ZEN Studios: Shame on you!

[crackervizzo]

Actually, we will have some very big Wii U news very soon. This is a difficult platform to support from a technology standpoint. Simple patches are not simple. New content additions are not easy due to the way the system is set up. We are committed to supporting Wii U. Again, please look for an announcement in the coming weeks. Thanks for supporting Zen Studios.

[crackervizzo]

Please do not curse here. We try to keep this open and friendly for everyone. I hear your concerns and issues and agree that we have not supported you properly. We are working to make this right.

[Tech101]

Thank you so much for this response!

[shogun00]

Actually, we will have some very big Wii U news very soon. This is a difficult platform to support from a technology standpoint. Simple patches are not simple. New content additions are not easy due to the way the system is set up.

I've been hearing this from a few indie developers now, especially when it comes to those that rely heavily on DLC and patches. I'm not surprised, since Nintendo seems to be always behind with the times.

[surf1der]

Euh... Where did I say that? I agree with you that freedom of speech & opinion come with quite some responsibilities.


So using the word "sh*t* in your book makes someone a jerk?
I must say I am a bit surprised about your reactions over here on the word "sh*t". If that word is already a reason for so many concerns for you guys, pfff.. The internet and real life must be like a horror-show.


Well. I guess it's just like capitalism lets you sell products which are flawed, and that you as a customer can't do anything about it. ZEN has been quite good in ignoring less stronger complaints about this issue...

Anyway, the next time I will post a complaint, I will use the word "Feces" on this forum ;-)

Oh, and besides: I would be carefull not to use the search function on this forum with the s-word. It has been mentiond on this forum quite some times before, without any shocked reactions. Not from you, not from others. One of those "sh*t's" on this forum is actually from one of you guys
Sorry, but I think you guys are really overreaction. And not just a little bit...

Lol. So sensitive. I don't think you understood my post at all. You can whine and moan all you like. You can be immature and demand your money back and make ridiculous comments about capitalism. It seems to be the only way to get a response from Zen. My comment was directed at your misguided comment about how Americans "prouds (sic) itself on free speech" and somehow you find a disconnect between that principle and the fact that you can't say curse words on broadcast television and why your comments got deleted. The reason why your comments got deleted has nothing to do with free speech. I know Barbie rarely ever deletes posts and it is usually because of cursing or personal attacks against her or another forum member. You have to realize that this game is rated for all ages and that zen doesn't want their social media littered with foul-mouthed comments.

[shogun00]

You have to realize that this game is rated for all ages and that zen doesn't want their social media littered with foul-mouthed comments.

Bingo! Not to mention, there was a set of guidelines that we agreed to when we signed up to this forum.

One of those guidelines clearly states:

You may not use profanity. It is unprofessional and offensive and will not be tolerated. We have word filters in place for the most vulgar terms. Circumventing those word filters will result in punitive action.

[Everly]

I hear your concerns and issues and agree that we have not supported you properly. We are working to make this right.

This acknowledgement. This simple statement right here has restored some of my faith. Thank you Mel! It's nice to feel like we are important. I really hope you can make this happen.

[Tech101]

This acknowledgement. This simple statement right here has restored some of my faith. Thank you Mel! It's nice to feel like we are important. I really hope you can make this happen.

It's good to see you back! I was hoping you seen this!

[tfhfony]

Lol. So sensitive. I don't think you understood my post at all. You can whine and moan all you like. You can be immature and demand your money back and make ridiculous comments about capitalism. It seems to be the only way to get a response from Zen. My comment was directed at your misguided comment about how Americans "prouds (sic) itself on free speech" and somehow you find a disconnect between that principle and the fact that you can't say curse words on broadcast television and why your comments got deleted. The reason why your comments got deleted has nothing to do with free speech. I know Barbie rarely ever deletes posts and it is usually because of cursing or personal attacks against her or another forum member. You have to realize that this game is rated for all ages and that zen doesn't want their social media littered with foul-mouthed comments.

Well, the only "foulmouthed" word in that original text is "sh*t", and Google tells me that they haven't had any problem with that word before. Not on this forum, not on their Facebook page. So your story doesn't add up. Smple...
The whole point for deleting that post on Facebook is just the negative content. Quite simple as that.

[Squashie]

Nice to see Zen Studios again finally acknowledge the Wii U's existence and the fact that they have alot of players are still on Wii U. I'm not a huge follower like alot people here, but I wasn't impressed to see Nintendo fans shunted out of the picture and concerns not acknowledge. Hopefully Zen can restore our faith!

[Everly]

I hear your concerns and issues and agree that we have not supported you properly. We are working to make this right.

Remember this way back when? The promise of better times laying ahead for Wii U owners. Not getting content after everyone else. Working leaderboards. Yeah....that would have been nice.

[Tech101]

Lets face it they've moved on. Everything makes more money on the other formats and it doesn't make sense to continue to have to do separate development for just Nintendo. 100$ says they have an NX dev kit and are working on that since it's suppose to be port friendly. The best thing Nintendo could do it make the system as user friendly as possible for 3rd parties.

[Everly]

Lets face it they've moved on.

Yes, I agree. The last post in this section of the forum started by Zen representative with news for us was over 8 months ago. I've sort of moved on as well. I know there are tables on the Wii U that I haven't bought. That was unheard of last year at this time.

To be honest, I couldn't even tell you what tables have been announced in the last 6 months, but I'd bet dollar to dime they aren't on the Wii U.

[BarbieBobomb]

Lets face it they've moved on. Everything makes more money on the other formats and it doesn't make sense to continue to have to do separate development for just Nintendo. 100$ says they have an NX dev kit and are working on that since it's suppose to be port friendly. The best thing Nintendo could do it make the system as user friendly as possible for 3rd parties.

We have not stopped supporting Wii U - it takes a lot more time to develop for Wii U, which I have explained before. I will post Wii U news as soon as we have it.

[Everly]

We have not stopped supporting Wii U - it takes a lot more time to develop for Wii U, which I have explained before. I will post Wii U news as soon as we have it.

I'm just commenting on the fact that nothing really changed since Mel's comment that we have not been supported well (his words not mine) and that Zen Studios was working to make things right.

To be honest the only change I've seen in the last year is that people no longer ask if a newly released table will be available on the Wii U at launch. They just know it won't be.