Well I didn't expect him to just say what these surprises are, that would defeat the whole point of it being a surprise. But he didn't elaborate on it, he just changed the subject onto the only big title left for the Wii, Zelda, and then started talking about Mario Kart bundles as if they were something special.

He said "there are plenty more surprises in store for [Wii]" but failed to give enough detail, probably because he knows that there really aren't any more "surprises" for the Wii and all their attention will be moved to Project Cafe.

EDIT: And I know it is a matter of opinion when it comes to casual games, but I highly doubt casual gamers would be reading that article right now.

Just think about it. Why announce new games when E3 is just around the corner? My above post has a proverbial launch line-up. I wouldn't be surprised if that does indeed occur.

The Wii will have more surprises. It still has the big 5 JRPG's to come over here (DQX, Xenoblade, TLS, ToG and Pandora's Tower), and plenty other Japan-only games ATM, and who knows what from Retro and other developers. Wait for E3, then we'll talk again.

Just think about it. Why announce new games when E3 is just around the corner? My above post has a proverbial launch line-up. I wouldn't be surprised if that does indeed occur.

The Wii will have more surprises. It still has the big 5 JRPG's to come over here (DQX, Xenoblade, TLS, ToG and Pandora's Tower), and plenty other Japan-only games ATM, and who knows what from Retro and other developers. Wait for E3, then we'll talk again.

I've always wanted to play a JRPG on the Wii. JRPG's motion controls = a dream come true.

I'm glad you agree. If you lived in Japan, you'd have plenty to choose from...

But I wouldn't get your hopes up for most of those games, especially ToG. Although I think it's a good idea releasing ToG on the Wii, if they release it on both PS3 and the Wii and the PS3 has extra content, not many people would buy the Wii version. And if the Wii version gets the extra content then the ToG Wii owners in Japan will complain.

Why not just add the extra content to the Wii? It's already there in code. If they're translating one version, as they are, I don't see it being difficult to port it over to the other console. Althoguh, it's wishful thinking. But I've been shocked by Nintendo before...

Does Xenoblade have any relation to Xenogears?

Aside from the same team, no. But it's just as good apparantly, and undoubtedly the best JRPG on consoles this gen. Not that there's much competition...

And are any of those games confirmed to be released in the West? I might pick them up.

Xenoblade (October), DQX is pretty much certain, and TLS as well. Pandora's Tower...we shall see. Earth Seeker is unlikely, sadly.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is, if Nintendo didn't have many Wii games in E3 2010, why would they have any more in E3 2011 when all the focus has shifted to "Project Cafe"? And the guy being interviewed seemed to change subject pretty quickly after mentioning that the "Wii has more surprises" because he probably doesn't feel confident enough to make false promises. It just seems like typical PR to me.

Have you heard of Goldeneye, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Wii Party, Donkey Kony Country Returns and  Skyward Sword? All revealed at E3. Apparantly not...

Well I didn't expect him to just say what these surprises are, that would defeat the whole point of it being a surprise. But he didn't elaborate on it, he just changed the subject onto the only big title left for the Wii, Zelda, and then started talking about Mario Kart bundles as if they were something special.

He said "there are plenty more surprises in store for [Wii]" but failed to give enough detail, probably because he knows that there really aren't any more "surprises" for the Wii and all their attention will be moved to Project Cafe.

EDIT: And I know it is a matter of opinion when it comes to casual games, but I highly doubt casual gamers would be reading that article right now.

I've always wanted to play a JRPG on the Wii. JRPG's motion controls = a dream come true.

But I wouldn't get your hopes up for most of those games, especially ToG. Although I think it's a good idea releasing ToG on the Wii, if they release it on both PS3 and the Wii and the PS3 has extra content, not many people would buy the Wii version. And if the Wii version gets the extra content then the ToG Wii owners in Japan will complain.

Does Xenoblade have any relation to Xenogears?

And are any of those games confirmed to be released in the West? I might pick them up.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is, if Nintendo didn't have many Wii games in E3 2010, why would they have any more in E3 2011 when all the focus has shifted to "Project Cafe"? And the guy being interviewed seemed to change subject pretty quickly after mentioning that the "Wii has more surprises" because he probably doesn't feel confident enough to make false promises. It just seems like typical PR to me.

:) I really only need Zelda honestly, and maybe a new 3D metroid

Xenoblade (October), DQX is pretty much certain, and TLS as well. Pandora's Tower...we shall see. Earth Seeker is unlikely, sadly.

Regarding Earth Seeker: If you're interested in playing it head on over to XSEED's forums. They have a discussion there specifically for suggestions from fans, and there is already a thread about ES. The mod on the thread already said XSEED have their eye on that game. The way I see it, the more support they get, the better the chances of them bringing it over.

I signed up on their forums the other day specifically to tell them I'd be interested in seeing the game come to the west. You should do the same, as well as anybody else who's interested.

Sounds cool. I may have to give it a try...

Do you have a link at all?