Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Fall Edition

FIRST TO VOTE. I would say Zelda U but it isn't on this list.

Little quiet retail wise but that is satisfactory overall. Smash and Bay 2 are my most anticipated. Still smarts about toad tracker coming to EU in 2015

Given that not much has been revealed yet that makes the Wii U version of Smash stand out from the 3DS version (yes I know that it will likely change soon), I voted for Sonic Boom.

Very quiet on the retail side of things

Captain Toad for me.

It's a no brainer that Smash Bros is going to win.

I'm not a smash player so it is a little quiet.....but next year should be terror on my wallet

Stealth Inc 2, Bayonetta 2, Smash Wii U & MAYBE Sonic Boom for me. I'll also be picking up Swords & Soldiers 2 and maybe Affordable Space Adventures (If its ready). Along with the PS4 & 3DS games on my shopping list Fall is going to be jam packed with great game experiences.

Smash and Captain Toad for me. I would get Lego Batman 3 if it wasn't gimped or if I had a PS3/PS4

Sonic Boom for me nothing else on that list interests me.

Smash U, Capn Toad, Bayo and maybe Sonic Boom and Trine. Also Shovel Knight for EU!

Smash, duh.

@drewb0203 that's because it's not a 2014 release.

Do they plan to announce captain toads release date?

@King47 I get the feeling that as recent past Nintendo stream events have been pretty much "Smash is all", Captain Toad's release date will probably be announced after Smash Wii U is out.

@Emblem 2 many twos! Two is your favorite number? My is five! SMASH FIVE

Captain Toad, Bayonetta 2, probably Smash and the many eShop titles left off this list that I don't care to name all seem decent enough to me. Oh, and Citizens of Earth looks pretty interesting.

There are seriously people who DIDN'T choose smash?

@2Sang I'm more excited for Bayo 2 than Smash. Seriously.

I forgot about the trine remake, i will be getting that, as well as most of the rest

I'm still defending Watch Dogs this port could surprise everyone. (Didn't vote for it though)

Trine will come to Wii U? O.O The first time i read about this and i think this is great! Now i can say that is has a higher reason why i still havent played trine 2 while i bought it many months ago xD

And i really cant wait for Bayonetta 2 <:
Maybe with bad luck Smash Bros and Watch Dogs have to wait because of not enough money... too many awesome games are coming in November ._. very very expensive month xD Sonic Boom have to wait too <.<

and wasnt art academys release time changed to 2015? I thought i read this some time ago together where i read that devils third was pushed back to 2015 too :/

Of course Smash is in there, but to me there's only 2 more games that matter this year.

Bayonetta 2...

...and Bayonetta 1. That should keep me going until Cpt Toad and most likely rule most of 2015 as well.

@shigulicious We're on the same boat, then. I love Smash but it's kind of a given on a Nintendo console. Been there, done that. Bayonetta 2 is something way more special to get on a Nintendo system, it isn't the type of game Nintendo makes, so I really look forward to it.

Sorry, but none

I wonder where Shantea:Pirate's curse and Shovel Knight are on this list... They are WAY hotter then Watch Dogs IMO.

Lots of strong options. Smash will be great I'm sure. I'm very excited for Bayonetta 2, but I've yet to actually try that series so I can't say it's at the top of my list. I went with Art Academy because the sketchpad has been a blast. Nothing feels more at home on the gamepad, and there's just something to be said for un bound creativity.

I'll probably get everything on that list, except LEGO Batman 3 and Watch Dogs. Might get LEGO Batman 3 as well if the Wii U release is good. There's one here in the family who's really dying to know the release date on Art Academy.

I'm only getting Bayonetta 2. I might get Sonic Boom & Captain Toad down the road, but I'm cautious about those two. They might not be quite up my alley.

@ZenTurtle It s***s that we didn't get to see anything of SMTxFE during TGS. I worry about that game =(
As far as a new FE on WiiU is concerend, I hope they just build on the foundation of Radiance and Dawn with some of the touches of Awakening. Day 1, no questions asked.
I don't feel their ressources would be best spent on remakes at this point though, just bring it to VC using the fan-translation (obviously not gonna happen but one can dream for Nintendo to evolve).

Swords & Soldiers 2 for me, that game was just so much fun for the kids and I, though it may have slipped to 2015 by now, but who knows nothing gets dated on Nintendo's home console. Pokemon AS and OR are Nov 21.

For all those saying retail on Wii U is a bit limited, Toys R Us agrees. Got this flyer in the mail yesterday covering upcoming stuff for the kids. No Wii U, no 3Ds, no amiibo. Skylanders, DI, X1 PS3, PS4 pages 32-35.

http://weeklyad.toysrus.com/ToysRUs/BrowseByPage?storeid=2561325&promotionviewmode=2&promotioncode=ToysRUs-141003JIC&listingid=0&sneakpeek=N&pagenumber=1#MaxPageNumber=1

Its b/c of stuff like this that Im always annoyed about the lack of release dates. Wii U should be THE system to own this holiday for every type of gamer - Fit U and Sports Club and Just Dance for casuals, MK8 and SSB U and SM3DW for families, Hyrule Wartiors and Boyoneta 2 and Watch Dogs for gamers, DI and Skylanders and Captain Toad and Pac-man 2 and Sonic Boom and amiibo for the kids - but if the system doesnt appear in holiday ads who's going to buy it? SSB for 3DS is out, Nintendo needs to get the U show on the road, pronto!

Smash only, everything else? Christmas.

Bayonetta 2 is my clear #1. I already pre-ordered Frist Print edition.
Captain Toad is the #2.

With the 1000 Smash Bros news the last year, it feels like that game have been out for ages already. Its not on my list for 2014 atleast.

Slim pickings. Only Bayonetta 2 and Smash U I'm buying. The 3DS and VC should help with this lack of Wii U games.

Bayonetta 2, then Smash, then Lego Batman 3, then Sonic Boom, then Cap'n Toad. the rest I'll get. don't know about Citizens of Earth, but I will NOT BE GETTING watchdogs or anything from that company.

@Dipper723 how is it gimped? For me, Lego games are best on Wii U, with the gamepad being great as either game screen, map or quick character select, and being able to switch between the three modes in single player and the best of all is dual screen multilayer. For me, anyone playing split screen multilayer is playing a gimped version. As I will be playing this as well as my wife and all three of our kids, Wii U for Lego is a no brainer. I just wish we could get Lego Star Wars Complete Saga.

@S-Miyahon Skylanders. I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo pay Activision once again for a new Skylanders Wii U bundle with exclusive figure. With Swap Force EB in South Australia sold hundreds of these bundles, so there are likely hundreds of thousands world wide.

This is a great example to the problem of the Wii U. So little games available. I'll definitely be having my Bayonetta/SSB fix, but the overall games available for PS4/XBONE dwarf what Wii U has coming. The major franchises like Advanced Warfare, Assassin's Creed Unity, Dragon Age, Shadow of Mordor, Far Cry 4, Master Chief Collection, Little Big Planet 3, Evil Within, Need for Speed, Aliens, NBA/NHl15 are all due out before the year's end with other marquee franchises like Metal Gear and Final Fantasy having new entries looming soon after. Without having these big 3rd party franchises, the Wii U will continue to lose out.

Only 2 games interest me (Smash and Sonic)...

Smash is too obvious, Bayonetta looks unreal too though and being a massive GoW fan i assume this is a game i'm going to like very much. I hope it's very challenging, i love these games on the hardest modes. Captain Toad looks awesome too but that's clearly a far less intense experience.

Quality over quantity for me any day. Getting Smash, Bayo 2, Capt. Toad and depending on reviews Stealth 2 and Sonic Boom.

I also hope Sonic Boom is good, i really enjoyed the Adventure games and i don't get the "y r Sonic n go fast" complaints. I've been playing Lost World and apart from some idiotic level design decisions from time to time (the whisps are just pointless and stupid 90% of the time) i've been rather impressed with the title, it could be improved quite a bit though i actually hope we see a sequel one day.

@MadAdam81 LEGO games are gimped on Nintendo consoles. It was impossible to 100% Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 and 5-7 on the Wii version, and the game crashes from time to time. And the Wii U version of Lego Marvel Superheroes is incomplete.

Also, Warner Bros stated that the DLC is not coming to the Wii U.

P.S. You can get Star Wars: The Complete Saga. The Wii U can play Wii games.

@darthllama Most of those games are just the same poopoodoodoocacapoopledoople with a new coat of paint. Also it's pretty unfair to compare one consoles lineup against a combination of two consoles. Also afaik you're listing many games that don't come out this year. Never been impressed with Assassin's Creed or any non Rayman Ubisoft game, Modern Warfare is boring as hell (doesn't shooting people in the face get old?), EA sport games have been the same for 25 years, Need for Speed is usually pretty good but there's enough of those titles to go around. There's some good games of course but i don't feel the quality and quantity of 3rd party titles stacks up to Nintendo in the slightest.

I'm looking forward to Citizens of Earth the most and of course the Smash Wii U version.

I can't believe they aren't trying to get Mario Party 10 out. Asymmetric gameplay with Bowser? I was already sold!

Captain Toad is the one i'm most excited to play, definitely will be getting Smash as well. I'll be getting Lego Batman 3 too, but thats a PS4 purchase. Need that Platinum trophy!

Smash is the only interesting game for me for the rest of this year. Plus, the Mario Kart 8 DLC in November is just as exciting as a new game IMO.

and that's why I don't own a Wii U, Bayonetta is the only game that interest me in the whole list

@Grumblevolcano but that means captain toad will be released next year.

Just Captain Toad!!! Already got Smash Bros. on 3DS.

What are everyone complaining about?
There are at least six games for me to buy, that's quite a lot for one console only.

@Kevlar44 - Hey, I agree with you. I'm sure the other consoles will catch up mid/late 2015, tho. Out of all my consoles, I still spend most of my time at present with my Wii U. I only have a few retail new gen games for my xbone one and I'm lookng forward to a few titles coming-out on each console. Evil Within is pretty special from what I could see playing the demo recently.

I'll be getting Captain Toad, Smash, Bayonetta, Stealth, CoE and Trine. I might do art academy if my schedule opens up...trying to draw more anyway.

No DLC is no Sale for me. So no watch dogs or lego batman.

Smash Bros and Captain Toad!

@Ralek85
Yes, I'd like an original game, but I would like to play the older Fire Emblem games in English- fan translations are not of the highest quality. They could well be working on both, for all we know, but I imagine we'll get a remake on handheld and an original game on console. Or maybe the other way round? The New 3DS would make a game more in line graphically with PoR and RD possible. Aargh! I just want some announcement!

I'd say it's a tie between Bayo 2 and Smash. (I would get Cap Toad but its delay ticks me off!)

I'm just picking up Bayonetta 2, and that's mainly because I got it on sale for $50 from Amazon. Nothing at all interests me.

Bayonetta 2! I'm so hyped for this game!

Other than that I'll definetely get Smash Bros U and Captain Toad. I hold out on Watch_Dog but I'll wait a little longer because I know its price will drop fast.

@King47 Captain Toad is releasing next year in Europe (January) so I'd guess it would release in NA in mid/late December, namely the Friday before or after Christmas Day (19th or 26th).

Quiet on the retail side..?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aside from MK8 and Hyrule Warriors, exactly how many full retail titles have hit the Wii U since DKC in February?
I count 8 (SSB, Toad, Watch Dogs, Sonic, Just Dance, Bayo 2, Batman 3, the Voice) for the last 3 months of the year.
Not to mention games like Pier Solar, Tengami, Stealth 2, Ballpoint Universe, Art of Balance, Alphadia Genesis, Costume Quest 2, the Swapper and a host of great VC titles (Konami and Capcom still have alot of great games due for release this year).
Personally, considering how long the Wii U has been out and how few units it's actually shifted, I'm more surprised than anything six 3rd party titles are even being released. It's more than the system deserves, to be blunt.

For those who haven't seen it Nitwit had this nifty graphic about a month ago listing Wii U games for late 2014 and all of 2015. It's too bad they don't have it up in stores though. It would look great next to the Wii U where the huge 3DS SSB ad is.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/09/02/nintendo-says-star-fox-zelda-and-more-coming-in-2015/

And if you read the article Forbes says Nitwit will likely miss a few dates, they really don't seem to expect Zelda in 2015. But games are coming, this year and next, but they need dates and LOTS AND LOTS of advertising.

@3DSfan134 Lol didnt even notice until you pointed it out .

@Kevlar44 That's a cool dismissal story bro, now tell me how you really feel.

Im mostly excited for Bayonetta 2, then Captain Toad and then SSB WiiU…regardless of the order im getting all three. Smash is great but doesnt come before my Cereza. As for the amiibos they look nice but if Nintendo doesnt do a direct to better explain how they will work on the games coming out then there's no real reason for me to be excited. Plus im curious why are they waitin so long to give release dates and advertise…im excited for quality games but am concerned about their consumer advertisement for those parents who arent aware of these great options Nintendo is goin to have this holiday season

Hey look, an N64 reference!
For argument's sake, the N64 had 2 launch games and just 8 games it's first Xmas. The Saturn was already dead to most consumers (DOA in the west really) with just Sony to compete with.
In fact, there wasn't any real competition from anyone but Sony until the Dreamcast and look how long that lasted.
Comparing an 16 year difference in sales and releases is kind of ill-advised.
Rare did Goldeneye. And Banjo Kazooie. Two HUGE games for Nintendo in 97 and 98.
In comparison to Nintendo's past efforts, the Wii U is right in line as far as 1st party releases are concerned. The only reason things 'look terrible' is due to a lack of 3rd party support.
And to be honest, that's not something that is ever going to change with the Wii U. Nintendo is far too isolated from 'traditional' 3rd parties for those 3rd parties to care.
The Japanese devs that once embraced Nintendo (Square / Enix / Square Enix, Natsume, Atlus, KT, Capcom, Konami and others) have long since sidled up beside Sony and the influx of loli, anime, harem, rehashes and special editions hasn't exactly helped Japan's rep.
In fact, with games like GTA, COD, AC and the Batman Arkham games, Japan's succeeded by appealing to the lowest common denominator.
What Nintendo doesn't have is an audience for the mastubatory nature of 'adult' gaming, the overtly violent natureof 'mature' gaming or the online experience to pull off 'massive' gaming.
They try their hands at different arenas, try on different hats but in the end, the argument is circular. Nintendo tried making another 'traditional' gaming machine, rather than what 3rd party devs really wanted: little to no challenge.
Why work when you can print money?
Why build something unique when you can build an econo PC?
Why create when you can copy?
Why sell new games like Splatoon, Toad's Treasure Tracker or Art Academy when you can pander to those million or so die hard gamers that just want the next F Zero, Metroid or Fire Emblem?
It's about time for this company to stop trying to please everyone and do what they know how to do. All this fan service, syrupy sweet garbage is sickening.
Forget what we think works. Frankly, no one on this page has a clue. Myself included.
You, Nintendo, have the resources and team necessary to turn this page. So stop hesitating. Stop wasting money on useless things. And start playing to win. You're not here to compete with Sony and Microsoft's hardware specs or install bases. You're here to compete with each game, every accessory and each media outlet. Make your games your way. Tell everyone about it. Make people listen and tell the haters where to go on the way.

Funny thing, @darthllama..
Sequels, yearly rehashes and book tie-ins (the Shadow of Mordor thing is tired. Like, 98 year old man in a coma tired. 3 3 hour Lord of the Rings movies. 3 3 hour Hobbit movies. 6 books, dozens of companion books. Dozens of games.
Why anyone cares about Shadow of Mordor is beyond me. Peter Jackson has been beating Tolkien's legacy to death of late.)
Aside from the Evil Within, Mikami's answer to Resident Evil (which is basically what Inafune did with Mighty No. 9 and MM), nothing is truly outstanding.
Bloodborne maybe.
KH3? Sure.
FF has been dead for years.
Unless you like watching cut scene movies.
NHL / NBA / FIFA is retreaded and reskinned so often, I lose track of how many of these useless updates are even out there.
Last of Us, GTA V, Halo remakes?
Following last gens' GoW, FF, KH, Half Life remakes or reissues?
Gaming is growing. True.
But it's like American growth, it's just getting fat.
There's alot of useless crap that could be easily trimmed. But that won't happen.
DA3 shouldn't be anticipated by anyone. Not after the mess they called DA2.
How you think all that is worth purchasing.. it blows my mind.
Metal Gear through Snake Eater was gold.
4, Revengeance and the extended demo were trash.
If Konami does manage greatness, I'd be shocked.
Then again, I played Lords of Shadow 2, so really anything could be great in comparison.
If MGSV is incredible, it's because it has to be. Konami NEEDS to release a good game. Or have you forgotten RE 5 and 6? I've tried to forget them. It's impossible. The mental scars ran deep.

smash, bayonetta, captain toad, stealth inc, citizens of earth, and trine are all day one buys for me. i will wait for reviews of sonic.

I brought up RE 5 and 6 at the end, because frankly, that's the quality of games Capcom started producing and that's the exact path Konami has been heading down with their franchises.

I'm a bit surprised at how weak this line up is. I want Bayonetta, but could skip the rest. Might go for Captain Toad if its on sale.

@ZenTurtle SMTxFE? That's still a long way off.

@SahashraLA How exactly was Revengance trash? It's a spin off by Platinum games! They know their action games.

@SahashraLA Total and utter nonsense how you've managed to not only dismiss but insult nearly every franchise. I honestly can't take you seriously now after what you said about MGS.

@Mega719 Yes it's going to surprise everyone,when it runs like crap and it sells like crap.I'm getting it though when the price drops next week is released to 20 dollars.But a question for you friendo why do you think this port will surprise everyone? Cause out of right now is not impressing anybody,with the no DLC news and the two features that Watch Dogs for the Wiiu that are a map on the controller,and you can play on the gamepad.Woah they used the 6 months they had wisely huh?

@midnafanboy Yes they did

I'll be gettiing more than one game this fall

@Mega719 Great man they wasted 6 months for a map and a off tv play.Hmm weird that assassins creed 4 had those same features and it didn't take that 6 months.I don't know man you're blindly defending them for no reason.

@midnafanboy AC4 was a great port on Wii U and score higher than PS4 and X1.

@Ralek85 wouldn't that get them sued?

@Mega719 Hmm i don't believe that it was worse than the xbox 360 version and that's a decade old system.Now for the features the map on the game pad and playing on the gamepad are the same thing Watch Dogs has.But the difference is Watch dogs took 6 months to get those features,assassins creed 4 did it like nothing and was still released in the same date as the others.So they didn't try on this,taking 6 months for these features? It reads that they didn't even try.

@midnafanboy Don't you think they took 6 months to make the game on par with content on the 8th gen versions? They never said the game is smaller,they didn't talk about multiplayer, and they haven't shown us any footage to let us see the game's appearance even though Ubi said it outperforms the last gen versions. You are being so quick to call this a waste when you know nothing about. So what if there is no DLC it doesn't mean the game itself is terrible. Who knows maybe Ubi tried to fix their mistakes slightly with this version. I'm not gonna keep arguing with you everytime i comment on the subject

My wallet is a small size anyway...

Wait, people are complaining about this lineup? I think it's pretty good:D

-Far superior version of Smash: Absolutely!
-Bayonetta 2, probably the best 3D Beat-em-up this gen: why wouldn't you?
-Captain Toad, a fun expansion on a great piece of M3DW: if the price is right!
-Trine re-release on Wii U: After Trine 2, this is a day-one...probably
-Stealth Inc 2: Looks good to me!
-Art Academy: I'm not a great artist, but I LOVE this program.

Maybe I need a lot more free time and to be in a bad relationship I need to escape from with gritty shooters to be dissatisfied with this list

WATCH DOGS!!!!!!!!! Gettting it at Christmas
who is gonna play with me?

Pier sol!

I will be getting Bayonetta 2 and Smash for sure. There are a few games I wanna get on other consoles this fall as well.

@Ralek85 don't worry about that game. There's nothing to worry about. They announced it early because fans were freaking out over not having any announced games. Since then they have done interviews with the developer about the game, it's consistently been listed by Nintendo as an upcoming official game... Its real.

Just like Yoshi's Wooly World, and everyone was freaking out because they hadn't heard anything about the game, until they heard something about the game. It'll be the same way with SMT x Fire Emblem. The game is coming, probably late next year or early 2016. Expect a new reveal at E3, or if we're lucky, before then (like Hyrule Warriors).

@LavaTwilight

Yes it's true Watch Dogs is using gamepad as a map. But it is an interactive map, not static. Which to me makes it legit. I mean, even a static map can be useful, even if not imaginative. But an interactive map is about as useful a feature as they come. I think we were all expecting it to do some hacking, but the fact of the matter is the game itself just doesn't have much hacking. So it's not like they skipped out on a great use, it's more like that great use just doesn't exist.

In any case, the way I see it is this: do you buy DLC for every AAA game? If so, you'll probably want to go with another version. As for me, I rarely ever buy DLC, unless it's a Nintendo game or a AAA game I really really like. I was never going to buy DLC for Watch Dogs. At least with the Wii U version I get an interactive map and off TV play, and free online, at the expense of graphical fidelity of course. But that's a trade off I favor.

Granted, I could go by the PS4 or Xbox One version right now for less, and have a better looking game. But... I like my gamepad features, even if it is a map, a map is as good a feature as any. Means I won't have to pause the game every time I want to see where I'm going. And that's worth it's weight in gold to me.

@LavaTwilight doesn't mean it isn't great

Smash and Bayonetta 2. Sonic Boom looks awful, but I may pick it up if they improve on the demo and it gets good reviews.

I own WiiU, PS4, XB1 and a 360. I've got a lengthy list of games for all of them but Bayonetta 2 ranks supreme for most anticipated. Everything else is on the back burner until I completely destroy Bayonetta 1 and 2. I got 100% on Bayonetta for 360 (yup, I got the nun-chucks too) and I'm gonna do it again. Dying for this game. DYING!

@SamirMalik I'm no lawyer, but why would it? It is their material, isn't it? If anything, it was used and translated without their permission. If memory serves, it is normally the companies, holding the rights to material in question, shutting down those translation efforts, not the other way round.
Furthermore, I doubt anyone who worked on it voluntarily, would be upset about Nintendo making use of it, to give as much people as possible (legal) access to it.

@JaxonH I'm not really worried about the game being cancelled, if anything I would be worried about it being "cancelled" for the West ^^
But no, I meant more in terms of quality, since many of those previous japanese cross-over games, most of which sounded great on paper, didn't really manage to life up to their potential, and also in terms of progress and release.
I probably had hoped for the game to reach a level of quality, on the scale of a proper fusion of SMTIV + FE:A + HD, and doing so rather sooner than later, allowing for the WiiU to be picking up some of that momentum and great PR that the 3DS managed to achieve last year with those two seminal titles.
Honestly though, that was a tall order, of course, and mostly wishful thinking on my part.
I had hoped that maybe they were further along than they obviously are ...and that they might be able to share something at TGS at last (it is a rather japanese project after all), but that sadly, wasn't the case.
I still think, it is going to be a great game, I do have faith in IS and Atlus after all, but I guess, like you said, it's release might still be ways off, thus probably not going to have much of an impact on the WiiU's future.
2016 ... is a long time away, especially in terms of the WiiU's lifecycle. I might be wrong about it, after all nothing is set in stone yet, but I don't see the system's lifecycle extending that much further into the future than that.
I hope, if that should come to pass, that the game will still be localized for us poor sobs outside Japan, and serve as a proper swan song for the system^^ Maybe I'm overly pessimistic about this, but right now anything more than a 5-year-lifecycle sounds like an incredibly tall order.
On the other hand, it might be for the best!

Already got Hyrule Warriors, I'll only get Bayonetta 1 & 2 and Super Smash Bros. 4 Wii U later this year. Trine, Captain Toad, and Sonic Boom I may check out later next year alongside Splatoon and Xenoblade Chronicles X. Now if only Fatal Frame V is on its way...

"Captain Toad > Smash Bros."

brb dying

@SahashraLA
Doesn't matter if the sequels are rehashed or garbage. I'm not commenting on the quality of the game. The fact of the matter is those games sell millions of copies and drive system sales. Advanced Warfare for an example will likely be the best selling game of the year. Right now the Wii U is being outpaced by the new systems despite being a year older. Not having these constant rehashes that continue to sell based on name alone is a big drawback. Nintendo depends on its own releases, but they are limited in number and spread far apart. So they'll always be in the back trying to play catch up.

@BensonUii Yeah definitely getting Shovel Knight. The wait has been unbearable.

@SmashFabulous Don't trust reviews. Go off of your own instincts.

Bayonetta 1/2, Sonic Boom, Captain Toad next year, Smash and Shovel Knight. Looking forward to 3ds stuff like Sonic Boom, Phoenix Wright Trilogy and Pokemon.

@Ralek85 Unlike a game like Fatal frame, SMT x FE is coming to NA. Already confirmed. They announced it to NA in the NA Direct.

As for life cycle, 5 to 6 years has been the standard since the late 80's, and I don't think that's going to change anytime soon. They don't extend lifecycles when a console is selling well and they don't shorten lifecycles when it's doing poorly. 5-6 years, every time without exception for home consoles. Which means we have until November 2017, or possibly November 2018.

@Kevlar44
You may find most of those games tired or boring as hell. You know what you'll also find? They sell. Do you know what most Wii U games don't do? They don't sell. When people go to buy new systems they'll see the "cool" games like COD, Halo, FF, Metal gear and a steady release list. When we look at the Wii U release list there are typically big gaps between releases. This is a business, and if you aren't putting forth the games that draw in the crowds on a regular basis you'll be dead last. That is where the Wii U sits.

Am I mistaken in thinking Swords and Soldiers II is coming out this fall?

smash all the way

Captain toad isn't out till next year afaik but thats one I want. I will check out reviews of Watch Dogs and see what its like.

Wait, where's Sonic Boom?

@Mega719 Oh i was done arguing with you,cause you're going to just blindly defend them.Oh and call me when they cancel multilplayer,cause if they do well i'm going to die of laughter.

The Lego Games are great but I feel it is best to wait until they are $20.

Toad Tracker is likely to come out in next year in NA. This is unfortunate as I was hoping Nintendo would have a more diverse holiday lineup than just brawlers. GOOD brawlers but brawlers nonetheless.

When it comes to 3rd party I'm extremely excited for Stealth INC. 2, In addition to looking like a badass stealth/puzzle game in it's own right it's got Metroidvania gameplay, seamless Miiverse integration, asymetrical coop, and a level editor. If it delivers on polish and promise I might just weep tears of joy.

Waiting for the 'Art Academy' upgrade.

@shigulicious Same here. I mean, I will get both, but Bayonetta 2 is considerably more important to me.

Too many games on that list that I am buying lol. I haven't even started playing Mario Kart and I bought it in May, add to that Hyrule warrior still sitting in the packaging. My backlog is killing me XD I guess not a bad problem to have. I'm lovin my WiiU.

Any news on 90's Arcade Racer.

I want Smash bros the most.

@midnafanboy i'm not being blind i am defending something that everyone is blindly bashing when they clearly have no idea what it is. If it ends up worse than the previous versions and you are gonna rub it in my face fine but now wait until you actually see what it is

I'm pretty interested in Citizens of Earth, but come on, I'd say Costume Quest 2 deserves a spot on this list over it.

My most anticipated games as of right now are Smash Bros, Costume Quest 2, and (yes) Watch Dogs.

I'd honestly be more interested in Captain Toad and Art Academy than any other games on that list. I know Smash Bros is going to be great but I've just never really taken to those games so it's not a game I'd personally be particularly excited about playing to be honest. It looks like it will probably be the best Smash Bros game to date though.

I pick Captain Toad and Bayonetta 2 as a secondary. Why Captain Toad, because it's the only thing original coming from Nintendo, and I pick Bayonetta 2 because I loved the first one, and it's also Nintendo FINALLY trying to give us an adult game As for Smash Bros, I'm completely unimpressed by the new Super Smash Bros for 3DS and Wii U (they have so little creativity on this game they didn't even bother giving the games a proper name!!!!) Quite honestly, just pop in Super Smash Bros Melee and Brawl and I think your basicly playing what your getting on the Wii U (minus a couple characters, big boo hoo....)

Watch Dogs isn't coming to the Wii U till November 18th!?!? Wow.....just...wow....

@Mega719 Rub it in your face? Oh i'll gladly do that JK,but i'll give you this if the game runs a solid 60 FPS then i'll say they did a good job at least.If it runs less than 60 FPS then it's a piece of garbage.Cause they had 6 months to make this port great,they have no excuses if the game runs less than 60 FPS,has glitches and bugs.But i am pissed off they made Wiiu owners wait 6 months for a map on the gamepad and no DLC while the other versions will get it.They might as well say no multiplayer for the port.But if the port doesn't have multiplayer don't you dare defend them.Cause Ubisoft is treating you like crap and you keep coming back for more,how sad and pathetic old sport how sad indeed.

@Mega719 I hope so :3 been looking forward to it for ages!

@midnafanboy Oh shut up. Yes, Ubisoft is a piece of s**t, but it's not the devs' fault and it certainly isn't the game's! So just cool it untill it comes out... then by all means, go ballistic.

Only thing missing personally is Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2. Trine 2 is the worst game I've played on Wii U, so I'm going to skip Trine. Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker is my most hyped. I loved those levels in 3D World.

Just Bayonetta 2 for me. So glad i have a PS4, otherwise i'd go mad!

Smash Bros Wii U, although Captain Toad looks very charming!

Also, time for a smash fan shamelessly leaving a KS link where people can see it xD.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1441844041/blossom-tales-the-sleeping-king

I just got a Wii U and it's hungry for some new games. The games on the list, I'll get Bayonetta 2 first, that's two games in one. Two games to 100%, that's a big game to keep me playing for awhile.

The next game will actually be Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, because I loved Sonic since Sonic 2. Then Smash Bros. Wii U. But if that get released before Sonic Boom, I'll movie it to be the second game to get.

Smash Wii U is by far my most anticipated game of 2014. Captain Toad looks fun, too.

Smash Bros Wii U, Bayonetta 2 & Lego Batman 3

Watch Dogs lol

Smash bros and sonic boom for christmas

Smash bros 4, bayonetta 2, watch dogs, sonic boom, lego batman 3 and captain toad are my treats. My 2015 treats will be: Mario party 10, devil's third, yoshi's wooly world, the new legend of zelda, splatoon, and xenoblade chronicles x.

@JaxonH You mean Nintendo homeconsoles? After all the PS3 lasted 7 years, the 360 even 8 years, I think.
We'll see I guess, I mean the situation is not exactly normal with Nintendo bleeding cash, quarter after quater now. It's also their first foray into HD development, the impact of which was clearly felt and is continuing to do so.
Not exactly sure history will necessarily repeat itself under these circumstances. I for one would be surprised if there wasn't anything in the works for 2016, maybe a "New WiiU" ?

As for SMT x FE being confirmed for the west, that is great news. I actually didn't know that. I checked online and the only thing I found was an announcement in Japan (japanese) for EU/NA markets. That was almost half a year ago. Still, it is something, I guess.
Actually it's basically one of the very few life-signs of the game since January last year, when it was announced, meaning we are going on almost 2 years of radio silence. Normally that is not a good sign for any game in development, that's probably why I'm a tad bit anxious about it, despite everything ^^

I even surprise myself that I picked Captain Toad over Bayonetta 2 and Watchdogs!

@Ralek85
LOL "New" Wii U. And then it'll have exclusive games that couldn't run on the old Wii U.

@BensonUii - There could be a new Wii U next year. In case you missed it there were 3 versions of the Wii. First one lasted about 3 or 4 years and is what most people think of w/ the Wii. Then there was the "family" version that dropped the ports for the Gamecube controllers and memory cards and didnt play Gamecube games. Then about 2 years after that was the Wii Mini that dropped the internet connection completely so you cant even watch Netflix on it.

So yeah, could be a new Wii U next year. Maybe the Wii U Mini but everybody on here would call it the "Mahe" when it ships w/o a Gamepad, just a Pro controller. Think Xbox One w/o Kinect. Who knows, hardware changes all the time.

Guess I won't be buying anything for the dust gatherer this year then.

The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Autumn Edition.

@WanderingPB - "Plus im curious why are they waitin so long to give release dates and advertise…im excited for quality games but am concerned about their consumer advertisement for those parents who arent aware of these great options Nintendo is goin to have this holiday season"

Thanks for that, couldn't have said it better myself It was the TRU ad, wasnt it?

@sinalefa - Bad news for armillo, went against everything I believe in and spent $20 on the HW Day 1 DLC. No more games for me, Santa has to bring the rest, I'm tapped out. Anything that comes out after Christmas - maybe Captain Toad or SSB U - may have to wait for tax returns in the spring. Man just remembered the MK8 DLC in Nov., maybe my kids will but it w/ their allowance

@rjejr
I doubt they will drop the gamepad when they said they will focus on it and amiibo is on the horizon. A redesign maybe. So yeah, Mahe will keep complaining about it. also I also don't think they will make a Wii U mini without internet connection with so many games needed a patch and with the implementation of NNID. Only thing I can think of is a Wii U with bigger storage capacity, more processing power maybe and they could drop the Wii mode.

@Dipper723 I had the Wii version, kids killed it, but we got the PS3 version.
I never noticed a lack of characters for LEGO Marvel - which ones were missing?
Also, the lack of DLC doesn't bother me, there's really not much difference between 190 and 200 characters - how can you play them all? I only ever play about 20 characters with any real frequency myself.
I care about the ease of play and extra fun with the Wii U much more.

@Ichiban I can't afford a PS4 or Xbone, but I love having a PC with a Wii U.

@BensonUii I think instead of dropping Wii mode, adding GameCube controller and memory card ports on the console seems more viable. Dropping backwards compatibility is likely one of the reasons Xbox One is losing to Wii U.

Sonic Boom, Bayonetta 2 and Captain Toad for me.

Will def get SSB, but the 10/10 from Edge means I'm re-evaluating my opinion on Bayonetta 2.

@rjejr You have a better chance of a new model with increased storage than one without the gamepad. You might get one with a larger Gamepad battery included, but the gamepad is here to stay.

@Grumblevolcano - If Nitwit was smart it would have added Gamecube memory slots to the $20 Gamecube controller adaptor so we could play our Gamecube games in Wii mode. They might have sold way more adapters that way. The existence of that adapter means no ports on the console. No wait, this is Nitwit we're talking about, who put a C stick on the new 3DS and now the CPP they released for just that purpose doesnt work w/ SSB. So I guess it is possible. Maybe they'll release a separate $10 Gamecube memory card adapter firsty and then after that build both adaters into a new Wii U.

@Darknyht - While you are probably right - though I think making the 3DS work as a controller in SSB is the first step in doing away with it, and the Gamecube adapter is the second step - they probably wont drop it, but if I had told you 2 years ago a Wii Mini was coming without any online support at all and they would bundle that Wii Mini with Mario Kart Wii, the 1 game that had goid online suppirt, would you believe me? I see the system in stores every day and I still dont believe it exists. And they launchec it at $99 in the uS right next to the $349 Wii U. And its probably the only eletronic device to come out tge last 5 years that doesnt have Netflix.

Ever hear of the 3DS? The system thats famous for playing games in 3D. Then the 2DS came out w/o 3D to play 3D games. Whats that all about?

So how hard to believe does a Wii U without a Gamepad sound now? Was an internet conection here to stay on the Wii, was 3D here to stay on the 3DS family of systems? Never underestimate Nintendos ability to do the bizzare.

My top biggest Wii U games for this Fall--

1. Bayonetta 2
2. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
3. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
4. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
5. Watch_Dogs

If you're not into Smash or Bayo then it's pretty slim pickings.

Luckily I am, so I have Bayo 2, Smash and Captain Toad on top of my holidays list. Aside from those (and some eShop titles) there aren't many other games on any systems that excite me that much (I have access to PS3, PS4 and 360). They generally seem to be overhyped and underwhelming; so I've no interest in another round of DA3, COD, ACU etc.

Next year should bring more titles like Xenoblade X, Mario Maker, Devils Third, Splatoon and Batman Arkham Knight (the only PS4 title that interests me so far).

@Ralek85
Right, there's never a guarantee, but this is not the first time Nintendo has struggled with a home console. But keep in mind, just releasing a new system will not solve anything. Each new console released costs hundreds of millions of dollars, and more than likely it will just make the situation worse, as the post launch period is always the hardest for Nintendo consoles. I know the common wisdom is that a new console will solve the problem, but the fact of the matter is, it will more than likely just cost them a truckload of money releasing, then won't sell any better than Wii U. And the real issue you run into when you cut a generation short is you lose the consumers trust. Then people like me say, "well why should I buy this new console? You cut the last generation short, how do I know you won't cut this one short too?" Best to just suck it up and support the console the full lifespan, which the longer it's in the market, the more people will own it and the more games will sell.

So contrary to popular belief, bad sales most likely will extend a generation if anything, rather than cut it short. Like PS3/360. Years of losses = more years on market to recoup investment before plunking down hundreds of millions of dollars to launch another system. But again, I believe this generation will be the same as any other. 5-6 years. Just sayin, don't be surprised. I know it seems like Nintendo is bleeding money but 100 million loss in one year is pocket change to them. They could continue making losses of that caliber each year for another 60 years before having to sell a single asset. Just some perspective to think about. Sony, just their gaming division alone reported a bigger loss than Nintendo. So did MS. And that's been going on for the better part of 10 years now. When you have as much money as these companies have, $100 million in a year is nothing, it's negligible. Not saying it's a good thing, but it's nothing that's going to be impactful to us.

As for SMT x FE, see these links. One is about it being "right on schedule" as of E3 2014, one is an interview about the setting of the game, and one confirms release in NA...

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=546648

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/07/shin_megami_tensei_x_fire_emblem_set_for_modern_times_in_the_real_world

http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/11/5802400/shin-megami-tensei-x-fire-emblem-right-on-schedule

I'm so pumped for smash bros Wii u gotta make Sir ei pre order it or it's gonna be sold out! By the way I just got Twitter and have no followers and I talk about Nintendo stuff so it's @roryscience

Citizens of Earth looks like it's going to be good. It's a great idea.

@BensonUii
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't serious about that, in fact, I'm not even in favour of that "New 3DS" of theirs. Splitting the userbase is seldomly a wise approach, splitting the userbase by making features exclusive that should have been there in the first place, like the 2nd analog stick or something to improve viewing-angles in 3D ... Also, it's still unclear to me if there will be ANY 3rd party support for exclusives games. God knows, Nintendo cannot support another system all by itself in any meaningful way. But who can tell at this point, what else they'll come up with.

@JaxonH
I don't really disagree with anything you said, but I would point out, that it is not so much about what kind of losses they actually can soak up, going by the hard numbers, but more about the perception of their situation in that regard. Customers as well as shareholders are more often than not unimpressed by any such facts, also the PR battle in terms of turning the WiiU into anything short of a failure is already lost.
And truth be told, the biggest risk Nintendo is running at this point, is that of becoming kind of insignificant in the eye of the public. I have to keep remembering myself, but not every gamer today grew up on Nintendo, and even among those who did, plenty moved on to acquire different kinds of taste. Tastes that Nintendo is reluctant to serve right now, and probably never will.
Nintendo can't afford for the mindset of "Nintendo is doomed" to become set in stone, since such things are pretty darn hard to overturn, and can become self-fulfilling prophecies all to quickly. One thing a new console would achieve, is a chance to reshape the conversation. That doesn't sound like much, but it could be crucial.

As for SMTxFE being right on schedule, I read that as well, but honestly, what else are they going to say?
I mean they do need games, just looking at the release schedule for the rest of the year ... my PS4 will be busy with Shadows of Mordor (which is actually surprisingly good and shortens the wait for the final Arkham game considerably), Alien Isolation, Evil Within, Legend of Korra and maybe Lords of the Fallen, flanked by Forza Horizon and Sunset Overdrive on X1. All that is just the preparation for the November onslaught though, which will also be quite packed.
The Nintendo schedule seems far less .... exciting and is certainly far less impressive in sheer numbers of high profile releases.
They are not cancelling any game any time soon, not officially. Anyways, if the game is right on schedule it will be only a matter of month until we finally see some footage. After all, they need to get some PR going for it, preferably some hype. That is not going to happen with zero information and footage! ^^

SSB4 and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Beyonetta 2 and Sonic Boom for sure.

@Ralek85

Ya, Nintendo usually waits until a year from release to announce a game. Which is why it was odd they showed SMT x FE and Yoshi's Wooly World so early. But fans were freaking out and they had to tip their hand early, a mistake I don't think they'll be repeating anytime soon.

I just got Shadow of Mordor, and it's pretty good. Got it and Hyrule Warriors and Natural Doctrine (Vita). Smash should be here tomorrow.

PS4 definitely has more games coming, but they have equal number of games worth buying, at least to me. Think by the end of 2014 I'll have bought about 8 retail releases, about 7 digital games and 20 VC games. PS4 will probably be around 10 retail releases and 5 digital games. That's why Wii U gets just as much play for me. Every game released is one I like, whereas only 15% of PS4 games are one I want to play.

The real downer for me is Xbox One. I buy all my multi plats on PS4, which means Xbox is primarily an exclusive-only console, just like Wii U. I have owned my Xbox 4 months now, and still don't have a single game for it. Sunset Overdrive and Halo Master Chief Will be the only two games I'm buying for it this year. And that's okay with me. The only reason I bought it was for the games that I would be missing by not owning one.

You've got a good point about the reputation of Nintendo. Unfortunately, I don't think anything can change that. However, the vast majority of gamers in the world do not follow fansites and do not keep tabs on sales. We all live in a bubble. But I get a good reality check whenever I talk to normal people who play videogames, like my co workers. Usually they tell me they own a PS4 or are planning to get one, and to this day not a single one knew what the Wii U was. But honest truth here, I have spoken to five separate coworkers who have either bought a Wii U or are planning to buy one soon, after I told them what it was and showed them some trailers for games it has.

What it boils down to is what you just said- most people are ignorant to the fact that Nintendo makes some of the greatest games out there. Nintendo isn't doing a good job of getting their message out to these people. But I know they have a solid product. Not just because I personally enjoy it so much, but because of how many people want to buy one and have bought one after they found out what it was.

I think our greatest error is assuming the mass-market thinks like fan site gamers. Most people just aren't that into gaming. I mean, they like playing games and they'll buy a console, but they haven't the slightest clue about what goes on in the bubble we live in. They don't care about sales or popularity or any of that stuff. They're the kind of people that see a few games they want to play, and go buy the console to play them. I have a coworker named John who owns a PS4, likes Assassin's Creed and Dragon Age and all that, but once he saw a trailer for Smash, Bayonetta 2 and Mario Kart 8, told me he's gonna save up for a Wii U, but has to buy a new television first.

So yeah, I believe the system is an appealing product, I just think most people are ignorant to what it is and what it offers. So I don't think the problem is the product itself, but rather the lack of awareness concerning that product. The fan site gamers who use lack of power as their excuse for not wanting one, or other similar excuses, wouldn't buy one even if it was the most powerful.

@JaxonH - People don't know about Wii U b/c of advertising from companies like TRU don't advertise it, and this is where most people get their info from.

http://weeklyad.toysrus.com/ToysRUs/BrowseByPage?storeid=2561325&promotionviewmode=2&promotioncode=ToysRUs-141003JIC&listingid=0&sneakpeek=N&pagenumber=1#MaxPageNumber=1

The weekend TRU flyer was no better, Walmart seems to like Nintendo though which is good b/c more families buy their toys there than anywhere else, more 3DS than Wii U but who can blame them? Best Buy and Target are a bit more neutral. If I ever get around to making a weekend flyer forum thread I'll let you know. I'm going to go bake an apple pie from scratch now, wish me luck.

Defiantly can't wait for smash bros and bayonetta. I might pick up watch dogs if any place has it on sale at on Black Friday. The only thing im not to excited for is anything coming out on the eshop. I hope there are couple surprises in store for the eshop because as of now nothing to exciting and to think of it i really dont have any games from the eshop on my wiiu....besides two capcom games and zen pinball.

Fail edition, indeed! what a yawn fest!

@2Sang So maybe they want another game instead?

@drewb0203 Zelda U only comes out in 2015, so I think I'm most excited for CTTT

@drewb0203 Zelda U only comes out in 2015, so I think I'm most excited for CTTT

On Watch Dogs:

"This is included somewhat begrudgingly"

Way to be objective. Modern video game culture, ladies and gentlemen.

Nintendo is pretty aware that when you buy smash bros, you are gonna be pretty heavily absorbed in it, so its not like they want another triple A title coming out at the same exact time. Keep in mind casual gamers still have to catch up and get Mario Kart 8.

Hoping this holiday season with Smash Bros AND MK8 will turn the tide. (along with all the previous spectacular wii u titles that people haven't bought yet- hyrule warriors etc)

@JaxonH Very observant remarks. Ultimately commenters on nintendo life are so niche and not representative of more than a few percent of the nintendo games user base. More casual gamers are rarely concerned with things avid fans are: example being smash bros.

I showed it to classmates who didn't know there was a new one, and it was for handheld, and they were blown away! They were most excited about just playing as pac-man and mega man, they couldn't give a damn if the "wifi was semi laggy in 4 player matches" or that they took out the ice climbers.

Nintendo just doesn't understand marketing and tends to make it seem too childish and unappealing.

Pretty meagre line-up you've got there, Nintendo, especially with Captain Toad finding it's way to 2015 in Europe. 1 blockbuster and 1 niche action game just isn't that much for the holidays. We all know Sonic Boom is going to bomb (heh) critically.

I'm still happily finishing my GameCube backlog, though Finally getting around to Thousand Year Door.

I really really wish that Sonic Boom U will be good but after seeing the new trailer released yesterday, it seems the Wii U version is a meh. The 3DS version looks like a solid platformer. I kinda wish they went 2.5D on the Wii U like DKTF. I will wait for the review. If it gets at least an 8 from Thomas, it'll be a buy. Else I'll wait for a price drop.

Bayonetta 2 is my #1 choice and Smash Bros at #2

Stealth Inc 2
but why after my vote it is still 0% ???

I just want Shovel Knight and Pier Solar And The Great Architects. Is it too much to ask....

@JaxonH
That is a very good point about the bubble we live in, something to keep in mind, and it's certainly true. But I think the point about your co-worker is equally valid in that regard, since many of those gamers who live in said bubble are likely to influence a whole host of other people, like friends and familiy etc., in their gaming habits.
By the same token those people are by and large influenced by the gaming media and their opinion, be it NL, IGN or PewDiePie ^^ In that regard those things matter, albeit in a more indirect and sluggish fasion, so to speak.

As for the X1, it is the same for me basically. The only reason I got one, was for the exclusives, most of all the likes of Quantumbreak, Scalebound and Phantom Dust ( I have no idea why M$ is remaking that particular game, but I'm all for it ^^).
This year it's also going to be Sunset Overdrive and the Halo Collection, maybe Forza Horizon (I'm no big racer, but the demo was really enjoyable). I got it earlier this year, mainly for Ryse to be honest, which I enjoyed a great deal in SP as well as MP. I'm a total sucker for Gladiator/ Spartacus and so on, you know 'sword-and-sandal' movies/shows, and I know no other game except Ryse that comes close to feeling like those... and Ryse comes darn close despite it's undeniable flaws. I also got Titanfall, since it was cheap and ain't half bad either, and DR3, which I couldn't get into sofar, not really.

Exclusive-wise the X1 didn't fare half bad sofar, better than the PS4 anyways, though that might change next year ^^ Pretty much the same for the WiiU. It's only for the exclusives and right now, there is just not much for me personally. I mainly have it for MK8 and probably SSB, though I'm not all that into 2D beat'em'ups anymore. What really sold me on the system, was the E3 presentation for Splatoon and Zelda, and of course the knowledge that a cross-over between two of my all-time favourite franchises SMT and FE, by two of my all-time favourite developers was in the works I do hope, we'll get one entry into the mainseries on WiiU also. I loved Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, loved them!

While it is an appealing product, it has still ways to go in terms of online functionality I think. Xbox-Live is the yardstick I measure any online service by, and the PSN, while lacking, made some great strides forward. The WiiU though, despite improvements, still lacks some basic while vital features.
I think Nintendo will get it right eventually, but I can't say I have all that much sympathy anymore, for them taking so long :-/ It all seems rather clunky and inconvient to me. I mean the NNID is progress, but it's just one minuscle step in the right direction and it really took 'em long enough .... sigh Patience is a virtue, I know

Slim pickings for me as I'm one of the few people that doesn't like Smash... Only Captain Toad interests me from that list and unfortunately that's been delayed to 2015 here in the UK so I literally don't have anything to play on my Wii U this year. Watch Dogs is great but completed that on PS4...

For me the Wii U has been the worst Nintendo console I've ever owned (and I've owned all since the NES) and the only one I've hardly played which is poor considering I've had it nearly 2 years! I doubt I'll buy one of their consoles at launch again

Roll on Zelda U, whenever that may be!

Seems to me like they're putting all of their chips in on Smash Bros to move units this holiday season, but since many people will already have the 3DS version, this strategy may not work. Nintendo really should have made it a number one priority to release the Wii U version of Smash before the 3DS version because that takes exclusivity away from the Wii U game. Yes, the Wii U version will be the most "complete", but why pay over $300 to play the game (if you have to buy the system too) when you can pay just $40-ish and play, pretty much at its core, a very similar game? They really should have also had at least one other truly exclusive, must-have AAA title out on Wii U for Christmas because honestly, none of this excites me and I definitely don't think it will be enough to entice many fence-sitters enough to buy a Wii U for Christmas either.

Smash , Bay , COE

@LEGEND_MARIOID

TOO QUIET retail-wise. Nintendo has a line-up that will sell to Nintendo gamers, but will do little to sell to potential new customers, parents, or the like. They'll walk the aisles, see no Madden, no Call of Duty, no Destiny--virtually no major 3rd party titles, and regardless of price or what is available, they'll go to the XBO and PS4 because they have a variety of recognizable titles.

another boring year for wiiu. im not exactly surprised

Smash is my number one choice, but does anyone even know about Stealth Inc. 2 here? The first one was great and the second should definitely be checked out.

@rjejr Yes it was the TRU ads im a rewards member and i dont see anything as far a the WiiU is concerned. Hard to talk about to others when it doesnt even come up on ads ya know. Sorry for the delayed response these past few days have been hectic

@WanderingPB - "these past few days have been hectic"

That's what happens when you get SSB on a handheld

Just kiddin', hope everything's ok. At least this morning has gotten off to a good start, and maybe TRU will start advertising amiibo now. Well maybe not them, I think they have Nintendo issues like Amazon US, but the rest can advertise Wii U MK8 bundle, SSB U, CT:TT and amiibo. That's the way to sell stuff, advertise.

Mario Kart 8 and vc is what I mostly use my u for and Netflix the gba games are a lot better than new releases, fire emblem, mario and luigi.

I really want to play Captain Toad, but the hype for SSB is way to high right now.

I chose Citizens of Earth because I didn't want to point out the obvious. That being that I was hyped for Smash. It's broken the scale at this point. But really, who isn't looking forward to Smash 4? I just had to give Citizens of Earth some love...
@Al_Godoy The hype is off the chain.