There's been a lot of discussion on other boards that Wii play is "ruining the industry." Apparently a lot of people are surprised that Wii Play is topping the Wii charts. Sharing my thoughts on this...
Wii Play was always expected to be a huge seller before it was even released. Wii Play's game stock has always been trading above a 4 million global sales prediction . Why? Because it is basically buying an extra controller (which most Wii players will do), then shelling out a mere $10 for some minigames that show you more of what the Wii-mote can do. Most of these buyers are likely just wanting another controller to play with their friends but then think, some minigames for $10? Why not?
Wii Play sales likely have no impact as a substitute for other games--so I think it would be incorrect to conclude that the product will take away sales from "real" games and that "casual gamers will ruin the industry."
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Wii Play was always expected to be a huge seller before it was even released. Wii Play's game stock has always been trading above a 4 million global sales prediction . Why? Because it is basically buying an extra controller (which most Wii players will do), then shelling out a mere $10 for some minigames that show you more of what the Wii-mote can do. Most of these buyers are likely just wanting another controller to play with their friends but then think, some minigames for $10? Why not?
Wii Play sales likely have no impact as a substitute for other games--so I think it would be incorrect to conclude that the product will take away sales from "real" games and that "casual gamers will ruin the industry."