Does it really make sense to put the next Animal Crossing on Wii U though? The handheld versions always sell better. Wouldn't it make more sense to release the next AC as a launch title for the NX rather than a holiday title for Wii U? Releasing AC for Wii U in 2015/2016 and then rushing another version for NX a couple years later may not be best IP management.
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Wii U Games 2015
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Since the next console and handheld will have the same OS and most likely run the same games, I doubt they would put it on WiiU unless its a spin off. Make more since to wait for NX, which might allow you to play at home and on the go.
Shikamaru Ninja
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I mean it's cheaper to make than a 3D Zelda, and probably sells more. But the big thing here is selling figurines!
TheMoon
Member
Man, I want a Roscoe amiibo so I can burn him! (since apparently no matter how many times I snitch on him with Isabelle or hit him with my shovel or dig holes around his house, he just will not freaking move out!!)
Seems like a release date for Yoshi's Woolly World is leaked(?) for Europe. June 26th.
http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/31402-Yoshis-Woolly-World
Legend of Kay appears one week earlier:
http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/42350-Legend-of-Kay-Anniversary
http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/31402-Yoshis-Woolly-World
Legend of Kay appears one week earlier:
http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/42350-Legend-of-Kay-Anniversary
I'd say they have to release something on WiiU - and preferably something that can move units (be it software or hardware) and with the rumored amiibo support I'd say AC is a likely candidate.
Nintendo Direct with release date announcement (and Smash Mewtu DLC available after the presentation) soon... (?)
LiberaTeExInferis
Member
So, April will be without a retail release..I was hoping that in a surprise movement Yoshi would be released in April.
Anyway, I am sure that the will be quite a few eshop releases, with ASA having the crown...
Anyway, I am sure that the will be quite a few eshop releases, with ASA having the crown...
I was very critic with NoE Wii U release dates for first half of 2015.
But with Mirky early May announcement (and not second half ot the year as it was) and possibly Yoshi in June, I'd be more than satisfied. That would lead us into the following schedule for the first half of the year:
Jan: Toad
Feb: nothing (probably due to the new 3DS apocalyspe, and I can't blame them, on the contrary with Zwelda MM and MH4 to be played, I was happy to not see too many things out there tempting me)
March: Mario Party 10 and Mario vs DK on the eshop
April: nothing (but Affordable space adventure on the eshop will entertain me enough, I suppose)
May: Kirby and Splatoon
June: Yoshi
not bad, also because that would leave space in the second half for a good scheduled release list for Devil' Third, Xenoblade, Star fox, Mario Maker and even Zelda (and if it will be delayed, I think we'll get something else to replace it, even if not at the same hype level)
But with Mirky early May announcement (and not second half ot the year as it was) and possibly Yoshi in June, I'd be more than satisfied. That would lead us into the following schedule for the first half of the year:
Jan: Toad
Feb: nothing (probably due to the new 3DS apocalyspe, and I can't blame them, on the contrary with Zwelda MM and MH4 to be played, I was happy to not see too many things out there tempting me)
March: Mario Party 10 and Mario vs DK on the eshop
April: nothing (but Affordable space adventure on the eshop will entertain me enough, I suppose)
May: Kirby and Splatoon
June: Yoshi
not bad, also because that would leave space in the second half for a good scheduled release list for Devil' Third, Xenoblade, Star fox, Mario Maker and even Zelda (and if it will be delayed, I think we'll get something else to replace it, even if not at the same hype level)
LiberaTeExInferis
Member
What is Mirky?
edit:Just seeing Toad on the list makes me sentimental..Such a great game with such a lost opportunity for DLC with extra levels..
edit:Just seeing Toad on the list makes me sentimental..Such a great game with such a lost opportunity for DLC with extra levels..
If this schedule stands, April would be a perfect month to have the Smash U update and the MK8 DLC2.
LiberaTeExInferis
Member
Yes, tha sounds plausible..They could move up the MK8 DLC2, so as to camouflage the dearth of retal releases..
Uhm, isn't MK8 DLC 2 actually schedule for May?
I don't know why NoE is allergic to April. I mean, it's when my birthday happens!
It's clear from Wii U's release that Mario doesn't sell consoles anymore, you need something that sets imagination on fire. Mario could be played on any other system. Zelda would be best, but that's already releasing this year. I still think they're keeping Metroid for the new console.
Yes, the DLC2 is sheduled for May. Since Splatoon currently seems to be May 22nd in Europe (http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/39134-Splatoon), it seems most likely they will release the DLC2 around the same time as Kirby (around May 7th or 8th). That would make the distance between MK8DLC1-SmashU and MK8DLC2-Splatoon identical for Europe.
But still, it would make more sense (for me as a player at least) to put the MK8DLC2 in April, if they aren't releasing any retail titles in April.
TheMoon
Member
What's clear from the Wii U launch is that NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. does not sell home consoles. A 3D Mario game is a wholly different story.
Yea, sticking with May doesn't really make sense given their schedule. Let the people play Splatoon when Splatoon is out and not muddle up players between the still-fresh MK8DLC2 and Splatoon.
Nintendojitsu
Banned
Play-Asia is your best bet?
Gamecube didn't do so well either with Luigi and Sunshine short after. The last success story was Mario 64 nearly two decades ago.
I'm with you!
TheMoon
Member
GameCube didn't launch with a 3D Mario game.
Miyamoto did mention making smaller spin-off titles for Wii U (i.e. Captain Toad). Maybe an Animal Crossing spin-off title for Wii U in 2015 followed by the next main AC game for NX in 2016/2017.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, Sunshine was nearly a year after launch, not too far off 3D World which was a full year after launch.
A 3D Mario game that awes people in the same way Galaxy did would realistically be the best possible launch title for Nintendo. 3D World is a fantastic game, but it didn't have the same "wow factor" that Galaxy displayed.
More importantly than any specific game, I think they need variety and fast. It's why I think they probably already have key studios working on NX games, why I think it will hit next holiday season, and why I think 2016 might be a really light year for Wii U.
The Galaxy games didn't sell systems. Those games had around 10-15% attach rate, which was nothing compared to Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, Wii Sports Resort or New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Whatever that has to do with 2015 Wii U games...
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
A lower attach rate for a system that sold as well as the Wii did doesn't mean much, it's not like the games did poorly. And if you think the Wii Fit/Sports audience that made those games system sellers is coming back you're probably in for some disappointment. Besides, calling out my mention of the Galaxy games misses the point, you could just as easily replace it with 64. Point being, they need a 3D Mario game that is immediately appealing and interesting, and 3D World, as great as it is, didn't really manage to do that. As such, a similar game wouldn't make for a good NX launch title.
And it has as much to do with the discussion as the rest of the NX discussion, that is, the implications a new platform is going to have on the Wii U's lineup going forward. I kind of get into that in the part of my post you didn't quote (though not specifically for 2015 games).
People bought the Wii because of Wii Sport + Wiimote at 250 bucks (against 400/600 of the direct competitors). Not because of Zelda.
Btw, am I missing something here...? Are we looking for a "launch game" for the Wii U in 2015. Because I'd say that this topic should stay a little more focused on this consolel this year.
I don't want to be harsh, it's just that the release info/rumors (as the Yoshi one) would become hard to be found if we talk of something else...
Btw, am I missing something here...? Are we looking for a "launch game" for the Wii U in 2015. Because I'd say that this topic should stay a little more focused on this consolel this year.
I don't want to be harsh, it's just that the release info/rumors (as the Yoshi one) would become hard to be found if we talk of something else...
So if NA has the same date or around that time like July, I can see Xenoxblade CX and Devils Third Augs and Sept
Then StarFox, Zelda and Mario Maker Oct, and Nov
TheMoon
Member
Dat audience overlap ;D
I can't even imagine Capcom getting off their butts and actually making a Mega Man game. I sometimes wonder if they know that they own the IP.
But yea, I like your game idea.
Hero of Legend
Member
Yeah you're assuming Capcom will ever make a new Mega Man game.
Plus, I don't see the BN/EXE series ever coming back, they had this thing of succeeding the series with each gen.
Like Battle Network and Zero on GBA, and then Starforce and ZX on DS.
Still can't believe we never got their successors on 3DS like we all would've seen coming. But Gunvolt is Zero and ZX on 3DS so yeah we KIND of got that.
MushroomSamba
Member
Woohoo! I'm officially part of the Wii U owners club...feels real good.
I was planning on buying mine later in the year with holiday discounts + Zelda, but I just saw the refurbs were back in stock on the Nintendo site with Mario 3D World included (which I definitely was going to buy anyway), so I pulled the trigger. $250 for Wii U, Mario, and Nintendoland, s/h + tax included. Not bad at all!
So now the games I have on my buying queue:
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (been aching for this)
- Zelda: WW HD
- Bayonetta 2
- Smash Bros.
- Maybe: Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad
- On the horizon: Zelda Wii U, SMT x FE
You guys got any recommendations for eShop games?
I was planning on buying mine later in the year with holiday discounts + Zelda, but I just saw the refurbs were back in stock on the Nintendo site with Mario 3D World included (which I definitely was going to buy anyway), so I pulled the trigger. $250 for Wii U, Mario, and Nintendoland, s/h + tax included. Not bad at all!
So now the games I have on my buying queue:
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (been aching for this)
- Zelda: WW HD
- Bayonetta 2
- Smash Bros.
- Maybe: Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad
- On the horizon: Zelda Wii U, SMT x FE
You guys got any recommendations for eShop games?
TheMoon
Member
Too many^^
Earthbound (always including that because it's so rare that someone has a cart copy)
Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails
Toki Tori 2+
Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clones
Armillo
The Fall
The Swapper
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
OlliOlli
Elliot Quest
...
Coming next month: Affordable Space Adventures
I wonder if Nintendo of America is ever going to release Golden Sun: The Lost Age on Wii U VC? I realize it is out in Europe and Japan. I played the first one and would love to play the sequel. Releasing the first but not the direct sequel is mean Nintendo.
Really looking forward to Splatoon, Xenoblade and Mario Maker to a lesser extent. I also need to buy the Kirby game.
It'll get here eventually. They did the same thing with Fire Emblem and F-Zero were they were out in other regions for a months before they finally hit the NA VC.
MushroomSamba
Member
Oh man, thanks for the list. Some of them are right up my alley (2D platformers and/or sci-fi/space setting). I highlighted the ones that I added to my list.
Simbabbad
Member
Convincing video... except that he spoils many aspects of the game, removing my new interest in it.
MushroomSamba
Member
Which controller do you guys use for games like Mario 3D Land and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze? Gamepad, Pro Controller, Wiimote...?
I kinda brushed past it due to the art style, but that's a pretty interesting video.
I kinda brushed past it due to the art style, but that's a pretty interesting video.
Woohoo! I'm officially part of the Wii U owners club...feels real good.
I was planning on buying mine later in the year with holiday discounts + Zelda, but I just saw the refurbs were back in stock on the Nintendo site with Mario 3D World included (which I definitely was going to buy anyway), so I pulled the trigger. $250 for Wii U, Mario, and Nintendoland, s/h + tax included. Not bad at all!
So now the games I have on my buying queue:
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (been aching for this)
- Zelda: WW HD
- Bayonetta 2
- Smash Bros.
- Maybe: Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad
- On the horizon: Zelda Wii U, SMT x FE
You guys got any recommendations for eShop games?
What about Pikmin 3 (if you can find it)
MushroomSamba
Member
Thanks, good to know. Is it easier to hold? Are the buttons more responsive?
Never played a Pikmin...don't really know what it's about. I tend to like fast-paced platformers (both 2D or 3D).
JPeeples83
Member
I definitely regret not buying Pikmin 3 when I had the chance from Gamefly.
herbchamberz
Member
A lot of people here seem to hate on the gamepad, but I really don't mind it. If you're okay with it, just save your money.
there seems to be something wrong with your keyboard, because it didn't recognize that you typed THE WONDERFUL 101Woohoo! I'm officially part of the Wii U owners club...feels real good.
So now the games I have on my buying queue:
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (been aching for this)
- Zelda: WW HD
- Bayonetta 2
- Smash Bros.
- Maybe: Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad
- On the horizon: Zelda Wii U, SMT x FE
You guys got any recommendations for eShop games?
also welcome to the club
Frankie Faison
Member
When is the game of the year going to be released, Mario Maker? Has there been a definite date set yet? Many thanks.