GC 2007: No new games from Nintendo, existing ones dominate Europe

Nintendo didn’t unleash anything this Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, but the king of casual games had a lot to be proud about. No explosive booths, no mascots – Ninty went intimate with the press people, reports Eurogamer.

What the gaming giant offered wasn’t new video games, but a heads up that “as we move through the tour, we must remember that gaming, too, is on the move.” Like Nintendo’s mantra since its early days, the main goal is still to deliver easier games with intuitive controls for the casuals.

The family friendly Nintendo proudly stated that its efforts were effective in attracting millions of former non-gamers, like young females and those in their 40s or beyond.

True enough, the numbers the company revealed testify to domination of European charts. Brain Training, Nintendogs, and Wii Sports are still experiencing strong sales in Europe. In Germany, the big N seized the top 16 of 20 spots in games sales charts from January to July this year. Brain Training was strong in the top 10 for 60 weeks.

A good chunk of market share is within Nintendo’s grasp, according to Nintendo Germany big wig Bernd Fakesh. Around 65% of all consoles that invaded households are Wiis, while the Nintendo DS safely takes the throne of handhelds with 80% share.

Nintendo didn’t unleash anything this Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, but the king of casual games had a lot to be proud about. No explosive booths, no mascots – Ninty went intimate with the press people, reports Eurogamer.

What the gaming giant offered wasn’t new video games, but a heads up that “as we move through the tour, we must remember that gaming, too, is on the move.” Like Nintendo’s mantra since its early days, the main goal is still to deliver easier games with intuitive controls for the casuals.

The family friendly Nintendo proudly stated that its efforts were effective in attracting millions of former non-gamers, like young females and those in their 40s or beyond.

True enough, the numbers the company revealed testify to domination of European charts. Brain Training, Nintendogs, and Wii Sports are still experiencing strong sales in Europe. In Germany, the big N seized the top 16 of 20 spots in games sales charts from January to July this year. Brain Training was strong in the top 10 for 60 weeks.

A good chunk of market share is within Nintendo’s grasp, according to Nintendo Germany big wig Bernd Fakesh. Around 65% of all consoles that invaded households are Wiis, while the Nintendo DS safely takes the throne of handhelds with 80% share.