How can we get MORE M rated Wii video games?

[Darkblader]

I am pretty sure that there are a few fellow Wii gamers on here. So I will ask each and every one of you this. Are u sick and tired of people bragging their lungs off about the Wii being a kids thing? I know I am...So I personally think there should be more M rated games for the Wii.

The only ones that I know are good are Madworld and No more Heroes. But the grinder looks like a fun FPS. So how can we get more M rated Wii video games?

[Gman5852]

Techinically speaking, the wii is more for kids and familys, M rated games I am sure isnt kid friendly(come on kids it's time to stab people and hijack cars in the family friendly grand theft auto)

[puzzlebox]

Do you want more M-rated Wii games because you want to play games with a particular type of content / subject matter, or because you hope it would change the perception of the Wii being a "kids' thing"? From your post it appears to be the latter, which seems a little misguided to me.

The lines between children's entertainment and adults' entertainment are very indistinct these days - for example, it's perfectly socially acceptable for an adult to see the Disney/Pixar movie "Up" without taking a child along too.

In general, I wouldn't let my enjoyment of something be tarnished by other people saying it's not "adult" enough for my age group.

[Icedhope]

Originally Posted by puzzlebox

Do you want more M-rated Wii games because you want to play games with a particular type of content / subject matter, or because you hope it would change the perception of the Wii being a "kids' thing"? From your post it appears to be the latter, which seems a little misguided to me.

The lines between children's entertainment and adults' entertainment are very indistinct these days - for example, it's perfectly socially acceptable for an adult to see the Disney/Pixar movie "Up" without taking a child along too.

In general, I wouldn't let my enjoyment of something be tarnished by other people saying it's not "adult" enough for my age group.

That is true, I enjoy all types of games, a rating is just something for parents to help by their kids games, as for me. If I like the description of the game, I'll buy it no matter what the rating.

[PecanBlue]

I wouldn't mind some M-rated games as long as they're actual good games with a reason to be M-rated and not there for the sake of trying to look more adult. I miss the good ol' days of N64 where we had fun things like Conker's Bad Fur Day.

[nikasaur]

I loved Conker, then I went to a level that was all fart noises and I was like "Whaaaaaaat"

[Icedhope]

Originally Posted by nikasaur

I loved Conker, then I went to a level that was all fart noises and I was like "Whaaaaaaat"

Oh, those were the days...I miss you Conker... That whole game is all like Wat?

But it is still a classic in my opinion.

[adventureaddict]

I think what the Wii needs is more quality games in general.

My wii hasn't been turned on in over a year. =[

[PecanBlue]

Originally Posted by nikasaur

I loved Conker, then I went to a level that was all fart noises and I was like "Whaaaaaaat"

I was 12 at the time I played it (please don't arrest me) so I guess I was more immune to bad potty humor. Worth it for the Sloprano chapter though!

[corruptbiggins]

Most 'mature' games these days are more childish than so-called 'kids' games.

A good game is a good game regardless of what rating it gets, and the Wii needs more good games.

[patters]

Originally Posted by Darkblader

So how can we get more M rated Wii video games?

Simple, get people to buy them. Though I believe that this boat has sailed for the Wii, with games such as No more heroes, Mad world, et al selling very few copies, therefore the likelihood of similar style games is quite low. At this point in the current generation the consoles identities have been cemented, with the 360 and the PS3 being the go to consoles for M rated games, and the Wii has a much larger casual audience.

[Rather Dashing]

The Wii needs more games that are worth playing.

The problem is that shovelware sells so well on the system. It's really the main 3rd party draw. If you aren't published by Nintendo, aiming for the "Hardcore Gamer" market isn't going to work on the Wii unless you're also launching on both of the other consoles. And then, of course, you aren't FOCUSING on the Wii, and the Wii really requires conscious development to make something amazing for the system.

I love some Wii games, but they're so few and far between, and whenever I look into them later, they have always sold poorly.

[Darth Marsden]

You want more M rated Wii games? Then people need to buy them. Madworld and House of the Dead: Overkill didn't sell that well, meaning there's little impetus to keep making more.

Look at it from a publisher's point of view. You can either make a cheap and nasty minigame collection, or spend more money and time on making a proper adult game. But in the end, they're both gonna sell about the same amount. Which would you do?

[jp-30]

^

What he said.

Cursed Mountain just came out and... the developer goes under.




http://www.wiiaredeep.com/deep.html

[Fury]

Maybe if something.... unfortunate was to happen to Michael Atkinson.....

And jp, half of those games were god awful. Elebits? Shaun White Snowboarding? If that's the best the Wii has to offer, it's pretty piss poor.

I've got like 18 Wii games (most are my brothers) and I can honestly say I own every good game currently out on the console. I have 23 PS3 games and I can easily say that theres a good 80+ more good titles out currently, and March is gonna be a kickass month for releases.

[jp-30]

Umm. Congratulations?

[Secret Agent Clank!]

The question is why would you want to =p

The Wii IS marketed more towards kids, along with casual gamers, old people and "parents."
The sheer lack of power is always a step back for developing (for example) FPS games.
I've also been hearing how bad it's controls are, which I suppose sounds reasonable now that the gimmick's worn off. But then, this is another drawback if you want "mature" games in the sense of action titles; I'm an FPS buff and poor controls is the first thing that will make you chuck your monitor out the window, let alone a completely new system that also lags not from latency but from your input device itself.

The bigger question is why you'd want it. Is it because it's the only system you have, and you're getting bored? Maybe it's because you don't want the console to be seen as a kids toy for some reason?
If you're really in the market for more mature games, whether it's content or gameplay, pick up another console.

Of course, nothing beats good old PC.

[patters]

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

The problem is that shovelware sells so well on the system.

Actually, it doesn't, other than a few exceptions. Look at EA, they supported the Wii heavily in the past year; however lost a F***ton of money, thus continued support is unlikely. Finally on the Wii, only first party games sell exceptionally.

[Haggis]

Meh, I've never cared much for M-rated games, so the Wii is perfect for me. It's all about personal preferences. If you find that the Wii doesn't offer you enough of what you want, you may want to switch to another platform.

[Icedhope]

Originally Posted by Haggis

It's all about personal preferences. If you find that the Wii doesn't offer you enough of what you want, you may want to switch to another platform.

I agree with you. If it doesn't have the the games you want, and personaly ratings shouldn't mean anything to a seasoned gamer, it should be about what you would find fun in a game or what looks like a good game not the rating of it.

If you do want M rated game only then switch to the X-box or PS3.