Can Nintendo maintain their momentum?

Nintendo has managed to establish a very good lead in this generation of gaming, but it is going to take a lot more in order for them to hold onto it. Parodies Galores argues that this will be the make or break year for the Wii and recommends some things that Nintendo can / should do to keep their lead...

[Eretik]

Yet another young analyst(YAYA) is asking us "Can N sustain?" "Will wii lead?" following with bunch of banal advices like "improve online gaming", "help 3rd party devs", "decrease price" etc.
I am not N, but I can answer with easy
Nintendo can sustain
Wii will lead the pack
Questionable only one thing, "how long?". probable answer: This year certainly, next year too, 2010 depends from Sony and MS.

And guys from N should not hear those advice from YAYA otherwise N will die.

[OSUDuff]

I agree with you, to a point, but my point is that they need to ensure that they hold onto the new gamers that they are bringing into the fold. There are going to be casual gamers that come into the fold thanks to the wii, and they may eventually want more; Nintendo needs to eventual ensure that they can meet those needs as well rather than passing them onto their competitors...

[Eretik]

Nintendo is selling console not to make people happier, not to make hardcore gamers involved, not to get high rate for their titles. Nintendo is selling console to make money. Point.

Sony and MS, btw, too, but they chose wrong strategy and now is trying to revive appealing to hardcores, adults and common logic... Not a chance at the moment, not a chance.

[PS360WII]

They have been so far. Just for the fact that they decided to stray from the pack of PS and Xbox does not make it a bad thing. Heck that is why they are leading the pack now for it's not the same as everyone else. It all depends on the games that are in development now that won't come out till later really, and Nintendo is notorious about not talking about anything till it's almost done so plenty of secrets are there.

[Kaz Hirai]

But be warned, Nintendo- King Kaz is coming for your blood!
Mario- RIP You bloated fool, your overgrown reptile friend cannot save you now!
Link- RIP You will pay the ultimate price for dressing like a fairy!
Samus Aran- RIP Prepare to be crushed by the tag team of King Kaz and Emperor Kutaragi, you tramp!

MWAh-HA-HA-HA!!!

[OC Shock Value]

LMAO

[Mr PS3]

Mr kaz Hirai sir
Soon it will be a distant memory just like the crapbox
And we will be all laughing our ass off as these two minnows of the console world as they battle it out for 2nd and 3rd place
Basically put Oh great one the wii does'nt even need or warrent our attention !!
Its just a novelty box for kids and some dumb assed family's who throw a little party once a year were they like to play naked twister and wii tennis
Let them have there sick twisted game's !! we have to prepare our victory speech and lets just sit back and enjoy 2008 and beyond
Cause there aint much to stop the mighty PS3 and our quest for world console domination

[Kaz Hirai]

Those of us who worship at the altar of Emperor Kutaragi are guaranteed eternal victory and world domination!
I say we drink to the death of the Wii! Sorry, Nintendo GEESE, you fail again!

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!!!

[BlackCountryBob]

I like the Wii so please don't interpret this as fanboy bleating but I worry slightly about the future of the Wii. I know of 5 familys who got Wii consoles for Xmas and they all now confess that they have not played them since a few days after the big day. I worry that the Wii is just another in a long line of xmas gotta have one fads like a million furbys, Buzz Lightyear and pogs before them.

Wii is a great system IMHO and is thoroughly deserving of its extraordinary sales but by continuing to mock and ignore the hardcore fans they are potentially driving away the buyers who will be willing to buy the console long after the fickle masses have moved on to the next must have product.

[OC Shock Value]

The Wii has the highest rated hardcore games out..

Metroid Prime 3
Zelda TP
Mario Galaxy
Smash Bros Brawl Soon
Resident Evil 4 Wii addition
No More Heroes

The games that i played surpass most PS3/360 games in Gameplay, Length, Content, and replay value.. With the exception of a handfull of shooters.. (Gears, Halo 3, COD4, Orange Box, Bioshock, Mass Effect) Mostly all 360 shooters..

I Hope to never hear something like that again..

[Exhaust]

@OC ShockValue

Your point about highly rated hardcore games is a valid one but what do they have this year? Just like the PS3 fans are touting their line up this year and how it will change things what does the Wii have?

Brawl and Mario Kart. Both come out early this year. After that name one game...

I have to agree with Black. I own all three systems and my Wii is by far the least played of them all. And I've played every game you listed (obviously except Brawl) and my 360 and PS3 still get far more play time.

Hardcore gamers aside what are they doing to keep casual gamers? Wii Fit? Come on.

Therefore my answer is NO the Wii cannot maintain its momentum. My prediction is a demand drop off around mid year... Even Nintendo knows its coming hence the hesitation in opening a new factory.

[OC Shock Value]

these little storys come weekly.. and im not even gonna give a speach this time.. The charts speak for themself

[KILLERAPP]

They will.

[littletad]

Even if Sony manages to shell out it's killer lineup this year, it's still not enough to turn the tides. The demographic of the Wii and the DS is still that much greater than the entire core gamer and fanatic combined. Not too mention Smash Bros. and Wii Kart are still coming. Nintendo will maintain their momentum and market dominance for this year.

[PSWe60]

they're going to begin to lose their lead. You'd have to be completely stupid to see the Nintendo games suck for the most part. Smash Bros, Mario Kart and No Heros are 3 games out of the entire year that are getting any hype. Besides its been proven that Wii games are sitting on shelves while PS3 and 360 games are selling well. Wii is Wiik and it's beginning to show.

[PS360WII]

"Besides its been proven that Wii games are sitting on shelves while PS3 and 360 games are selling well"

how has that been proven when every week we see Wii software on top not bottom?

[OC Shock Value]

Okey we will continue this talk later this year when this "momentum change" occurs.. Im not afraid to be wrong so feel free to talk all the shyt you want if your right... hell ill ever buy you some microsoft points if the 360 even comes close to the Wii..

im not an idiot tho.. im pretty sure PS3 has a chance later.. They have some serious hype to live up to..

[Fux4Bux]

It's just a fad that will soon begin to fade. The console doesn't have the hardware or games to last or please anyone but the biggest Nintendo fanboy. Doesn't really matter because Nintendo just made billions of dollars selling repackaged Gamecubes with a new controller for $250.

[OC Shock Value]

LOL say what you may about Nintendo.. But they obviously made a verry smart move.. plus the Wii is alot stronger then the cube then you think.. and dont under estimate the Virtual Console..

If Smash Bros on Wii out sales DMC4 on PS3 and 360 put together in japan ALONE.. and is getting higher scores (so far) then anything that came out last year.. and possibly this year.. you should know somethings wrong..
Brawl will arive here and become the most talked about, most played, longest played system selling game of 08.. Men wemon children, and teens will be on it like crack.. and alone will sell Many more Wiis.. Mark my words.. Itll be Halo 3 all over again.. but worldwide this time

[ItsDubC]

Can you name the components that are common between the Wii and GC?

[wiizy]

lol...haters are so easy to spot.... if you dont have a wii then be quiet cause the wii has plenty of good games and will have plenty more in 08... maybe you just dont like games to begin with always complaining...sony and xbox fanboys are so obvious.. with smash bros and wii fit, all the rpg's coming this year for the wii nintendo has nothing to worry about.. matter of fact they need to up production or it could be another year of the wii being sold out come holiday seasons.. yes the wii the number one item 3 years in a row

[ThaToNeKiiDKaBaW]

You guys just made my day.

You two always seem to make me laugh.

You two might as well make love to each other.

Or, well, you could use your beloved PS3.

Whatever floats your boat.

[ThaToNeKiiDKaBaW]

@Ms PS3 - "some dumb assed family's who throw a little party once a year were they like to play naked twister and wii tennis"

Well, ya know, atleast their not playing by themselves..

You should really give it a shot. Naked twister that is. It'll be the closest you'll get to a naked women. Or, well, you could play Wii Tennis but instead of using the Wiimote you can use Kaz's d!ck..

[smashballs]

Ah...

Another day, another "Is Nintendo Gonna Bite it Soon?" article.

Answer: SHUT YOUR WIENERSOCKETS, HACKS!