The Malstrom thread 2: Revenge of the Lapsed Gamer

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LordTheNightKnight said:

"Instead he says if the N64 launched with a 2d Mario game it would have won the generation."

He didn't really claim that one thing alone, even though it seemed like it. The context was that the mindset to make those games wasn't there anymore, and if they made games like that for the N64, it would have sold a hell of a lot better.

Carts just drove off third parties. Games people don't find appealing won't sell no matter the medium.

Because of NSMB Wii sales I'm expecting Nintendo to make the next 2D Mario a release tile for the "Super Wii". This can bust the new console sales and ensure a good install base for the third parties just a few moths after the release.