Malstrom: "I blame Mario Galaxy for the Wii´s problems in Japan".

[theRepublic]

nintendo_fanboy said:
Now that I have read the whole blog from Malstrom, I want to add to things:

1. read noname2200's post. I have said that before, but it can't be said enough.

2. I think Malstrom is a bit of a douche here. Just because he doesn't like 3D Mario doesn't mean Nintendo shouldn't be making it. I mean, he says he doesn't like that games like Starfox or Pikmin 3 get delayed for it. However, it is the NSMBW team that is supposed to make Pikmin and making a 8 million selling game is probably more intelligent than making a 2 million selling game.
Also, his statement that making a 2D Mario is actually disruption lacks any reasoning.

He said that he doesn't like that Pikmin 3 got delayed for it?  Really?  Not too long ago he said:

We know Pikmin 3 is going to be shown at E3. This is Miyamoto’s doing. I already know Pikmin 3 will not drive Wii growth because Pikmin 1 and 2 didn’t do much of a job of driving Gamecube growth. Instead of making a sequel to a Gamecube game, why not look more at the SNES and NES? Why not take inspiration from NSMB’s massive sales. If Nintendo puts out a 2d Mario for the Wii, I will guarantee you Wii growth.

From that, it sounds like he doesn't want Pikmin 3 at all.