By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close
S.T.A.G.E. said:
happydolphin said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
You can't bring back the Wii-style marketing without the Wii gimmick.

Here, the internet needs more knowledge:

Gimmick:

Not Gimmick:

 


 A gimmick is a novel device created to gain attention. They tend to be a short lived trend and everyone moves onto the next gimmick. The Wii was a gimmick. To Nintendo gamers they probably werent but if you asked a casual who more than likely isnt using their Wii any longer then you'll find out where the product really stands. The Wii was a commercial success, because to got people who dont care about gaming to game. This is a good thing, but gimmick are also made for this purpose. 

What you are describing is a fad, a gimmick is something is used to attract audience and is not actually put to use or is pointless. Nintendo put it to use with the first game wii sports, it was not a gimmick.