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Battlefield 4 skipping Wii U
- Thread starter shinobi602
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This would solve the technical problem. However, the other problem boils down to core game sales. It's why third-parties - especially in the west - have not taken Nintendo platforms seriously. It's why a Nintendo platform won't be the lead platform for their projects too.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
If Nintendo wanted EA they would of did the shinigami eye deal that EA "offered" them.
now you've blown that definition wide open, PC is the victor and no one will even come close ever
Nintendo needs EA, Kojima Productions, Atlus, SquareEnix, Valve, Activision...
It is ridiculous and looks like obviously they deserve it. You cannot expect all the world to go after your ideas, specially when the other platforms have already the audience they are targeting and better online platforms.
It is ridiculous and looks like obviously they deserve it. You cannot expect all the world to go after your ideas, specially when the other platforms have already the audience they are targeting and better online platforms.
Because it's got absolutely no consumer excitement. There's no buzz, no aspiration to own one, no software that justifies the concept behind it.
EA are looking forward to new systems with magnitudes more power and Nintendo are asking them to keep looking back whilst offering no justification to do so.
SolidSnakex
Member
Would that really have done any good? It seems like most devs don't even want to port their PS3/360 versions to the Wii U.
The only reason I still have mine is for the eventual Nintendo games which I won't be able to get anywhere else. Apart from literally ten minutes on SNES F-Zero the other week, I haven't touched the sodding thing since boxing day.
I wish I hadn't got it on release, but ah well. Trading it in is worthless too as the prices have plummeted for trades since Xmas.
soxinthebox
Member
now you've blown that definition wide open, PC is the victor and no one will even come close ever
I guess it's just relative to what you're comparing at the time
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
Are there even any upcoming EA titles announced for the system now?
E-Cat
Banned
I wish. The Gamecube was powerful and had F-Zero.
RibbedHero
Member
The game is coming out on the PS3 and 360 though.
Call Me Maybe
Banned
Anyone remember when EA refused to support the Dreamcast outright?
EagleBurnn
Banned
E3 2013 Nintendo Press Conference: "We would like to announce an EA game on the WiiU...SimCity Societies!"
sti4thewin
Member
Wasn't planning on getting it for Wii U anyways, but my god Nintendo is screwed.
What is Nintendo thinking releasing a console and still after 6 months there ain't nothing to play.
Niiiiiceeeeee
What is Nintendo thinking releasing a console and still after 6 months there ain't nothing to play.
Niiiiiceeeeee
Beer Monkey
Member
Not enough install base,
And yes I have a WiiU.
And yes I have a WiiU.
iamvin22
Industry Verified
Because they have the install base to justify it. Wii U in the other hand...
I H8 Memes
Member
Where is the future in that? Development of games for PS3 and 360 is going to quickly dry up with the transition to next gen platforms. Especially so with the long console cycle of the PS3 and 360. So they port over the current gen version for what purpose? There isnt going to be a BF5 on the 360 or PS3 to port over to the WiiU and the only reason PS3 and 360 are getting ports is because of their massive current install base.
SolidSnakex
Member
No. But someone mentioned that the next Tiger Woods game (not the one that was just released) will be on the Wii U. Which is very strange to say the least.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
It likely isn't due to the Wii-U not being powerful enough, as it's stronger than both the PS3 and 360. It's more to do with the reason he suggested, which is not wanting to stretch the team too thin, and also the fact that Nintendo's positioning and apparent mindshare for games like this just won't be seen as in nearly the same favorable place as the xbox and playstation brands.
It isn't because the Wii-U is too weak. Nintendo's position just isn't as strong as they need it to be, and so that automatically makes the Wii-U a lesser priority.
It isn't because the Wii-U is too weak. Nintendo's position just isn't as strong as they need it to be, and so that automatically makes the Wii-U a lesser priority.
Outtrigger888
Member
bf4 on a nintendo console doesn't seem right, anyways. Just as blops2 didnt.
Nintendo software is some of the best in the world. The reason why people buy a nintendo console. Nintendo is unique, not just an hd twin.
Nintendo software is some of the best in the world. The reason why people buy a nintendo console. Nintendo is unique, not just an hd twin.
StreetsAhead
Member
Criminal Upper
Banned
3rd parties: "Nintendo, increase the sales of your console 100% completely by yourself with absolutely no help from us. THEN we'll start releasing games for it."
Bruno MB
Member
Wii U having zero support by west developers was the most expected thing ever. What I find really worrying is the complete lack of any kind of Japanese support.
Well, I would even say that western support looks good in comparison, this is how dire is the situation for Wii U.
Anyway, if Nintendo themselves don't bother to release anything, why third-party companies should?
Well, I would even say that western support looks good in comparison, this is how dire is the situation for Wii U.
Anyway, if Nintendo themselves don't bother to release anything, why third-party companies should?
Off-Kilter
Banned
I for one am shocked and furious.
Why are we surprised? No third party wants to commit to the Wii U due to technical limitations once Next Gen is in full swing and the low install base.
The Wii U is going to be no different than the Wii in 3rd party support. In fact it could be worse as not even the 3rd party shovelware developers are touching it.
edit - BF is about playing online. Why would anyone buy an online focused game for the Wii U?
The Wii U is going to be no different than the Wii in 3rd party support. In fact it could be worse as not even the 3rd party shovelware developers are touching it.
edit - BF is about playing online. Why would anyone buy an online focused game for the Wii U?
To be honest I don't think they see value in laying down groundwork on the Wii U though, I think they would expect the guys who buy all of the shooter titles are going to go ps3/360 to ps4/durango, after looking at how things are doing for the wii u itself and 3rd party titles on the wii u in the same genre I don't see them being wrong, I just don't see the Wii U becoming anything of that sort of ecosystem.
Thats not even close at this point, EA abandoned the system long before launch, Ubisoft is atleast waiting for Nintendo big games to push hardware.
EA pretty much lied
The game is coming out on 360 and PS3 try again
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
I think the writing was on the wall for EA support when Crysis 3 was running on the Wii U platform, but they decided not to release it, just because......
With the difference they can't sell shit shovelware on Nintendo systems, devalueing that product, so they can fund the proper projects on competing systems.
Interceptor
Banned
After watching the trailer I am not surprised. to incorporate the gamepad they would have to rescript the entire game. lol
A new kind of the Nintendo seal of quality is born.
A new kind of the Nintendo seal of quality is born.
Well it's kind of a vicious cycle, isn't it? There's no excitement because there's no software being released for it.
Of course this is Nintendo's fault, attempting to sell the console with a NSMB that looks like a fucking Wii game everyone already owns and an unappealing minigame collection instead of a real system seller, a 3D Mario, a Zelda or a Smash Bros. Not to mention this fucking atrocious drought we're currently experiencing.
Bruno MB
Member
Wii at the beginning at least had some interesting unique third-party titles, Wii U won't even have that.
mugoldeneagle03
Member
Wasn't Riccitello on stage at E3 last year talking about BF coming to Wii U? Or was it just EA games in general. Thought I remembered something battlefieldish in the background.
I'm not shocked but it's still a big deal, especially with the assumed PS360 releases. Another kick in the face
EDIT: Saw the video above. Feel even worse now ha
I'm not shocked but it's still a big deal, especially with the assumed PS360 releases. Another kick in the face
EDIT: Saw the video above. Feel even worse now ha
Portugeezer
Member
Keyword: "imagine"
CoffeeJanitor
Member
Agreed. This thing is going to have worse support than Wii if things keep up.
Everything we have been led to believe has been the opposite of this, starting waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back with the rumors that Nintendo nixed the idea of Origin backing the Nintendo Network for WiiU.
Not sure wheeeeeeeeeeeeeere you got the idea that they were playing nice.
ExigentContact
Member
Crysis 3 struggled to turn a profit on systems with a combined 140 million unit install base. Tell me in what way releasing the game on a platform that's doing poorly and whose own minuscule install base has little interest in shooters is a good idea. Battlefield 4 is an arguable proposition because they're gonna make money on that product with a near-guarantee, so a pity port wouldn't be so out of the question. Crysis 3, on the other hand, barely had a market on the other systems, making a Wii U version a stupid business decision at best.
Criminal Upper
Banned
Uh, it totally does. Wii U has more interesting software 5 months after launch than the Wii did.
Ploid 3.0
Member
"Imagine a shooter, like Battlefield..."
He just wants you to imagine it with the use of that controller. Open your minds.