Miyamoto on lack of online support in New Super Mario Bros. Wii

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HappySqurriel said:

Being that many of the best selling games of this generation were so popular because of local multiplayer, why don't companies have to justify their decision to go online-multiplayer only when they release a game?

I agree. And I will also add that nintendo is a japan oriented company. They have concerns about the japanese market and their performance. The game has been designed for domestic tastes. Monster hunter is currently the most selling franchise in japan due to local online.  That's not a excuse, but that explains their decision I think.