Jul 31, 05:59 AM

Wii Dev Kits for All?

Kotaku reporting a rumor that Nintendo is giving Wii dev kits to small studios for free.

If true (and that’s a big if), could this be a signal of Nintendo changing their orientation towards 3rd party developers? A peace offering? I don’t know if it’s their culture or the way they conduct business, but that relationship hasn’t been good for a long time.

If Nintendo wants to dominate the next generation, they need to open up. Strong third party support will be more critical than a new controller, digital distribution, and low price combined. How much Mario, Zelda, and Metroid can a guy take?

It’s about the games.

-Jon
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