News: THQ Have High Hopes For Wii

There is "great opportunity" to produce titles exclusively for Wii, according to THQ!

The love has spread. First, there was Ubisoft with their huge load of launch titles. Now, THQ have predicted strong sales for Nintendo's new little box of joy. Isn't that nice?

Speaking in a conference call following the release of THQ's Q2 results, Farrell said the Wii is likely "to reach a multi-million installed base quickly", adding that the company plans to " launch an increased number of Wii skus in fiscal 2008".

Other executives speaking during the call said there is "a great opportunity" to produce titles exclusively for Wii - saying "it's just a matter of economics" when it comes to considering the value of doing so.

Definitely promising, and it's always a bonus when THQ opens its arms out to one system, and then comes out and says that its remaining cautious with its rival.

THQ was more cautious when the conversation turned to Sony's new console, with Farrell stating, "We've chosen to release our titles on PS3 as its installed base grows in calendar 2007."

They've talked the talk. Now, THQ, you must walk the walk.


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