yeah. at first, I was upset at nintendo to fall again into the low powered engine for its generation. I mean, so far, the games look like PS3 games. I remained unimpressed. Maybe pikmin shown some high level fluidity yeah, but the engine doesnt seem to go further than , lets say, little big planet 2 did.
but...
i looked back at the e3 press conference and something totally passed by without notice. in fact, i didnt see the first 5-10 minutes or so, and totally missed something major. you can play your WiiU without the need of your TV screen. someone can watch something, like your girlfriend watching her tv show, while you play your mario game right next to her.
also missed the fact that it will support 2 screenpads. TWO.
these 2 features are major. these 2 might make me buy the WiiU before considering the next playstation. I also miss the 2 player in the same room gaming, which the WiiU seems to promote with most of its games ! this is another major thing.
On my PS3, I can count the number of coop games (or 2 player split screen) on my hand. and most arent very entertaining after a little while.
2 player in the same room is what gave me the best gaming fun. snes, nes,gamecube,n643, ps1, genesis,etc....all of them featured that, and it got lost with years for hd experience, and online gaming solo in your living room. i miss playing with my girlfriend.
sorry nintendo. i dissed you too soon. i didnt realized at first your philosophy.
