Onyxmeth said:
Are you asking why they're marketing the Wii version when it gets outsold so many times over? I think the second part answers the first part. There's no way Activision could be profiting more from the Wii version than the other three versions. First of all, it;s built on an existing engine, while the Wii's was built for this game. Plus even if the Wii's version gives them more profit for every copy sold, it still isn't selling nearly enough to turn as much of a profit. Regarding Bioshock and GTA IV, do you have some sort of link that says neither has made a profit? Something is telling me that somewhere along the lines, a game that has sold over 10 million copies will turn some sort of profit. I won't comment on Bioshock, but still, link please. What is going to happen when Nintendo finally goes HD? It's still going to cost money to make these games, and plenty of it. If all developers do switch to Wii development, then what's going to happen down the line when Nintendo goes HD? Same scenario, they'll need to eat the bigger costs.
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About GTA IV and Bioshock I have proof of this; its even in this thread:
http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=53400
The only 3rd parties that are immune are Ubi and Activision but we cant tell if Activision and Ubisoft really profiting next year especially when HD userbase are shrinking and Wii userbase are growing. Theres even a thread here in Nintendo discussion about Take 2's quote; "We just cant ignore the Wii installbase, we just cant." In that quote its a sign of desperation to me.
I even wonder if HD generation was over and the Wii generation will start in 2009.
end of core gaming days prediction:
E3 2006-The beginning of the end. Wii introduced
E3 2008- Armageddon. Wii motion plus introduced. Wii Music. Reggie says Animal crossing was a core game. Massive disappointment. many Wii core gamers selling their Wii.
E3 2010- Tape runs out
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2009/ICG_Tape_runs_out.jpg