@DePapier to be honest, the January sales of the Wii U were absurdly bad and February will be even worse. March may see a slight increase with the release of MH3 (although it being on 3ds will take sales away from the wii u) and Lego City. However, I doubt we'll see any significant sales until 3rd and 4th quarter when (hopefully) we get some great 1st party releases. My concern is that the PS4 and Durango are going to over shadow Nintendo. If I were Nintendo, I'd drop a major price cut this spring/summer. I'm a big fan, but they will not be able to go head to head with Sony and Microsoft and getting the consoles moving now is going to be key.
It'll move more units as more games become available. It's still the 2nd best selling console launch of all time. With that said, if I were Nintendo, I'd want to get as many units out there before Sony/Microsoft drop their beasts into the world.
Why would EA launch this the same day as Monster Hunter Tri? It's like they're trying to sabotage they're own games on the Wii U so they can blame Nintendo. Is EA really that upset over the Origin/Nintendo Network stuff??
I think that the next Xbox (720/whatever) is going to be the mass market sweetheart. I expect it to have the broadest mass market appeal. I think eventually the Wii U will find it's place sitting behind the next Microsoft system. As for Sony, unless the PS4 is something really special, they're going to be at the bottom of the barrel. Of the next generation of systems, I think Nintendo has the most to prove and the most to gain, Sony has the most to lose, and Microsoft kinda' just has to not screw anything up. In the end, I want a Steam box.
@Bankai What about games involving psychotic turtles that must be stomped and kicked into other turtles? What about games where you have to kill other humans? If you try to take your pseudo-moral high ground on video games, what games do you play? Pinball and pinball? Of course, some of those tables objectify women, so you should avoid those too.
320,000, I'd say that's a bit low. for GS. I'd guess that would have wanted to move at least 500,000. However, based on how many GS sold, I would estimate that Nintendo moved at least 1 million units in NA this holiday season. It wouldn't be much of a stretch to say Nintendo moved 2 - 3 million worldwide since launch. I'll guess 2.5 million units.
@madgear Your living room is so small and cramped that the Wii U gamepad won't fit in it? Are you a hoarder or something? Maybe you just need to clean...
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Re: Dragon Quest X Listing Appears On Amazon France
@Pixel-Perfect IF it comes over, it WILL have a subscription fee.
Re: LEGO City Goes A Little Too Undercover At North American Retail
I doubt any gamestops canceled their midnight launch because of this, that night would have also been the midnight for Gears of War Judgment.
Re: Feature: Series Reboots That Have Divided Gamers
I very much enjoyed that article. Thanks!
Re: Miyamoto: Harnessing NFC On Wii U Is Our Priority Right Now
I'd like them to just make some games please.
Re: Wii U System Update Adds "Stability Improvements"
Mine froze last night (again) while watching a movie on amazon. Had to unplug the system.
Re: Ubisoft Devoted Significant Resources to Watch_Dogs After E3 Reveal
@DePapier to be honest, the January sales of the Wii U were absurdly bad and February will be even worse. March may see a slight increase with the release of MH3 (although it being on 3ds will take sales away from the wii u) and Lego City. However, I doubt we'll see any significant sales until 3rd and 4th quarter when (hopefully) we get some great 1st party releases. My concern is that the PS4 and Durango are going to over shadow Nintendo. If I were Nintendo, I'd drop a major price cut this spring/summer. I'm a big fan, but they will not be able to go head to head with Sony and Microsoft and getting the consoles moving now is going to be key.
Re: Review: Wheel of Fortune (Wii U)
Finish him.
@mudjo wins.
Friendship. Friendship.
Re: Wireless Wii Portal Inspires Skylanders Chess Invention
Why wouldn't it be compatible? Oh wait.... Because then they can make even more money.
Re: Feature: A Further Investigation into LEGO City: Undercover
This game is going to be a block buster.
Re: Ubisoft CEO Not Satisfied With Wii U Sales
If you think the U did bad, just wait for the PS4 to flop.
Re: GameStop Lists Watch Dogs Wii U For Preorder
It's definitely coming to the Wii U. Gamestop will not offer preorders on speculative releases.
Re: Dragon Quest X Release Date Announced For Japan
I wish they would make 10 years worth of content running off of their servers free!
Re: Rumour: Aliens: Colonial Marines Tester Says Wii U Version Is "The Worst"
Thank god it wasn't an ET game.
Re: Latest U.S. Sales Show Decline in Video Game Market, Slow Wii U Momentum
@XCWarrior this is one of the most intelligent posts on the future of the gaming marketplace that I've read in a long time. Thank you for this!
Re: Developer Interview: Ambient Studios On The Possiblity Of Bringing Death Inc. To Wii U
Feels like so many developers want to make out with (snog?) the Wii U but no one wants a relationship.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Is Coming To The Wii U
It will be on the Wii U.
Re: Wii U Version of Aliens: Colonial Marines Has Not Been Postponed
Yay?
Re: UK Retailers Call For Wii U Price Cut And Fresh Approach From Nintendo
It'll move more units as more games become available. It's still the 2nd best selling console launch of all time. With that said, if I were Nintendo, I'd want to get as many units out there before Sony/Microsoft drop their beasts into the world.
Re: Wii U Need for Speed: Most Wanted Based on Superior PC Version
Considering this comes out at the same time as Tri and Lego City, I think it'll get passed by.
Re: Talking Point: This Fan's Tragic Tale Highlights The Problem With Nintendo's Approach To Download Purchases
Jon's last name is "Dummy".
Re: Developer States That Wii U Woes Were a Focus At DICE
@AceTrainerAndy, let's wait and see how much EA cuts out of the Wii U version first.
Re: Ackkstudios Working On Earthbound-Inspired Wii U RPG
@cornishlee Why?
Re: Wii U Price Cut Isn't in Nintendo's Plans
Drop the price of the basic by $50. It's not selling at all.
Re: Iwata Implies That He Could Step Down Over Sluggish Sales Performance
This reads like a Joystiq article...
Re: Review: Balloon Fight (Wii U eShop / NES)
Those birds are very angry. (See what I did there)?
Re: Smash Bros. Melee Needs Your Help To Make It To EVO 2013
I think Skullgirls is probably going to get it.
Re: Disney Infinity Will Have A New Game Released Every Year
It's going to be guitar hero/rock band all over again. It'll be huge and sell like crazy and eventually collapse on itself.
Re: Rumour: eShop Developers No Longer Required To Have A Physical Office
@drdark I do not speculate on rumors or comments.
Re: Feature: What You Told Us About Wii U
Thanks for the article. It was a great read!
Re: Talking Point: The Blurred Lines of "Collectables" and On-Disc DLC
"Capcom got taken to the cleaners for relatively modest on-disc DLC. Are toys all it takes to make it all OK?"
Yes
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Taking A Bite Out Of 3DS And Wii U On March 19th
Time to put in a request off for some days off at work!
Re: Need For Speed: Most Wanted Screeching On North American Wii U Consoles March 19th
Why would EA launch this the same day as Monster Hunter Tri? It's like they're trying to sabotage they're own games on the Wii U so they can blame Nintendo. Is EA really that upset over the Origin/Nintendo Network stuff??
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Receiving Day-One Keyboard Update
@harman-smith I kind of like that comparison
Re: Nintendo Unifying Handheld and Console Divisions in Business Restructure
@rayword45 Did you read the same article as me?
Re: Club Nintendo Accounts Can't Be Linked To The Wii Shop On Wii U
Punished? I think calling it punishment is a bit over-reactionary.
Re: Analyst Firm Concerned That Wii U Will "Lack Broad Appeal"
I think that the next Xbox (720/whatever) is going to be the mass market sweetheart. I expect it to have the broadest mass market appeal. I think eventually the Wii U will find it's place sitting behind the next Microsoft system. As for Sony, unless the PS4 is something really special, they're going to be at the bottom of the barrel. Of the next generation of systems, I think Nintendo has the most to prove and the most to gain, Sony has the most to lose, and Microsoft kinda' just has to not screw anything up. In the end, I want a Steam box.
Re: Wii U Software Sales Are "Struggling"
People have less spendable income. Games are more expensive. It really is that simple I think.
Re: Review: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 (Wii U)
@Bankai What about games involving psychotic turtles that must be stomped and kicked into other turtles? What about games where you have to kill other humans? If you try to take your pseudo-moral high ground on video games, what games do you play? Pinball and pinball? Of course, some of those tables objectify women, so you should avoid those too.
Re: How Did GameStop's 500,000 Wii U Reservations Become 320,000 Actual Sales?
At Gamestop we don't lie, we just proactively celebrate our success.
Re: The Gold Nunchuk Shines Again on Club Nintendo
Just got mine ordered yesterday! Thanks for the heads up.
Re: Review: Mass Effect 3 (Wii U)
@krunchykhaos I don't think you're recalling correctly. I don't think they ever announced that. I would, however, be very happy to be wrong.
Re: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Coming To Wii U And 3DS
Lego Marvel U.
Re: GameStop Reports 320,000 Wii U Sales Since Launch
320,000, I'd say that's a bit low. for GS. I'd guess that would have wanted to move at least 500,000. However, based on how many GS sold, I would estimate that Nintendo moved at least 1 million units in NA this holiday season. It wouldn't be much of a stretch to say Nintendo moved 2 - 3 million worldwide since launch. I'll guess 2.5 million units.
Re: The Big Wii U Survey
@Rapadash6 I should have just had you take the survey for me ;P You matched my sentiments exactly.
Re: GameStop Sales of Wii U Are Reportedly "Slightly Disappointing"
@madgear Your living room is so small and cramped that the Wii U gamepad won't fit in it? Are you a hoarder or something? Maybe you just need to clean...
Re: Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2012
I'm from 'Merica. I don't know what the democratic process is...
Re: Nintendo Is Sorry For Wii U Load Times, Is Working On A Fix
I hate her face.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai: The Wait For Smash Bros. Will Be Worth It
So does this mean that the Battletoads will be in Smash Brothers?
Re: Talking Point: Test Running Rayman Legends
Great demo, I was thrilled when I heard the song "Black Betty" in the Castle Rock stage.
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U Trailer
This game is going to be exploding my brain!