They are definitely far too timid when it comes to attracting developers to the system (especially indies). They don't have to necessarily make a big song and dance about it either (like Sony do) if that's not their style.
As a developer making games for WiiU, this is really disappointing. I'd love to put twitch integration into my game. (Maybe it'll still happen for 3rd party devs like me, though have my doubts)
I'd also love for this game to have 4 player splitscreen. Would be amazing having my flatmates/friends and I play as a team versus another 4 people online.
@benptooey I guess you could have one player do all the teleporting on the gamepad (assuming you're on the same team)
This doesn't have to be just for kids. Think of all those Gundam or what-have-you mecha figurines and models sold in Japan. Imagine if each had an NFC tag and unlocked something in their companion games; gave you extra content, weapons, levels etc.
Probably most people wouldn't bother with them, but for the super-fans who are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on their hobby, it makes the models feel more real and part of the wider experience. Plus when you buy a model/figurine, it has dual use. Both physical and digital value.
Or all those Pokemon cards. Imagine if they all had NFC chips in them, so when you bought the card, you got that pokemon in game!
This is a good start as it shows Nintendo do get that people want companion apps and to do peripheral stuff around their gaming on their phones (like the rankings and stats stuff).
It's good as well that you can share to Youtube, as that suggests they are aware people want to tap into existing social networks rather than being forced into just using Nintendo -only stuff like Miiverse. (Not that Miiverse is bad, but it's good to have the option of sharing wherever you like).
The next big thing will be twitch integration and rolling this kind of functionality out to other games and third party developers
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Re: Developers Weigh In On The Way Forward For Wii U
They are definitely far too timid when it comes to attracting developers to the system (especially indies). They don't have to necessarily make a big song and dance about it either (like Sony do) if that's not their style.
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Won't Bring Live Twitch Streaming to Wii U as it Lacks 'Fun'
As a developer making games for WiiU, this is really disappointing. I'd love to put twitch integration into my game. (Maybe it'll still happen for 3rd party devs like me, though have my doubts)
Re: E3 2014: Hands On With Nintendo's New Online Shooter IP, Splatoon
When does it come out? I wanna play it now!
I'd also love for this game to have 4 player splitscreen. Would be amazing having my flatmates/friends and I play as a team versus another 4 people online.
@benptooey I guess you could have one player do all the teleporting on the gamepad (assuming you're on the same team)
Re: Guide: Everything Nintendo Fans Need to Follow at E3 2014
I'd say to watch the MS and Sony presentations as well, since Wii U is in direct competition with them
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 'Nintendo Figurine Platform' to Utilise NFC for Wii U and 3DS
This doesn't have to be just for kids. Think of all those Gundam or what-have-you mecha figurines and models sold in Japan. Imagine if each had an NFC tag and unlocked something in their companion games; gave you extra content, weapons, levels etc.
Probably most people wouldn't bother with them, but for the super-fans who are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on their hobby, it makes the models feel more real and part of the wider experience. Plus when you buy a model/figurine, it has dual use. Both physical and digital value.
Or all those Pokemon cards. Imagine if they all had NFC chips in them, so when you bought the card, you got that pokemon in game!
Re: Nintendo Reveals 'Mario Kart TV' Web App in Financial Results Briefing
This is a good start as it shows Nintendo do get that people want companion apps and to do peripheral stuff around their gaming on their phones (like the rankings and stats stuff).
It's good as well that you can share to Youtube, as that suggests they are aware people want to tap into existing social networks rather than being forced into just using Nintendo -only stuff like Miiverse. (Not that Miiverse is bad, but it's good to have the option of sharing wherever you like).
The next big thing will be twitch integration and rolling this kind of functionality out to other games and third party developers