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Nintendo Software Technology corporation
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November 09, 2000
AKA
NST, NSTC |
Position
Nintendo 1st Party Developer |
Location
US |
Notable Titles/Series
Ridge Racer 64, Pokemon Puzzle League. |
About
Basically the development team of Nintendo of
America, but to a much smaller extent. Developed recently by Nintendo,
this company draws its talents right out of Digipen, a top-rated game-programming
school. NST debuted with Ridge racer 64, which is considered the best 'serious
racer' on N64. Their only other title under its belt is Pokemon Puzzle
League. This development seems to be made out of the right stuff, but again,
it'd be nice to see more than just EAD and Rare making the acclaimed, 'deeper'
games. NST so far seems to be only talented in more 'casual' games, and
so far I can't imagine them developing games such as Zelda, Metroid or
a shooter or an RPG. It would be of great, great help if EAD and NST came
up with different types of ground-breaking titles rather than NST just
doing the side-titles that aren't the deep, genuine games Nintendo is known
for. Why does EAD have to be the only one that makes the 'special' games?
NST isn't just any developer, they are a developer specifically sparked
by Nintendo to aid Nintendo. Then why don't they have a go at more 'deep',
genuine titles that Nintendo is known for? Why do they just have to be
the 'side-assister'? Why don't they develop an RPG, adventure or something?
They have the talents, and the help from Miyamoto to do it. |
| Strengths
The 'casual' side of Nintendo, these guys can pull
off racing games, sports games, etc.
'Only a phone call away from Miyamoto when we need
help', they said.
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| Weaknesses
Again, I can't imagine them pulling off games like
Zelda or Mario. Why does EAD have to be the only one who makes the deep,
genuine games?
So far, they haven't come up with their own franchise.
It would be nice to see EAD and NST have separate franchises, with different
tastes.
This isn't just an ordinary developer, they are sparked
by Nintendo as a first-party developer. Why don't they have a go at more
'deep', genuine games?
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Relationship With Nintendo
Basically a smaller Nintendo of America development
house, and is basically part of Nintendo, but in US. They just gotta make
more acclaimed, genuine titles Nintendo is known for, to get a more 'Nintendo'
reputation. We'll have to just wait and hope... |
Most Recent Titles
Pokemon Puzzle League. |
Confirmed NGC Titles
Wave Race 2. |
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