Publishers love the Wii

[Dagless]

Not "to wee", just incase kids come here.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/media_wii_games_dc

"The cheaper price may mask fatter profits for developers. Consumers buy Wii titles for 17 percent less than next-generation console games, but publishers say development costs for Wii are only half as much -- or less. THQ Inc. Chief Executive Brian Farrell said that investment in a next-generation video game can run roughly $12 million to $20 million, while a title for the Wii could be in the $5 million to $8 million range."

Interesting, no? So the Wii is the publishers financial fave? I wonder how this will affect 3rd party games, the part Nintendo consoles have been ridiculed for.

[clayj]

So... the Wii is not next-generation? ;)

[Dagless]

So... the Wii is not next-generation? ;)

It's new generation, according to Reggie. ;)

[MacRumorUser]

Only time will tell if third party developers jump on board with gusto. You cant blame them from being a bit apprehensive, but I think the extra financial incentive will more than ease that apprehension.

Wii games I was told today are €65 in the store I'm getting my wii from :eek: only €5 less than 360/PS3.. Bit dissapointed to be honest, €50 i'd be a lot happier about...

[Dagless]

Crazy :eek: I suppose it balances out the greatest 360 bundle in the world ever. Shops are charging £35 for Wii games, £49 for 360. Though we all know online is a different kettle of fish.

[MacRumorUser]

Crazy :eek: I suppose it balances out the greatest 360 bundle in the world ever. Shops are charging £35 for Wii games, £49 for 360. Though we all know online is a different kettle of fish.

Weirdly places like gameplay.co.uk & play.com are selling the wii games at £37.99 / 39.99 - the sames price as 360 ? weird..... So are they definitely going to be £35 in the high street - if so play may do a big price drop closer to release date...

[zero2dash]

I'm sure the companies like saving that development money, but it will certainly be offset by selling more games (even if on other systems). I wonder how this will be affected by userbase <-> software lineup, because you know the system with the lowest userbase will get the short end of the stick. Only time will tell...

I just hope they don't ditch the system like they did with the Gamecube and the N64. I love my Gamecube and I had a great time with my N64, but I'm playing the waiting game on the Wii 'til next year.

[iKwick7]

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061117/qotw_01.shtml


Saw that link on ign today.... haven't noticed it posted here anywhere.

On topic- developers were asked what systems THEY were buying- almost all of them said yes to the Wii and no to the PS3. Some of the anti-PS3 comments were fantastic, especially the EA employee ones.

I will be getting a Wii sometime next year- I have a "spend no money except for food and bills" policy until my credit card bills are paid off. :)

[gloss]

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061117/qotw_01.shtml


Saw that link on ign today.... haven't noticed it posted here anywhere.

On topic- developers were asked what systems THEY were buying- almost all of them said yes to the Wii and no to the PS3. Some of the anti-PS3 comments were fantastic, especially the EA employee ones.

I will be getting a Wii sometime next year- I have a "spend no money except for food and bills" policy until my credit card bills are paid off. :)

That's a huge amount of positive feedback. Bodes well.

[MacRumorUser]

Thanks for the link. Some intersting comments indeed :)

Saw this pic on that site

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061117/wiidelivery.jpg

The DS-Lite was extremely apple'ish in regards to packaging. This even more so. I wonder who designs their packaging... :)

[rockthecasbah]

Thanks for the link. Some intersting comments indeed :)

Saw this pic on that site

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061117/wiidelivery.jpg

The DS-Lite was extremely apple'ish in regards to packaging. This even more so. I wonder who designs their packaging... :)

I don't know why, that UPS guy's face makes me giggle :)

[risc]

Shops are charging £35 for Wii games, £49 for 360.

I was checking out the price of Wii games (pre-order) here in Australia and they are exactly the same price as the 360 games. That amazed me! This was at an EB. Nintendo games were $99 (same as a Microsoft 1st party title), and 3rd party were $109 (which is the same as 3rd party for 360). To be honest I laughed out loud when I saw this.

[MacRumorUser]

I don't know why, that UPS guy's face makes me giggle :)

Maybe because the manager asked him to wii in his box...

[lmalave]

The DS-Lite was extremely apple'ish in regards to packaging. This even more so. I wonder who designs their packaging... :)

You know what, I am seriously considering getting both the Wii and the DS-Lite. And I haven't purchased a game system since the Atari 2600. Nintendo is creating impressive products that appeal to gamers and non-gamers alike...