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

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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Re:Duh, when game companies have to innovate..

[hansamurai]

And New Super Mario Bros. also makes almost zero use of the DS's most innovative feature: the touch screen. It uses both screens, but I can't think of any times it used the touch screen during regular gameplay. Anyways, I enjoyed New Super Mario Bros., but I believe the best DS games are the games that really use the touch screen well: Kirby Canvas Curse, Trauma Center, and Elite Beat Agents really come to mind. I know you were just pointing out something ironic and funny, but some developers are really doing innovative things.