Firstly, although i own other platforms, I consider myself a Nintendo gamer first. Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe I just like rooting for the under dog.
Either way i feel really pissed at this. Yes Nintendo made mistakes with things, but I definitely feel the case is more 3rd parties saying "We're not gonna really bother" .... "Oh, that didn't sell, I knew we were right! Let's pack up shop boys".
Let's see:
- Exclusive game - made 3rd party and delayed.
- Assassins creed 3 was an old port. Wasn't gonna shift a lot.
- AC 4 was a good development effort but has piss all advertising for Wii U, most stores didn't acknowledge its existence while ps4 got bundles.
- Now watch dogs is delayed. Will get NO hype NO advertising and no one will buy it. Most Wii U owners have another console, even a 360, if they really want it it will be bought before hand. No difference for Ubi, but it devalues the Wii U and affects their future involvement.
- Let's not count the games that could come to the console but don't I.e any ps3/360 gamnow.
ZombiU was cool (not my cuppa but I got it with the console). But the problem is multiplatform games. This is what sets in mind the value of consoles, it places them on the same level.
I will always hold that 3rd parties jacked over the Wii U. This isn't just about me wanting something I can't have, I can play these games on other platforms. It's about the complete lack of care and respect that the company shows both customers and Nintendo. It shits over the large install base (which is just as big as the other two).
I may eat my words and they may switch out and show some Nintendo love in 3 weeks, but history has said otherwise.
N.b. was gonna buy child of light this week, but not sure if I want to now