I predicted pikmin 3 to be a wiiSequel launch title at least three years ago. Who buys me a drink when I'm right?

No one. I'm here. All lonely being right. Buhuuuu!

• by the way, wasn't there supposed to be some new IP nintendo was working on, in the spirit of Shigsers mention of new stuff being so important?

Somehow I doubt it will be some major Mario or Zelda game due to the fact that both a major Mario and Zelda are coming out this fall/winter. Perhaps something on the lines of New Super Mario Bros. Mii or some other Nintendo franchise that hasn't received as much love.

• Pikmin 3 (obviously)
• Some kind of Mario game, probably NSMB
• A franchise that Nintendo hasn't used for a while, like F-Zero or Star Fox
• Remakes
• Maybe a new IP

Zelda and Metroid are out of the question.

Wouldn't mind 1080 snowboarding or F-zero.

If they want it to sell like the Wii, it needs a convincing new title that demonstrates exactly why this system is unique on the market; in other words, it needs the spiritual heir to Wii Sports, something that immediately conveys to any consumer why this system is worth having in your living room.

I'd like to see them take the basic concept of Wii Sports (simple, intuitive games for local groups of any age to enjoy) but move from sports over to something like board games. Think of all the fun ideas a private screen makes possible; they could work to produce something akin to Cranium or similar packages, with group activities involving drawing, guessing, puzzles, etc. Wrap it all in a nice package that makes it clear to families why this would be a great way to gather together, and why having a tablet in conjunction with the TV can change the way you play together.

Mario, Zelda, etc will appear eventually, and everyone knows that. What they need isn't that kind of expected game; they need something new with broad appeal, and something that doesn't take any time to explain or grasp.

@warioswoods: When I think of virtual board games with private screens, I can't help but imagine how that concept would give Pikmin 3's multiplayer battles a lot of tactical depth.

@wariowoods I'm not sure about something new persay (in terms of an IP) but perhaps maybe an existing, well-known franchise done in a more unique way? I mean using an existing franchise could help with the appeal aspect. Perhaps a well done Mario Party (something internally developed this time?) game could do the trick.

If all of those third-party multiplatform games that are hitting PS360 first want to get any sales from the Wii U, they'll be launch titles.

Hope to See a Level-5 titles annouced this weekend. Maybe a Ni No Kuni Port or a new Layton.

Wii Sports has to be there. Nintendo would be crazy to leave out their most successful Wii game.

Gears of War will not happen, Microsoft publishes it and has co-ownership of the series with Epic.

Resistance is owned by Sony Computer Entertainment. So no for that one.

Source: I look at the Copyright info on the back of the game boxes.

It's going to be Resident Evil 6.

I would love to see a Starfox game on wii u , but i guess Pikmin 3 shall be good enough. BRING BACK RIDGE RACER!!!

al of teh hardcore gaems on xbox ps3 lol then i wont get laffd at by 13yos

Probably nothing new and exciting ... just like every other Nintendo system launch for a while.

I hope they give us a Professor Layton and 2D Metroid, at launch. I also hope for some unique puzzle games at launch, similar to Meteos. And, (here's hoping) New Super Mario Bros. 2 and Mario Galaxy 3 would be awesome.

Pikmin 3. (I can hope can I?)

@Mars Super Mario Galaxy 3 ?! , i'll pass. How about an HD remake of 1&2

Wii U Sports

Remember everyone, he called it first.