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Problem is, Brainage and Nintendogs would do nothing to convince people to buy a Nintendo console. Mobile games will give them profit but it will also bring unrealistic expectations from people who would rather just play their games on mobile.

I think of it this way- will a Mario game on my phone make me want to buy a Wii U or another Nintendo console? No. It will only make me want more Nintendo games on mobile.

I have doubts they can enter the mobile market without ruining their handheld market or their reputation of making great games that are fun to play. The problem I see with making apps that work as an extension to pokemon or mario is knowing the game is just an extension will be a turn off to most who have no interest in purchasing a Nintendo console. It will probably be more popular with Pokemon/mario enthusiasts.