Indy exclusive to Wii - My thoughts on why it happened and what it means for HD

[theRepublic]

Pyramid Head said:
This is so sad, the idea of this.

Imagine if when DVDs came out, there was a big CHS movement, to get the big movies back onto VHS only? Did people rebel against CDs? Why are we fighting progress? I'm not saying you (OP), but some people online are so anti HD it's ridiculous. There is no need to regress. Wii can exist, and HD can exist, and next gen it will only be HD.

This is possibly the worst trend I've seen in gaming history. Why not just scrap the PS3 and go back to PS2 full time? Huge install base, and people buying it shows they don't care about HD, or more complex games.

Black and white DS coming soon? It'd be so easy to program for, plus it's so cheap! Everyone can get it!

I'm sorry to rant, but god this is ridiculous as a trend.

The point of this thread is that the technology has outpaced the current business model.  When the breakeven point for an HD game is so high, not everything can be a success.  In fact, many less games can be successful than last generation in that tough environment.

That is why it is a good idea for small and medium sized games to know their place, and go to a platform where they can be successful.  Not every game needs to have amazing realistic graphics.