Wii not harcdore?

[Just_Ben]

Faxanadu said:

Just_Ben said:

Nice that everybody defines "hardcore" instead talking about the (intended) topic. It seems to me that the Wii has a high casual audience that just don't buy a given type of game. Maybe they are wrong for the Wii, but I say MP3 pumped in NA big time. Given the install base, the high review and that is a first party title, the sells are underwhelming. And that could be a problem for Big N in the long run.

If their first party action title doesn't hit, why should third party back them up on that part? I can see better sales for the game in the E.U. because I think (except U.K) the Wii isn't that hyped here and it is a console of choice for a lot of PC gamers. The Software market in Japan is strong, given the titles release, but in NA the software on the Wii is under performing. I personal hope that changes, but at the moment that is the way it is.

Ben, I share your fears. MP3 definitely is not doing as well as I hoped it would. However, what is quite annoying is that most developers making such statements are not even trying. They just assume and dont give the Wii rowd a chance to disprove them.

If I could get my hands on a new MGS, Silent Hill or Final Fantasy, I would be a very happy Wii gamer.

 Well, EA tries with Medal of Honor. The japanese developer (Capcom e.g.) take the Wii seriosly. I understand developer so far: The PS3/360 will have near the same install base in US and EU as the wii (at least it looks that way at the moment). Yes it is expensive to develop for those consoles, but the software sells (like crazy sometimes).

Gears and Halo show that there is a healthy and strong market on the 360 in the U.S. It is less risk at the moment to develop for the 360 I would guess. If Mario Galaxy stays way under expectations in the U.S. Guitar Hero shows same behavior as Madden (360>>>PS3>>>Wii) Big N will have a problem, until a game does very well (considering the install base). So far only RE:4 was considerd a hit (third party). It seems all the hype around the Wii in the U.S. are mostly for Wii Sports, so we can expect a really crazy numbers with Wii Fit, because it fits perfect to the biggest audience. Mario Galaxy will show if there is a big "normal" game software market on the Wii in the U.S. It would also help if MH2 Wii> MH2 PS2.