You can't go on Mario and Mario Kart with the Gamepad use. Even Mario Kart Wii and Mario Galaxies weren't that dependent on the Wii Remote save for a few levels in Galaxies. Nintendo just tended to show more traditional titles this year is all. It doesn't mean that they aren't working on something new. The next Zelda, Metroid or single player Mario game may be the showcases for what the Gamepad is all about.

At this point when I see "all next gen" consoles I'm just going to assume it isn't coming to Wii U. Save the disappointment,

Is it just me or does Nintendo just know how to use game characters. I mean Sonic in Smash Bros. Brawl was exactly how an evolved 2D Sonic game should control and SEGA still hasn't nailed that feeling (Sonic 4 failed to get even close).

Obviously I'm excited for the game. Sure it's just a lot of recycled elements but so is a lot of the games coming out. The disappointment is that the presentation seems to be stuck in N64 territory. But I'm sure the next Zelda will be the ushering in of a next gen style presentation. Lets hope Metroid and other franchises can also make the transition.

Nintendo's other ace could be their relationship with small developers. The eShop & some exclusive retail games developed by small companies backed by Nintendo could give the Wii U the edge in the indie scene.

This is looking a lot like the N64 days. Nintendo may need to redo the "Dream Team" concept just to supplement themselves. That also means needing to do new installments for Metroid, F-Zero, Star Fox, and some new IPs or resurrecting older ones.

DKCR was great. So I hope this is great too.

I want Miis. I think seeing myself get pounded by Wario would be the height of gaming.

So there's the reason why the boat was so slow. A much needed upgrade.

Hopefully no more clone characters. Ganondorf deserves his own moveset.

Retro Studios should work on a licensed sports game after this (NBA/MLB/NHL) for Wii U and 3DS. One so good that it only needs downloadable roster/logo/gameplay updates every year rather than buying an entire new game that isn't really new.

11 characters known so far. I'm hoping for the return of Snake, Sonic and of course the manliest of all men, Captain Falcon.

No more hacking Brawl to play Mega Man in Smash Bros.!

@hendie001 Closest thing we'll get to an NHL game is Mario & Sonic Sochi.

It truly is time for Nintendo to develop licensed sports games again. Look at how well Sony's MLB series is compared to 2Krap sports.

Had to spend 800 coins before the end of this month so I got 1 game last month & 2 this month along with the shoelaces.

@Vishiyra There's a guy on youtube who was playing DDR with the classic controller. I think we are good to go!

I wonder if this allows me to play DDR? Does anyone know if the classic controller was supported by any of the DDRs?

Nintendo's games would be restricted by whatever constraints Sony and Microsoft impose on 3rd parties. I'm sure they could create masterpieces but they may not feel like Nintendo anymore, kinda like the way SEGA just hasn't felt like SEGA after the Dreamcast.

Getting both versions just like with Colors and Generations!

I wonder what retailers like Gamestop think about this. Or rental services like Gamefly.

I don't care. Still going to enjoy a good game. Nintendo needs to embrace and back the next generation of developers (indie and studios like Platinum Games) and their current allies (Namco and SEGA).

So what's preventing it from running on the Wii/Wii U VC?

Super Mario Galaxy mixed with Sonic X-treme (but without the SEGA BS that led to the Saturn's downfall)? Yes please!

Lending games is something I used to do with my friend as a kid, I still do with my sister using 3DS, and I'm lending my Wii and GCN games to cousins now. Gaming is social and sharing has always been a part of it. Piracy is something different entirely. But sharing a good game with a friend or family member may lead them to get the game themselves or a sequel or other game from that developer or series.

I love Miiverse

It's high time Nintendo start publishing their own pro sports games again. We haven't seen them do it since the early GameCube era. The NBA, MLB and NHL licenses are there for them to use.

Vancouver 2010 actually had a pretty solid hockey game. Sochi 2014 could expand on that by adding some control and game-play elements from Mario Sports Mix.

So the successful formula of Sonic Colors & Generations was too much for SEGA to handle at once.

I'll upgrade when the time is right. Maybe for when Pokemon comes out.

It is a fun challenge and me and my sister enjoyed it just as much as Origins. Keep polishing Ancel and co., we'll try to buy come fall.

Donkey Kong 64. It's time we see Chunky Kong again.

I guess it'll be like the lock-on feature for Sonic & Knuckles in which Knuckles saw a different version of the same levels than Sonic or Tails did.

I'm getting it. Glad they aren't doing a simple port of the original finished game and waiting several months. 30 new levels is huge.

I'm still getting Legends as I thoroughly enjoyed Origins. As a Nintendo gamer since the N64, I'm used to receiving late versions of multiplatform games or never receiving them at all.

Were there any scary or surprising moments in the game? Would love for the game to have a little spook factor coated in Luigi flair.

If Nintendo was smart they would take him in and give him the means to do what he wants

I thoroughly enjoyed NSMBU WAY more than NSMB2. But the series should push the boundaries some more ala Rayman Origins.

Video game sales decline? So people are actually getting tired of sports games and shooter games with just a new coat of paint.

Could being in a dream signify a return by Wart?!

At 80 levels I'd expect it to be half the price of the original game but $20 US would be a great price point.

Looks great. Still wish they'd go back to having you directly control Mario like in Donkey Kong '94 and Mario vs. Donkey Kong but love the series either way.

A cameo? No. A starring role? Hell yes.

Maybe this could be like a Soul Calibur 2 thing? Where the Wii U version of Rayman is the best received by people. Or it could get trounced by Wind Waker HD.

Not sure why people would not buy the game cause it's not exclusive. If you're so concerned then buy the game on Wii U and show them the audience is there for them to do more releases.

The WiiDS? The 3DU?

Zelda remakes are nice. But Mario remakes that aren't simple ports but truly remastered with all the bells and whistles of a new console would be much appreciated. The only one of those Nintendo got right was Mario 64 DS.

Well at least we aren't paying full price, besides I've already beaten most of my NES & SNES games anyway so not much incentive for me to update as of now. What I am waiting on is the return of the N64 & GameCube.

I too believe Mario should have gotten a shot. Mario Party U with the ability to download most of the previous Mario Party boards and minigames. No that's too much of a good idea.