Rumour: Retro's Wii U Title Is An Entirely New IP

I really hope it's a new IP.

Retro is a great studio, so I want to see them step out on Ninty's shadow a little bit and show us what they're really capable of.

Id love to see a new IP as much as the next guy but just some random guy at IGN "has heard a rumour" (probably just read Nintendolife speculations in the forums) is not cutting it for me. Sorry but this has no weight to it at all.

I still think its a 33% percent chance each for it being a new metroid / new other nintendo IP / new IP completely.

Hey it's all good! Either way this is going to be amazing

Yeah, it's just hearsay. My uncle who works at Nintendo said Retro is working on a Zelda game. Better make an article on it, guys.

I'm sooo ready for a new Metroid , a 3DS version would be awesome .

If there's another F-Zero in the pipeline it deserves to be be handled by SEGA.

GX and AX were two of the greatest titles of their generation and short of online play and HD or 3D graphics, GX wouldn't sit out of place in the Wii U or 3DS libraries.

Here's hoping for a new Metroid game in the mould of the Prime series.

I'm really excited for a new metroid, I hope for Wii U, as a HD metroid and all the things the gamepad could bring to metroid makes me salivate thinking about it, but I hope a 3DS metroid is made eventually too.
If Retro isnt working on metroid, I'll have to say I'll be disappointed as it'll be a long time to wait for a new metroid, but I am also intrigued by a new IP, I just must say it'll have to really blow my mind to think it was more worthwhile than metroid.

A new IP could be vital for Nintendo. I love their current IPs and I will definitely buy them, but it's about time they get a new IP.

I'm interested to see what it is if it really is a new IP.

new IP is always welcome !

A new IP sounds pretty cool to me, but a new Metroid will be amazing. Hopefully in the future we will see a new Donkey Kong game as well.

Nintendo needs a new IP. So yay.

All I would like to know is why haven't we seen a new Star Fox or F-Zero game announced yet...?

These games really should be a staple in any Nintendo console's library.

Nintendo IPs are better than the others, for me at least.

As long as it's by Retro, I will be happy. For Nintendo, I consider Retro to be their new Rare.

Oh snap.. I really needed that Metroid fix..

It would be nice if they were working on their own ip, but.......if we dont get a Starfox or F-Zero game on Wii U im gonna karate chop my Wii U in half!!

"Star Fox? Star Fox, are you there?! Microsoft has declared war! And has unleashed its dreaded Xbox One system! Our first-party games alone can't do the job...HURRY STAR FOX!"

Can't. Resist. The Hype. It's. Too. Strong!

Please, new IP

I'm sure I've read representatives from Retro and/or Nintendo say that they're working on something that "everyone wants them to work on" or something to that effect. My guess, StarFox.

Please Retro! New western IP!

@antonvaltaz That statement was just a rumor.

In Retro I Trust. Though personally I would've preferred Metroid Prime 4 or another edition to one of Nintendo's extremely awesome IPs, I still look forward to whatever it is they're making. E3 can't come around soon enough...

F-Zero! period.

Well I would like a new IP indeed! But if they are not working on a new IP I hope it will be a new F-zero, Metroid, Geist or Star Fox

I need a new F-Zero! NEED!

@Scollurio So that leaves a 1% chance of what, Retro going rogue and developing a game exclusive for the Xbox One? j/k

But I agree that this isn't really news or even a rumour. He just says "I heard a rumor", not even specifying where he heard it.

And F-Zero? Let Sega make it, they did a fine job on the last one (GX)

hi can anybody tell me what an IP stands for???

but....... but........ but...... Why?

@Thearnaud44: Intellectual Property

Rumor: Rumor has it, that a rumor has been rumored
I'm not really sure. I honestly think it's Starfox. Miyamoto and his team are the one making a new IP.
I've said this a million times, but Starfox was the most asked for IP for Wii last gen, with F-Zero coming in second. If you had Wii on launch, and for most of last gen, you wanted F-Zero and Starfox because of the GCN.

There was nothing worth writing an article about in that video. That said, I enjoyed watching it and sat all the way through. Super Metroid is a fun game to watch! So... thanks for calling it to my attention, I guess? But it wasn't worth an article.

I was one of the ones who believed Wii would get Starfox and F-Zero.

If it's not a new IP, please give us a new Star Fox.

When did we stop using the word franchise and started using IP?

JUST ANNOUNCE THE FREAKING GAME ALREADY!!

Magical FPS adventures of time?

I'd really love a new IP. I love Nintendo's IPs, but it would be so refreshing to see something totally new instead of the next Mario/Zelda/Metroid etc. I think this night be my most anticipated announcement at E3.

Well if they are going with a new IP...Who is going to be working on Metroid?? I have to play the whole series again.

I want Star Tropics

Sorry to go against the grain here but I'd rather have wave race than anything mentioned above. More original than f zero gameplay wise and would look amazing in hd!

Really, really hope it's a new IP. However I also really, really want a new Metroid. Although I'm sure whatever Retro comes up with will make me very happy.

Honestly I would be disappointed if it was a new IP. I wanted star fox. Very much. It's been far too long since the last game.

As much as I'd like to see Star Fox or Metroid, I really want to see a new IP from this amazing development team. I want to see what they can do when they're not being restricted by the rules of an existing franchise.

They need to make a new F-Zero for the Wii U and 3ds

I still want to see what a Nintendo FPS would be like, and given they're kinda like the new Rare, it wouldnt be out of the realm of possible that they made it.

if it is a new IP it will be a IP by Miyamoto
if it is not i like the idea of a star tropics game because it will be an action adventure and realistic to appeal to people who like realistic looking games but this retro game must be third person

Either a star fox or a new IP would be awesome!

Can't wait to see what these guys are cooking up! The fact that Nintendo have been so open about its big titles makes me think a star fox or metroid or f-zero will be shown at the e3 direct.

@ULTRA-64 A new Wave Race would be awesome however I don't think Retro should waist its talents on a racing game. Like some said let Sega do those!

A new IP would be awesome and all but I like to see Retro work its magic on exsisting franchises! I for one rather see Metroid first, DKCR second, and Star Fox last but would love either one of those!

As for the Zelda comment. Nintendo doesn't need Retro to do Zelda. They do fine on their own with that!

The video won't load on my kindle, so it will be, eh, maybe an hour give it or take before I can watch it. Oh man, something new?! I'm hoping for a new sci-fi series!

@Peach64 Not to mention something western.

I really would rather not have another Prime game, at least not right now. A new IP that's exclusive to Nintendo would be amazing (and different since it'll have western origins), and if they made a game with a Nintendo IP, I'd prefer it to be Star Fox or F-zero.

Anyone else cringe when people refer to the Prime series as Metroid?

I would like to see a new IP, Retro is a very talented studio and they could easily make the next great Nintendo IP But I feel its probably a DKCR sequel, or more than likely, a Star Fox game. Hopefully, they tell us at E3.

I'm not expecting much tbqh. while I like Metroid Prime 1 and 2, their two latest games MP3 and DKC:R were both pretty bad.

@BraveBold5 It would be awesome if someone was commisioned to pick up the baton but I doubt Nintendo would back the franchise with the advertising it would need to sell well. It would probably work better on the 3DS than the Wii U IMO.

Good, step into the world of possibilities, new franchises and ip s,hip hip hooray!!!!! They are needed, variety is delicious, same ole thing get bland after a while mario, zelda, ect

Not time to work on a new ip. Metroid Prime

I didn't expect the game that they were working on to turn out to be a new ip. This could be very interesting.

... And I still expect massive disappointment and final blow to WiiU.

Yes, I'm always that positive.

Glad it's not Metroid (probably will be anyway), mildly disappointed its not that Mach Rider reboot, body is ready for whatever it is.

Do I smell a new SSB character/characters?

This is hardly anything to go off. According to the way Retro described their new game saying that it has scans and is first person, well, that sounds like Metroid to me. I wouldn't mind a new IP though, in fact, I'd welcome it. I just have a feeling this is going to be Metroid. I imagine the rumors this guy is hearing is from random comments on the internet.

@expa0 nope. Vetoed. You may not have that opinion. DKCR is one of the best old-school platformers I've played in years. Corruption is really great, period.
Retro is on a roll right now and I am super-pumped to hear what their new project is.

I don't believe this rumour as it contradicts some earlier leaks from Retro

I want both, honestly. I love metroid and its been 3 years since other m came out. So whether its a 2D handheld entry in the series or a new game in the prime series, i just want more metroid. But a new IP would be sweet as well... If retro is ever truly going to replace Rare, they need to do their own thing too. Rare did great with nintendo franchises given to them like donkey kong and star fox, but where they really excelled was their own stuff like banjo, perfect dark and conker. So i do hope retro puts out something new and awesome to get people talking.

Any and all rumors about Nintendo are false. Nobody keeps a tighter lip locked ship than Nintendo... Whenever i read the word "rumor" and "Nintendo" in the same sentence, I write it off immediately as false. Leaks are intentional affairs, Sony and Microsoft use them to gauge fan reactions, Nintendo on the other hand loves to drop bombs out of no where, its how they always have operated since the NES days.

Hmm, could be good. But I always worry who own's the IP if Retro was to leave like Rare did. Hate to see something awesome and the IP goes away.

@Jamouse I think that Retro studios is awesome but i don't see the need for them to step out of Nintendo shadow. They aren't a different company, they are part of Nintendo.

Uuuuughh... a new IP would be cool and all but horrible timing. We've been waiting over FIVE YEARS for the new Metroid Prime. Just give us the prime and THEN they can brainstorm

@NImH DKCR beats every Mario game in platforming.

I don't think it's all too likely that a new Metroid Prime will come out. Looking at how Iwata treated the Prime trilogy in the official Metroid timeline and all, I think Nintendo sees it more as a spin-off series.

That being said, Metroid Prime was probably my favorite Gamecube title, and my second favorite Metroid title next to Super (the GBA games are fantastic too!). So I wouldn't mind at all if we saw more Metroid rather than a new IP.

Yes! This is great news. I can't wait to find out what this game will turn out to be. If it's something completely new, then I hope it will be a first-person adventure game like the three Metroid Prime games. This is really neat and I anticipate E3.

A new IP would be the best! However, if they go with an existing one, I'd love to see Star Fox on Wii U.

@Lan LOL. This article is a bit of a fail.

"Hey, I heard some guys from another website that you probably aleready go to saying something on a podcast you probably already listened to SPECULATING, something that we could also do and have done about Retro's game."

This is just damn lazy...

Oh let it be Sadness or Raven Blade please.

Don't believe this one at all and I also don't think now is time to invest in a new IP. Nintendo needs to bring something great but something familiar to get the attention of Nintendo fans past and present.

@Scollurio agreed

a new IP would be cool but at the same time new metriod is good too

don't listen to ign they have love for playstation only

Oh wow
Another speculation.

@expa0 Are you serious. Are you...serious. DKCR is the best 2D platformer I've ever played. It has a good amount of challenge with action packed visuals and many collectibles. DKCR is the way 2D platformers should be.

I'd rather have a new Metroid than anything else. Had this been a discussion for last year's E3, I would've included Raven Blade, but it's come to the point where I really want the next Metroid experience.

Only thing disappointing about this is that it could mean that a new Metroid game still isn't even in development. Which is totally bogus.

What if it turned out to be a really cool & unique FPS? I know Nintendo doesn't really cater to that audience but what if.....

Eh...
... ... ...
I dunno.

@Dreamcaster-X Hopefully not.

@Zodiak13 I'm sure Ninty learned from that fiasco and probably have safeguarded themselves for future projects where new IP's are involved.

New IP would be awesome, but I really want a Donkey Kong Country Returns 2.

As long as it's not 3D Metroid then I'm excited.

Metroid Dread!
....Honestly I don't care, we all know the game will be awesome regardless, lol

heard that its a star tropics game for the wii u its a fps game its like farcry for ps3 how i no this is that mynintedonew had some news way back then and nintendolife to got to see the video see if it is any good of a game june 11 we will no then

At this point, I'm hoping for either a new Star Fox or a new IP. Retro has too much talent to work on anything a lesser developer could do just as well.

Miyamoto is making the new IP. They wouldn't be making 2 new IPs. Read and use logic, people.

Thank goodness it's not another Metroid Prime.

I'd like an entirely new IP, please.
I can't believe that they've been busy for several years, as they have, on an existing one.
That is, unless it is the new HD Zelda which will take place in a HUMONGOUS world and which is the only IP that I can think of that justifies being in development for more than 3 years. (or is it closer to 5 already... ?)
And besides that, I don't think Nintendo would give them that title to work on anyway, so Zelda is a no as well...

Look, I like a new F-Zero, Wave Race, Donkey Kong or Metroid just as much as the next guy, but it certainly won't harm Nintendo gaining a solid new IP so I'm all for that to be Retro's top priority. Here's hoping E3 2013 will end our anticipation in a positive way...

@ompgsag @SparkOfSpirit What's wrong with you guys? I'd love another Prime, even if it wasn't called "Prime" per-say; since the trilogy was neatly wrapped up in Corruption.

Anyways if its a new IP, that's cool. Retro defiantly has the talent to create an original universe with memorable characters, great gameplay, a captivating story, etc.

I'd need a Metroid title.

Thankfully we don't have to wait too long for E3 anymore!

As much as I want to see a new Star Fox or Metroid game, this new franchise idea sounds great too.

A new game would be cool. An F-Zero would be cool as well!

@Austroid Because we're way overdue for a 2D Metroid and I didn't like the Prime games all that much.

I'd rather have something new.

I thought they said they were working on something everyone wants? If its an Nintendo IP, then it's likely to be Metroid, Starfox or F-Zero. Personally, I'd like to see something new, though its possible that Nintendo have handed them development of the new Zelda. Guess we'll find out soon.

@Chunky_Droid thanks man

RavenBlade

NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i want a metroid prime game in glorious HD, no other developer is better suited to making a true next gen game on wii-u which shows all the haters what the wii-u can do,please be a metroid prime game,or better yet metroid dredd, in vain of the prime game play, with a 3ds 2d version, which some how joins with the wii-u version, like fusion and prime1, seriously Nintendo so badly needs a FPS, or FPA, with a fully fledged out multi player, i want a metroid prime game with a proper multi player game mode, come on Nintendo for petes sake

New IP for me. Or Z-ZERO!

A new IP could be great! Maybe they are finally doing Ravenblade again, the game that got canceled years ago?!

But I doubt it! I guess they are just working on a existing Nintendo IP! Whatever they are doing, I am highly looking forward to it!!