Is it just me or does anyone else sensing a shift. First we had the megaton DQX announcement and all of what that entail (sure japanese domination and support), then we had it reafirmed that MH3 was wii exclusive, now we have the EA and Konami rumor. It really does seem like the 3rd partys are moving in. I suspect next cmas we will see a MUCH more crowded Cmas line up. And to sum it up, it really makes sense as the Wii is closing in on a 50% Market Share, in a 3 console race.
3rd Parties we Know are on board
Capcom
Konami
Square- Enix
EA
Ones we are not sure about
UBI
Activision
Midway (like we want them...)
I think the Wii is really following the DS pattern... The DS had crap from 3rd parties in its 1st 2 years... Now look at that thing..... RPG heaven.
I personally think the Wii has a better 1st party lineup than the DS had too... I used to think 08 was the Peak year for the Wii... not anymore... I think 09 will be. The core gamers may just start moving on it, especially in Japan.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut
