Yeah, we knew where we have the idea came from. Malstrom. And with the release of NSMB Wii it could make a good start OR IS IT? According to this blog casuals arent interested in hand eye coordination gaming which arcade gaming was:
http://sethhearthstone.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/casual-games-arcade-action/
In fact, except for NSMB Wii and MK Wii most of the Wii's top 10 are hardly arcade gameplay type. Wii Fit, WSR, Wii Play, Wii Sports, etc... are casual gaming NOT ARCADE. There are differences arcade type of games like Contra, Castlevania, megaman, SMB3, etc... even Galaga, space invaders and Pac man relies on content since you cant freely make a game so simple in those times because of 2-d gameplay. Casuals rent. So what content WSR, Wii Sports, Wii Fit, etc... have? Except for the Miis and the island I didnt see any content with it. Anyway, casual games relies more on gameplay so gameplay rules on casual games so is it? Are arcade type of gameplay eally just casual games?
end of core gaming days prediction:
E3 2006-The beginning of the end. Wii introduced
E3 2008- Armageddon. Wii motion plus introduced. Wii Music. Reggie says Animal crossing was a core game. Massive disappointment. many Wii core gamers selling their Wii.
E3 2010- Tape runs out
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2009/ICG_Tape_runs_out.jpg
