Game Informer also covers the PS3 more than the Wii. It does this even though its own survey reports (printed in the August issue) show that more of its readers own Wiis, either as their only console or overall (multi-console owners).
What makes the GI trashing of Wii games even worse is that because so few sites review Wii games, a bad score has a much larger effect on the meta-score for a game (e.g., Mario Sluggers).
GI also published rumors (later partially debunked) about developers being upset about Wii Motion Plus. It will place a dig at the Wii in an unrelated story -- it does it so much it would be banned for trolling.
Finally, only a couple of the 10 editors/reviewers at GI included Super Mario Galaxy in their top 10 games lists for 2007. It was a Game of the Year contender in most places and a winner in some. But most of those who review games for GI didn't think much of it.
I think all of this Wii-hate stems from the editors hardcore mentality and the fact that Nintendo did not let them preview things months in advance like Sony did for the PS3.
Mike from Morgantown
 I am Mario.I like to jump around, and would lead a fairly serene and aimless existence if it weren't for my friends always getting into trouble. I love to help out, even when it puts me at risk. I seem to make friends with people who just can't stay out of trouble. Wii Friend Code: 1624 6601 1126 1492 NNID: Mike_INTV |
