Official Wii U Thread

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

we already have a clear idea to some extent

jumbo shrimp?

[Yoshi]

Nah, just because something is bullshit doesn't mean it's an oxymoron.

Kidding aside, even in a normal console cycle they should have a decent idea where they are headed by year two of development, which is where they are. Otherwise, no games would be ready for launch.

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

I like that he mentioned how Pokemon saved Gameboy.
Pokemon.
A new IP.
Not Mario 43, Zelda 29, smash bros 10, or f zero 5.
Does this mean Nintendo is going to get more creative?
Yeah, I know it doesn't...

[Yoshi]

Considering their last new, good IP was Pikmin in 2001, I'm not holding my breath. I suspect that was the last time Miyamoto was actually allowed to do whatever he wanted, which is somewhat sad.

edit: I'd consider Endless Ocean in the interim, but that's way too low profile and unlikely to get refreshed. It's also not a game that would work well on Wii U, because it's hyper realistic and would only serve to highlight the relative weakness of the hardware.

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

While the wii graphics bummed me a bit, they didn't stop me from enjoying Endless Ocean. Wii U graphics don't bother me at all.
Gamepad implementation could be really damn cool.
But it's not a system seller.

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

And what's with the Xeno project? Am I not hearing anything new because TNL or because there's been no new info?

[Yoshi]

I think Endless Ocean would be a better fit for 3DS. 3D and underwater seems like a natural fit to me, and the screen size and 3D combine to hide a lot of deficiencies.

[Yoshi]

And what's with the Xeno project? Am I not hearing anything new because TNL or because there's been no new info?

You mean the Xenosaga sequel? I think it just goes by "X." It has to be next year at this point in the west, if it wasn't always.

edit: Despite my bitching, I have never once regretted my Wii U purchase. That's almost certainly more than I could say if I had bought either of the newer consoles at the same time at twice (or more) the price and for half (or less) the worthwhile games.

[Chux]

While the wii graphics bummed me a bit, they didn't stop me from enjoying Endless Ocean. Wii U graphics don't bother me at all.
Gamepad implementation could be really damn cool.
But it's not a system seller.

Wii U Graphics are fine for what they want to be doing with them. I don't need ultra realistic shit from Nintendo, there are plenty of other avenues for that (Which I have access to, in order to not be called an apologist).

[YellerDog]

Drill Dozer was 2005, needs a sequel.