Software is the key and software is precisely what Wii U is lacking. That and advertising. Sort both of those out and the situation begins to solve itself
As normal, Pachter hits the nail on the head. While it's not great to hear, Nintendo are in a bit of a mess right now and should have launched a Wii HD in 2010. Although I can't say I agree that they've blown their chance in the console market, they could just abandon Wii U early and sort it out that way
I've always said Nintendo need EA's support, if only for the annual sports games. I for one am a massive fan of FIFA, and getting shafted year on year on Nintendo platforms with mediocre efforts is taking it's toll. It was one of my main reasons for buying another platform last gen. That and Mass Effect. Wii U needs that sort of game. So for me, Nintendo really need to get EA back on board
It's interesting that everyone (and I mean everyone) I've physically showed the Wii U to has been pleasantly surprised by it and even expressed an interest in buying one. People I talk to about it dismiss it and don't understand it's uses. Marketing needs to step up, Nintendo Land is the perfect advertising tool is used well
Yep, they need to be used more, but only when it's done sensibly. Kid Icarus had a wonderful use of AR Cards, and I'd love to see more. After all, what's the point of having that functionality on the system if no-one will use it?
Other M, Skyward Sword and Uprising rank amongst some of my favourite games ever, I can't really see why anyone would take issue with them (apart from scanning for pixel-width blobs in Other M...)
Remember the last company who decided attacking Nintendo like this would be a good marketing scheme? Yep, they went bankrupt. Just something to think about
THIS is what I like to see from the games industry - developers and creators standing up for what's right and not bending to the financial desires of the guys upstairs. Whether or not this works is anyone's guess, but it's a step in the right direction - this is a massive PR blow to Ubisoft, an internal rebellion is practically unheard of! Fingers crossed the limbless wonder will be out on Wii U soon
I wish I could have been at the meeting where the exec said "hey guys, let's delay this finished game and release it during the busiest season of the year! It worked SO well for Origins, right?"
Sonic Heroes was basically SA3... Just throwing that out there
Regardless, I'd rather something fresh than "Oh hey, we're just rehashing an old concept again. Yeah we know Generations and Colours were awesome, but now you can lumber around as Omega!"
It's a remake though, not a remaster like the cheap ones are. Important distinction which warrants the price. After all, who complained about OoT3D's price?
I really don't understand how this has happened, Galaxy is so much better than 3D Land can ever hope to be... Then again this is Japan causing the shift, so that probably explains it
Seriously though, really excited about this. I've been waiting since Generations for another big Sonic game (Sonic 4 Ep 2 was, again, bad), and would love to see the characters return
@SMW Blood Stone is a fantastic game, plays a lot like From Russia With Love. Such a shame it never came out for Wii (although it's most likely technical related)
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Re: Vote: Pick Your Favourite NES Games
Days = weeks. Good cover Tom
@SirQuincealot Duck Hunt Wii U over 3DS, but a return either way would be nice
Re: Cliff Bleszinski Likens The Wii To A "Virus"
Equally I know a lot of people who bought a PS3 for the Blu-Ray player...
Re: Nintendo to Pull the Plug on Several Online Wii Channels
The Mii Channel really should come over to Wii U, it was a nice feature to bolster your Mii roster
Re: Ubisoft's E3 2013 Conference Dated
IT BEGINS!
Personally I'm waiting for Non-Specific Action Figure's glorious return to be announced
Re: Talking Point: The Next-Gen Console War is Wii U's to Lose
Software is the key and software is precisely what Wii U is lacking. That and advertising. Sort both of those out and the situation begins to solve itself
Re: BIT.TRIP Runner 2 Dashing To European Wii U eShop Tomorrow
Finally!
Re: Interview: Michael Pachter On Wii U, 3DS And The Challenges Facing Nintendo This Generation
As normal, Pachter hits the nail on the head. While it's not great to hear, Nintendo are in a bit of a mess right now and should have launched a Wii HD in 2010. Although I can't say I agree that they've blown their chance in the console market, they could just abandon Wii U early and sort it out that way
Re: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Release Date Emerges From The Batcave
This really needs to be a £20-£30 game. Unless there are some extra features, there's no reason to get this over the PS3/360 version
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Should Make EA Co-operation a Priority
I've always said Nintendo need EA's support, if only for the annual sports games. I for one am a massive fan of FIFA, and getting shafted year on year on Nintendo platforms with mediocre efforts is taking it's toll. It was one of my main reasons for buying another platform last gen. That and Mass Effect. Wii U needs that sort of game.
So for me, Nintendo really need to get EA back on board
Re: New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Screens Are Beyond Cute
Chase McCain?! No wait, wrong game
This is looking awesome, can't wait. So long as the spirit of Lego City passes through, I'm more than excited
Re: Luigi's Mansion 2 Spooks Its Way Into UK Top Ten
@Grubdog 12th in an all-format chart is a great achievement for a console with such a small fanbase. It's sold really well considering
Re: Special AR Pre-Paid Cards Coming To Japan
That's a clever way of making me buy a lot of eShop credit I'll never need... Well played Nintendo
Re: Runner 2 Patch Now Available To Download
Well I suppose there's some bright side to it still not being out here :/
Re: Talking Point: An Open Letter To Nintendo
Patience... This is a new system, not the 3DS. That's built and got stronger and stronger, as will Wii U. Although a little advertising wouldn't hurt
Re: Best Buy Employee On A Mission To Save R.O.B.
Telling the world before committing a crime is probably the worst thing to do
Although saving a ROB is a worthy cause...
Re: UK Gamers Rate Wii As "Best Ever" Console
2000 people does not make a survey... At least not a good one anyway
For me it would be SNES
Re: Wii Mini Generating Little Interest in The UK
It's been released?! I didn't even know that and I've certainly not heard ANYTHING about it. Great marketing ¬¬
Re: Ashes Cricket 2013 Announced For Wii U
Well that's unexpected! Good news
Re: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Hitting Europe On April 26th
So basically all of April I'll be playing Chase McCain games... Sounds good haha
Re: Project CARS Will "Look And Feel Amazing" On Wii U, Says Developer
This is looking awesome, but a lack of analogue triggers is going to hurt it so much...
Re: Reaction: Doom and Gloom Merchants on Wii U Being Nintendo's Last Home Console
It's interesting that everyone (and I mean everyone) I've physically showed the Wii U to has been pleasantly surprised by it and even expressed an interest in buying one. People I talk to about it dismiss it and don't understand it's uses. Marketing needs to step up, Nintendo Land is the perfect advertising tool is used well
Re: Talking Point: NFC and AR - Two Cool Extras That Need Some Love
Yep, they need to be used more, but only when it's done sensibly. Kid Icarus had a wonderful use of AR Cards, and I'd love to see more. After all, what's the point of having that functionality on the system if no-one will use it?
Re: Nintendo Outsourcing Development Of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Glad someone else is doing this, we need the main dev teams working on new stuff!
Re: Feature: Series Reboots That Have Divided Gamers
Other M, Skyward Sword and Uprising rank amongst some of my favourite games ever, I can't really see why anyone would take issue with them (apart from scanning for pixel-width blobs in Other M...)
Re: Feature: A Further Investigation into LEGO City: Undercover
"LEGO of me"
Puns everywhere haha
Re: First Impressions: LEGO City Undercover
So excited to play this
Re: Play: Mario Kart 7 with Nintendo Life
Well this is going horribly wrong... Yet to win a race ¬¬
Re: Play: Mario Kart 7 with Nintendo Life
I should be on in a little while, username is Gaz. Creative I know
Re: Video: Chase McCain Introduced in New LEGO City: Undercover Webisode
Chase McCain?! YOU'RE A LEGEND!
Can't wait for this game
Re: BIT.TRIP Presents: RUNNER 2 Was Originally Going To Skip Wii U
lilt line was actually a pretty fun game. Can't wait for RUNNER 2
Re: Rayman Legends Challenge Mode Coming Exclusively To Wii U This April
Nice save Ubi! Not a bad deal really for Wii U owners in the end, still not as good as the game but it's a positive step. Nice to see
Re: Sony Trolls Nintendo Ahead of PlayStation 4 Announcement
Remember the last company who decided attacking Nintendo like this would be a good marketing scheme? Yep, they went bankrupt. Just something to think about
Re: Nintendo Announces Mario & Luigi: Dream Team For 3DS
Hopefully Fawful is back
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The European Presentation Live
Would love to see some footage from Lego City 3DS, and of course a hint at the new Zelda 3DS game!
Re: Nintendo 3DS Direct Bringing the Love on 14th February
A release date for Luigi's Mansion and Lego City would be appreciated
Re: Rayman Legends Boss and Dev Team Protest Wii U Release Delay
THIS is what I like to see from the games industry - developers and creators standing up for what's right and not bending to the financial desires of the guys upstairs.
Whether or not this works is anyone's guess, but it's a step in the right direction - this is a massive PR blow to Ubisoft, an internal rebellion is practically unheard of! Fingers crossed the limbless wonder will be out on Wii U soon
Re: Rayman Legends No Longer a Wii U Exclusive, Delayed to September
I wish I could have been at the meeting where the exec said "hey guys, let's delay this finished game and release it during the busiest season of the year! It worked SO well for Origins, right?"
Re: Rumour: Next Sonic Game Will Be Called Sonic Adventure 3
Sonic Heroes was basically SA3... Just throwing that out there
Regardless, I'd rather something fresh than "Oh hey, we're just rehashing an old concept again. Yeah we know Generations and Colours were awesome, but now you can lumber around as Omega!"
Re: Amazon Lists The Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker HD For $59.99
It's a remake though, not a remaster like the cheap ones are. Important distinction which warrants the price. After all, who complained about OoT3D's price?
Re: Rumour: Scribblenauts Unlimited Was Recalled From European Retailers
Isn't this precisely what patches are for? Presumably these bugs didn't prevent the game from booting?
Re: Feature: Wii U Blockbusters - What to Play While You Wait
@shinesprite I like to think it's the same fish just following you everywhere
Re: Nintendo Hints At An Additional Platform In The Future
Virtual Boy 2 - you heard it here first folks!
Re: Super Mario 3D Land Sales Outpacing Super Mario Galaxy's In First Year
I really don't understand how this has happened, Galaxy is so much better than 3D Land can ever hope to be... Then again this is Japan causing the shift, so that probably explains it
Re: BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Submitted To Nintendo For Approval
Can't wait for this, RUNNER is one of my all-time favourite games, and this is looking like it'll be just as good
Re: Puddle Given Release Date In North America
Punbelievable...
Re: Rumour: New Sonic Title Dashing To Wii U And 3DS
SEGA's finest coders eh? So not Dimps then
Seriously though, really excited about this. I've been waiting since Generations for another big Sonic game (Sonic 4 Ep 2 was, again, bad), and would love to see the characters return
Re: Nintendo Unveils The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD for Wii U
Words can't describe how excited I am right now!!!
'Hoy Small Fry
Re: Feature: Nintendo and Bond Through the Ages
@SMW Blood Stone is a fantastic game, plays a lot like From Russia With Love. Such a shame it never came out for Wii (although it's most likely technical related)
Re: Crysis 3 Not Coming To Wii U Due To A "Lack Of Business Drive"
What happened to that "we're best friends" deal we saw at E3 2011?
Re: Nvidia Unveils the Daunting Project Shield
Project SHIELD, soon to replace the Nokia N-Gage as the worst handheld ever