which is the best company..., in the videogame industry? Options

[*kryogenix*]

For me it would have to be Nintendo. Nintendo is a 115 year old company now and they've been manufacturing greatness since the 80's. All of the consoles and handhelds they have released to date have been successes, with the exception being the virtual boy, as it was just something to keep the public entertained until Nintendo 64 came out. Not just hardware, software too. Nintendo games have been arguably some the best games of all time.

In my opinion, Sega comes in a close second. If they hadn't made some business blunders, Sega would still be around now, probably ahead of Sony.

The only reason the playstation franchise was formed was because of a grudge against Nintendo. When Nintendo cancelled the Sony cd drive for the SNES in favor of the Phillips CD-I for SNES, Sony got pissed off and made the PlayStation.

Microsoft sucks.

The earlier companines were good but they had one flaw: They all went out of business because they were too fixed on bringing arcade games to the home rather than develop new and innovative games.

Unlike the past, it costs millions of dollars to develop a hit videogame, that's why we're not seeing as much competition as there was in the earlier years.

[*kryogenix*]

And one more thing: Sony Playstation 2 was success was a fluke. Yes you heard me right. Originally, 1 million PS2's were supposed to be shipped to the US. But Sony couldn't make good on this promise, and they only shipped half that amount. So, even though not so many people were buying them, some stores sold out, because they had so few ps2's in their inventory. When people heard that the ps2's were being sold out in stores, people rushed to get them as soon as possible, creating the hype.

I love it how when Sony makes a mistake, they make millions and when sega makes a mistake, it costs them their hardware branch. Isn't life fair?

[Luster Soldier]

For me, the top company would be nintendo also. It is the pure gaming company. Back from its game and watch days to current, it's always thinking up new ways of gaming. Virtual boy was a failure, but it's innovative and from what I've heard, it's an amazing gaming experience. (I can imagine playing bomberman on it, and seeing bombs fly over my head, just an amazing experience)

[moomoognu]

....The only reason the playstation franchise was formed was because of a grudge against Nintendo. When Nintendo cancelled the Sony cd drive for the SNES in favor of the Phillips CD-I for SNES, Sony got pissed off and made the PlayStation...

Wow, I'm impressed. Not many people actually knew that there was a CD drive in the works for SNES made by Sony.

As for the best company...hmm..I can't choose. I would have to go with Nintendo or Sony. I have never actually owned a Sega system in my entire life, and that's something that I regret. As for liking Sony...that probably pisses off Kryogenix, but Sony really does have good software for their system. Sony doesn't have a set franchise like Nintedo with Mario, Zelda, et cetera, so you kinda have to respect them for starting like that. As for Microsoft...I do not hate Microsoft, as opposed to other people. I think, though, that they do have the worst software for their system. There are still many good games for it that came out recently, such as Ninja Gaiden.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't bother making a decision on what system is best or whatever. It's not about bashing other companies or whatever, it's simply about playing video games and having fun.

[dukesoccer07]

I personally like blizzard

[moomoognu]

Wait, was this based on Hardware or software? If this was based on software, I would rethink what i put before.

[*kryogenix*]

As for the best company...hmm..I can't choose. I would have to go with Nintendo or Sony. I have never actually owned a Sega system in my entire life, and that's something that I regret. As for liking Sony...that probably pisses off Kryogenix, but Sony really does have good software for their system. Sony doesn't have a set franchise like Nintedo with Mario, Zelda, et cetera, so you kinda have to respect them for starting like that. As for Microsoft...I do not hate Microsoft, as opposed to other people. I think, though, that they do have the worst software for their system. There are still many good games for it that came out recently, such as Ninja Gaiden.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't bother making a decision on what system is best or whatever. It's not about bashing other companies or whatever, it's simply about playing video games and having fun.

I don't hate companies either. I hate how some of their business tactics are unfair. Rather than create their own original franchises, Microsoft just buys them. Sony is riding on SquareEnix's back basically, using hype to sell videogames. Nintendo creates innovative games and characters, and gets shunned by gamers because their games are childish. Sega puts out one of the best consoles of all time with some really awesome games, only to be eclipsed by the ps2, which had only slightly better technology and a dvd drive.

Wow, I'm impressed. Not many people actually knew that there was a CD drive in the works for SNES made by Sony.

I was basing this on both hardware and software. If it was software alone, i'd probably go with both Nintendo and Sega, but with other companies such as Konami and Capcom right behind them.

[JlIaTMK]

the best company is Nintendo hands down

[EmeraldKnight]

Nintendo was realli good.. but lately.. it seems to be falling behind..

[hybrid]

Nintendo is the best company.

[ThunderEvermore]

Wow, I'm impressed. Not many people actually knew that there was a CD drive in the works for SNES made by Sony.

I always thought it was fairly common knowledge among those who actually play video games.

Anyway...best company? We could say Nintendo, sure. But without Activision, independent game developers wouldnt have beeen started. So I might have to say them. Although I am a big fan of Square-Enix. Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, and Star Ocean are some of the greatest RPGs ever. Capcom could also be in the run, making some of the greatest games of all time, including the Legend of Zelda series, which they co-developed..I believe.

Its really hard to say. I dont think there could be a definite response.

[*kryogenix*]

Activision was the first third party developer. If i remember correctly, they were spawned by the makers of Atari, Al Alcorn and Nolan Bushnell, out of disgust for the company they sold away.

Of course we shouldn't forget them, but just because they came first doesn't mean they are the best.

[wayne]

microsotf and sony hands down. ok, i know that nintendo is the reason that everything is even here today, because without nintendo opened doors to so many ideas, games,ect. but from the launch of the psx and the ps2, sony owned hands down. and when the xbox released it was an entire new ballgame. i know that the xbox still doesnt have the games and online cobatibility with everyone like tyhe ps2 has, in the near future microsoft will be opening more larger doors to ideas for video gaming. first off because of the company behing the controller... its microsoft people! with microsoft behind the wheel you'll see alot of customalization comming inb the xbox's direction. especially seeing that you can run linux on the xbox. the xbox is basicly a computer with controller ports.. i mean, the xbox has so much power for its time, and microsoft wasnt telling people all the things they could do with the xbox and its hard drive. with the mod chip installed and the costom cases, parts and acccesories you can add to the xbox, its amazing. you can put pc parts in the freaking system! thats amazing. nintendo has nothing on that... they cant even come close to that right now. and ps2 is comming right up behind microsoft with so many great games, and so many online rpg's/ sporting games. and with the new hard drive that comes with FFXI, sony is opening some new doors for themselves. so overall, in my opinion... microsoft is the best company right now.

[Rock_Lee]

They all have their strengths and weaknesses.

Nintendo has a very good reputation. But personally, Nintendo has more of a kiddie image to games from my point of view, such as now, the current Super Smash Bro, or way back when, jumping on blocks with question marks to get a flower?

Xbox is a pretty good machine, but I think it's more something Microsoft churned out for the competition between PS2 and Gamecube. I like Xbox because if it's ability to play online.

PS2- a variety of games, with a ability to play online, and games for all. This is my personal favorite.

[*kryogenix*]

They all have their strengths and weaknesses.

Nintendo has a very good reputation. But personally, Nintendo has more of a kiddie image to games from my point of view, such as now, the current Super Smash Bro, or way back when, jumping on blocks with question marks to get a flower?

Xbox is a pretty good machine, but I think it's more something Microsoft churned out for the competition between PS2 and Gamecube. I like Xbox because if it's ability to play online.

PS2- a variety of games, with a ability to play online, and games for all. This is my personal favorite.

HAHAHAHA. PS2 and XBOX aren't companies.

[SasukeNaru]

nintendo
Sony
Sega
Atari

[*kryogenix*]

Well, here's my hierarchy

Nintendo
Sega
Sony
<third parties here>
Microsoft
Atari
COLECO
3DO
Mattel
And the rest that i forgot...

[Joo_Hoodles]

Well i love Nintendo's game selection/character and the game developers that they choose, but you can't beat sony's hardware that they have been pushing out lately! Have you see the new PSP that they released for E3...DAMN. Nintendo's new platic-covered Nintendo DS has nothing against that. Nintendo even quoted that "they are not competing with playstation's PSP" (they just know that they are gunna be blown away.

But ya...nothing owns the old atari system and games

[angel-roh]

playstation 2 cause u can play music and u can play dvd^^;;

hehe but nintendo games are ok...sigh i miss playing donkey kong!!!! ^^

[*kryogenix*]

Well i love Nintendo's game selection/character and the game developers that they choose, but you can't beat sony's hardware that they have been pushing out lately! Have you see the new PSP that they released for E3...DAMN. Nintendo's new platic-covered Nintendo DS has nothing against that. Nintendo even quoted that "they are not competing with playstation's PSP" (they just know that they are gunna be blown away.

wait, what are you talking about? the PS2 has the worst hardware out of all three next gen consoles. And the PS2 is pretty infamous for breaking. In fact, before the launch of the ps2s, the memory for half of the ps2s was defective. My friend has an NES, it's still going strong, meanwhile, his PSX and PS2 have both broke. Another friend has an SNES which has survived for ten years, and his PSX has only survived 3. If you'd like, i can quote people from OverClocked Remix who work at game stores. They always say how they had dozens of broken ps2s returned, and few, if any gamecubes and xbox's returned. The PSP is being delayed because of problems with the SDK.

Now, the nintendo DS is not Nintendo's main focus, yet i still believe it will be a contender against the PSP.

But ya...nothing owns the old atari system and games 

Are you kidding? Atari was great for beginning the videogame boom (props to Nolan Bushnell and Al Alcorn), but the games really didn't have staying power. The NES is what revived the videogame industry after the bust it had in the 80's. To this day, people still enjoy playing NES games.

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo
Square
Konami
Capcom
Namco
and some more and damn kyro we already know you love nintendo so much, stop bashing our opinions

[ThunderEvermore]

I dont think he's so much bashing your opinions as much as showing you the light.

And for the record, I didnt really say Activision was the best. But they are still very good.

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

I dont think he's so much bashing your opinions as much as showing you the light.

And for the record, I didnt really say Activision was the best. But they are still very good.

3 words, hop off c0cK

[ichiban]

I like Nintendo

[*kryogenix*]

3 words, hop off c0cK

dude. if you can't keep your cool in these arguments, stay out. and if you continue to be a prick, i'm going to add to you warning level.