GiftedGimp

I'm hoping Ubisoft and other 3rd party publishers have been asked to hold back some WiiU game announcments for Nintendo Direct and Nintendo's own E3 showing.
Considering How Supportive Ubi have been towards the WiiU it does seem strange that there wasn't more on show, however the on-stage focus was all about Xbone/Ps4 so in a way it makes sense to wait to a time during e3 that is more focused on WiiU before any bigger WiiU reveals, what Ubisoft shown for WiiU was after all pretty much already known about or Multiplatform.
As for EA... well thats not a suprise.

Obviously Big Franchise Titles, Probably a game or two that confirms Nintendo's and some WiiU supportive developers statements that the WiiU is Not underpowered compared to Xbone/Ps4.
Got a sneaky feeling there will be A game supporting dual gamepads which will also be bundled with a gamepad aswell as being available seperatley.
Possibly Achievements, Party Chat and unified account system as its a strong rumour these features are heading to WiiU and with 3ds getting Nintendo Network id's it seems logical.
Nintendo in reaction to Ps4 price announcment may declare a price cut, tho unlikely, I would expect that in a month or to as Ps4's launch nears/at the run up to christmas.

This has been headlined differently as it should of been.
My Prev post has link which gives better indication of its a story of EA trying to get themselves out of thr Anti-WiiU hole they've dug themselves.
Example.. Not long ago EA quoted as saying WiiU is Not considered Next-Gen by them, Now they are saying they Consider it as Next-Gen along side Xbone and Ps4.

IRead this itteration and this http://nintendoenthusiast.com/18473/ea-wii-u-is-an-opportunity-for-the-future-believe-wii-u-is-same-generation-as-competition/ and you get more insight on what EA are trying to do.

The DRM restrictions on Xbone and Ps4, once announced/leaked, means most gamers, apart from the Hardcore Fans will be reluctant to jump on the Xbone/Ps4 Train.
The WiiU will end up there, or there-abouts selling the same as the Xbone/Ps4 as people will opt to stay with thier Ps3's, 360's or concentrate more on Pc gaming or opt for Drm freindly WiiU.
With the Attitude EA have shown towards WiiU/Nintendo and how the reaction to Xbone's Drm handling has been recieved by the public and media EA are now having to backtrack and try to re-establish thier relationship towards WiiU owners and Nintendo.
Yes there's no games comming this year, but thays because they abandoned the WiiU at the end of last year, only letting games already in development be finished, well game, that being NFSMW.
I said months ago EA would be up the creek the way thier attitude is(was) and sure enough they are.
You expect all Ps4/Xbone titles released by EA in the latter half of next year to also be on WiiU, all new games they start development on will include a WiiU version, the trouble his how much damage have EA caused themselves in terms of WiiU owners actually willing to give EA any of thier hard earned money towards games they do release on WiiU.

Its worth adding after everything EA have to be carefull on how they word press statements in thier return to supporting WiiU, They are not going to out right say look guys, we've been greedy arseholes and now realise people won't buy into restrictive drm managment offered on Xbone and Ps4, so although we have said most games we are making for Xbone and Ps4 won't work on WiiU they in reality will.

E3, will drive WiiU sales, And make those games not coming to WiiU seem irrelevant.
I predict 2014's E3, alot of 3rd party publishers will be trying to rebuild burnt bridges with Nintendo and Nintendo fans.

@MrWalkieTalkie worldwide Sales are comparable to 360/Ps3 for the time period from each consoles release.
Lack of Sales not the real reason, Lack of WiiU owners buying 3rd party games, some justifiably so, others not coupled with no hinderance to the used game market.
Noticed how no games on WiiU have 'Online Passes' or DLC Season Passes? I get the feeling it's more down to eStore not being compatable rather than publishers choosing not to do them.

Only ever enjoyed Nba Jam, so doesn't bother me. Blow to thr US WiiU owners though.
Install base of WiiU is not the Problem really, although thats why the Ps3/360 versions are still going ahead having 7/8 years to build a huge install base. Its down to the restrictive Used game/Rent/Borrow DRM on Xbone which almost definatley will be there in a simular way on Ps4. Lets be honest niether the Xbone or Ps4 will have anywhere near the userbases of the current gen and I doubt that WiiU will have the lowest userbase for a good 12-18 months... if ever.
If WiiU implemented the same on WiiU there would be no problem from most publishers.
It pains me to say but maybe Nintendo will be forced to implement it, even if its via a one-use code with new games bit like the online pass system is/was but to unlock the whole game, rather than a system update.
Although it would help if more Nintendo fans actually brought 3rd Party games aswell as 1st.

@Lin1876 I understand where your coming from and yep, in faster, longer sweeping corners if the speed or turn in is misjudged a driver will alternate brak/accel as needed, where as get it right its purly throttle control to keep the balance.
However all I'm saying is Right Stick accel/brake isn't a game breaker, it used to be the norm at one time and it may take a bit of getting used to if you'r only ever used to trigger controls but right stick is just as effective overall.

I dont mind either way when I had forza I used Triggers, and got into the nasty habit of braking and accelerating at the same time on GT5, I used the Right Stick. Your right it is a persons preference usuallt built on what your used to. If no one had invented anolog controls yet we'd all be happy with digital steering, Accel & brake because thatswhat we'd be used to.

@JSuede Be interesting if that random port was used for analog footpedals and then for steering given the platers are given the choice Motion or Stick controls.
I forgot about the 'random' port tbh.

@Lin1876 From my Karting team days you are taught Not to press the brake while accelerating, F1 and as far as I know all professional race sports its not encouraged, it causes lock-ups, over revs and over heating of the brakes.
The trigger system allows you to brake while accelerating, where as the right stick method doesn't thus making it more realistic.
Depending on trigger type and how the game is programmed for the system triggers varies how well the analog accel/brake feels. Xbox triggers are far better than the ps3 for example.
The thing is its been that many years that controllers have had analog triggers that it's what people are used to and yes there's ni denying that WiiU should of had Analog triggers, and hopefully a revised pro-controller wilth analog triggers will be available but at the same time the Right stick method will work just as well, maybe even better depending on game coding and comparable controller with analog triggers. So overall its not a big issue not having analog triggers.

@cheesesteak7 there is NO speculation Nintendo need to go 3rd party to survive.
Nintendo are in a much better position rhan Sony and Xbox division, financially.

Really Looking forward to this racing sim. I know some people will say about lack of analog triggers but the Right stick works excellent as analog accel/brake.

Look at History, Atari and Sega, both withdrew from the console manufacturing side of the buisness and took thier ips multiplatform.
Both Sega and Atari multiplatform games have never been to the standard they used to be when they were exclusive to thier branded console.
Sega are doing OK(ish), but have refocused on releasing less retail games and more towards refreshing games from thier past, when they were in the thier prime and releasing digitaly. (yes I know there's 3 Nintendo exclusives but thats hopefully going to turn into a good sega-ninty long term partnership) Atari meanwhile If i'm honest I don't know if they are still about? I think I've seen aeen a coup,e of Atari branded iOs games on iTunes but thats about it.
Nintendo need to keep thier games on thier systems to maintain quality. Nintendo are not afraid to delay games untill they are happy with them. Bug ridden 1st party games are non-excistant compared to other platforms 1st party games, and game quality outshines anything on other systems. If Nintendo were to go multiplatforn they would be restricted to restricting thier game development to fit the release windows for the other platforms, Nintendo would be concentrating on several versions, at the same time rather than concentrating solely on one version, increasing the chances of missed bugs/glitches and Nintendo game quality would suffer massively.
By going Multiplatform Nintendo would stop releasing hardware, and then there would be no-one to innovate the industry which is something Nintendo have always been doing ever since they patented the Cross-pad on the NES controller.
The Gaming industry and gamers alike Need Nintendo to make hardware and create games for that hardware, without them doing that all that will happen is in 20yrs time people will be playing hyper realistic looking versions CoD, Halo.

another one. Reason Everybody knows Nintendo create the best games available, but Publishers want people to buy Playstation and Xbox due to numerous reasons, non of which are actually to do with the WiiU's capabilities, truth be told, the actual reasons are easy to figure out if you look close enough at the various statements from some publishers, MS and Sony.
Eidos, EA and others GET OVER IT, Nintendo are going to be producing great games for MANY YEARS beyond Sony and Microsoft and keep releasing those games on innovative Nintendo Hardware.
Nintendo shouldn't ever release games on other platforms just to please Publishers who simply are too reliant on the back-handers they recieve from Microsoft and Sony.

Considering that the 8gb was mostly left in the stores while people favoured the 32gb model that Nintendo might as well recall and upgrade the 8gb models to repackage as a 32gb Sku.
Those who have brough the 8gb should be ok for a while, but at the very least should be prepared to buy a cheap HDD, going into the future, but I suspect a majority of 8gb owners already have a Hdd tbh.

Its worth mentioning that NO next gen consoles are getting this and only the PSP is on the handeld front.
Obviously its down to wanting to hit sales targets. PSP often outsells Vita especially in Japan, Ps3 and 360 have huge install base. Had the last one sold as expected on 3DS then this edition would of probably went to the System.
Next years edition you will probably find they release across all platforms and depending on sales decide which systems to support in the future.
If EA still decide not to bring Fifa to WiiU it's obvious Pes will do well so in the long term don't worry about missing this years edition. Worry next year if they miss out the WiiU version.

@SkywardCrowbar Agree I really liked ZombiU.. put the problems down to devs getting used to hardware. A sequel would fix most/all of bugs or what didn't work in ZombiU

@Melkaticox In fairness the first game in any new franchise is a starting point. Developers then find what works, what doesn't and refine it on the sequel, often adding new features which then are worked on and refined on future sequels... trouble is it gets to a point when sequels turn into rince-n-repeats.
Usually the 2nd or 3rd in a franchise are generally looked upon as the best, though there are a few exceptions.

With Just Reason, there are too many fanboys around that stick to rinse-n-repeat franchises and are only willing to try something else if/when the game drops to bargin bin prices.
If I'm unsure about a new franchise I tend to rent it first tbh, but if the game can impress me enough before hand I just buy it as I am with Watchdogs.
This is something else against drm restriction on used/borrowed disc games... New franchises will reach a lower audience when it can't be tried via borrow from freind or a rental.
I think Watchdogs will be bigger on WiiU than other platforms, purly as due to lower publisher suport and WiiU not getting the yearly rince-n-repeat sequels combined with most WiiU owners are usually mature enough to actually try new things.

As I said before...
The pre-order early access Deathstroke Dlc will (or rather May) not be available as pre-order early access on WiiU as it is on Ps3, Microsoft Systems & PC.
However Not having Early Access pre-order bonus does NOT equate to Not getting the DLC at All.

Its listed as Early Access Pre-Order Bonus for PC, Microsoft Systems, And Ps3.
So by deduction, If you Pre-Order the game for PC, Xbox360, Xbone or Ps3 you will get early acces to the dlc. Ps4 & WiiU will get the dlc when the dlc is on general release.
Thats how I translate the dlc listings and seeing as it's already been said the WiiU will be getting Origins dlc it seems that where ever this story started its just yet another story trying to damage the WiiU.

People often comment on lack of internal storage but I think Nintendo have done the right thing.
No having to buy a console specific hdd as the 360, no having to replace the hdd internally as the ps3, and with the WiiU you can connect 2 hdd's (or flash stick) to back up/transfer data for back up should you fill your HDD.
I brought the 32gb Premium WiiU and worked out after the fact I could of brought the 8gb white WiiU, 2tb HDD and Nintendo Land and WiiU starter Kit, consisting of WiiMote, Nunchuck and Sensor bar (everything you get with the 32gb premium WiiU except the extra gamepad stand but with a WiiMote & Nunchuck instead) for the about £20 more as the 32gb package on its own cost me... this was before all the special pricecuts some retailers have ran for WiiU. (Although I wouldn't of qualified for the premium reward scheme)
I just wish the Usb was 3.0 standard rather than 2.0.

It's also worth remembering that many WiiU friendly developers have said simular things. However as is always the case the Negative comments from those developers less friendly get more headlines thus getting negitivity far more publicity than the positives.
Also also as I've said in the past nearly all the negativity about the WiiU's specs originate from EA or a EA published developer, which is no suprise considering how the Xbone is going forward in terms of used games/Drm (and more than like the Ps4 will be simular)

I'm more interested in the update enabling eShop purchases within the game. Is this only for SMBU or universal? Hopefully universal as Zen Pinball has shown the need to enter eShop to purchase dlc is a painfull way to do things and it will also make it easier for developers to market dlc... Past AC3 dlc i've not even noticed appear untill after the fact as it is buried away on eStore, unless you specifically go to the game entry in eStore.

Think the Wii Pro controller has analog triggers, but the WiiU one doesn't for some strange reason.
Not owned Wii or Wii Pro Controller so only going on whar I've heard, but WiiU's Pro controller definatley does not have analog triggers, I know as I do own one.

Wouldn't be suprised if at e3 Nintendo announce a game compatable with 2 gamepads, and a gamepad bundle, with the longer lasting battery with that game.

@H_Hunter Sony/M$ have designed thier next consoles to have a 10 year lifespan, witj a new model released in 7/8 years. In the hope, with measures built into the ps4/xbone to steer consumers that the next consoles can be all digital downloads.
WiiU was, for me, obviously designed to have a much shorter lifespan of 5/6 years with a WiiU2, or what ever released 4/5 years down the line.
With Nintendo Network, Miiverse, eShop, and the gamepad I've always had the impression that the WiiU is the test-bed platform to see what works, what doesn't and to iron out kinks in thier system/s before investing heavily in a console intended to have a long 10yr lifespan. (Wii's to some extent was the same with the WiiMotes but I think the sheer popularity of the system gave it a extra time pass).
Several generations ahead gpu equates to about a 4/5 year lifespan as you say kind of falling in line to my theory/feeling.

What he is saying in laymans terms is If people use the Architecture Properly, Don't rely on the Processor to do everything, use the memory caches and the GPGPU how the design of the hardware is intended and the WiiU will chuck out Next gen looking games and not current gen looking games.
He's not saying the WiiU is as powerful as the xbone or ps4, but he is saying that those game engines that won't work on WiiU, according to those developers who dislike the WiiU would work if they altered the game engine to use the Caches available and the GPGPU properly.. in a indirect way.
'Especially the workings of the CPU caches are very important to master. Otherwise you can lose a magnitude of power for cache relevant parts of your code'
tbh something sensible WiiU owners know anyway, but given several reasons, (non legitimatly about lack of power of the WiiU), including the Ps4/Xbone having pc-like architecture developers would rather cut-n-paste games between platforms than spend time optimizing game engines for WiiU.

Dirt was confirmed coming to WiiU last year. Really hope it sells well on WiiU as Codemasters first WiiU release will be this and if it does then potentially WiiU will have another 3rd party publisher giving decent support.
As for lack of analog triggers, the Ps2 introduced the right stick for accel/brake controls, and as NFS shows using the right stick for accel/brake on WiiU works well.
Having said that a WiiU pro controller revision to include analog triggers would be good.

@banacheck Sony will Not announce No DRM for Ps4, Sony learned very quickly about the 5 console limit with the Ps3 and reduced it to 3.
Sony also know that Account Sharing is pretty rife on Ps3, Hell I did with a family member we would take it turns buying dlc and games on download and most of the people I knew on ps3 did the same with a someone they knew.
This is why Microsoft had the limited drm transfer system or insisted on the purchasing account having to be logged into Xbl, and Nintendo have hardware linked drm.
Wether or Not Used games are untouched by Sony remains to be seen, but consider the WiiU is the only current and next-gen system suffering from lack of publisher support and is also the only console going forward known to not restrict the used game market/Disc sharing option I would be extremely suprised if Sony do not follow M$ in some way.
Obvously Sony PR are going to hold on to DRM information for as long as possible and if they had leaked info that M$ we're also placing restrictions, (which Sony probably did and Vice versa, other wise M$ wouldn't of gone ahead being the only one to place restrictions), Sony are going to put out positive statements like 'we're listening to our community' etc, etc.
Gotta be M$ some credit tbh, they have been pretty open about the drm/used game restrictions, but as was the case with Ps2 & Ps3 Sony are bragging about specs, but leaving out info about about the fundimentals of the system for as long as possible.
I hope M$ are the only ones to restrict used games, I wan't the console retail to survive well into the future and if Ps4 and Xbone do both hamper the retail sector with used game restrictions being so strong its more than likely the dedicated gaming retail sector or going to suffer big time this next generation.

Sales of Xbone is going to effected by the blocked used games. Not only from people not being able to save a few quid by buying a used game but also family/freinds not being able to share game discs.
The thing is do people really think the Ps4 will not do something simular? EA Have stopped using the online pass codes, yet at the same time have already said the extra developments costs associated with the ps4/Xbone will mean thier games will cost an extra $10 to buy.. quickly denied by Sony but seriously EA and others would insist that a used game restriction of somesort would apply to Ps4.
Sony have only ever said Used games would work on Ps4.
Also if ypu think about it, The best reason to not go digital is so you can trade games when you've finished with them. By creating a Used game market where there is no or little actual saving to be made by trading it forcefully steers consumers towards going Digital only, a system all publishers aswell as Sony/M$ want the consumer to fully adopt.

Lets be honest, the reason EA and others do not want to release on WiiU is NOTHING to do with specs. Its all down to the fact that Next gen game development costs are going to be much higher than current gen and the WiiU will be able to operate a un-hindered used game market, and freinds/family will be able to share/swap game discs which Xbone One, and Ps4 (wait till e3) will hinder with the need of paying a fee for the privalige.

Its an EA game so no suprise here. Whays interesting is a developer is doing this NFS and not criterion who likr the WiiU.
Tbh EA are digging thier own financial grave, When the Partnership with M$ goes tits-up due to how badly the Xbone sells and the investment EA are making in the system.
All because it Xbone restricts Used Games.. (Sony Will do the Same on Ps4) and WiiU doesn't, at a hardware level anyway.

The Developer doesn't like the WiiU and openly said so.
Shame WB didn't go with someone who does, but tbh This time next year most publishers will be insisting on creating WiiU versions and it will be upto those WiiU hating Developers to actually learn to use the dev kits properly rather than dismising them.

Actually was going to this, I was expecting the gamepad to be implemented well, don't know if thats the case but since the developers decided they would only do a half-donkey'd version, leaving out the online I'll be giving it a miss.
A big shame as I usually make sure I buy 3rd party titles as soon as I can, if they are decent enough to to do my part in showing 3rd party publishers WiiU owners will also by non-Nintendo games.
Well with Warners Lego Batman and Capcom's Resi Evil at least I'm able to still show some 3rd party support at least.

@Peach64 I'm not going to spend hours explaining you on where your looking at this all wrong.
All I'm going to say is there are a load of reasons why WiiU sales have been slow, not least the unknowns about the Ps4 and Xbone.
Your not looking at the bigger picture, your ignoring the fact that this artical highlights one retailers increased sales in 2 days, there are thousands of outlets that would of seen increases and finally the WiiU isn't in competition with the 360 or Ps3.. its in competition with the Xbone and Ps4 and every single WiiU sold is one more than both of them systems and Pricing, Lack of direct hardware backward compatability and restrictions on being able to buy used games or share/swap games with freinds and family members is all going to cause a lot of people to think before buying thier Next console.
Which ever way you want to twist this, its good news for WiiU.

@XCWarrior If like I strongly suspect and would be amazed if otherwise Sony do follow suit and charge a fee for used game to work then yes your right, All retailers will be extremly keen to sell WiiU systems over the Ps4 and Xbone. Its fact that even the online pass system seriously damaged the used game market for those games that require it, and retailers make a much higher profit margine on Used games (not requiring online passes) than New games.
This in itself will be great for WiiU as retailers will stop relying on Nintendo to put the WiiU in the forefront of peoples minds and will do thier fair share to push the system to the forefront.

@Peach64 For a supposed Nintendo fan you really like shooting down any positivity towards the WiiU. I can't remember seeing a single post where your not shhoting down Nintendo or the WiiU.
Fact is from a Single Retail outlet there has been a massive increase in sales, its safe to assume other retailers will see a big increase too. NPD figures only apply to the US, where the WiiU sold very very well at launch, Japan the WiiU is selling pretty good still, EU is a bit of a split depending on region, Uk being the Worst. However This Indicates UK sales within 2 days of Xbone announcment are massively on the rise.
Not to mention Overall World Wide Sales Figures are in the region of the Ps3 and 360 sales figures for the same time period after those systems launched.

@XCWarrior There was the rumour that Sony and Microsoft would both block Used Games. Sony said that Used Games would work on Ps4 in a press statement, but consider Xbone and Ps4 are both considered the lead systems by publishers, meanwhile the WiiU not really getting much publisher love it's safe to assume both Sony and MS have followed suit in terms of combating publishers hate for used game market. EA, the most money grabbing publisher around, who invented the online pass system has now scrapped it and there's no way they would of if they didn't have assurances from Sony that the used market issue was going to be delt with on the Ps4 Hardware... and we all know how EA really do not want to publish on WiiU, the one system that we know has no hardware based anti-used game conter measure.

@GazPlant Most have, but there are still a couple about trying to stop thier cover as a Nintendo fan being blown.

I've been saying this would happen since owning a WiiU. Although I was expecting WiiU sales to increase after e3 tbh.
Thing is Microsoft have let people know the full facts, except price, good and bad about Xbone and Sony have only told people the Good. E3 Sony will be letting people know the full story, and if Sony don't announce a Fee system for used games I would be amazed. Coupled with the limitation of cloud based ps3 game compatability and limited ps3 psn purchases being transferable even more people will looking at the WiiU.
Publishers, mainly EA have been very Vocal With thier Anti-WiiU views, and now we all know why. EA invented the Online pass system to damage used game market and game disc sharing. WiiU will be only system that will allow you to trade/buy used games, share your game discs with freinds and family members without incurring extra costs, and allow you to play games easily from the previous generation. (Generations if you include WiiU VC).

Right call be Capcom. Yes they could of gone ahead with the promo, but then the Press would of ripped into Capcom giving them front page negativity.
Media and Various groups around the world are always looking to blame/criticize the the gaming culture, wether it be a parent claiming 'X' game made their son shoot someone or if a game or some sort of promotion has some sort, no matter how remote, link to a tragidy, or tragic situation.
Besides, Capcom still made the right decision, purly in that it shows respect to those brutaly murdered.

Having brought/played Perfect Dark Zero at the 360's launch I really am not bothered. It was good but never as good as the original, same will be the same on the sequel, especially Rare are not the same people than back when the Original Perfect Dark was released.
Since getting rid of my 360 a couple of years back I'm more bothered that I can't get the Original Perfect Dark on VC, Hopefully Nintendo still have some rights to bring it to WiiU VC, butbI doubt it.

Maybe retailers will start pushing the WiiU more..
Xbox One used game market will be limited, as it has been on games that require an online Pass.
Sony have said Used games wont be blocked on Ps4, but who's to say a fee system wont be in place. EA and other publishers would want the same sort of system on the consoles they consider the main.
WiiU, Used game market un-touched, meaning retailers can easily make money from trade-ins and used game market.
This Also explains why EA and other publishers have been talking down the WiiU, and are reluctant to support the WiiU. Its common knowledge that publishers hate the used game market.

Next Gen Will have the Ps4 world wide in front but WiiU, Xbox One will be fairly even in terms of userbase.
although In each Territory the WiiU will be Japans Lead System, USA will have the Xbox One as its Lead console and Europe's Lead console will be the Ps4.
Just speculative guessing, but Pratcher gets paid to do the same.

So after treating WiiU owners like sh** in one way and another they decided that now it won't upset the partnership with microsoft they will actually tel WiiU owners that some EA games will be released on WiiU.
You know what EA.. Stick em up your booty!

@jpfan1989 Its Not. To be fair nor is the Ps4. Sony are getting round this by allowing ps4 owners to stream Ps3 games via cloud. What ps3 games will be available remains to be seen.

I got fedup with Microsofts Games come second approach that slowly evolved on 360, after seeing the reveal I see the direction is set to continue. Coupled with other factors like having to Pay to play second hand or borrowed games Xbox 1 is a definate all time No for me.
I've still Not seen anything that swayed me to buy a Ps4. I have a Ps3 but only ever play Rocksmith and Since the Ps4 is backward compatible only on games available via cloud I wouldn't be able to play it without suffering the latency issues associated with cloud gaming so there's no point for me. plus there's a possibility that Sony will follow Ms's lead in yes you can play used/borrowed games but for a fee.
I've not played Pc games for over a decade, but I think I will start saving and get myself a decent pc gaming rig for any major titles i'm intersted that don't come to WiiU.
On the plus side, WiiU will start to look a lot more attractive to a lot of current 360/Ps3 gamers.

Another thing EA... When are you going to announce your not supporting the Vita? Just Wondering as Fifa sold sh** on that system, as do most games and it has a lower user/game attach rate than WiiU.

Ps.. So on Nextbox and Ps4 are only going to release a few Ps3/360 ports then stop supporting the systemx untill Sony & Microsofts next systems have a 10 million + sized userbase?.... didn't think so its another EA tool spouting BS excuses to WiiU owners. On the Plus One day EA, you will want to publish on WiiU, and guess what you'd of peed of the WiiU community so much you still won't make any decent game sales while every other 3rd party publisher does meaning then you'll actually have a legimate excuse to not support WiiU. Something along the lines of WiiU owners hate us and simply won't buy EA published games due to our ignorance an deceit.

Considering Sonys PSN still isn't quite upto Microsoft Xbl service, given Microsoft had a 4 year head start over Sony its obvious that Since Wii only had a very basic online system that eStore/Nintendo Network isn't going to be as comprehensive as Xbl and Psn and thier associated online stores.
eStore/Nintendo Network is new and Nintendo will do what Microsoft have done on the OrigInal Xbox & 360 and do what Sony did with Psn on the Ps3... develop the online infrastructure, services and online store.
Its going to take a few years but eStore will build up to whats found on Psn an Xbl and Nintendo Network itself will change offering more features and services over time via updates to the WiiU and Nintendo Network itself.
Don't be suprised to find that over the next few years that Nintendo Network will be offering party chat, cross game invites, account linked drm and a host of other features possibly including an achievment system akin to those found now on Xbl and Psn.
As I say it takes time, Look how long it took Sony to get PSN close to Xbl in terms of services and Psn still doesn't quite match Xbl.