For me it's really hard to define the 'hardcore' gamers. I mean is it geared towards people who play COD (or other) all day? There is no proper definition. I play Pokemon, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, and Mario among others but don't play these games aggressively. It's more every now and then, when I have the time. I don't always complete them. Thus, am I a casual gamer?
And the 3DS is by no means a failed handheld. From 2013 and onwards, we will see sales exploding with titles like Pokemon 3DS, Dragon Quest, Monster Hunter 4, Final Fantasy (Type-0 believeeeeeeee lol). The 2006-2009 years from Nintendo are coming back ladies and gentlemen. Strap yourselves in.







