Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says the company's roster of games for 2009 just weren't fun enough!

Speaking to The Economist, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has commented on the relative lack of big titles for the Wii in 2009. While 2008 had a large selection of first-party titles, 2009 marked a dry patch for quality Nintendo-made fare. New Super Mario Bros Wii and Wii Fit Plus was about it. Explains Shigsy:

"Well, I think any entertainment products are less susceptible to changes in the economy. The fact that in 2009 we were not able to sell more than we did in 2008 was simply that in comparison, we were not able to produce fun-enough products. There are always ups and downs in this business. As long as we create unique and unprecedented experiences with video games, there should be nothing to worry about."

2010 is already shaping up to feature a triumphant return to Nintendo greatness however, with brand new Mario, Metroid and Zelda titles coming this year, plus the new Nintendo 3DS on the way as well.

Will Nintendo be able to recover lost ground in 2009? Share your thoughts below.