NPD May 2014: Why talk about video games?

Before I discuss about the NPD, let's discuss things.  As of now, both Kaz Hirai and Satoru Iwata have confirmed that they will be remaining as CEO of their respective bases of operation: Kazi Hirai for Sony and Satoru Iwata of Nintendo.  But both have been grilled by their respective shareholders for lagging sales, especially with Iwata who wasn't available due to health issues.

As a matter of fact, one investor at Nintendo wonders why Nintendo keeps making video games?

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I do not understand video games and I even feel angry because, at Nintendo's shareholders' meetings, the shareholders always discuss things relating to video games or such childish topics as "what the future of video games should be," while I, for one, was flabbergasted that Mr. Iwata continues to hold his position although he had said that he would resign if the company's performance were bad*.

I hope that Nintendo's shareholders' meeting will become an opportunity where the shareholders discuss the company's business operations from the viewpoints of capital gain and dividends

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Exactly.  Why bother being a company about designing video games when you could be something more like a bank?  In fact, hasn't that shareholder consider wanting to ask Bains Capital on buying out Nintendo in the future?  It's not like they'll destroy the company from within.

Anyway, it's that time again.  Time to see what games sell and what don't.

At number 10: Call of Duty: Ghosts by ActivisionBlizzard for the 360, PS3, PS4, XBone, PC and Wii U.  A best friend to man's best friend.

At number 09: Kirby: Triple Deluxe from Nintendo for the 3DS.  Since when did an antagonist become a captive?

At number 08: Titanfall by EA for the 360, XBone and PC.  Still not as good as Loadout.  XP

At number 07: NBA 2K14 by Take 2 Interactive for the 360, PS3, XBone, PS4 and PC.  Bet Shaq can't shoot a 3 pointer

At number 06: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 by ActivisionBlizzard for the 360, PS3, PS4, XBone, 3DS and Wii U.  Rumors of the X Box systems not getting this game were shot down, believe it or not.

At number 05: Minecraft by Mojang and 4J studios for the 360 and PS3.  Just be sure you're not being stalked by Cree...*BOOM* Too late

At number 04: Wolfenstein: The New Order by Bethesda for the 360, PS3, XBone, PS4 and  PC.  Welcome back BJ Blazkovic

At number 03: MLB 14: The Show by Sony for the PS3, PS4 and PSVita.  In memory of Tony Gwynn.  RIP

At number 02: Mario Kart 8 by Nintendo for the Wii U.  Now with 7 Koopaling Goodness

At number 01: Watch Dogs by Ubisoft for the 360, PS3, XBone, PS4 and PC.  Wangsty goodness.  XP

As you are aware, Mario Kart 8 debuts at number 2, just shy of being  number 1 thanks to Watch Dogs(Later due out on the Wii U).  But still a nice display of power by Nintendo of all companies.  As for the hardware, the PS4 is the number one hardware followed by the 3DS.  And the Wii U may still be lagging, but it has gone up from last year, at least showing it has some form of legs.

Speaking of legs, the XBone may be getting some in June thanks to a price cut and the removal of Kinect.  How will that favor Microsoft in June?  Stay tuned.

Works Cited: Kotaku

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