One of the Biggest Mistakes Nintendo made with the Gamecube and N64 was they spaced out game releases in order to "maximize the profit" on each title; the result was that Nintendo's userbase never grew that large (or that quickly) to adequately support third party development and all game sales suffered. Now, in 2008 Nintendo will (probably) not be able to release a Metriod, Mario, or Super Smash Bros. Game but they will likely be able to release games based on Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario Kart/Tennis/Golf, Star Fox, Pokemon, Kid Icarus, Pikmin, and probably some brand new (or reimagined) franchises; in 2009 they could release a new Mario, Zelda and Metroid game if they choose to.