"why should I spend 10 million to make a port Assassin's Creed when I can spend less than half, make a party game and sell more"
What proof will it sell less? You kind of need AC games on the Wii to prove they will sell less. Not other games you lump in there.
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