I haven't been excited for a game like this in a long time. I'm pre ordering this right now.

I do not like EA any better than any of you, but I completely agree with this article. Wii U needs support and sadly, EA has enough franchises to fill in a much needed gap in current third party offerings. Mass Effect, Dragon Age, all of the sports titles, maybe a new Spore (I loved the original), Dead Space, Bulletstorm etc. With EA on board and between Ubisoft, Capcom, Activision and Nintendo's legendary 1st party games, I might only need one system this gen. If only.

I agree with most of the points here. Some Nintendo fans seem to be operating under the delusion that the abysmal sales of the last few months are nothing to worry about. It worries me a hell of a lot. These past few months are worse than any the 360 or the PS3 have ever had. Just because the 3DS turned around doesn't mean Wii U will have a magic turn around. 3DS didn't have any direct competition with Vita sales being weak. Wii U is not only competing with current gen (I say that because they share many of the same games) but will soon be competing with the PS4 and Nextbox. Nintendo is losing face among western developers and among a large contingent of core gamers. I believe Nintendo can turn it around, but until that happens, this letter is completely valid for pointing out existing problems. Regardless of the people in this comment section who disagree with this letter's point of view, the author's perception of Wii U's current status is representative of a lot gamers, and therefore should be taken very seriously.

I don't know why this site would even waste the manpower to cover this game.

I just downloaded Kid Icarus, because it's one of those rare NES game I never got around to playing. At first I really enjoyed it, well for about twenty minutes. The game is more punishing then Demon Souls. I had nearly 1000 hearts through patient and diligent thinking while navigating level two. And I died and lost it all. And it is way too easy to die. If you fall of the screen, that's an instant death even if there is a platform right below. Gaming conventions like this don't translate to our modern day. It's more frustrating then fun and I am supremely disappointed. There are plenty of NES games that are still fun today, this is not one of them.

Still, as an owner of Nintendo stock, I'm still kicking myself for not selling during their prime. When the Wii and DS were at their peak, Nintendo's price per share was worth 70 USD. Now they are only worth around 13 USD and some change. Which bodes the question, what is that $110 referring to? It's most certainly not the price per share.

I wish I was eligible to win the prize, being that I know the answer to the question (I still entered). Good luck to all who are eligible and I hope whoever wins the game has a blast playing it.

I blame this on Nintendo's sometimes hypocritical fan base. They say they want new ip's, more mature titles, and better third party support. But when amazing games like No More Heroes, Muramasa, and Sin & Punishment come out, no one buys them. I'm surprised to hear Resident Evil Revelations didn't do better. It's a solid game. In the USA it's only $20 new right now at gamestop. I bought it literally the day after I got my 3DS XL. I suggest anyone here who hasn't picked it up, to do so, and show some love.

Looks right up my alley. Here's hoping for a Western release.

I say if you haven't played any of the Mass Effect series and own a Wii U, then go ahead and buy Mass Effect 3. Here is my reasoning (and it's a bit of an educated guess) : Look at Mass Effect 3 like you would look at Star War IV: A new Hope. Yes, you jump into the middle of the story, but you get a great piece of entertainment regardless of not experiencing the events leading up to it. Then when EA releases part 1 & 2, go back and play those with the mindset of experiencing a prequel saga (albeit a much better prequel saga than the Star Wars Episodes 1-3). If you wait and don't purchase Mass Effect 3 now, there might not be an incentive for EA to release the complete trilogy on Wii U.

Sigh. I swear every time Nintendo does something right, they do something wrong. What is the point of having the 8gb system if it can't even play some of the retail games? I'm going to wait until Nintendo actually makes a 250 gb Wii U before I buy one. This is just ridiculous.

This is definitely annoying, but not a deal breaker by any means. I do enjoy getting trophies, because it gives me the feeling of accomplishment, and bragging rights for people on my friends list, but games were fun long before trophies were introduced. Still, I wish Nintendo wouldn't be so stubborn. I mean if the fans want it, why not just give it to them?

This game looks awesome, but I can never get enough people at the same place and the same time to take advantage of the five player games! My friends all of jobs, significant others and lives. Man I wish this game was playable online!

I'm convinced that the Wii U will be a successful system, possibly on par with the success of the Wii, but I admit my point of view is a little bias. It's hard to predict how the market will play out. I think the Wii brand and the games that the world has grown to love (Marios, Zeldas, & Donkey Kongs) will be enough to lure people in.

Cool. That gives us roughly a month to play it before the world ends.

This guy is full of it. In one paragraph he says Nintendo's going third party while at the same time praising them for their genius. Another convoluted statement by a person who has no better idea where the industry is going then the next man. And this is old news too. People have been predicting Nintendo going third party since the N64 days. I honesty don't see much changing for Nintendo as long as they're still making AAA class titles.

If you put Borderlands 2 on the Wii U I will buy it. I already preordered it for the PS3, but who cares? I own the PC version and the PS3 version of Borderlands. (Bought the PS3 version so I can play split screen co-op).

Uncharted 3, Final Fantasy XIII (I know I'm late to the party on that one, Skyward Sword (Just got the final piece of the song from the 3rd dragon). Plus I just bought like eight games and Steam in the last two days.

This may be the one franchise I would opt to pay a monthly fee for. I certainly don't want to, but I've been waiting for this game for what seems like years. I have to play this game.
I wonder why you can't use SD card for the DLC.

Will be playing Walking Dead episode 2 (PS3) and I'm finishing up Skyward Sword.

Those saying Zelda needs an update act as if the franchise is completely stagnant, which it's not. Twilight Princess was stagnant, but Skyward Sword is a major step in the right direction. I agree that Nintendo needs to keep evolving the formula, but to say it needs a major update after the masterpiece that is Skyward Sword, is to ask too much. If you stray too far from the formula it ceases to be Zelda.

I'm not playing that.

Even though Twilight Princess had it's moments, I had trouble enjoying it on the same level as previous Zelda titles. It was simply more of the same which isn't inherently bad, but not mind blowing by any means. From my perspective, Skyward Sword isn't simply the finest Zelda experience ever made, but perhaps the best game ever made. As a child I always wanted to be the sword fighting hero like Aragorn or Conan. Even though I'm an adult now, Skyward Sword has allowed my childhood dream to come true.

The game works just fine. I think people simply don't have any talent. Go back to call of duty.

Am I the only one who liked F-Zero X better than GX?

I wonder if a game like Terria could be possible with the Wii U's new controller. I know this seems like a random comment but I noticed @V8_Ninja profile pic and made me recollect all of my wonderful memories of that amazing game. No more Heroes is also awesome :0

I play Skyward Sword on my couch(and standing up during an intense sword fight) and I have a coffee table in the way and I'm about 99.9% problem free. Some people just suck at playing Skyward Sword and that's a fact. Now I said "some" people. It's also possible that the sensor bar is in a bad position or that you tv is too high or too low or that the wii mote calibration is off. In any case, it's not an issue with game design, it's a human issue. I tested putting my sensor bar above and below the tv and the game worked perfectly so....

@TheDarkness
Sorry but Skyward Sword does have great motion controls. Some people just aren't very skilled at using them.

Nintendo should have considered using motion plus for Mario Party 9. The series needs some new life.
@Kifa
The article explained that it's not just Nintendo products that GAME is not stocking. Did you not read the article?

I can totally see how the panoramic view could kick butt. Imagine one or your buddies driving a getaway vehicle on the TV and the other manning a machine gun on the controller. One person would be solely focused on driving while the other could be turning in all sorts of directions blasting away the chasers. I know we can already do thing like this in an online games, but I think it would be a much more meaningful experience doing it with a boyfriend/girlfriend in person. (Did I just say doing it with your significant other in person . . . you know what I mean). This idea has to be done!

It was overpriced anyway

and I thought this was going to be about a new Star Trek Voyager Elite Force game.

One game I loved that didn't use voice acting for the main character was Dragon age. And I don't remember anyone complaining about it either. I don't know why people make such a big deal over this; it never bothered me. But, I have this lost art in my brain called imagination.

As much I like all the games on this list, I would have to unequivocally say that Resident Evil 4 was the best game on the Gamecube.

I'm more excited for this game than any other game that has been released this generation (barely edging out Mass Effect 2 and Skyrim). The last six years has had the most amazing selection of masterpiece games I can ever recall (Super Mario Galaxy 1&2, Bioshock, Mass Effect 2, Fallout 3, Batman Arkham Asylum/City etc . . . . But I am even more excited for Skyward Sword. It is going to be a true revolution in gaming control and a monumental achievement in modern entertainment. And I'm getting it for Christmas!!!!!!

The original Legacy of Kain is one of my top ten psone games of all time. Remake it for the 3DS!!! Then make Eternal Darkness 2 for the Wii U! Do it. Do it now.

Hey, this Nnooo company sounds pretty cool. They only make games for Nintendo platforms? Awesome. Please pick me to win!!!!

@Bensei
Just because Nintendo didn't invent those genres, doesn't mean that Nintendo isn't an innovator. J.K Rowling didn't invent the genre involving witches, wizards and magic. But she was an innovator and she revitalized many people's love for books.

I honestly think Nintendo is going to make a game that teaches us to relax as a way to alleviate stress. Imagine how that would appeal to top level executives who's jobs are incredibly stressful. Remember the Vitality sensor? It's totally the type of thing that could bring in new gamers, the same way the balance board brought in new gamers.

Mass Effect, Dead Space, And Dragon Age to name a few.

@retro_player_22
I used to think the exact same thing. Then I played Bastion and Limbo on Steam. Now I'm sold on indie developers.

@Ichabod
I know exactly what you mean. I remember the first time I played the N64 and it just felt magical. I'm not exactly sure why, but I haven't had that feeling since.

I literally had a blast playing this with my friends. The cerebral bore! I had completely forgotten about that weapon. Oh the memories . . .

I think future consoles will go back to some form of cartridges. Solid state memory is sooooo much faster than DVD/BluRay and HDD's. It's the future of PC hard drives.

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thought Mario golf and Tetrisphere deserve to be honorably mentioned. In some ways, my favorite memories were on the N64. Especially the multiplayer experiences like Mario kart, Golden Eye, Perfect Dark, F-Zero, Killer Instinct, Mario party 1 & 2 and Mario Golf.

@turtlelink
I actually did screw a hater once.

I'll pick this up eventually. I heard the multiplayer is reminiscent of NSMB.

I love the Animal Crossing series in ways I love no other games. It's the only game I've ever played that actually relaxes me as opposed to requiring lightening reflexes or intense concentration. But, I'm a little worried after watching this video. I can see that the cabin set and the green set look exactly the same as always. I don't mind AC having the those sets, but they should at least change the aesthetic of them to keep things fresh. What incentive am I going to have to collect a furniture set I've had two or three times before? Still, I'm "crossing" my fingers and hoping that this game will have enough cool new items and ideas to warrant a purchase.

Never underestimate Nintendo. They have access to secret alien technologies centuries ahead of us mere feeble humanoids. Plus they have an army of cyber ninja assassins ( who wield laser katana's) protecting their alien research and development teams.