Five Reasons the Wii U Will Satisfy on Launch

BNR: Unless you haven’t been paying much attention to gaming hardware over the last few months, you’ve probably heard of Nintendo’s upcoming console, the Wii U. I believe that the console may have an incredible launch. Do I know how well it well sell? Nope. I haven’t a clue. But will it be worth buying upon launch? Yes, I do- here are five reasons why.

[CouldHaveYelledUiiW]

This:
http://n4g.com/news/1013085...

[live2play]

its funny (idiotic) that people believe because the conference was bad, all the games and the wiiu are bad

i mean cmon,

pikmin 3
rayma legends
super mario bros
zombie u
lego city

they all look like great fun

[Jourdy288]

Yeah, Pikmin 3 looks awesome! And Nintendo neglected to mention that the criminally underrated Pikmin 2 is getting a re-release for the Wii.
The Wii U is back compatible with Wii games.

[Hisiru]

I am going to buy a black WiiU + black Pro Controller with:
-Pikmin 3
-ZombiU
-Lego City
-Super Mario (not sure yet)
-Rayman Legends
-Batman Arkham City (I am buying it because it will include all the DLCs and I had to sell my PS3 version)
-Fifa 13 (already confirmed)

See? 7 titles for my WiiU already. I don't think it's bad (but I have to agree that the conference was very disappointing)

I hope we will see trophies/achievements on WiiU (yes, I know it was confirmed at the Nintendo's roundtable but I need more info about it, not sure yet if it's what I want).

Now I need money. Thank god I will have a new job.

I am still thinking about:
-Ghost Recon Online
-Assassin’s Creed 3
-Aliens: Colonial Marines
-Darksiders 2

Probably going to pick up Aliens.

[Moncole]

Scribblenauts also looks great.

[gaffyh]

The conference was bad for any core gamer imo, and those that argue otherwise are blinded by fanboyism. For example, Nintendo claimed last year this console was for the core gamer. Yet they showed 2 or 3 new core games for the console (Pikmin 3, ZombiU, Super Mario).

Everything else was an "enhanced" port, which NO core gamer will buy. Who in the hell wants to play Batman Arkham City again with gimmicky additions? I'm sure there will be some people, but it's just stupid to release old games on a system, and expect sales to be fantastic. Same can be said about Mass Effect 3. The reason why this is an issue is that people who got frustrated owning only a Wii already bought a PS3 or Xbox 360 or PC to play this gen's third party games a couple of years ago.

I can't imagine ANYONE who has only bought a Wii this gen, and can't wait to buy a Wii U for OLD core games. Also Rayman Legends is multiplat I believe.

What's worse is that they had some better games on the show floor, such as gameplay for AC3 on the Wii U and a Platinum Games title, yet left that out of the conference to focus on games that, let's be honest, are not graphically amazing in any way and could easily be done on the Wii.

[Hisiru]

@gaffyh
We are not talking about the E3 press conference, we are talking about launch titles and games for the WiiU. we all know Nintendo delivered a really bad press conference (nobody is blind here).

I don't know about you, but I no longer have my PS3 version of Batman Arkham City and I will buy it for the WiiU because it will include all DLCs. As for Mass Effect 3, I have to agree. They aren't even releasing ME2 for the WiiU... ME3 is the worst in the series (IMO) and you won't be able to play ME2, which is sad.

Overall, I have a pretty decent list of games to buy (I will just paste what I said before):
-Pikmin 3
-ZombiU
-Lego City
-Super Mario (not sure yet)
-Rayman Legends
-Batman Arkham City (
-Fifa 13 (already confirmed)

I am still thinking about:
-Ghost Recon Online
-Assassin’s Creed 3
-Aliens: Colonial Marines (probably going to buy it)
-Darksiders 2

Also, Rayman Legends is an exclusive game for the WiiU, it's not multiplatform. Youre probably thinking about Rayman Origins (which is a different game).

[gaffyh]

@Hisiru - CaCl was talking about the conference.

[Tonester925]

The thing that scares me with the Wii U coming into the more advanced hardware/software with their games and system is the fact that many games this gen get released unfinished.

I don't think that the Wii developers were able to patch their games after release, therefore more complete games with minimal glitches.

Now, with more technical developers and money hungry publishers jumping onto the Wii U train, will this lead to unfinished games and overpriced DLC?

[MEsoJD]

They failed to garner interest from the majority hardcore in my opinion. If one of the purposes of their conference was to convince the 360/PS3/PC players that they are missing out, they failed. Even neglecting to mentioning heavily anticipated games was a very bad decision. Just mentioning that they were working on the next Smash Bros, Star Fox, revamp network store, and etc... Would have people excited and speculate. Very little incentive for me to make the plunge right now. Even original third party support is worrying. Lastly the tablet controller seems to be to take away from the immersion(distracting).

[Grimhammer00]

For casuals.
Ninny have made is crystal that they are for everyone - but very little for hardcore gamers.

If this gen has shown....the BIG genre you must have titles for is fps. Fact. (unless as stated you don't care about adult hardcore gamers)

So Ninny fail.

Google WiiU pad battery charge time vs use.
All the proof you need.

[Hisiru]

Well, if ZombiU isn't hardcore for you, I don't even know what "hardcore" means anymore.

But it's not about hardcore or mature games, it's about quality games. If they can deliver a good Pikmin experience, than I will have fun (most important factor in gaming).

[MrMister]

ZombiU is just ONE game. Plus, Ubisoft claimed at E3 that ZombiU might come to other systems (think: Microsofts smartglass). Plus PS3 and PS4 are getting MORE hardcore games like Lost of US, Beyond: Two Souls, Resident Evil 6, Dead Space 3, etc in just the next 6 months. So, i'm not bashing the Wii-U, but the argument that ONE untested game (ZombiU) is enough to make gamer's believe that the Wii-U is a hardcore system, is a preposterous notion indeed. The E3 presentation showed games that were so childish in nature, that i can't even imagine a 10 year being able to stomach it, let alone an open-minded adult.

[Jourdy288]

...No.
I think the idea of "hardcore" gaming is foolish. Do I enjoy serious games? Yeah! Do I enjoy serious movies? Yeah!
Do I enjoy lighthearted comedies? Believe it, pal.
If you think games with guns are for "big boys" like yourself, it's about time your grew up and realized that a game doesn't have to be about blowing things up to be serious.
Has Michael Bay directed any movies worth remembering?
Has Scorsesee directed any movies worth remembering?

[capjacksparrow]

I didn't even catch how much the Wii U will be. Was it $399?

[frankiebeans]

didn't say price or date.

[frankiebeans]

I buy nintendo systems for Zelda and SmashBros..... so anyway this was the worst press conference I have ever seen and what makes it worse is that they had the wii u but nothing to show they had this e3 in their pocket and just let in fail miserably so as of right now no wii u for me until i see something worth playing on that system.

[Kos-Mos]

I`ll pre-order when it`s available. Nintendo have never disappointed me when it comes to fun.

[Tonester925]

Hoping for the best at least.

[Grimhammer00]

By hardcore I mean - more juice than 3.5hrs in my game pad.

-racing games
-rpg
-fps
-tps
-fighters

These are the typical genres that captivate many hardcore gamers into long evenings of straight gaming.

I didn't see any if them (save zombieu)

I enjoy the less core games too. But, the showing was abysmal.

I play tons of games that many don't give a chance. El Shaddai, binary domain, infinity blade 1 & 2...I been playing games since astoriods used yellow tape to fake color on the arcade cabinet screens.

The WiiU looks like a slightly better 360 with a gimmick controller. This machine won't be competitve Xmas next year with ps4 or 720...I'll tell you I told you so then.

But I'm sure Nintendo have plenty of money to adapt.

FYI facts that we know from leaks and Iwata's tweets:

-2.5hr charge to get 3.5hr of gaming
-Nintendo stating that hardcore gamers will want the hardcore controller not the pad....they said it, so don't get gripey with me.
-miiuniverse posts taking 30mins so Nintendo can moderate and control messages - for the kiddies. Again that's Iwata's words.
-almost no third party support
-Reggie stated that Nintendo refuses to compete with MS or Sony over third party support. Whatever that means....it's weak thing to say. You think third party support isn't needed?
-friend codes still exist in some form. Yikes!
-every controller has a camera - Pedo's delight

[Jourdy288]

You know, I think Nintendo should put some restrictions on the camera functions and put a little less focus on the moderating of Miiuniverse. Public posts should be approved, private posts can pop up immediately between friends.

[DlocDaBudSmoka]

for everyone dissing nintendo. your first gaming experience was more than likely on a nintendo system. all the teens and kids who want to be adults will realize it sucks when they reach adulthood. paying bills and all other adult things suck. id much rather be a kid again and have someone take care of me.

imo nintendo takes me back to my youth when gaming was all about fun, and i didnt have a care in the world. no priorities just sit and have my fun playing my nintendo.

[sway_z]

Truth be told, I was expecting a lot more from Nintendo. I have a lot of respect for this company and was actually tempted to buy into wii u, but after seeing a super hi res mario game that wouldn't look out of place on a super nes (awesome machine at the time btw). Sorry to seem negative, but every nintendo launch since Gamecube has been a repeat IMO. More Mario, More Luigi, More Pikmin, More of before. It's a shame because Nintendo have designed some of the best games ever! ...they just seem stuck in the past. I don't mean to rattle cages here...I know there are lots of Ninty fans...but it just an opinion, no hate, fan flaming grill intended. Anyway...here's hoping the big 'N' are cooking up something awesome for TGS and prove nay sayers (me included) wrong!

[PopRocks359]

It's nice to see some positivity rising up after the heated outburst from fans toward Nintendo's conference. I still don't believe the conference was half as good as it should have been, but I don't believe that people should write off the Wii U or its launch lineup as a result of it.

[AO1JMM]

I am going to buy a black WiiU + black Pro Controller with:

-Pikmin 3
-ZombiU
-New Super Mario Bros U
-Rayman Legends
-Aliens Colonial Marines