Nintendo spotted at The Louvre: how casual can you get?

While the PS4 and Xbox One argue over who plays DVDs better, the Wii U looks on from its wallflower corner, probably playing Pikmin 3. This kind of introverted behavior has a lot of fans and industry critics (armchair non-withstanding) calling the Wii U and Nintendo the loser of the coming generation,  not up to the task of competing with the two powerhouse consoles. Not that these attitudes or criticisms are anything new, Nintendo was accused of going casual almost as soon as they announced the original Wii.

Even though initial sales are showing strong signs of the Wii U’s health as a console, Nintendo isn’t just winning a sales race.

The company that was laughed at for catering to families and casual gaming has entrenched itself well in global culture.

Check out some photos of Nintendo’s participation in the art galleries of The Louvre.