Because we've had no big games for over 6 months, and about two notable games period since February. I love my 3DS, but considering the lack of support for the system, it's easy to see why it doesn't sell loads.
And you know what? I'm not going to blame Nintendo for this one. Sure, they could be better, but they've developed Kid Icarus: Uprising and Mario Tennis: Open and published M&S at the London Olympics and Spirit Camera. That's four games in six months. That's not great, but is enough.
What exactly have we gotten from third parties on the 3DS this year? I already mentioned Mario & Sonic. Then we have Resident Evil: Revelations, a big game from Capcom. We also have a couple of PS2 ports.
That's it really. There have been other big games, like Dragon Quest Monsters 3D, Kingdom Hearts 3D, Harvest Moon, and Theatrhythm, but none of them are West yet.
The good news is, this wave of 3rd party support from Japan should be headed Westward soon, and accompanied by the almost afterthought that is Western support: Epic Mickey, Heroes of Ruin, and multiplat titles like LEGO games, Skylanders, and Scribblenauts. Combined with Nintendo's offerings, including NSMB2, Paper Mario: SS, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and, to an extent, Pokemon Black/White 2, and the 3DS should have its act together by, say, August and through December.
Love and tolerate.
