kev · 03-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Your all wrong!

Not you pagnell :lol:

Oh, about the pilot thing. If a pilot doesnt like flying the plane because its too large etc, etc. But if the others dont like it because the computer hasent got enough power to handle the radio system and the controls to land at the same time, then they arnt going to like it, not because opinion but because its a crap design.

He is looking at it from a programmers prospective. Looking at the CPU's incapabilities to produce good AI is a big factor in making a console. Sure most games on wii are multiplayer so AI isnt needed as much, but games like redsteel is going to be hard to develop for him as it needs to be restricted.

Its still his opinion, but he has alot of ground to stand on, being his job title.

Kev
8)

03-08-2007, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,173	What is this dev comparing the CPU to? that of the 360? Well fair enough he's right there, but we already knew that! It's a shame in one way to know the games on the Wii will never be as visually impressive or be able to handle as much as the 360 and PS3. I think to be completely happy, the avid gamer needs a 360, PS3 and Wii sat under their telly. __________________ Currently in the pub.

03-08-2007, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Monkey Business Moderation in HD Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 3,572	was he drunk cos he has no idea of what he is talking about __________________ You see a woman. She strips off her clothes. Then POW! 'This Is Living' appears.

03-09-2007, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bee PSP-Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 448	No that guy's a loser, I just buy systems to play with them, I dont know what heck he was even talking about :roll: __________________

03-09-2007, 07:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
lightt PSP-Forum Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: In Heaven Posts: 1,374	hey fellas, lets understand one thing: Nintendo is makin a lot of money with the Wii, and when they have had enough with the Wii, they will for sure, come with another super console. . . and then what will happen with PS3? Well Sony has it for years ahead of 'em . . . so nintendo comes with something more powerful and will rule in the market. . . and still Sony will not be able to release another console, cos they will not have made much money with PS3 as they expected. . . __________________ May His Lightt Shine Upon You, Today, Tomorrow and Forever! Amen

03-09-2007, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,173	at the end of the day the power of a console doesn't affect its sales, look at N64 vs PS1, the N64 was almost twice as powerful as the PS1, didn't have as long loading times (cartridges rule), but still the ps1 won the war because of its vast library of games available, while Nintendo had the classic & cute games but not as many. __________________ Currently in the pub.

03-08-2007, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,394	OUCH!!! :cry: Kev 8)

03-09-2007, 07:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
shop@multe-media PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41	A developer is just another job, I know a pilot who don't like to fly certain planes, while there are a million other pilots who love the fly the same plane he hates. Its all personal opinion. Next-gen doesn't mean better graphics, better graphics is just a slice of the pie. __________________ Replacement Parts and Accessories http://shop.multe-media.com

03-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,394	Your all wrong! Not you pagnell :lol: Oh, about the pilot thing. If a pilot doesnt like flying the plane because its too large etc, etc. But if the others dont like it because the computer hasent got enough power to handle the radio system and the controls to land at the same time, then they arnt going to like it, not because opinion but because its a crap design. He is looking at it from a programmers prospective. Looking at the CPU's incapabilities to produce good AI is a big factor in making a console. Sure most games on wii are multiplayer so AI isnt needed as much, but games like redsteel is going to be hard to develop for him as it needs to be restricted. Its still his opinion, but he has alot of ground to stand on, being his job title. Kev 8)

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