"I prefer to think that Nintendo subsidiaries are pathetic lazy slobs who have no communication with japan."
Facts are not up to "preference". If the retailers genuinely didn't think the game would sell, your blame is misplaced.
And as of right now you only have your suspicions it's Nintendo, not proof.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs








