Red Steel one had local multiplayer, which likely helped it sell despite the disappointment. It's been rare to have them on FPS, with developers convinced graphics sold a game, even High Voltage.
That might also explain why rail shooters sold at least for a little bit, since they have the local multiplayer and the FPS on the Wii don't.
BTW, The Grinder will have 2 player co-op, so that's something.
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