| RCTjunkie said: So, I think that if hardcore games are released for next spring/summer, then I have a theory on their selling strategy. A trend is starting that hardcore games are released in the 1st half of the year (SSBB, Mario Kart Wii), and casual titles in the Christmas season (Animal Crossing, Wii Music). This will reveal the appeal to hardcore gamers during slower times of the year, so the smaller audience (hardcore) gets attention, so ther is no supply issues. Then when Christmas, and thus, a ton of Wiis, are in stock, the larger audience (casual) get attention, and Wii's aren't left on shelves |
Well, the problem with the theory is there is little proff. One year does not equal a trend.
As for hardcore stuff, it's generally what Nintendo does. They unveil those games at events they know the "geeks and otakus" will find and know about weeks in advance. E3, on the other hand, gets the attention of other news outlets. If fact, Time magazine said Nintendo has the best press show for 07.
