Surely they will when the modern console trifecta become WiiU/Xone/ps4.......right?
In terms of power it is close to current gen, but in terms of features it is closer to next gen.
Games that are not insanely pushing the PS4/XB1 are possible on the Wii U now that engines are very scalable. The problem is 3rd party companies don´t like to compete with Nintendo and they are also pushing for other systems. If I were a 3rd party I would at least make 1 exclusive for Wii U cathering to Wii U strengths and 1 major port.
I am one that would not buy any other console if Wii U had good 3rd party support. If they nail at least the big hitters like CoD, AC, FIFA, NBA2K and Nintendo also delivers on 1st party content + indies deliver, I may delay buying my PC rig. For 2013 and 2014 Wii U library is promising, beyond that we don´t know.
I have some shooter fatigue, so CoD BOs2 on Wii U has been my go to game for that itch and seems enough. Killzone, BF4 and TitanFall look great but I dont have that itch to get them now. When I get my PC in 2014 I will probably get TitanFall, but seriously I could get away with CoD yearly releases for FPS itch.
As time passes I am more and more moving towards Nintendo´s offerings, so I may be the minority.