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simple. UBI said they would make an exclusive game for switch if they could get their hands on the Mario IP. Nintendo probably required they be allowed to do some QA on the game. A deal was struck. Nintendo is getting an exclusive pretty much only at the cost of letting someone else use their IP.



End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)

Wii- 72 million   3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases

360- 37 million   Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak

PS3- 29 million  Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut