Derp.

I would be careful using the word "everyone". However, there's no denying that Wii was much more desireable than the GameCube could ever be.

But they have done it with Samus and Link.

Games that reach a broader audience, then. I'd also like to take install base into account, but then we'd be set on the slippery slope of discussing the seemingly endless possible causes behind sales numbers (or lack thereof).

Which recent Mario games are you referring to? The last two NSMB games weren't exactly what many gamers wanted, but they still sold very well, although they may not be the system sellers they once were. And they'll continue to sell.

Wind Waker would probably have been a bigger commercial success with a different art style. Wind Waker on the other hand sold as well as it possibly could that late in the Wii's lifespan. I mean, were there any other titles released that year of any significance?

you are confusing bad decisions with not expected decisions. Two different things.
All games you mentioned from Nintendo sold really well, so they can't count as bad.

you sound as a cheap gaming journalist, that you find around every corner this days.

That's so sweet of you, Rol. But we all know the awful decisions started years before that... :(

What's wrong with WW? I liked it so much. It was fun, it doesnt' matter how it looks. IF you mean other companies that don't want change and always want to not challenge themselves to create something different...

This, a  million times this. Talk about gutting a classic franchise...