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Nintendo to Lose Share to Third Parties This Year, says Analyst
Nintendo to Lose Share to Third Parties This Year, says Analyst
With more third parties aligning resources towards the Wii, Sterne Agee's Arvind Bhatia sees Nintendo's software share finally declining in 2009.
Movies and TV coming to the Wii?
Movies and TV coming to the Wii?
weblogs.variety.com — One of Hollywood's top digital distribution executives thinks so. In an interview I recently conducted with Curt Marvis, president of digital media for Lionsgate, for Variety's technotainment blog , he specifically mentioned the Wii as a huge ... (more) Movies and TV coming to the Wii?
New Details About EA’s Wii-Exclusive ‘Spore: Hero’
New Details About EA’s Wii-Exclusive ‘Spore: Hero’
multiplayerblog.mtv.com — Set for release this fall the Wii version of EA's universe-creating "Spore" is designed for adventure and a heavy use of motion control. *** Few games have transitioned from the PC to the Wii. There is no "World of Warcraft" Wii, no "Company of ... (more) New Details About EA’s Wii-Exclusive ‘Spore: Hero’
Wii Software Stats March Update: From ‘Super Smash’ To ‘Game Party 2′
Wii Software Stats March Update: From ‘Super Smash’ To ‘Game Party 2′
multiplayerblog.mtv.com — How long do people play the Wii games they buy and rent? Here's the March update, which, as always, includes some crazy stats about how many hours people are -- or aren't -- logging with Wii games. Highlights of my March check of Wii software usage ... (more) Wii Software Stats March Update: From ‘Super Smash’ To ...
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Analyst says Nintendo lose Wii shares to third parties in 2009, Nintendo may do Wii 1.5 before 2012
GoNintendo — ... That’s not necessarily a bad thing. We’d love to see third parties doing better on the Wii, even if it costs Nintendo a bit of space. As long as they’re putting out quality content on the Wii, it’s fine by me. Agee goes on to discuss the console cycle, which he believes will last 7-10 years…Wii included. If anything, Agee says we may see a Wii 1.5 somewhere before 2012.“it is possible Nintendo releases a slightly updated machine without a full upgrade” – a Wii 1.5, if you will.” Link This entry was posted on Friday, March 6th, 2009 at 5:44 pm and is filed under ...

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