Have you not considered the DS version at all? Only looking at the GC version ignores the extremely successful (and online...) DS version. You should have a look at the DS sales (and features of that game) and possibly re-evaluate your take on this stock.
Also, the mention of Kirby Air ride is interesting...that game was designed to be incredibly simple to play (one button controls, basically for lil kids). This wasn't due to online play, but rathe the focus of the entire title.
Also, wouldn't the "time wasting" (As you call it) properties of AC work well with the Wii? It's the kind of game you can pick up for 5 minutes if you want, play around and then save/quit...it's not going to require you to sit for hours at a time to progress.
Also, it's worth noting that AC for the DS is the 3rd (well, really the second) most popular game on their WiFi service (behind Diamond/Pearl) as of last week. A year and a half after its release, people are still loving its online component (including free giveaways for your online character).
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Also, the mention of Kirby Air ride is interesting...that game was designed to be incredibly simple to play (one button controls, basically for lil kids). This wasn't due to online play, but rathe the focus of the entire title.
Also, wouldn't the "time wasting" (As you call it) properties of AC work well with the Wii? It's the kind of game you can pick up for 5 minutes if you want, play around and then save/quit...it's not going to require you to sit for hours at a time to progress.
Also, it's worth noting that AC for the DS is the 3rd (well, really the second) most popular game on their WiFi service (behind Diamond/Pearl) as of last week. A year and a half after its release, people are still loving its online component (including free giveaways for your online character).