gamrFeed - "These are video game franchises that begun their life on Wii, DS, PS3, X360, and PSP - not on earlier systems. It isn't strictly new IP - spinoff franchises from powerful brands, such as My Sims (from The Sims), Mario & Sonic at the Olympics (from Mario, Sonic, and Olympic games), and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (countless Star Wars games already exist) are included. PC sales are not included, but sales on other systems, such as PS2, are included in software totals so long as the new franchise began on Wii, DS, PS3, PSP or X360. With all that in mind, these are the twenty biggest new franchises in gaming."
The game where you got to look after and train virtual puppies has remained in people's hearts since its original almost 15 years ago.
Nintendo's popular virtual pet simulation game Nintendogs may soon be available on mobile devices, according to a recent patent filing. The technology is centered around augmented reality, allowing players to interact with their virtual dogs in real-world environments.
Nintendogs looks to be making a comeback, with Nintendo having filed a patent describing a potential mobile version of the highly acclaimed DS game.
Cool article.
Wow there's a lot more new franchises than I thought there were this generation. Still too many sequels though.
The biggest challenge for the industry is finding that balance between continuing a franchise and innovating new ones.
Kinda scary that the Wii games are dominating so easily...
good read