As to DK, I have similar doubts as the OP - NSMBWii had the huge following of its DS counterpart to count on, not to mention the brand name backed by quality games such as Mario Kart (a game a LOT of Wii owners have) and Mario Galaxy. In fact having the name Mario in a game is a guarantee for many that the game will be at the very least a fairly good quality one (albeit not always to one's taste). DK on the other hand has only its SNES past following, and isn't automatically equated with a quality brand name in the eyes of anyone else except maybe those who got it in the SNES era. Successful, yes, but HUGE? Not sure.
Currently Playing: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked, Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Anticipating: Xenoblade, The Last Story, Mario Kart 7, Rayman Origins, Zelda SS, Crush3D, Tales of the Abyss 3DS, MGS:Snake Eater 3DS, RE:Revelations, Time Travellers, Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, Luigi's Mansion 2, MH TriG, DQ Monsters, Heroes of Ruin
