@TreesenHauser: This is why, IMO, the VC can only ever be a supplementary part of a retro fan's collection. There will always remain great titles that will never see the light of day on the VC. The VC is great for promoting awareness for retro gaming and I'm pretty happy with what was released on the Wii, but it feels pretty futile to me to wait for a particular release, especially a Rare developed title. The cartridges are still pretty inexpensive online and nothing beats playing a game on its original hardware.
As long as the WiiU does well in Japan, I don't see doom for Nintendo. Less western 3rd party releases could open the door for publishers like Xseed releasing more obscure titles in the west. It looks like the Wii U might end up being a niche system, but a potentially great one.
@Geonjaha Nintendo also apear to be pumping out more releases then they used to and seem much more crunched for time and resources. This looks like a likely reason for less extras.
One of the ideas that initially drew me to the Wii U was gamepad play without the need for a TV. This seems like a good enough use for the gamepad without the need for gimmicks. The main reason I want black ops 2 for Wii U and not PS3 is gamepad play. My wife doesn't like watching shooters so I don't get a chance to play them very often. That all changes now with Wii U. Just port Borderlands and allow people to choose how they want to play.
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Re: Rumour: Wii U System Update Could Go Live Tomorrow
@TreesenHauser: This is why, IMO, the VC can only ever be a supplementary part of a retro fan's collection. There will always remain great titles that will never see the light of day on the VC. The VC is great for promoting awareness for retro gaming and I'm pretty happy with what was released on the Wii, but it feels pretty futile to me to wait for a particular release, especially a Rare developed title. The cartridges are still pretty inexpensive online and nothing beats playing a game on its original hardware.
Re: Developer States That Wii U Woes Were a Focus At DICE
As long as the WiiU does well in Japan, I don't see doom for Nintendo. Less western 3rd party releases could open the door for publishers like Xseed releasing more obscure titles in the west. It looks like the Wii U might end up being a niche system, but a potentially great one.
Re: Local Multiplayer Sneaks Up On Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
@Geonjaha Nintendo also apear to be pumping out more releases then they used to and seem much more crunched for time and resources. This looks like a likely reason for less extras.
Re: Lack of "OMG" Idea Explains Borderlands Wii U Absence
One of the ideas that initially drew me to the Wii U was gamepad play without the need for a TV. This seems like a good enough use for the gamepad without the need for gimmicks. The main reason I want black ops 2 for Wii U and not PS3 is gamepad play. My wife doesn't like watching shooters so I don't get a chance to play them very often. That all changes now with Wii U. Just port Borderlands and allow people to choose how they want to play.