Even I play my GameCube the least out of each console, but honestly, if the GameCube was online, what games besides the exclusive ones would you play online with? The X-Box versions would be arguably better looking, and if online play is enough to get someone truly mad at Nintendo, then (no...
The best model is probably to adopt something like the already mentioned cable TV setup. Let there be content that comes with a basic subscription (like first and second party games, games by smaller third parties, games that don't absolutely need many servers, games that aren't going to sell...
According to the new EGM, FFOnline.com, and even Nintendo.com say that you can play FF:CC without the GBA for the additional players. I quote from Nintendo.com's description of the game: "While Crystal Chronicles is fully playable with the stock Nintendo GameCube Controller, players are...
About FF: Crystal Chronicles, it has been stated MANY times at other sites and in several magazines that the GBAs will allow the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th players to see information on their GBAs and manage items easier, but that they're not required. And even so, the GBA has sold extremely well, so...
Am I the only one who thinks there's nothing wrong with their strategy? They've said before that they don't want to jump into online gaming because it's not that profitable yet. MS is doing it because they can, and they're getting hit REALLY hard with the X-Box. Sony is doing it slow and steady...