@JaxonH you say they innovate yet you don't mention how they do it within this generation. My comment was related to how their hardware brings innovation to their gameplay however the Gamepad hasn't provided much of it with the current Wii U lineup.
And don't say Nintendo panders to their fans. They do whatever the hell they want all the time which most of the time is good (Super Mario Maker, Bayonetta 2, etc.), but currently is mostly bad (all new games announced in the Digital Event).
@NowhereMan11 we haven't seen any interesting use of the gamepad on their main franchises this generation, just fun and super quality games. Innovation takes time and without 3rd party support they have to balance things to be able to have a steady release schedule. At least they put quality above everything else.
Nintendo's problems are that they don't innovate anymore (even withing their established franchises) and weren't ready for the transition to HD games. I'm pretty sure they'll hit a home run with their next console but they need to stop rushing things. Therefore, they need 3rd party support or they will have to rush Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, and Smash again.
My feeling is that as days have passed it is still very worrisome how little they showed and how insensitive they were toward fans expectactions.
By worrisome I mean that there are no announcements for new or significant Wii U games and with the NX coming, it sends a message that they've moved on. And it cannot be argued that they wanted to concentrate on games coming this year or early next year as in the past they've shown games coming a year from E3 and it was still exciting. This definitely sends a message that, apart from Zelda, there's not much coming for Wii U (this is not doom and gloom, this is something anyone can positively feel without being exaggerated.
Finally, they were super insensitive and it shows how out of touch Nintendo is that fans were clamoring for a new Metroid and a new Animal Crossing and they release these party and multiplayer titles that it's proven the majority of the fans don't want. These games should've been shown at a later Direct but not in the Digital Event which had such great expectations.
As many have said, the positive side for me is that for what's left of the year and early 2016, my wallet will be able to take a break
I don't care much about Baby Park and New Bowser City. I would much rather have the return of retro tracks such as Wuhu Loop, Maka Wuhu, Toad's Factory DK Summit, Yoshi Falls, Delfino Square, or Rock Rock Mountain!!
I got this game on Thursday with some DDP credit and it's one of the best games I've played recently on my Wii U. The visuals are astonishing and the humor is actually funny. One of the best things are the references to classic Nintendo games spread all over the levels.
@Hy8ogen and @readyletsgo I'm glad you guys are getting the game, and if possible I will also get it on day 1. It just looks so amazing. My worry is that Nintendo won't help promote the game and it's sad because I've read the developers are giving a lot of love to the Wii U version. It might even show the the best of the console's capabilities a la Mario Kart 8. Let's hope Nintendo is smart on this one and they help with advertising the game.
The truth of the matter is 3rd party games have sold poorly on the Wii U and I think it's mainly due to the type of audience Nintendo attracts plus the fact that these games are not promoted anywhere and there are even no demos on the Wii U eshop. This is baffling as there is no way you can get to know how great a game is, unless you play it and it needs to be taken into account that not many people follow gaming websites or Nintendo Directs, so a release of a game like ACIV, means nothing to the average Wii U owner.
It's sad because if 3rds parties weren't lazy they could make great use of the Gamepad and, besides graphics, the Wii U version of a multiplatform game could be the best on Wii U. Just imagine the possibilites with GTA V!!
So yeah, Nintendo will make the right decisions to increase console sales, but we will never get the great games that will be coming for PS4 and Xbone. Maybe, just maybe, we will get more exclusives like Lego City and what they initially planned to do with Rayman Legends.
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Re: Feature: First Impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U
@belmont 10.6 GB to be exact
Re: Tell Us What to Do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Go down the waterfall with the raft
Re: Review: Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (Wii U eShop)
@Freeon-Leon I've seen it!
Re: Rumour: New Splatoon Mini-Game Arriving Soon with Fresh amiibo Figures in Tow
@Calllack hey care to tell me which one gives you the racing mini game?
Re: Random: Excitable Fans Face Disappointment When Nintendo Does Twitter Wrong
@Dankykong hahahahaahahaha...sad reality.
Re: Nintendo Is A Slave To Its Past Success, Says Gearbox President Randy Pitchford
@JaxonH you say they innovate yet you don't mention how they do it within this generation. My comment was related to how their hardware brings innovation to their gameplay however the Gamepad hasn't provided much of it with the current Wii U lineup.
And don't say Nintendo panders to their fans. They do whatever the hell they want all the time which most of the time is good (Super Mario Maker, Bayonetta 2, etc.), but currently is mostly bad (all new games announced in the Digital Event).
Re: Nintendo Is A Slave To Its Past Success, Says Gearbox President Randy Pitchford
@NowhereMan11 we haven't seen any interesting use of the gamepad on their main franchises this generation, just fun and super quality games. Innovation takes time and without 3rd party support they have to balance things to be able to have a steady release schedule. At least they put quality above everything else.
Re: Nintendo Is A Slave To Its Past Success, Says Gearbox President Randy Pitchford
Nintendo's problems are that they don't innovate anymore (even withing their established franchises) and weren't ready for the transition to HD games. I'm pretty sure they'll hit a home run with their next console but they need to stop rushing things. Therefore, they need 3rd party support or they will have to rush Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, and Smash again.
Re: Editorial: Cheer Up, There Are Some Exciting Games on the Way
My feeling is that as days have passed it is still very worrisome how little they showed and how insensitive they were toward fans expectactions.
By worrisome I mean that there are no announcements for new or significant Wii U games and with the NX coming, it sends a message that they've moved on. And it cannot be argued that they wanted to concentrate on games coming this year or early next year as in the past they've shown games coming a year from E3 and it was still exciting. This definitely sends a message that, apart from Zelda, there's not much coming for Wii U (this is not doom and gloom, this is something anyone can positively feel without being exaggerated.
Finally, they were super insensitive and it shows how out of touch Nintendo is that fans were clamoring for a new Metroid and a new Animal Crossing and they release these party and multiplayer titles that it's proven the majority of the fans don't want. These games should've been shown at a later Direct but not in the Digital Event which had such great expectations.
As many have said, the positive side for me is that for what's left of the year and early 2016, my wallet will be able to take a break
Re: Rumour: Upcoming Mario Kart 8 DLC to Include Baby Park and Neo Bowser City
I don't care much about Baby Park and New Bowser City. I would much rather have the return of retro tracks such as Wuhu Loop, Maka Wuhu, Toad's Factory DK Summit, Yoshi Falls, Delfino Square, or Rock Rock Mountain!!
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th April (North America)
@Zach I went for it and bought a physical copy a month ago. I think the game is very enjoyable if you're able to look beyond the crappy graphics.
Re: Gallery: Splatoon Development Updates Show Off Fashion, Octolings and Guns
@outburst fingers crossed
Re: Don't Seethe Too Much Over Xbox One Shovel Knight Getting Battletoads, We Might Get A Cool Crossover, Too
It would be great to have the Hylian hero and his friends be part of the game.
Re: Nintendo Delays Financial Results Presentation and Q & A Until 17th February
@BensonUii heck yeah!
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th November (North America)
Hey I don't know how long it's been like this, and for how long it will be at that price, but Darksiders II is at 9.99! Just bought it two days ago.
Re: Review: Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (Wii U eShop)
I got this game on Thursday with some DDP credit and it's one of the best games I've played recently on my Wii U. The visuals are astonishing and the humor is actually funny. One of the best things are the references to classic Nintendo games spread all over the levels.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Summer Edition
@TheRealThanos well seeing the results on that poll just makes me happy! it would be great if the biggest sales for the game come from Wii U!
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Summer Edition
@Hy8ogen and @readyletsgo I'm glad you guys are getting the game, and if possible I will also get it on day 1. It just looks so amazing.
My worry is that Nintendo won't help promote the game and it's sad because I've read the developers are giving a lot of love to the Wii U version. It might even show the the best of the console's capabilities a la Mario Kart 8. Let's hope Nintendo is smart on this one and they help with advertising the game.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Summer Edition
Nobody is going to buy Project CARS and that's so sad!
Re: Nintendo Looking To Grow Wii U Audience To Tempt Back Third Parties
The truth of the matter is 3rd party games have sold poorly on the Wii U and I think it's mainly due to the type of audience Nintendo attracts plus the fact that these games are not promoted anywhere and there are even no demos on the Wii U eshop. This is baffling as there is no way you can get to know how great a game is, unless you play it and it needs to be taken into account that not many people follow gaming websites or Nintendo Directs, so a release of a game like ACIV, means nothing to the average Wii U owner.
It's sad because if 3rds parties weren't lazy they could make great use of the Gamepad and, besides graphics, the Wii U version of a multiplatform game could be the best on Wii U. Just imagine the possibilites with GTA V!!
So yeah, Nintendo will make the right decisions to increase console sales, but we will never get the great games that will be coming for PS4 and Xbone. Maybe, just maybe, we will get more exclusives like Lego City and what they initially planned to do with Rayman Legends.
But we need more demos in the Wii U eshop!
Re: Wii Owners Are Upgrading To PlayStation 4, Claims Sony
@Play-Doh_25 so true.