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Are Game Publishers Late To the (Wii and DS) Game?

Posted by Zonk on from the better-late-than-never dept.

simoniker writes "A new 'Analyze This' feature on Gamasutra examines analysts' views on the rise of Nintendo's Wii and DS, and how well game publishers have reacted to it, with Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter commenting: 'It's hard to criticize anyone for putting too much faith in the PS3, as most [publishers] haven't created "cutting edge" titles yet for that platform. Most of the PS3 titles so far have been perennial titles, like Madden, Tony Hawk, etc ... I'd say that most failed to capitalize on the DS and Wii opportunity. The exception on the DS side is THQ, which has made every game it can for the platform. On the Wii side, Ubisoft took a big chance by making ten games for the [Wii] launch window, and it has performed very well, so far. I think that the others will catch up no later than early next year.'"

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  1. Re:The biggest mistake by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    They have announced Lego Star Wars the compelte saga for the wii which has lightsaber control via the wiimote.

    They have also announced Harvest Moon for the wii which has you using the wiimote as you would use gardening tools.

  2. Re:I want my mix games by shoptroll · · Score: 2, Informative

    Taken a look at Pokemon Battle Revolution?

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  3. Re:Duh, when game companies have to innovate.. by dq5+studios · · Score: 1, Informative

    However, many developers seem to take it as since the additional functionality exists, they must use it.
    They have to. It's in the Nintendo docs for the DS. The touch screen must be used some how. It's up to the developer how.