| pearljammer said: @Avinash_Tyagi: I'd also like to point out that I don't believe that this marginalization will necessarily have a negative effect on us 'hardcore' (I use that term only because I know not to replace it with). Sure many developers will broaden/relocate their teams to accommodate this type of market, but this niche gaming market will still remain as it is still very profitable and I am sure many developers still enjoy making these niche games. Not that you implied such a thing, but I really don't understand how some people paint this a bad thing, that people are 'encroaching' on their hobby... Oh well, the more the merrier! As long as I still get my FF's/Disgaea's/Zelda's/MGS's/etc, I could care less. |
Oh I don't think its a bad thing, I am in support of such a shift, I think it would be wonderful if one day gaming is something everyone does, regardless of interest or age, that there is something for everyone, just like books
Predictions:Sales of Wii Fit will surpass the combined sales of the Grand Theft Auto franchiseLifetime sales of Wii will surpass the combined sales of the entire Playstation family of consoles by 12/31/2015 Wii hardware sales will surpass the total hardware sales of the PS2 by 12/31/2010 Wii will have 50% marketshare or more by the end of 2008 (I was wrong!! It was a little over 48% only)Wii will surpass 45 Million in lifetime sales by the end of 2008 (I was wrong!! Nintendo Financials showed it fell slightly short of 45 million shipped by end of 2008)Wii will surpass 80 Million in lifetime sales by the end of 2009 (I was wrong!! Wii didn't even get to 70 Million)
