Editorials

Name of the Game

Even though Star Cube is the name, it won't effect Nintendo's game.

By Corey

Most of you wanted the name Dolphin. A lot of you absolutely hate the name Star Cube. Does Nintendo care what you think? The answer seems to be no lately. Though you may despise the name, it doesn't mean anything. No matter what it is named, it won't change a thing.

Do you remember when Nintendo announced that the system was code named Dolphin? Remember when most people hated it? Neither do I. We've all gotten used to this name by now. It'll most likely happen if the system becomes Star Cube too. If you hate the name so much just call it SC, or maybe just call it by Dolphin. People will still know what you're talking about.

If Nintendo does call the system Star Cube, does that mean Mario won't be making it's way to it? Surely Zelda won't be effected because of the new name. None of the other franchises will be either. The only things that'll be different are boxes, advertisements, and anything else that says the system name. It won't effect the shape of the controller or the system. Even if the thing is shaped like a box, there is a good chance it was already a box before they came up with the name.

Ok, so the name will effect some things. People who haven't researched gaming a bit and are going to buy a system may look at the names to help them choose. Presentation is important after all. If I saw 5 boxes, each one had a different name - Dreamcast, Indreama, Playstation 2, Star Cube, and X-Box - which one would I choose? Actually, I think they all are pretty bad at first glance. But I think you know what I mean. If the name sucks, a few people will be turned off.

In conclusion, if the system does indeed become Star Cube in the next month, you'll get over it. If you are a gamer, in the long run you'll only care about the games anyway.

Of course, if the logo ends of being crap...