How are last gen's popular franchises doing this gen?

[09tarheel]

@ Lester

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

Your right Metroid Prime 3 isn't the most exciting choice for Game of the Day, but thought it was appropriate with the release of the Trilogy. It has only seen a small decrease in sales, and it is plain to see why. The franchise does have a devoted fanbase, it's just that compared to some of Nintendo's other franchises, that fanbase isn't very large. I think Other M may do a little bit better, but was very surprised that Nintendo announced another Metroid game for the Wii. It seems they could put those resources into other franchises that haven't seen a game this generation (Starfox, Kirby), reviving older IP's (Kid Icarus, Donkey Kong Country), or create a new IP, and they would be able to get similar sales, or possibly better than Metroid out of any of those options.