There is so much criticism and cynicism. Where has gratitude and appreciation gone?

Sometimes it's really toxic reading things on the internet. There is so much criticism and cynicism. Where has gratitude and apprecation gone?

Some people want everything they had in the past, all over again, as if it comes freely and easily; as if we're entitled to it.

No, we are not entitled to anything, and we should be appreciate of and thankful for what we get, not because we should passively accept things the way they are. On the contrary. We should actively search for things to be grateful for. I wasn't always like this. Maybe this is a maturity and wisdom coming from age and experience. Looking at it another way, things can always be worse.

Instead of focusing on what we don't have, we should focus on what we do.

In terms of Wii U, some people focus on how its library game-for-game doesn't match up to Gamecube or Wii, but I don't look at it from that perspective.

I see a company that tried its hardest to develop, publish, and deliver as many and as highest-quality games to its loving fans as possible.

I see a President that developed cancer after stressing over how Wii U was "failing," and ultimately gave his life for the future of his company.

I saw legendary developers try to think of new ways to use the GamePad to create interesting new ways to play, and succeed.

I saw younger, fresher developers come up with my favorite game in years, a 4-on-4 multiplayer shooter that made me stop playing games like Battlefield 4 and Titanfall.

I see a bright future with NX, and a bright future for Nintendo-fans. This trying time will teach us many lessons, and ultimately make us better people in the future. When we are playing the next 3D Mario and the next Battlefield on the same system, we will appreciate it that much more because we never got to do that on Wii U.

Thank you, Nintendo.

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