>>716458184 (OP)Gaming was in a transitional phase from "videogames are for kids" to "NO THEY'RE NOT FOR KIDS WE'RE BIG BOYS NOW AND THEY'RE FOR ADULTS LIKE US!!!", and also from being perceived as a nerdy hobby to something that everyone is into.
So Nintendo still sticking with their cartoony mascots was seen as something to be derided, because it was more reminiscent of the now very uncool classic video games.
Also motion controls still mostly sucked for non-casual games even if the Wii did them better than most that came before, so it got hate from the hardcore gamers and the mainstream gamers.
ALL OF THE DAY BRO