It's strange how anyone could read rebranding and not this from that quote.
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Ubisoft pledges pipeline of support for Wii U, talks next gen exclusives
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It's strange how anyone could read rebranding and not this from that quote.
Out of Working Order
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It absolutely did.
Honestly, Legends should have been announced as multiplatform from the start.
Alcoholikaust
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Ubi, are you gonna be the dev that brings my 2 month old WiiU out of its box?
Steve Youngblood
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I... don't understand this post. So, the first game didn't sell well as a multi-platform, so making it exclusive to a console that just launched and is struggling out of the gate was going to improve their situation? And it's my understanding that though the first hardly set the world on fire in terms of raw sales numbers, it was profitable.
cyberheater
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Well it's not Ubi's fault. It's Nintendos. It's too expensive and there are no games for it. Really, the worst launch line up of any Nintendo console.
Nintendo had a long while to work on a 3D Mario or MarioKart. Why they couldn't have got one of those prepared as a launch game I'll never know.
I like my WiiU but realistically at this point. It's doomed relative to third party support. It's just going to be a first party machine and I think sales will be quite low. Lower then Gamecube.
Nintendo had a long while to work on a 3D Mario or MarioKart. Why they couldn't have got one of those prepared as a launch game I'll never know.
I like my WiiU but realistically at this point. It's doomed relative to third party support. It's just going to be a first party machine and I think sales will be quite low. Lower then Gamecube.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
So the new big games will go to the next gen consoles and PC.
Wii U will receive multiplatform current gen games.
Wii U will receive multiplatform current gen games.
Would have been a lot less hype (if that's possible?) for the Wii U for the outside Nintendo market.
SolarPowered
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Shipped 3 million and sold like 2.06 to customers iirc.
cyberheater
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WiiU might receive a few multiplatform current games.
And yes. I've been saying for months. There is near to zero chance that WiiU will get next gen downports.
polyh3dron
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watch dogs? lol
Chie Satonaka
Member
I believe this is pretty clear...
ZombiU will be ported next.
Sorry Ubi, you lost my 60 dollars. I was looking forward to playing this, and was even gonna pay full price. Well, kinda. I had used one of those Newegg coupons on it.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
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If it's coming to ps3/360 it's definitely possible. It'll look like absolute shit and won't even come close to the current PC gameplay videos though.
boyshine
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I would love a 8 year plan with 3 bi-annual upgrades. I usually buy 2-3 of each console during their lifespan anyway, so why not introduce an actual performance upgrade with each redesign, not just colors, storage and size reduction.
I bought:
- PlayStation 2 launch model -> Silver -> Silver slim
- GameCube Purple -> Silver -> Pearl White
- Xbox launch model -> Crystal (transparent) with Controller S
- Xbox 360 Premium (20GB) -> Elite (120GB) -> Slim (250GB)
- PlayStation 3 80GB -> Slim (120GB) .. and would probably have bought a super-slim if the design was better.
I will buy: Wii U -> Wii V (Q4.2014) -> Wii W (Q4.2016) if they can keep the price at a reasonable level (below $300) and introduce noticable enhancements for each upgrade.
I like these Miiverse reaction pics.
I'm getting the feeling I'm missing out on some major meltdowns.
Please, oh good-looking, gracious and godlike WiiU owners, enlighten the unwashed WiiU-lacking peasantry with more ... interesting ... Miiverse screens. It's probably better to link them instead of posting them in their entirety in this thread, though.
I'm getting the feeling I'm missing out on some major meltdowns.
Please, oh good-looking, gracious and godlike WiiU owners, enlighten the unwashed WiiU-lacking peasantry with more ... interesting ... Miiverse screens. It's probably better to link them instead of posting them in their entirety in this thread, though.
Are 3rd parties really using hardware sales as an excuse? The launch is so recent that it's ridiculous, game release schedules must have been planned way before launch.
snowdog1971
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Not any more I suspect. They've probably had to change around 20% of the GamePad gameplay to suit the traditional PS3 and 360 controllers.
Quite disappointing tbh, it's going to change it from a 2D platformer with unique gameplay elements into a bog standard 2D platformer.
The reactions from Wii U owners hasn't been good so far, plenty of people on forums and Miiverse are saying they're boycotting it already.
flatearthpandas
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I would guess fixing the OS and adding the account system and accomplishments they disengenously lead everyone to believe the system was going to have before launch.
The way I see it, Wii U owners can be split into three categories right now.
Fools who bought the console at launch, duped by Nintendo's empty promises. This is where I fit in.
Nintendo brand loyalists (fanboys)
People who don't know better.
They have some undoubtedly great software that will come out eventually, as on the Wii, but until then who is going to buy a Wii U? The suckers are done buying it. The casuals are confused, and even they don't really have anything to play on the machine yet.
Schnozberry
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Unfortunately, the games business has such a poor cost structure right now that major publishers can't really afford to have a game go tits up. Saving Rayman for later in the year will make sure Wii U has enough of an installed base to make it worth releasing, and make it available for PS3/360 at the same time. That being said, with GTAV releasing that month, plus Wind Waker HD probably releasing near it, I think Ubi is fucked either way.
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I've encountered several Kaz gifs in both the OT and gaming section recently. Whoever came up with this viral strategy is a genius. It certainly made sure that I wont forget the upcoming PS4 reveal!'
Damn.
Schnozberry
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I would guess that really depends on how well Nintendo is able to turn perceptions around at E3.
DeuceGamer
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They did and we get Street U Powered by Google....
Smiles and Cries
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redmetal86
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what if that somehow backfired and both google and samsung enter the console market? that would be funny.
RobbieNick
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Ubisoft's WiiU "pipeline support" is made out of a plastic straw.
DXB-KNIGHT
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yeah it happened once and the result was the Playstation
SquiddyCracker
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In other words they will say what makes them look good while the fact is Nintendo helped push their games more then any console company would even dream of doing for a third party yet we don't want to look like we directly slapped them in the face by sitting on games when they need them. I'm not sure why this is news; Do you expect them to just come out and say their earnings suck so we are going to throw full support to this 150m user systems and ignore that 5m. Then this same time next year they will have to explain why out of 150m users they could not even get .5% of the user base.
Holy Order Sol
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the fuck
Nintendo creating it's enemy's strikes again!
DragonSworne
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Can we expect the next Assassin Creed?
Baconsammy
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Yes its quite clear. It shows how out of touch the echo chamber is with reality.
DXB-KNIGHT
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if fans insisted it might happen but sadly fans are currently busy trolling Uplay Miiverse community.
I actually wonder if the exclusivity wasn't just a UbiSoft choice, i.e. Nintendo had a part in marketting sharing or some such. It seems silly to make a game like that and only put it on one console when there are 150 million other ones with potential customers.
If Nintendo was helping out to get it as an exclusive it's just as possible they have reneged for some reason (To hit profitability or they don't think it'll do as well) and so UbiSoft had to change tack. It's also possible Nintendo said "You know that marketting money, we'd prefer to give it to you for another game. You cool with that?" Who knows but I don't really care too much either way w.r.t. Rayman as I don't like it but I wouldn't necessarily say it's adding to the doom.
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
RE: Rayman
This decision will also ensure that the any further Gamepad ideas are nixed. Wouldn't be surprised if they evn cut stuff out that can't be easily modified for traditional/boring controllers.
Fuck.
Quick question, is Michel Ancel on contract with Ubisoft?
This decision will also ensure that the any further Gamepad ideas are nixed. Wouldn't be surprised if they evn cut stuff out that can't be easily modified for traditional/boring controllers.
Fuck.
Quick question, is Michel Ancel on contract with Ubisoft?
Smiles and Cries
Member
man they would be making it worst... people are angry now on Miiverse but if they can keep the features that makes the Wii U version shine people may forgive them a bit. But to cut things out lol
Ubisoft needs some serious damage control right now they may not see it now but things are very interesting I don't think people cared about EA as much as this
Calamari41
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If this isn't proof that Nintendo needs to realize that they're on their own, nothing is. Think about it. We just went through the second hardware launch where Nintendo stepped back in order to let 3rd parties shine. What did we get? A game literally called "Zombie." Nobody who doesn't read gaming forums is going to look at a shelf of games and pick the one that says "Zombie" on the cover. No matter how it is spelled or if it has a "U" next to it.
Start buying up and bolstering those small 3rd party studios, Nintendo. It's the only way to make sure you get a solid release per month on your system. You can't count on jack shit from 3rd parties.
Start buying up and bolstering those small 3rd party studios, Nintendo. It's the only way to make sure you get a solid release per month on your system. You can't count on jack shit from 3rd parties.