Nintendo to core gamers: 'We will be announcing several new titles' at E3

Never mind popular opinion, says Nintendo. Hardcore gamers have a lot to look forward to on Wii.

"We recently announced the upcoming release of Mario Super Sluggers," said Marc Franklin, director of public relations at Nintendo, when asked by GamePro on Friday which upcoming Wii titles core gamers should be excited for. "Additionally, we will be announcing several new titles that core gamers will be interested in around the time of E3."

In January, Nintendo released its first-half game lineup for Wii, which included heavy-hitters like Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and Wii Fit, in addition to numerous unknown titles. Since then, the company has remained quiet on its second-half release list, with exception to Mario Super Sluggers. Despite this, some have speculated that a new Zelda game, a Kid Icarus revival, and/or an all-new Wii franchise will surface at E3.

Franklin's remarks come amid growing concern by some gamers that Nintendo mostly focuses on casual games at the expense of fewer traditional ones, something the company dismisses while admitting greater accessibility in games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii.

"The clear majority of people waiting in line outside retailers on Sunday mornings to buy their Wii consoles are core gamers," maintains Franklin.

What's more, he suggests outside publishers have already begun to roll out a maximum number of Wii titles intended for the dedicated gamer. "Look at the plans being made by third-party publishers," Franklin says. "They realize that Wii is the current platform of choice in this generation, and their bottom lines depend on appealing to the largest base."

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goldberg_evan

Not that I'm dissing the Wii's "hardcore" titles, I just don't care that much for the Wii because I don't see the whole Wii system as "hardcore."

MGS4FINISHTHEFIGHT

Wii price cut to $200. Then it would never find a wii on store shelves. Not that you cant now though.

AceFondu

MadWorld is a good start, but Nintendo needs to make something special. Not that I'm bored with Mario Kart or Smash yet anyway.

LIVINGLEGEND69

tparsons5150 Posted at: 06/16/08 at 8:49 AM PST i wonder how many of these games will be Mario related LOL
5 out of 10 probably considering nintendo record for mario games

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