Is history repeating itself? (Casual Gamers)

[Just_Ben]

rocketpig said:
You have valid points and history may very well repeat itself.

But I doubt it. As ckmlb stated, Nintendo is actually making a push toward casual gamers this time around. Previous to this, casual gamers were simply interested in something novel and once that initial "wow" wore off, they moved on. There was nothing new to keep them interested.

Do I expect this Wii insanity to slow down? Oh, absolutely. Many of those casual gamers who were fighting to get a Wii over the past year will realize that they don't really like gaming and move on. But many of them will stay because Nintendo is actually attempting to court them this time around.

With that said, I still think WiiFit is friggin' stupid. It defines the word "gimmick". Unless Nintendo has a lot more to offer with that system than they showed us, the novelty will wear off incredibly quickly. The thing isn't even really exercise. I wouldn't break a sweat on that thing. I can't see anyone who isn't morbidly obese actually believing that board will help them get into shape.

I have to disagree. IMHO these think will sale, BIG TIME. Why? Well, yes, its not a "real game". But do you know how many people pay for thinks like that? Do you know how much people (more precisely woman) spend on things like that? I' m sure you don't even sweat doing the shown exercises. But i bet, other will. (Hell i would!)