Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Should Head to Nintendo Wii

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 will most likely end up being the best-selling game of 2009. However, it seems unlikely that the most anticipated game of 2009 is coming out on the most popular system, the Nintendo Wii. This would be a big mistake from publisher Activision, however, as they will lose out on a big opportunity. Here are a few reasons why Activision should bring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on the Nintendo Wii.

User Base
The Nintendo is the fastest selling video game system ever. Since launching in late 2006, it has already accumulated more than 50 million units sold worldwide. While the hardware sales have slowed significantly in recent months, the popular system is still handily beating the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. In fact, the Nintendo Wii often outsells both high-definition systems combined.

For that reason, it would be a big mistake for Activision to ignore the Nintendo Wii when it comes to their biggest title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Activision has aspirations for their sure-fire hit to become the best-selling game in the history of the gaming industry. For that to happen, they need to put Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 onto as many video game systems as possible, including the most popular home console that is currently on the market.

Call of Duty: World at War
The prequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was a smash hit on the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Not many people know, however, that Call of Duty: World at War also sold a million units on the Nintendo Wii. While it offers a different experience from the mainline titles, the Nintendo Wii version still did well enough due to strong brand name and a good advertising campaign.

While it makes take a little bit of effort to create a graphics engine specifically for the Nintendo Wii in addition to implementing the motion control schemes, the end result will be worth it for Activision to bring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to the Nintendo Wii.

Brand Loyalty
While the Call of Duty series may not be as popular on the Nintendo Wii when compared other video game systems, you never known what will happen during the next round of home consoles. Each generation is a totally different beast from the previous one. As a result, Activision needs to bring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to ensure that the same gamers that bought the game will return to the brand during future years.