EC2151 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) At the same time, you look at titles like Mario Kart, Wii Play, NSMB Wii, and DKCR, which all probably cost considerably less to make (aside from MK, no detailed 3D worlds to make), yet yield far greater profit returns. Nintendo going through the trouble to publish a niche game (Bayonetta) that sold only a million copies? For a company with an economic climate that's middling at best right now, why even bother? Nintendo making Pikmin its first standout 1st-party title? I mean, come on; it's silly. The Wii U lacks an identity right now, and that identity shouldn't be "games you could have gotten on other systems, and some gamecube titles." That lack of identity is the biggest reason behind all the consumer apathy. No one knows what the Wii U is, or what it means for video-games. Problem is, Nintendo doesn't know that either! You can't say the same for the Wii - everyone knew what the Wii was. Edited May 20, 2013 by EC2151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Oh no, Nintendo making games people are asking for despite them not selling as well as Wii Fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well, I was definitely asking for another Donkey Kong Country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Who knows, maybe Retro Studios is working on a DKCR sequel. I definitely would be happy if they did that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyrai Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/ea-developing-wii-u-games-after-all If your bet was "EA will reverse course in a week", congrats, you win. EA is a hilariously terrible company. It's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 They just saw the Xbox One reveal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 They just saw the Xbox One reveal. Speaking of, here's a (really) quick re-cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Pizza Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Speaking of, here's a (really) quick re-cap. (glances up from FFT...) TV? So now I don't have to mess with that pesky "Power Button" anymore in order to watch tv? Whew! Lifesaver! Call a doodie? I don't know any doodies. Isn't that a biohazard? You kids and your newfangled gadgets... (..continues poaching Wildbows) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Man Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Yeah, I'd have to say I'm still rooting for the Wii U here after the Xbox One stuff. It is the only "normal" console out of the three. Still undecided about PS4 (Need to see some more games, prices, etc) but Xbox One is leaving a pretty bad taste in my mouth (especially with no games, maybe might change after E3 shows some games) If Nintendo shows off some killer apps during this E3, and PS4/Xbox One wind up being outrageous in price, Nintendo might be able to turn around this holiday season once the games start pumping out. Maybe. We'll see! Though Nintendo still needs to fix their eShop no matter what. The only "Good" thing about PS4/XBO is the digital front end of everything is far better than the eShop setup right now. As far as EA, I'll repeat: As soon as there is an installed base TO sell games to, EA will be making games on Wii U Edited May 22, 2013 by Crowbar Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yeah, I'd have to say I'm still rooting for the Wii U here after the Xbox One stuff. It is the only "normal" console out of the three. Still undecided about PS4 (Need to see some more games, prices, etc) but Xbox One is leaving a pretty bad taste in my mouth (especially with no games, maybe might change after E3 shows some games)If Nintendo shows off some killer apps during this E3, and PS4/Xbox One wind up being outrageous in price, Nintendo might be able to turn around this holiday season once the games start pumping out. Maybe. We'll see! Though Nintendo still needs to fix their eShop no matter what. The only "Good" thing about PS4/XBO is the digital front end of everything is far better than the eShop setup right now. As far as EA, I'll repeat: As soon as there is an installed base TO sell games to, EA will be making games on Wii U But didn't EA just sign an exclusivity deal with Microsoft? I mean, yeah, NOW they're saying they're making games for it but... likely it won't be anything made to truly take advantage of the system's capabilities. Also I rather like the eShop. Yeah, they need to tie purchases to accounts instead of systems but... aside from that I have no issues with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Man Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I believe its just exclusive content (Modes/DLC) unless I'm missing something? I think he internet would be ablaze if EA announced exclusive games to Xbox One. Wouldn't make much financial sense for EA being a publisher who loves multiform releases Edited May 22, 2013 by Crowbar Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptazza Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I believe its just exclusive content (Modes/DLC) unless I'm missing something? I think he internet would be ablaze if EA announced exclusive games to Xbox One. Wouldn't make much financial sense for EA being a publisher who loves multiform releases EA's too much of a whore for exclusivity. If anything the Xbox exclusivity is probably the usual 'one month exclusivity' on DLC and minor features. There's no way EA would do a deal like that, specially not when their Sony games sell fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Amazon is doing some deals on Wii U games and accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice. I needed another motion plus remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 http://wiiudaily.com/2013/05/wii-u-sales-increase-in-uk/ Alright Nintendo. You have two weeks to set up your counter-attack. Now's the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Derrit Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 http://wiiudaily.com/2013/05/wii-u-sales-increase-in-uk/alright nintendo. You have two weeks to set up your counter-attack. Now's the time. BOOM. ROASTED. w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 It may just be a flash in the pan, but just from checking out all of the response it seems that there were a lot of users holding out to see what microsoft and sony were offering. I'm not trying to be a hater, but it is nice to see that Nintendo aren't the only ones receiving flack now and it is nice to see that people will take interest in Nintendo's system. The Wii U immediately became a more attractive investment within a few days. No I'm not saying that the Xbox one is garbage, but it does make the other consoles more attractive than they were before, although we'll have to wait for Sony's drm and full reveal, as well as prices. It's just interesting to see the new console war shaping up, and the next few weeks should be entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 After all of the trolling and negative press Nintendo fans have dealt with since November, I think we've earned the right to. At least we're doing it in our thread instead of logging onto the x-box thread and hating over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Man Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) How did I manage that? Sorry, I'll fix it Edited May 25, 2013 by Crowbar Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 After all of the trolling and negative press Nintendo fans have dealt with since November, I think we've earned the right to. At least we're doing it in our thread instead of logging onto the x-box thread and hating over there. Except that hating (or loving) on the Xbone belongs on the Xbone thread, and hating (or loving) on the Wii U belongs on the Wii U thread. We don't attack other threads like pirate vessels on the open seas, shooting cannon balls at them. And what he posted wasn't necessarily an attack, but I did feel it was good information to have in the Xbone thread, that's why I pointed it out. Also just because the Wii U sold a few more copies in the UK doesn't erase their downward spiral or the fact that they are really out of touch with gaming themselves, though to be very fair, it has become clear they are quite less out of touch than Microsoft. The biggest fear is that when Nintendo finally catches up to Microsoft and Sony, they'll make the same mistakes MSoft and Sony are making now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 says dude who trolled the Wii U thread for like forever, yeah whatever dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 says dude who trolled the Wii U thread for like forever, yeah whatever dude. How about if I say it? Wii U thread is for discussing the Wii U. You haven't "earned" anything. You weren't slighted; there's no gross injustice going on. Crowbar posted in the wrong thread by accident and he fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Okay. Sorry about that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 No worries, it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) So there's a deal going on in the eShop where if you buy Kirby's Dreamland 3 and Kirby Super Star at full price, you get Kirby's Dream Course for free. Edited May 25, 2013 by Brandon Strader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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