3DS could save Wii!

[Joelcool7]

RolStoppable said:

Gojimaster said:

I tried to argue this same thing last week and most people seemed to disagree with me.  However, we now have evidence of the first Wii/3DS dual-release game. There have been dozens and dozens of dual-release games between Wii and DS (Michael Jackson, and Sonic Colours are two recent examples).  Now it is going to be even easier for 3rd parties to release between the Wii and the 3DS since the games will be virtually the identical (minus motion-controls and 3D output).

The Wii schedule is looking very barren for early 2011.  Hopefully a few of these dual-release games help keep the Wii afloat.  It is going to need it. 

Many of these 3DS games have been in preparation for up to 2 years.  2 years ago the Wii was at peak popularity.  Many of the 3rd party developers probably saw a big opportunity if they could easily port from 3DS to Wii.  This option minimizes the risk of failure and also maximizes profit potential-- an easy decision, especially since the porting is probably very inexpensive. 

Wii/3DS multiplatform games make a lot of sense in theory, but it's not going to happen, because third parties still want the Wii to die. The only examples for multiplatform releases you can come up with are the very same developers/publishers who already released Wii and DS games simultaneously, so they aren't doing anything new. And the only reason why they put effort in making such games is because they either can't afford to develop for other platforms (Prope) or know just too well that they wouldn't sell on those other platforms (Sega).

Despite an easy and inexpensive porting process, you won't see SSF IV, Dead or Alive, Ridge Racer, Resident Evil etc. on the Wii. Simply said: Those studios who used to actually support the Wii in the past will use the Wii/3DS multiplatform opportunity and those who didn't won't.

You are probubly right. But I think THQ and other publishers who ported titles from PSP to PS2 will likely do the same or similiar with 3DS. Also don't forget their are alot of publishers who brought games to both DS and Wii, Activision, EAGames, Disney Interactive, Sega and many more. At launch companies may not be releasing many multiplatform titles but they probubly will in the future.

As for the link to the Sonic title going multiplatform, it was in the Live feed on IGN from the NewYork Event. Right near the top. But I went on IGN to retrieve it and can't locate it anymore