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Don Reisinger of CNET Blogs has made 5 predictions for 2008.

Prediction 1: The Wii falls flat on its face

Prediction 2: The death of DRM

Prediction 3: Google takes the cell phone industry by storm

Prediction 4: The Rise of IPTV

Prediction 5: Apple gains significant OS market share

The one prediction I take issue with is prediction number 1. Here is what he has to say:

As I've said here before, video game sales dictate the winners and losers in this industry and as far as I can tell, the Wii is lacking on this front. If you were to take an objective look at the upcoming release calendar for all three consoles, chances are you won't say the Wii has the strongest lineup. Sure, it has Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but where are the games that people can play alone on multiple occasions?

Unfortunately, Reisinger does not understand the purpose of the Wii. The Wii is not meant to be played alone.

"Wii would like to play." Wii is pronounced "we" not "me." All of the commercials featuring the Wii show multiple people playing the Wii. In fact, my family brought the Wii during family Christmas visits this year, and the Wii was a godsend. Everyone was playing, laughing, and having a great time. From my grandparents to my brother, the Wii had my family engaged and entertained. XBOX and PS3 can't do that, but Wii can. Wii cannot be judged by traditional video game standards because it has deviated from that standard. The Wii does not target 20 year old men but rather families. From senior citizen retirement homes to cruise ships to the family room, the Wii presents versatility to the video gaming industry. My prediction is that the Wii will continue to dominate the industry into 2008.