The only real problem is most people probably won't get the Wii U version because
a) Almost all advertising for the game includes PS3/360 versions, but not Wii U (Assassin's Creed IV anyone?)
b) Nintendo consoles are seen as "kiddy" by the hardcore dudebro crowd (CoD's target audience), so they won't bother to notice anyway
I've actually seen this chart before months ago at my local Target, but like what @Senario said it's tucked inside the demo booth and kinda hard to see.
I think we all can agree that Nintendo has been doing a horrendous job of marketing Wii U. Heck it's been out for almost a year now and most people still think the system is just a Wii add-on.
I really hope the advertising is pushed a lot more soon because the Wii U has not gotten a good foothold anywhere.
When I first saw this I thought Sakurai had finally lost it. But a quick visit to the main website thankfully revealed that he isn't a separate character. If anything it's just a gender swap.
Instead of sounding off all the things Nintendo should be doing and hasn't, like advertising, I'm simply going to say that as a staunch Nintendo-only fan, I'm worried about what the future holds for the Wii U.
If Iwata and co. don't do SOMETHING drastic soon, it may be too late.
I hate to say it, but it looks like not even Mario himself can save the Wii U this upcoming holiday season.
Maybe if Mario Kart 8 was released before the year's end similar to the one-two punch the 3DS got in its darkest hour the odds would be in the struggling system's favor, but as things stand right now the outcome looks pretty bleak.
I had one for a while, then gave it to my older sister who actually uses it daily. The sad thing is that ever since I saw the Wii Fit Trainer was in Smash Bros. I wanted to play around with it again, but can't since my sister lives out of town.
Ugh, the Wii should be taken out of the equation by now! Wii U is gonna have enough of a challenge going up against the other two newcomers, and having its predecessor also possibly taking away sales won't help.
But at the same time practically everybody has a Wii by now, so who knows.
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Re: The Second Best Damn Half Time Entertainment You'll Ever See
It was great, but not as great as the Ohio State one. And it's not because of the bad camera work in this one.
Re: Nintendo Picks Up 10 Nominations for Spike VGX Awards
This actually looks promising. However if the Handheld award doesn't go to a Nintendo game, I'm not paying attention to VGX whatsoever.
Re: Check out These Awesome Super Mario Happy Meal Toys
"McDonald's giving out awesome Super Mario Happy Meal toys."
"...In Japan."
Re: Happy Birthday, Wii U - You're One Today
Let's hope that by this time next year the Wii U will have a big reason to celebrate.
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Ghosts (Wii U)
It seems the time is finally coming when the grossly overated CoD series starts to die down. But who am I kidding...
Re: Review: My Baby Pet Hotel 3D (3DS eShop)
By that description this sounds more like a 1 star game, but I digress.
Still hilarious to read though.
Re: Nintendo Confirms That Miiverse on 3DS Won't Allow Friend Requests or User Messaging
Face. Freaking. Palm.
Re: Kirby: Triple Deluxe For 3DS Floats Into Japan on 11th January, Teaser Site Goes Live
Remember when Iwata said they'd be announcing games close to their release? Well Kirby Triple Deluxe appears to be a perfect example here.
We've only known about it for a short time and already it's coming out in Japan within a couple months.
Re: Weirdness: Wii Love This Nintendo Polar Bear
That polar bear looks so cool! Oops, I better freeze before I make more ice puns. I'll just chill over here.
Re: Norwegian Cruise Line extends partnership with Nintendo, now offering Wii U
Interesting choice. But hey, any marketing for Wii U is welcomed!
Re: 3DS and 2DS Double Monthly US Hardware Sales to 452,000 Units For October
3DS is unstoppable!
Re: Nintendo Outlines Details of Third Wave of Pikmin 3 DLC
I hope the music is different too!
Re: Long Awaited YouTube Application Coming To 3DS Later This Month
I thought I'd never be able to use YouTube on my 3DS. Thank you for proving me wrong Nintendo!
Re: System Update Will Allow You To Share eShop Balances Across Wii U And 3DS
Not exactly a unified account system, but they're getting there.
Re: Review: Wii Sports Club: Tennis (Wii U eShop)
Seriously Nintendo? Seriously? It's 2013 and you can't even get the online for a simple sports game to work 100%...
As a loyal Nintendo fan I'm willing to overlook more of their problems then the next guy, but this is just inexcusable.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Twelve
Marth's debut screenshot. He looks gorgeous!
Re: Senran Kagura Burst Will Brawl Its Way Onto the North American eShop on 14th November
Too much blatant fanservice for my taste. I'll pass.
Re: Video: This Is Why CoD: Ghosts Is Best on Wii U
The only real problem is most people probably won't get the Wii U version because
a) Almost all advertising for the game includes PS3/360 versions, but not Wii U (Assassin's Creed IV anyone?)
b) Nintendo consoles are seen as "kiddy" by the hardcore dudebro crowd (CoD's target audience), so they won't bother to notice anyway
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms 23 Locations for its Holiday Mall Experience
Sigh, nothing in Ohio again...
Re: Weirdness: CollegeHumor Updates The Pokérap With All 718 Pokémon
Wait wait, there's three more! Do the list again!
Re: Video: Nintendo Wii Sports Club Trailer Goes For Cheesy Family Fun
Wow, I must have time-traveled back to 2006!
Re: Nintendo Releases Handy Wii U Comparison Chart
I've actually seen this chart before months ago at my local Target, but like what @Senario said it's tucked inside the demo booth and kinda hard to see.
Re: Nintendo Releases New Pikmin 3 DLC in North America
I'm on it!
Re: Wii Party U and Wii Fit U Deliver Major Increase to Wii U Hardware Sales in Japan
What a pleasant way to start my morning.
Re: Poll: Is Nintendo's Wii U Advertising and Marketing Doing Enough?
I think we all can agree that Nintendo has been doing a horrendous job of marketing Wii U. Heck it's been out for almost a year now and most people still think the system is just a Wii add-on.
I really hope the advertising is pushed a lot more soon because the Wii U has not gotten a good foothold anywhere.
Re: The Wii Mini Will Arrive in the U.S. in November
The 2DS's missing brother of sorts?
Re: Junichi Masuda Confirms That Over Ten Million Pokémon Have Been Exchanged in Pokémon X & Y
Possibly more Mega Evolutions eh? /crosses fingers for Mega Dodrio
Re: Flipnote Studio 3D Friends Gallery Disabled in Japan
Maybe all of this will finally make Nintendo realize the importance of having an account system?
Re: 3DS XL Coloured Charging Cradles Sold Out On Club Nintendo
I would be upset, but I have nowhere near 500 coins, not to mention an XL. Still wish I could've grabbed one though.
Re: Wii Karaoke U Doesn't Censor Explicit Lyrics
Oh the irony...
Re: The Nintendo 2DS Was The UK's Best-Selling Console Last Week
It seems the 2DS turned out to be a worthy family member of the 3DS line. Well done.
Re: Nintendo Disables Swapnote's SpotPass Service Due to Online Safety Concerns
...Maybe this means that Miiverse for 3DS is just around the corner?
At least that's what the positive side of me wants to think anyway...
Re: New Video Content in the Pipeline for 3DS's Nintendo Video Service in North America
Finally, finally, FINALLY the Pikmin videos are here!
Re: Video: Star Wars Meets Nintendo In This Stunning Animated Mash-Up
Wait, he's gonna do the other two movies too! More epicness!
Re: Video: Star Wars Meets Nintendo In This Stunning Animated Mash-Up
Okay, that was that was one of the most epic things I've ever seen.
Re: Male Wii Fit Trainer Revealed as Latest Smash Bros. Challenger
When I first saw this I thought Sakurai had finally lost it. But a quick visit to the main website thankfully revealed that he isn't a separate character. If anything it's just a gender swap.
Re: Iwata Braves Press Conference to Explain Nintendo's Earnings
Instead of sounding off all the things Nintendo should be doing and hasn't, like advertising, I'm simply going to say that as a staunch Nintendo-only fan, I'm worried about what the future holds for the Wii U.
If Iwata and co. don't do SOMETHING drastic soon, it may be too late.
Re: Review: Pinball (Wii U eShop / NES)
Yawn...
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Ambitious Sales Targets Require Runaway Holiday Success
I hate to say it, but it looks like not even Mario himself can save the Wii U this upcoming holiday season.
Maybe if Mario Kart 8 was released before the year's end similar to the one-two punch the 3DS got in its darkest hour the odds would be in the struggling system's favor, but as things stand right now the outcome looks pretty bleak.
Re: Phantasm Studios Seeks To Resurrect Ghosts 'N Goblins With Or Without Capcom's Blessing
Capcom is doing so bad that its IPs are moving on without it!
Re: Feature: Where Is Your Wii Balance Board?
I had one for a while, then gave it to my older sister who actually uses it daily. The sad thing is that ever since I saw the Wii Fit Trainer was in Smash Bros. I wanted to play around with it again, but can't since my sister lives out of town.
Re: The Pokémon Company Is Working On A Detective Game In Which Pikachu Is Your Partner
Well at least it isn't a Hey You Pikachu sequel.
Re: Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies Proves That Capcom Really Needs To Hire More Proofreaders
@ricklongo One would think...
Re: Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies Proves That Capcom Really Needs To Hire More Proofreaders
I would criticise, but Capcom is already so far down the drain that I'm not even going to bother.
Re: Soapbox: The Wii U Virtual Console Needs to Freshen Up
Nintendo really needs to step up their game (pun unintended). They want the Wii U to sell? Well $5 NES pinball games ain't gonna do it.
Re: Review: Brunch Panic (3DS eShop)
Now I'm really hungry...
Re: Nintendo Comes Up Empty at the Golden Joystick Awards
What? Every award went to gritty FPSs? I never saw that coming!
But in all seriousness this just reminds me how sick I am of the rest of the industry.
Re: Weirdness: Japanese YouTuber Dresses Up As Mega Man, Powers Up Via Electric Shocks
The heck?
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime To Tour North American Cities to Play Wii U and 3DS Titles With the Public
Cool! Doubt he'll be at my city though...
Re: Nintendo Provides Reassurances on Wii Availability This Holiday Season
Ugh, the Wii should be taken out of the equation by now! Wii U is gonna have enough of a challenge going up against the other two newcomers, and having its predecessor also possibly taking away sales won't help.
But at the same time practically everybody has a Wii by now, so who knows.