Gaming’s Biggest Blunders

<p>Which gaming decision was the biggest blunder? </p><p><br></p><p>This week, we revisit the launches, policies and business calls that left players asking what the companies were thinking.</p><p><br></p><p>From the PlayStation 3’s $599 launch model and the Xbox One’s original online and used-game plans to the Wii U’s muddled reveal, we ask whether these were bad ideas, bad timing or bad communication. </p><p><br></p><p>We also debate Nintendo sticking with cartridges for the N64, Sega’s exit from Dreamcast hardware, Guitar Hero overload, Google Stadia and the Vita’s costly memory cards.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of these stories ended in a comeback. Others did not. </p><p><br></p><p>Which decision would you reverse, and which one do you think gets judged too harshly?</p><p><br></p><p> Tell us in the comments, and let us know which blunder we missed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>App: Gaming Views: Game Tracker</strong></p><p>Check out our game tracking app available on IOS/Android.</p><p>✅ Track upcoming game releases</p><p>✅ Build a watchlist</p><p>✅ Get release day reminders</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamingviews.app" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Android⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gaming-views-game-tracker/id6801985905" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE POD</strong></p><p>If you like what we do, you can support us over here. It truly means a lot to the both of us - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/gamingviews" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/gamingviews⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE</strong></p><p>Gaming Views has a new home! Explore our episodes, blogs, latest news from across the industry and what we’re playing:<a href="https://gamingviewspod.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠gamingviewspod.com⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MERCH</strong></p><p>We&#39;ve got you covered. Check out the official Gaming Views merch store for T-shirts and other gaming-inspired gear here:</p><p><a href="https://gaming-views-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/collections/all-stuff" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Shop⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>See us on YouTube!</strong></p><p>Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@G