Ubisoft is betting it is an awesome one.
They can't.
Because anything Ubisoft touches turns to shit.
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Wii U Speculation Thread The Third: Casting Dreams in The Castle of Miyamoto
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They can't.
Because anything Ubisoft touches turns to shit.
-Pyromaniac-
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my wording makes it sound worse than what I actually mean. I actually mean a nsmb game, it's not hard to slap HD visuals on it, create all new levels, add some gimmick with the controller and call it a game. There really isn't much you can do with a high end hd machine to NSMB. I think people would love to break in their new console with something like that. Perfect introduction to playing on the tablet as well, since the game suits it. It beats some casual game that shows off the streaming capabilities and all that, nice good intro.
Leave the cool shit for the next 3D title.
This is good! Nintendo should definitely take Brain Age to the Wii U.
If anything that's something fresh that you don't see on the AppStore. You might get adult learning games on the AppStore (sudoku/crosswords etc) but educative games for children could really really sell to lazy Westerners who can't be bothered looking after their children properly. This is a brilliant idea. !
Yeah, that would be good, but it would cannibalise sales if there's a new 2D Mario out on 3DS this year.
Save that for when the system needs a boost. Maybe next year when the HD Twin successors are launching.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
but like I keep saying, I just keep using mario as an example because I think it's the easiest one to do, it could be anything. Problem is I can't think of much else.
I'm all ears (eyes) though.
cyberheater
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I just hope it's super durable. My young kids will be dropping it all the time.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Brain Age for the adults, but then something more kid friendly for young children. They should make a new character for these games that works as your tutor, but then incorporate Mario, Kirby, and Pokemon into the software in the "game" parts of it.
I immediately thought of educational software upon seeing the tablet because it reminded me of something like this.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
One extremely gimmicky use for the pad I can imagine in NSMB-U...
When you enter a Pipe, the action moves to the subscreen.
When you enter a Pipe, the action moves to the subscreen.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
yeah that idea has been brought up a lot of times already, too obvious to do, but I bet they still do it
Group splinters in two. Three players on top screen, one getting mad loot on the subscreen. When that player re-emerges (s)he can wait until the other players catch up to the pipe and then action moves back to the main screen.
EDIT: I just realized a horrible flaw in this idea. Only the tablet holder can enter pipes!
On another note, NSMB on Wii U had better have online play.
That would make my year. I'd definitely get a Wii U day one if this were announced.
Shikamaru Ninja
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Brain-Age is a series aimed at adults. The sales in Japan especially were phenomenol and Nintendo is trying to recapture that group with a new advanced Brain-Age game. What you are referring to might be the "Big Brain Academy" series which was aimed at younger age groups. But the sales were about 1/4 in comparison. Thankfully the big brain academy team went back to making Pikmin games.
I think it is a very limited age group you are referring to. I mean what is that 3-5 year old demographic? Just not worth the attention of a serious developer. Let UBISoft develop baby games.
I'm hoping for a new multiplayer Mario Clash, where the pipes take you back and forth between the TV and the subscreen.
Can play with DRC and 3DS.
They should also bring back Mario Paint. I'm sure kids will enjoy a painting game featuring Mario!
The only mistake they made is that they didnt have a killer app at launch.
And many aspects of the 3DS were not available.
I do agree they need a killer app for launch. At least one. That makes sense for any console. But, it doesn't have to be Mario. It can be something completely different.
It doesnt even have to be their own title.
That said, I can foresee they will have one game that will show off the power of the console in 1080p. Because they will want to visually separate themselves from last gen.
But they also want to the broader market to also buy into the console. And that to me means a "Wii" title. Im predicting WUHU island, and online world, with dozens of mini-games.
I think MMO's will be the defining genre on the WiiU.
Maybe in Japan, but Apple has a hold on the educational market everywhere else.
test_account
XP-39C²
I think that they will release "Wii Play 2" for it, being bundled with every system. I think that Nintendo will have emphasis on the TV/controller connection, and minigames that were shown at E3 last year is a good way to do this.
I have a strong feeling their killer app will be inline with Wii Sports. It will demonstrate the controllers functionality and be bundled with the Wii U, so casuals will flock. I also believe they will have something else that will demonstrate the power of the Wii U too. Maybe a Metroid launch title?
On another note remember when Metroid Prime 3 was scheduled as as a launch title for the Wii?
You better start placing soft floor around the whole room
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I don't really know anything about this market but how exactly?
ColdBlooder
Banned
Its a Nintendo console, it will be durable as hell.
I dropped a Gamecube once. Didnt have a scratch and still worked like a charm.
Nintendo consoles are usualy extremely durable!
Agent Unknown
Member
Hypothetical example of why Mario is needed at launch:
Soccer mom goes into Best Buy during launch. "Oh what's this Wii U system, that looks kind of interesting. Does it play Wii games?"
Sales guy: "It sure does and it has a tablet controller."
Soccer mom: "Oh well, I think I'll get my son an IPad instead and he can just keep his regular Wii which he still plays a lot, we all like that Wii Party too. But what 's this new Super Mario game, will that play on the old Wii?"
Sales guy: "No, that will only play on the new Wii U system."
Soccer mom: "Oh really? My son is going to want to play that for sure, how much is the Wii U system again?"
System sale gained. Other scenario with Pilmin 3 and no Mario is very likely another possible outcome.
Soccer mom goes into Best Buy during launch. "Oh what's this Wii U system, that looks kind of interesting. Does it play Wii games?"
Sales guy: "It sure does and it has a tablet controller."
Soccer mom: "Oh well, I think I'll get my son an IPad instead and he can just keep his regular Wii which he still plays a lot, we all like that Wii Party too. But what 's this new Super Mario game, will that play on the old Wii?"
Sales guy: "No, that will only play on the new Wii U system."
Soccer mom: "Oh really? My son is going to want to play that for sure, how much is the Wii U system again?"
System sale gained. Other scenario with Pilmin 3 and no Mario is very likely another possible outcome.
bgassassin
Member
Doubt it will be Metroid. But I do assume it will be something new that will appeal to the gaming enthusiast.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Agree.
Except, if it's Pikmin 3, her kid will most likely have never heard of the series and won't want it.
Sales guy: "$599"
They were up untill the gamecube (dat "dragged behind a truck"-video!)
but since then most HW had some flaws and quirks. I hope they get their quality back on track for wii u!
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
soccer mom: what it does? does it make sandwiches?
AceBandage
Banned
They'll have mini experiences in the system itself, like with the 3DS but they won't bundle a full game with it at launch.
As good as Wii Sports did to grab an audience, it also set a damaging tone for the systems life.
Iwata: (laughs)
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Didn't they show off an E3 "game" about measuring the length of things?
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
test_account
XP-39C²
Yeah, it is possible that there might be a few minigames built in to the OS instead.
Lol
Makes new meaning to "my body is ready". "Here we can messure the length of things. Reggie: my body is ready".Awful, awful... I feel guilty for laughing.
ReyVGM
Member
Didn't the GC + GBA did something like this already?
walking fiend
Member
That round-up article is pretty good!!
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but really, despite coming from Nintendo'enthusiastic' it doesn't fall off the click? UE4? cost won't let it; 1080P with tablet on? Not likely.
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lol
but really, despite coming from Nintendo'enthusiastic' it doesn't fall off the click? UE4? cost won't let it; 1080P with tablet on? Not likely.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
The thing is, the fact that the 3DS came with all those games built in, didn't count as Real Games in the eyes of the masses.
A pack in game will make the Wii U seem more valuable.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Surely this should be renamed to Wii Measure U?
Yes. Four Swords.
test_account
XP-39C²
That is true. I think that they will include something regardless, built-in or being on disc.
AceBandage
Banned
It will also be damaging to launch games.
ColdBlooder
Banned
The 3DS has the screen issue with the smudges, but others than that i dont know of any. Even the Wii is extremely well built.
The only thing Wii-wise I can thnk of is heat death for some graphics units. But I've heard very little on that topic.
Most likely will be something new. I wouldn't mind something that's on the same level as Metroid. I just want Retro's game to be a launch title
Wii Sports wasn't damaging; it just seems like no one wanted to make good games for that audience. And Nintendo had the games for the core audience in the beginning. In the US, it was more of a marketing "issue" than a content one (well, actually both really). Though, when Cammie Dunaway and the Pizza Man are in charge of your messaging, that's just what happens.
First set of wii burned their chips themself and had faulty lasers/drives.
ds lite, dsi could crack AT THE HINGE. The L + R buttons were utter shit ( and it looks like they still are on 3DS).
3DS has the line, sometimes wobbly top screen.
that's not the nintendo quality that i used to know.
ColdBlooder
Banned
This is what you get for putting it in an enclosed space. Even the Wii needs SOME fresh air
We are talking about demo units inm stores here, are we?
I'm very interested in seeing how Nintendo does its marketing this time around, especially with them claiming a renewed focus on the hardcore audience. The hardcore are like small children with jealousy issues; if Nintendo spends too much time and attention on the casuals, the hardcores seem to take it very personally.
Finding that delicate balance is going to be very, very difficult.
ColdBlooder
Banned
I belive those were demo units in an enclosed space. So no one would steal the Wiis. Never heard or experienced the laser problem though.
As far as i remember, those cracks were production issues with the plastic casing. The mechanism was working flawlessly.
L&R Buttons are ok. Sure, nothing to write home about but i dont see them as an "issue"
Again, havent heard of it nor experienced it!
The more high end the tech, the higher the risk of failure. Best example: RROD
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