This was a rant I posted awhile on DeviantART. I think others should check it out.
It seems as intelligence starts to decline, so does the quality of gaming. Apparently, you can't make a good game unless it has guns or is "dark" and "gritty". Nintendo says otherwise.
My first video game system was a Genesis. I played Sonic. Now, games like "Shadow the Hedgehog" spit at my childhood. My next system was a PS1, which I loved so much that I bought a PS2 years later...BUT, my point is, the reason I loved the PS1 was because of games like Crash Bandicoot. Naughty Dog became one of my favorite developers. Then they created the "Jak and Daxter" franchise which I also loved. Though "Jak II" had guns, they were still cartoony and fun. I decided not to even play "Jak III" though because it took a more somber tone, apparently. Now, Naughty Dog comes out with a realistic game centered around guns (Uncharted: Drakes Ruin) on the ever popular, PS3.
Also, how is "Halo 3" innovative? According to a video game awards show, "Halo 3" is the most innovative game of the year.
And another thing, how many more first person shooters do we really need? There are thousands on them on the Xbox360!
I hate to rant, but I'd just like to express my opinions. Nintendo is the best thing (In my opinion) that has happened to video gaming since, forever. I'm not a fanboy. Just a fan.
And finally, Guitar Hero is not hardcore. Neither is Rock Band. Thank you and Merry Christmas.