This Chart Shows Wii Gamers Are Diverse

this chart pretty much shows how diverse Wii's audience is.

In terms of amount of time spent playing Wii games - I'm pretty shocked, because I was expecting different results. Its hard to see that Wii Fit isn't up there and that games like COD: WaW are.

I think if developers knew this, they might be more encouraged about making "core" software on the Wii.

What do you guys think? Shocked? Surprised? Expected it?

Well, according to the chart I made my self with MS PAINT, (I don't have a link) Wii players are not diverse.:shock: You have to take it into account that there are millions of people who's data is not in that chart.

I'm not surprised Brawl's getting played the most, but I am surprised that Animal Crossing is played as much as TP is. I never thought anyone liked that game. I haven't played it yet, though, so that's probably why I'm shocked.

It's already pretty much known that people who play "core" games, play more. That's why you're seeing those numbers.

Games like Brawl or CoD are going to be at the top because they offer a lot of replayability (Online focussed, deep gameplay, lots of content, etc).

Meanwhile, a game like Wii Fit isn't going to get as much play time because you're not going to be playing it for hours on-end. It's designed for short-lived experiences.

Anyway, this chart is interesting enough. You have a link to the article as well?

I can say that that chart shows some interesting things. I don't find it ridiculous or anything but this chart tells me the wii needs an exclusive star wars game wii motion plus style, it would sell and actually be played.

this chart pretty much shows how diverse Wii's audience is.Haziqonfire

Meanwhile, a game like Wii Fit isn't going to get as much play time because you're not going to be playing it for hours on-end. It's designed for short-lived experiences.bob_newman

Well, according to the chart I made my self with MS PAINT, (I don't have a link) Wii players are not diverse.:shock: You have to take it into account that there are millions of people who's data is not in that chart.

Cesar_Barba

edit: link to article here

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]this chart pretty much shows how diverse Wii's audience is.clicketyclick

Meanwhile, a game like Wii Fit isn't going to get as much play time because you're not going to be playing it for hours on-end. It's designed for short-lived experiences.bob_newman

I can believe it. Nintendo's consoles have always been rather diverse in their libraries. They might not have gotten all of the third-party support the others have, but they've always had a pretty diverse library.

Actually, each game I own on the Wii is diverse:

Super Mario Galaxy - Platformer

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 - Fighter

Wii Sports - Sports Simulation

Link's Crossbow Training - Multiple Shooter Genres in One.

[QUOTE="Cesar_Barba"]

Well, according to the chart I made my self with MS PAINT, (I don't have a link) Wii players are not diverse.:shock: You have to take it into account that there are millions of people who's data is not in that chart.

Haziqonfire

edit: link to article here

[QUOTE="Cesar_Barba"]

Well, according to the chart I made my self with MS PAINT, (I don't have a link) Wii players are not diverse.:shock: You have to take it into account that there are millions of people who's data is not in that chart.

edit: link to article here

My reactions:

SSBB: No surprise, great to see. 8)
GHIII: Bit of a shocker, guess I shouldn't be surprised though.
ACCF: AC is good in this department no doubt.
LoZTP: O_o Lol wut? TP that high? Wow. :o
FERD: Wow, once again I am shocked, I need to get this game! :shock:
HMToT: Like AC, this is its specialty.
LSWTCS: Another surprise, these games keep getting high marks.
WS: Yay! Great to see it's still this high and the highest "Wii" title! :D
CoDWaW: Great to see in there, shows that there are fans of the genre. 8)
ToSDotNW: O_O Wow, another bug shocker, how cool, makes me wonder where the first one was on the Gamecube.

No MKW: :lol:
No SMG: :cry:

I'm not surprised Brawl's getting played the most, but I am surprised that Animal Crossing is played as much as TP is. I never thought anyone liked that game. I haven't played it yet, though, so that's probably why I'm shocked.

Brawl578

I'm not surprised Brawl's getting played the most, but I am surprised that Animal Crossing is played as much as TP is. I never thought anyone liked that game. I haven't played it yet, though, so that's probably why I'm shocked.

Brawl578

Heh you could like Twilight Princess 10 times as much as Animal Crossing but chances are you'll still play Animal Crossing loads more simply due to replay value.

if its based on games sold, why is not mkart there?is being sold more than TP or Fire emblem atm.intro94

It's not based on most sold, it's based on most played.

Well, according to the chart I made my self with MS PAINT, (I don't have a link) Wii players are not diverse.:shock: You have to take it into account that there are millions of people who's data is not in that chart.

Cesar_Barba

It is basic statistics. You will never get everyone in the human population, so you take a small sample of that, preferably a random sample, and base you findings on that. This will lead to a relatively accurate description of the population as a whole.

I'm impressed on how COD:WAW's play time raised over time on the chart.

What I was saying is that it's only a statistic based on games sold.Cesar_Barba

It is basic statistics. You will never get everyone in the human population, so you take a small sample of that, preferably a random sample, and base you findings on that. This will lead to a relatively accurate description of the population as a whole.snover2009

You stole my avatar clickety.:P

You stole my avatar clickety.:P

lancea34

[QUOTE="snover2009"]It is basic statistics. You will never get everyone in the human population, so you take a small sample of that, preferably a random sample, and base you findings on that. This will lead to a relatively accurate description of the population as a whole.clicketyclick

That sounds possible until you notice Mario Kart isn't even in the top 10; I have a hard time believing games with online play have exaggerated numbers when that game is absent still.

As for surprises, I'm not surprised that GHIII is in the top 10 but I'm surprised it's #2. Also Harvest Moon data seems iffy considering they just have a single data point.

That sounds possible until you notice Mario Kart isn't even in the top 10; I have a hard time believing games with online play have exaggerated numbers when that game is absent still.Blue-N-Yellow

One have to be very careful about statistics as they may not tell the entire story.

One have to be very careful about statistics as they may not tell the entire story.

baladan

One have to be very careful about statistics as they may not tell the entire story.

One have to be very careful about statistics as they may not tell the entire story.

[QUOTE="kardine"][QUOTE="clicketyclick"] And in this case, they absolutely don't tell the entire story. These numbers don't at all reflect demographic diversity of Wii gamers. They have absolutely no bearing on it.bob_newman

I'm not surprised Brawl's getting played the most, but I am surprised that Animal Crossing is played as much as TP is. I never thought anyone liked that game. I haven't played it yet, though, so that's probably why I'm shocked.

Brawl578

If you ask me, I enjoyed a lot more AC than TP and I'm a 20 years old Zelda's fan..

looking at this chart makes me wanna buy Harvest moon!! Iused tolove so much that game for thePS

this chart pretty much shows how diverse Wii's audience is.

In terms of amount of time spent playing Wii games - I'm pretty shocked, because I was expecting different results. Its hard to see that Wii Fit isn't up there and that games like COD: WaW are.

I think if developers knew this, they might be more encouraged about making "core" software on the Wii.

What do you guys think? Shocked? Surprised? Expected it?

Haziqonfire

Expected it. You can't expect someone to want to play that terrible excuse of COD WAW. Granted i know it is the same game, but its rubbish. The game just looks terrible compared to the 360.

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]

this chart pretty much shows how diverse Wii's audience is.

In terms of amount of time spent playing Wii games - I'm pretty shocked, because I was expecting different results. Its hard to see that Wii Fit isn't up there and that games like COD: WaW are.

I think if developers knew this, they might be more encouraged about making "core" software on the Wii.

What do you guys think? Shocked? Surprised? Expected it?

JayReviews

Expected it. You can't expect someone to want to play that terrible excuse of COD WAW. Granted i know it is the same game, but its rubbish. The game just looks terrible compared to the 360.

its actually not so bad man! Its got Graphic issues but it has the fun there!!! just have FUN with a game thats what they are for!

[QUOTE="Cesar_Barba"]What I was saying is that it's only a statistic based on games sold.clicketyclick

No it isn't.