@SetupDisk It's better than the PS3 version that's for sure, like most multiplats the PS3 is the worst of the bunch. Bayonetta 2 should be much higher, how has Wii U party outsold Bayonetta?
"and in the end a consumer who plays games, whether they're playing on Steam or even a competitor device. Playing games, growing that category is very healthy for us and we want to encourage that as much as possible." Why can't the silly fanboys see the bigger picture like this?
Having to work the next day I opted not to attend the midnight launch. Picked up my Metallic black N3dsXL after work and must say its a very tidy unit. Feels more premium than the old model XL and the "super stable 3d" works a real treat.
@Phil_Kavadias ??? The Wii U isn't exactly blessed with third party support. It's basically a first party machine. How is that appealing to a non Nintendo fan? The Wii U is a Nintendo fan machine(great for me, I am one) but it's not going to be a mainstream success, it's just not.
Best value to consumers? No. The average consumer wants to play all the big third party multiplats that aren't coming to Wii U. Best value for Nintendo fans? Yes.
Um. Isn't this exactly what the Nintendo audience said all along. Why delay our version that doesn't have completion in the same genre to launch the others into a crowded release space with direct competition? Seems it took months for Namco to realise they made a stupid decision when we new it instantly!
It would be nice to at least have some screen shots or an explanation of what Gamepad features they're implementing. Give us something to hang our hat on SMS! I'm buying this game not because of I feel "grateful" to be getting something from a third party but because I want to play a more sim like racer on my favourite console. I have all three current gen systems and any Multiplat that gets a Wii U release, that's is where I put my support.
@ikki5 if they don't ensure quality we cry "gimped port"! Lose/lose for them. 3rd party games sell better on the other systems, it's just a fact. Wii U is less of a priority because of that, it's just the way it is. It's business nothing more, nothing less.
Whilst I'm disappointed about the delay I will be getting this game on release. I'm really tired of all this anti third party BS too. If your interested in the game then buy it, if not buy something that does interest you. Why do you people always dwell on the negative. It's not like Nintendo themselves don't delay games(I'm looking at you Captain Toad) when it suits them.
Whilst I'm as frustrated as anyone about the delay I'm not going deny myself the pleasure of playing it when it does hit Wii U. After all whats the alternative? An arcade racer or miss out entirely! There's nothing else like this on or coming to Wii U.
The presence of Amiibo on Wii U and 3ds is going to seriously reduce sales of Skylanders and Disney on Nintendo platforms IMHO. I wouldn't be surprised to see these upcoming installments be the last on Nintendo platforms.
I mixture of stuff that's been out for months and stuff that's a year away. Only Hyrule Warriors and Bayonetta coming any time soon. No hype for me from this ad.
The drought has been long and its not ending soon. This is what happens without third party support, Nintendo just can't produce enough games to keep the Wii U and 3DS schedule full all year round.
I'm not disappointed as never expected it to have online anyway. Who gets a Nintendo game expecting online features to be fully realized? The second reason I'm not disappointed is I'm not getting this game anyways. I've tried some of these games and they're boring as hell. No Zelda coat of paint is going to magically transform that!
Activision can't even be bothered to confirm they're making it and then they will wonder why the Wii U audience isn't interested if it is finally confirmed at the last minute.
There are certainly a few games and franchises I'd love to see on Wii U. I don't believe that 3rd parties are coming back though, regardless of userbase. The 3ds is the best selling platform this gen yet it doesn't have great third party support. A bigger user base means we will continue to get the Lego and Just Dance games etc. but that's about it IMHO.
@Hy8ogen The Gamecube controller is by far the most comfortable controller I've ever used, period. I really like the Pro controller too but even that doesn't hold a candle to the near perfection of the Cube controller.
I know all common sense will go out the window and we'll get all the "lazy third party" trash Comments Wii U owners like to spout. It's simple business, not enough of us bought the game so we miss out on the DLC. You want support from third parties then pony up the dough and support them back, with sales.
If this had online I would have purchased the game on release day, without means I probably won't purchase it at all. I hate having to give up features and modes just because I own a Nintendo system. Treat me like like a second class gamer and I'll keep my money in my pocket.
What? After the run around they gave us over the last Aliens game we're getting snubbed this time around too? Despite owning other platforms that I could use for this........No Wii U = No buy!
The fact that very average games outsold an out and out classic speaks volumes for where the games industry today. It's all about image first and the games are a secondary concern.
Reading all the negative news and doom and gloom in the gaming media and on forums I have to wonder if the rest of the world got the same Wii U console I did a year ago. The Wii U is an awesome console but you'd never know it without trying it yourself. Seems burying Nintendo is the "in" thing these days.
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Re: Spidey’s Arch-Nemesis Venom Is Receiving His Very Own Table In Zen Pinball 2
@Angelic_Lapras_King That's cool.
Re: Spidey’s Arch-Nemesis Venom Is Receiving His Very Own Table In Zen Pinball 2
Sweet, will download day one but where are our South Park tables Zen?
Re: Sonic Boom Wii U And 3DS Both Stall Outside Of The UK Multiformat Top 40
@SetupDisk It's better than the PS3 version that's for sure, like most multiplats the PS3 is the worst of the bunch. Bayonetta 2 should be much higher, how has Wii U party outsold Bayonetta?
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Emphasizes the Nintendo Difference and Considers Competitors Such as Steam and Amazon
"and in the end a consumer who plays games, whether they're playing on Steam or even a competitor device. Playing games, growing that category is very healthy for us and we want to encourage that as much as possible."
Why can't the silly fanboys see the bigger picture like this?
Re: Thousands In Australia & New Zealand Attend Midnight Launches For New Nintendo 3DS And Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Having to work the next day I opted not to attend the midnight launch. Picked up my Metallic black N3dsXL after work and must say its a very tidy unit. Feels more premium than the old model XL and the "super stable 3d" works a real treat.
Re: The Nintendo Wii U Is Better Value For Money Than Xbox One Or PS4, Says Reggie
@Phil_Kavadias ??? The Wii U isn't exactly blessed with third party support. It's basically a first party machine. How is that appealing to a non Nintendo fan? The Wii U is a Nintendo fan machine(great for me, I am one) but it's not going to be a mainstream success, it's just not.
Re: The Nintendo Wii U Is Better Value For Money Than Xbox One Or PS4, Says Reggie
Best value to consumers? No. The average consumer wants to play all the big third party multiplats that aren't coming to Wii U. Best value for Nintendo fans? Yes.
Re: I'll Take Zelda And Mario Over Sharing Call Of Duty With Sony And Microsoft, Says Reggie Fils-Aime
Nice try Reggie. The best is to have 1st and 3rd party support., not one or the other.
Re: SEGA Confirms Second Batch of 3D Classics for the West
I'll get them all, I'm a Sega fanboy from back in the day.
Re: Project CARS Delayed to March 2015 on PS4 and Xbox One, Wii U Still Stalled with '2015' Window
Um. Isn't this exactly what the Nintendo audience said all along. Why delay our version that doesn't have completion in the same genre to launch the others into a crowded release space with direct competition? Seems it took months for Namco to realise they made a stupid decision when we new it instantly!
Re: Wii U Version of Watch Dogs to Miss Out on DLC
As expected.
Re: Nintendo Direct: New Nintendo 3DS Models Coming to Australia and New Zealand on 21st November
Yes, yes, yes, YYYEEESSS!!! Nintendo Australia FTW!
Re: Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 Backward Compatibility Tested On Wii U
@MadAdam81 Exactly, Gamepad use>resolution.
Re: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Demo Smashes onto the EU eShop
Looks fantastic in 3d on the XL. Looks waaaay better than I was expecting.
Re: First Image Of Wii U Wipeout-Beater FAST Racing NEO Speeds Into View
Lookin good, can't wait to see more.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th September (Europe)
Bit Trip Saga, Virtues Last Reward and Link's awakening for me.
Re: Project CARS Wii U Delay Was To Ensure It's As Good As Other Versions, Says Dev
It would be nice to at least have some screen shots or an explanation of what Gamepad features they're implementing. Give us something to hang our hat on SMS! I'm buying this game not because of I feel "grateful" to be getting something from a third party but because I want to play a more sim like racer on my favourite console. I have all three current gen systems and any Multiplat that gets a Wii U release, that's is where I put my support.
Re: Project CARS Wii U Delay Was To Ensure It's As Good As Other Versions, Says Dev
@ikki5 if they don't ensure quality we cry "gimped port"! Lose/lose for them. 3rd party games sell better on the other systems, it's just a fact. Wii U is less of a priority because of that, it's just the way it is. It's business nothing more, nothing less.
Re: Project CARS Wii U Delay Was To Ensure It's As Good As Other Versions, Says Dev
Whilst I'm disappointed about the delay I will be getting this game on release. I'm really tired of all this anti third party BS too. If your interested in the game then buy it, if not buy something that does interest you. Why do you people always dwell on the negative. It's not like Nintendo themselves don't delay games(I'm looking at you Captain Toad) when it suits them.
Re: Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival Is Dragon Punching Its Way To The Wii U Virtual Console
Shaft us with no new games but put out limp old games like this! No thanks Capcom.
Re: Activision Confirms That Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is Skipping Wii U
@markybbop Devils Third is exclusive and fits the bill perfectly.
Re: Zen Studios Announces Another Three Tables for Zen Pinball 2
I'm gonna get all the tables on release day, been really looking forward to some new tables for ages.
Re: New Project CARS Screenshots Race Into View
Whilst I'm as frustrated as anyone about the delay I'm not going deny myself the pleasure of playing it when it does hit Wii U. After all whats the alternative? An arcade racer or miss out entirely! There's nothing else like this on or coming to Wii U.
Re: The Walking Dead's New Table is Shambling Onto Zen Pinball 2 on 28th August
Day one for me, been waiting ages for a new table.
Re: Nintendo Confirms a Huge Range of eShop Discounts to Celebrate Super Smash Bros.
I'll grab some Mega Man games whilst cheap.
Re: Beautiful Limited Edition Super Smash Bros. 3DS XL Console Bundle Revealed
I like it, not enough to buy another 3ds though.
Re: Skylanders Trap Team Tablet Starter Pack Poses a Fresh Challenge to Consoles
The presence of Amiibo on Wii U and 3ds is going to seriously reduce sales of Skylanders and Disney on Nintendo platforms IMHO. I wouldn't be surprised to see these upcoming installments be the last on Nintendo platforms.
Re: Nintendo Unleashes An Awesome Trailer Showing Off Upcoming Wii U Exclusives
I mixture of stuff that's been out for months and stuff that's a year away. Only Hyrule Warriors and Bayonetta coming any time soon. No hype for me from this ad.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Ambitious amiibo Plans - Pros and Cons
Whilst I feel Amiibo will be a financial success for Nintendo, I'm not interested myself.
Re: The Trending #WiiUDroughtAid Shows That, Actually, There's Plenty to Play on Wii U
The drought has been long and its not ending soon. This is what happens without third party support, Nintendo just can't produce enough games to keep the Wii U and 3DS schedule full all year round.
Re: Project CARS Shows a Tremendous Graphical Upgrade After Two Years
@Krzysztof I'd accept that. The image on the left has more realism whilst the image on the right looks "gamey"!
Re: Project CARS Shows a Tremendous Graphical Upgrade After Two Years
If they do a decent job of the Wii U version then I'll pick it up.
Re: Wii U Owners Finally Get The Nuketown 2025 Map For Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
For the small community that's still playing this it's better late than never I guess.
Re: Capcom Is Remastering The GameCube Resident Evil, But It's Not Coming To Wii U
Well I've got the Wii version already so no big loss.
Re: Poll: Is Online Co-Op a Major Miss in Hyrule Warriors, or is Local Multiplayer Enough?
I'm not disappointed as never expected it to have online anyway. Who gets a Nintendo game expecting online features to be fully realized? The second reason I'm not disappointed is I'm not getting this game anyways. I've tried some of these games and they're boring as hell. No Zelda coat of paint is going to magically transform that!
Re: Wii U Reference Discovered In Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Website
Activision can't even be bothered to confirm they're making it and then they will wonder why the Wii U audience isn't interested if it is finally confirmed at the last minute.
Re: Nintendo Looking To Grow Wii U Audience To Tempt Back Third Parties
There are certainly a few games and franchises I'd love to see on Wii U. I don't believe that 3rd parties are coming back though, regardless of userbase. The 3ds is the best selling platform this gen yet it doesn't have great third party support. A bigger user base means we will continue to get the Lego and Just Dance games etc. but that's about it IMHO.
Re: E3 2014: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., A Brand New IP, Unveiled for 3DS
Cool, I'll take new IP over a remake any day!
Re: Nintendo Announces The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
@Hy8ogen The Gamecube controller is by far the most comfortable controller I've ever used, period. I really like the Pro controller too but even that doesn't hold a candle to the near perfection of the Cube controller.
Re: Poll: A Tale of Two Blockbusters as Mario Kart 8 and Watch Dogs Arrive This Week
I'm enjoying Watch_Dogs on PS4 but it will instantly be put on hold the moment I get Mario Kart!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Will Reveal New Hardware At This Year's E3
New dual analog 3ds model or Wii U Gamepad slim.
Re: Nintendo of America Issues Refunds After Warner Bros. Cancels Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U DLC
I know all common sense will go out the window and we'll get all the "lazy third party" trash Comments Wii U owners like to spout. It's simple business, not enough of us bought the game so we miss out on the DLC. You want support from third parties then pony up the dough and support them back, with sales.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Drifting In For a May Release
@JogurtTheYogurt
No, no other games coming."Please understand".
Re: Interview: Codemasters - F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition
If this had online I would have purchased the game on release day, without means I probably won't purchase it at all. I hate having to give up features and modes just because I own a Nintendo system. Treat me like like a second class gamer and I'll keep my money in my pocket.
Re: Sega Has No Plans To Bring Alien: Isolation To The Wii U
What? After the run around they gave us over the last Aliens game we're getting snubbed this time around too? Despite owning other platforms that I could use for this........No Wii U = No buy!
Re: VGX Award Ceremony To Include New Footage of an Upcoming Wii U Game
Reggie will just confirm Cranky Kong as a playable character in DKC:TF.
Re: Former Sony Developer Feels The Wii U "Won't See Another Christmas"
The fact that very average games outsold an out and out classic speaks volumes for where the games industry today. It's all about image first and the games are a secondary concern.
Re: SEGA Working on Second Round of 3D Classics
Shinobi series in 3d please Sega.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th November (Europe)
Mario physical, both Sega 3d classics.
Re: Happy Birthday, Wii U - You're One Today
Reading all the negative news and doom and gloom in the gaming media and on forums I have to wonder if the rest of the world got the same Wii U console I did a year ago. The Wii U is an awesome console but you'd never know it without trying it yourself. Seems burying Nintendo is the "in" thing these days.