If this is still happening when the likes of Zelda and RE (and Mario Kart perhaps?) are released later in the year, then that would be a cause for concern. It needed a better day 1 launch lineup, because as successful as Nintendogs was on the DS, I don't think it is the type of game that could enjoy sequel after sequel with the same success in the same way that a Mario or Zelda would.
So basically, until the big franchises turn up, it's just silly e-peen waving.
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