Why Nintendo is failing and will likely replace both of their consoles earlier than expected.

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Player2 said:

green_sky said:

noname2200 said:

opcode said:

And no new franchises since Pikmin (that is before Iwata took over). Wii Sports, Nintendogs, Brain Age, etc don't count, as the 3DS proved (with Nintendogs and Brain Age), those super casual titles don't sell beyond their fads.

I confess, I've never for the life of me been able to understand this sentiment.

Count me in. How are those not new franchises. The reasoning used againt them is even bizzare. 

Not to mention that Animal Crossing 3DS counters the reasoning used.

Animal Crossing was released on the N64. Again before Iwata....

Have you checked how many copies Nintendogs and Brain Age sold on the 3DS? I think that answers why those aren't real franchises that they can keep milking from. And honestly, is that really the kind of innovation we expect from Nintendo?