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[fluffydelusions]

Capcom announced a new Strider game during a Comic-Con panel this week. There was initially some confusion about the game coming to Wii U, as someone who was live-tweeting from the event said that it would indeed head to Nintendo’s console.

As it turns out, the official announcement confirmed that a Wii U version isn’t in the works. But that doesn’t mean Strider has been completely ruled out for the system. The same person who live-tweeted from Capcom’s presentation caught up with developer Double Helix following the panel and was told that the game could be ported over “if there’s a demand for it.”

For now, if you’re interested in the new Strider, you’ll need to settle for another platform – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, or PC.

http://nintendoeverything.com/doubl...orting-new-strider-to-wii-u-if-theres-demand/

 

[faridmon]

Not this again :/

 

[granabanana]

Pass. Hate it when devs do this

 

[Ricerocket]

It's not coming to Wii U. Every dev says this.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Quick, to http://www.change.org/en-GB !

 

[The Spoony Hou]

I'm happy they aren't just ignoring it, but the odds are slim I'd think. I mean, they could just not mention the existence of the wiiu.

I sure would love it though.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

So basically it'll be another half-assed port that comes out six months/ a year later with little to no additional content is what they're saying.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Just throw it on the eShop, then we don't need to worry about physical sales.

 

[RoboPlato]

Translation: "We're not doing a Wii U version"

 

[Roto13]

Oops, wrong thread.

 

[Chojin]

WiiU owners, all 10 of us: HEY WE DEMAND!

Double Helix: LALALALALLALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU ::fingers in ears::

 

[Graphics Horse]

Translation: "We're not doing a Wii U version"

Unless Capcom tell us to.

Either way it's not Double Helix's call.

 

[GhostTrick]

And how people are supposed to show demand ?

 

[Marcel]

Translation: "We're not doing a Wii U version"

.

 

[kirblar]

if there’s demand

There won't be.

 

[panthapanda]

Yeah, basically it really means they aren't going to make a wii u version because, you know, no one owns one. If console sales pick up after zelda and Mario games, maybe it still has a chance.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Microsoft announced a new Halo game during E3 a few months ago. There was initially some confusion about the game coming to Wii U, as someone who was live-tweeting from the event said that it would indeed head to Nintendo’s console.

As it turns out, the official announcement confirmed that a Wii U version isn’t in the works. But that doesn’t mean Halo has been completely ruled out for the system. The same person who live-tweeted from Microsoft’s presentation caught up with developer 343 Industries following the conference and was told that the game could be ported over “if there’s a demand for it.”

For now, if you’re interested in the new Halo, you’ll need to settle for another platform – Xbox One

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[Roto13]

I demand Double Helix not make games for any consoles I own.

 

[PaulExcellent]

Demand.

There it is.

 

[TreIII]

Awww. After only hanging out with Capcom a short while, they're already picking up their new buddy's habits~! It's so precious!

 

[Lordwindowlicker]

I'm very interested.

 

[Chojin]

And how people are supposed to show demand ?

Easy, we co-opt a shitty game's miiverse section and painstakingly draw a bajillion strider pictures that will be fallen on deaf eyes(?).

 

[The Spoony Hou]

Just throw it on the eShop, then we don't need to worry about physical sales.

Yeah, I wonder why that's so hard.

I don't think Capcom have even released the Mystara games for wiiu yet. What the heck is holding them?

 

[impact]

I demand Double Helix not make games for any consoles I own.

hahaha

Spoiler

agreed

 

[maplelord93]

It's not coming to Wii U. Every dev says this.

Pretty much.

 

[Sendou]

If I play it I play it on Steam.

"If there's demand" is such a no answer because it doesn't tell anything. Every game is ported because somebody thinks there's demand. Either port it or don't but please not this anymore.

 

[Rulp]

Ha HA ha.

 

[Dark Octave]

If there's demand

Not gonna happen.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

#blatantlies

 

[Oni Link 666]

Nintendo fans only care about cutesy anime shit like Kirby, Sonic, and Mega Man, though, right? Why would anyone make a game about cool Ninjas and shit on the Wii U?

 

[Marcel]

I demand Double Helix not make games for any consoles I own.

 

[axisofweevils]

I wouldn't mind a Wii U version of this, but I hate having to "beg".

 

[Frumix]

In SDCC presentation of this game it was said the game was made because of "fan demand". Because apparently there's more people wishing for a Strider game than the ressurection of Mega Man. Nobody knows how Capcom counts demand!

 

[Pie and Beans]

For the mythically ravenous non PS3, non-Xbox 360, non-PC but WiiU only owners.

 

[Sub_Level]

Don't make gamers do your marketing for you. Either take a chance and release it on the system or don't.

 

[MisterHero]

They have all my demands because I want to give the game a chance.

Go ahead Capcom.

 

[Eyothrie]

There is no demand on any console.

 

[Alchemy]

Does anyone even really care about what games Double Helix makes? These are the fucking Battleship FPS guys.

 

[Kurtofan]

Is there even demand for a Strider game in the first place? Now megaman...

 

[RoboPlato]

Does anyone even really care about what games Double Helix makes? These are the fucking Battleship FPS guys.

People seem really excited about Killer Instinct.

 

[DragonSworne]

So we can expect a two year old port of this game?

 

[ColdBlooder]

Is there even demand for a Strider game in the first place? Now megaman...

THIS

There is no demand for this game on any system. Especially considering the developers history with games this far...

 

[D-e-f-]

I wouldn't mind a Wii U version of this, but I hate having to "beg".

Exactly. They're putting us in a shitty position. Why should there be demand for a game we know barely anything about?

Of course I am potentially interested in any game. It has to be good or at least appeal to my personal tastes once its down before I buy it.

Now if I say "Yes, I hereby express demand for a Wii U version" and the game turns out to be crap and I don't buy it, it gets blamed on the Wii U audience not "being there" or whatever.

Developers and publishers need to realize that there's a potential market for their products EVERYWHERE. It's on them to create a quality product and sell that product to those people. Making us essentially "beg" for the potential of getting the game is not a way to do that.

 

[terrdactycalsrock]

I think its a cop out when a dev says this. Even if you got on twitter, or started some kind of pettion they could say "We just didnt see it." Showing demand for something isnt a very good metric because its not easily measured. Even then the people who demanded it might not acutally buy it.

 

[w1gglyjones]

I'm happy they aren't just ignoring it, but the odds are slim I'd think. I mean, they could just not mention the existence of the wiiu.

I sure would love it though.

They were asked about it and gave a PR response. At the moment, it's really hard to "demonstrate demand" if your platform is the Wii U.

 

[cloudyy]

Must be some kind of joke I'm not getting.

 

[Snowden's Secret]

It's a retro IP, and a metroidvania?

Aren't those two things that Nintendo fans normally eat up?

That would be like SEGA announcing a Sonic game for everything except Wii U and would consider it if demand could be proven.

Also: did the other consoles have to prove demand prior to getting the game? If so, how?

 

[Murrah]

Nope, I and many others already experienced enough heartbreak during the Wii days of developers asking us to beg. Throw the ball first if you want me to fetch it

Assuming the game even turns out good (it does look surprisingly all right so far) I'll just get the PC version a year later for five bucks so whatever

 

[Liamario]

Not coming. That's the reality guys. You don't have to like it.

 

[Alaskanbullworm]

So basically it'll be another half-assed port that comes out six months/ a year later with little to no additional content is what they're saying.

Not to mention at a full $60 price when the other versions are at $30 or less