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Yup this is what everyone was afraid of. So no matter how you spin it (people defending this action), the 3DS technically held the Wii U version back. They probably shouldn't have said anything at all.

I also still find it hard to believe that a capable machine like the 3DS can't handle what was on GC back in 2001. Then again, I don't understand programming and what it takes. So I'll detract that statement. I'm a bit peeved at this. Not because they won't be on the game, but at the fact that there could be other content that didn't make it because the 3DS can't handle it.

Aww man it's exclusive to just Nintendo. I got the first game on PS3 for free and was hoping I would get the same thing here. Or at least let me buy it there. Oh well....Wii U it is.

I have to say that is a unique way to interact with the game there. Japan and their brilliant ideas. I need to speak and understand Japanese quick, fast, and in a hurry.

P.S. Do they switch the sand out after every game? I gotta say there's gonna be a lot of sick people after playing that game.

Yeah after seeing all of these comments here and some on other sites from Nintendo fans....this will probably be Ubisoft's last "mature" game on this system. You all already knew that the gamepad needed extra attention. So of course it wasn't going to release with the others. Still, I have to admit the date was pretty far out. Well I don't see much 3rd party in the Wii U's future anymore. I hope that's not the case.

Gannondorf baby!!!

@peterdavid12345 Might wanna change the the curse word there. This site doesn't allow it.

@Copper_Kidd I'm in South Florida as well. In Deerfield Beach actually. Yeah this is no surprise from NoA. It angers me how they do their business concerning this side of the world.

Like I always say....Reggie and the rest of Nintendo of America are all fools. I can't stand them. There's no defending this. NoE, and of course, Japan can get this at their local game stores. However, I have to go to New York and purchase this?! Kudos to those that stay in the Big Apple, but I live in Florida. What the hay?! Reggie and team are f'ing up! Big time!

I will be getting this game....on the PS4. It's a shame Wii U isn't getting the DLC. I'm still upset that the are releasing DLC on the same day the game launches.

Wow! This is going to be good! I would say that at least it comes with a free mic, but I doubt that's going to help Activision's case here with Nintendo fans. Great job, Acti!

@ModestFan93 Yes the Wii U is a must! We need it!

@SSJ3Goku That's right my saiyan comrade. We need this game for the Wii U pronto. This could very well be one of the best fighters in history.

@Ryu_Niiyama Oh I see, so they're discriminating against those who have the bigger 3DS. Got it!

I kid...I kid! Seriously though, they should have an option for those who will want the bigger New 3DS to purchase these plates. I would have!

Wait a minute....the new 3DS's aren't already in XL form?! I thought that was already a sealed deal. I guess not!

Wow most of those games look absolutely incredible, and fun! I certainly hope they meet their intended goal. I would certainly shell out the dough for them. It would be even nicer if they were all exclusive to just Wii U and 3DS.

@kobashi100 Actually it's the most credible you're going to get to as for sales. VGChartz also numbers have been very close to the real thing. They don't just put a bunch of numbers up and call it a day.

They had the PS4 undertracked for 2 weeks even though Sony came out and said they sold over 10 million. The reasoning for VGChartz not updating the sales at that time was because they needed to know where Sony was getting their numbers from exactly. VGChartz has Nintendo at over 7 million. Which is plausible seeing as MK8 sold well over that amount. Doesn't mean that the hardware sold that much, just the software. However, it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility of console numbers jumped that high because of that game.

@Randomname19 Yeah that's what I meant when I said SF4.

Guys in total sales, the Vita is still ahead of the Wii U. I'm sure once Nintendo releases their sales figures, we'll see it surpassing the Vita. However, the 3DS is the biggest beast in the room though. That version should have happened indefinitely if this is really about install bases and sales.

I still think a Wii U version should happen as well. The many things people can do with Nintendo skins in all would be perfect. Minecraft isn't demanding at all, so why not have a Nintendo version? I also think the only reason why Vita is getting a version is because it will have a direct port from the PS4 version.

As much as I like Street Fighter, I will be giving this a miss. No online play gives me no incentive to buy. Bring Street Fighter 4 over to Wii U Capcom and we'll have a deal!

Great read! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still love the commercial for the very first Smash Bros. It was hilarious.

I just want everyone to start taking Nintendo seriously again. With hardware on par or better than the competition with compelling software (which is never a problem with Nintendo) with lastly Nintendo talking to 3RD PARTY DEVELOPERS TO DEVELOP FOR NINTENDO...then Nintendo will see even more success.

So glad they made a new IP, and NOT involve Mario. That was a great move. Mario burnout is approaching and I don't want to be. Give some spotlight to others. With an extensive and the most first party franchises, I would gather more characters should have it. Can't wait for this game. First day purchase. A shooter that's FUN and non-violent!

I still can't believe it's just 11 dollars where it's easily 20 dollars worth of content in each pack. No this isn't me complaining. This is me extending my hand to Nintendo to say, "Thank you!" They listened to the fans and is giving us more for this game.

They better release this for Wii U. Unfortunately, Nintendo has zero involvement in it. Which I find strange due to their most popular franchise becoming a hit. This fighting game could be another fighting gem under Nintendo's belt. Wii need this! See what I did there?

@SCAR392 I basically said the same thing, regarding your last statement about the Wii U doing more with technically less. Again, I can't discuss or argue specs on because I have no clue as to what is more powerful or less. All I do know is that many developers, who are coders and programmers, have made their case about the PS4 and Xbox 1 definitely being more powerful with what they have and how they use it. The Wii U is a beauty in itself. I still fail to see why devs still try to make the Wii U look like an old PS3/360 game. It's more capable than that. I guess we will just have to depend on devs like Nintendo EAD, Monolith, and Retro, etc to better utilize the Wii U's power.

@SCAR392 The Wii U is no weak console. I know that myself because I have one and it was the first 8th console I've played extensively before the others. However, PowerPC vs x86 is another argument in itself. I can't and won't debate about that because I have no idea about how computers work. However I did a lil quick research on Google and came across an article that wasn't in a completely different language (meaning that I was able to understand a bit).

http://www.redgamingtech.com/why-ps4-and-xbox-one-moved-to-x86-64/

Article was written last year in September, but it explains what PowerPC and X86 does specifically in a nutshell that's relevant to the consoles. So again, we already knew the Wii U is powerful, but it still isn't up there with the other 2 from a technical aspect. I say again...a technical aspect!

Scar, normally ignorant fanboys will come on to say something is weak because it's not their console of choice. I still argue with Sony fanboys here and there with their constant, "framerate this..and resolution that" grasping arguments. Then Microsoft when they say s#$t like, "Uh....what's a Wii U?" Sometimes I ignore them, then sometimes I feel like I need to enlighten them. You should have seen Gaf, VGChartz, Game Informer, etc over the weekend when PSN went down due to DDOS. It was a crap storm indeed. Anyway, nevermind the comments from others who think Wii U isn't powerful. The games speak for themselves. Especially on how beautifully crafted they are. You need power to run games like Zelda and such.

Having all 3 consoles is the best. I'm sorry, but the Wii U just isn't cutting it as a standalone console. Oh and yes, 3rd party support is still an issue. That's why it's constantly being brought up. In today's gaming market, 3rd party games is where most of the money is at. Nintendo's 1st party titles are still great, but it's just not enough to sustain the console. It needs more. Still though, my Wii U is phenomenal and I wouldn't trade it in for anything. I continue to purchase Nintendo consoles because they are great quality consoles. It's just unfortunate that 3rd party is barely there and so many devs are jumping ship.

Anyway, the Wii U is powerful. Yes more powerful than the PS3 and 360. However, as the article states, it's not more powerful than the PS4 and XB1. Common knowledge I'd say. Why are we still discussing this fact? No matter how you spin it...it's just not. Doesn't mean the Wii U can't create beautiful games on par with it's rivals. Just that from a technical/graphical prowess, it's just not on par with the competition.

With games like Splatoon, Smash U, Zelda U, etc, I become more impressed with what the Wii U can do with lesser power. That speaks volumes of Nintendo's quality of gaming. I guess at the end of the day, I'm saying if all you want is Nintendo games, then a Wii U and 3DS purchase (yes both) is right up your alley. If you want an extensive variety of games...then PC, PS4, and/or Xbox 1 may need to be a future purchase for you.

If he helps....Nolan North reprises his role as the voice of Deadpool. It's hilarious too! Hehe

@Mega719 The Walking Dead is confirmed for the Wii U for next week.

https://www.facebook.com/zenstudios

August 28th is the date.

Trust me @Spoony_Tech and I constantly ask for Nintendo themed tables and such on the Zen forums. Heck I just mentioned it again yesterday to Barbie.

MAYBE if a journalist of Tom's caliber asked in their next interview, that may be the push to get Nintendo and Zen together for a collaboration of a 4 pack of Nintendo themed tables, or at least just one table.

@Jazzer94 Yeah I see that now. I just thought that it was...customary, so to speak, about releasing the game on a Nintendo console although the sales aren't as strong as the others. I guess Activision had enough.

@Punished_Boss I thought Ghost did wonderful for the Wii U, in terms of attach rates to the game. I see people playing online all the time with that game. I guess times are changing. The Wii U is in a bad place with 3rd party support. The bad part about this is that it was Activision's decision not to put it on the system. Seeing as sales for the game are stagnant, then it's no wonder they don't wanna release a port.

This with other news that Ubisoft won't put anymore "mature" games after Watch Dog on the Wi U anymore is unsettling.

Very good Nintendo. I'm proud!

However, I want to know the REAL reason why the new COD isn't coming to Wii U. Wii U sales are very good and 3DS sales are right on par with PS4 and even better at times. What's going on?!

@Spoony_Tech I can feel your frustration from here in South Florida man. Again, I know you all are tired of being the butt end of everyone's jokes and how these devs won't either do anything for the Wii U, or delay the game. Still you have to respect the ones that still want to work with Nintendo. To be honest, when it comes to 3rd parties...Nintendo have to take what they can get. We all know the Wii U is a viable console that has promising capabilities. It's just difficult for devs to get behind it because they feel as though they will be taking a loss for developing a game on a system that isn't doing too hot sales wise. Part of the fault is the devs and part of the fault is Nintendo.

The situation with the Crew was something that I thought was bs when they said they weren't developing for the Wii U. Yet there's a 360 version coming along side the PS4 and Xbox One version. No PS3 version either. They claim that there the 360 is more closer to next gen (which is current gen) to develop for. We know the Wii U is more powerful than the past gen, and yet they are not making the game for the Wii U, but instead makes one for the 360?! THAT'S a load of crock. So the Crew (because I was going to get the Wii U version if they released it) is a game I will not be purchasing. Between Project C.A.R.S., Drive Club, and FH 2...I'll have my driving fix. I just wanted a good one for the Wii U.

@element187 I've seen the PS4 and Xbox One versions. They look immaculate. Don't see the need to down play them to a better PS3 version. We all know the PC version will look the best. Lol

@Spoony_Tech Sure no problemhttp://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/08/15/new-project-cars-trailer-amp-pre-order-info.aspx?utm_content=buffer4abb8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Maybe not a trailer for the Wii U , but there are a plethora of articles saying a Wii U version is coming. Chill man. It's coming. I know Nintendo fans are frustrated with the way they are being treated as of lately by 3rd part devs, but this one is legit. Not to mention that most trailers we've seen are on the PC, including those screenshots on this page.

@Spoony_Tech Tech this game is coming to the Wii U though. That's why it's news.

Galaxy or Luigi's Mansion would be welcomed!

I can understand why people were upset at the lack of content from Zen. However, at least Zen is still supporting the Wii U while others seemingly have dropped the console. I can't wait til they drop that Dr. Strange and a few other gems for Wii U owners. They (Zen) are better than the rival in terms of support.

@midnafanboy No that's wrong to say that it ONLY sold on hype at that time. It has games to play. It did then and it does now. That would be like me saying the Wii U was sold only on hype at launch.

@Daruncic What do you mean nothing? The PS4 has plenty of games to play. Don't tell me you're one of those folks that think it has " no gaemz" ,are ya?! THe PS4 has more games than the Xbox One and has almost as many as the Wii U. Yes indies in all. So there's plenty of stuff to play on the system. Whether it's your cup of tea is another story.

I hope it comes to Wii U for Nintendo fans to play it. I wasn't sure the Wii U could run Unreal Engine 4, let alone the PS3/360. Then again I heard it was up-scalable.

Anyway, every Tekken game I've played was on a PlayStation. So that's what I'm getting Tekken 7 on. However, I do have TTT2 for the Wii U as well. Love the exclusive modes on it.

@WaveBoy Hahaha Man I'm totally getting in contact with her and sending her your way! You better be home!

To be honest the other 2 don't have strong holiday line ups like the Wii U has. They will have to depend on 3rd party to do the heavy lifting again.

Still, as in world wide numbers, the Wii U is not doing to good. Dropped back down to the 50,000 range. 3DS took the crown for WW numbers, with the PS4 coming in at a close 2nd. Japan is one tricky market though.

This is pretty good. Although I'm far from a scrub (haven't been at that level since the 90's), there are some things that I'm still learning.

I take that back. I'm a scrub at any "new" fighting game I play til I get familiar with the mechanics. This year's EVO will be stellar. Now that Nintendo has put it's actual backing to it as well....nothing but win from here. I'm looking forward to UMVC3 play and some...SMASH BROS!! WOOO!!!! A little bit of USF4 as well.

@Chouzetsu Wow that War Machine sprite looks like it's in HD. LOL

I'm loving the 3DS stuff I'm seeing. I'm glad that the Wii U will be getting exclusive stages as well.

I don't care what anyone says. This was a FUN take on an original, loved and respected OST that was done tastefully. Both did their thing. I like them both for different reasons. I never even heard of Jeremy Ellis before, but I know now and I'm a fan. Jazzy Jeff is legendary amongst dj's and has been for over 28 years. Props to both and thanks Tom for the vid!

@sinalefa She was from MK3. I met her when I was 15 when I came in 4th place at a big MK tournament in Columbus, Ohio. Very pretty and more importantly..... down to earth!

@outburst Dude I think you won the internet today. That was funny as heck!

Parity clause strikes again. That's why I'm glad some developers opted not to release on Xbox consoles because of that reason.