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It's got a lot of shovelware, but it's also got a nice handful of games that are actually worth getting. All in all, I'd say not bad.
oh look even more retarded Haters. lol, "nothing to play" and "shovelware", let's see?
Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Trine 2: Director’s Cut
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition
New Super Mario Bros. U
The Wonderful 101
Pikmin 3
LEGO City: Undercover
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Nano Assault Neo
Rabbids Land
Aliens: Colonial Marines
ZombiU
Nintendo Land
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper
Rayman Legends
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Scribblenauts Unlimited
so very little to play...OH WAIT THERE'S 18 GAMES I WILL BE GETTING INCLUDING:
10 EXCLUSIVES,
7 GAMES WITH CRAPLOAD EXCLUSIVE CONTENT,
THAT IS SO LITTLE. It's not like Vita with it's sizable line-up of 10-12 games from which maybe 3 didn't suck ass, but still weren't any good.
Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Trine 2: Director’s Cut
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition
New Super Mario Bros. U
The Wonderful 101
Pikmin 3
LEGO City: Undercover
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Nano Assault Neo
Rabbids Land
Aliens: Colonial Marines
ZombiU
Nintendo Land
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper
Rayman Legends
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Scribblenauts Unlimited
so very little to play...OH WAIT THERE'S 18 GAMES I WILL BE GETTING INCLUDING:
10 EXCLUSIVES,
7 GAMES WITH CRAPLOAD EXCLUSIVE CONTENT,
THAT IS SO LITTLE. It's not like Vita with it's sizable line-up of 10-12 games from which maybe 3 didn't suck ass, but still weren't any good.
Wait Wipeout 3 the shitty game based on a shittier TV show or Wipeout 3 the game based off of awesome racing who's studio Sony recently shuttered and possibly sold the IP to Activision?
Ronin4life
"I think Pikmin 3 and MonHun look far more compelling."
So the third Pikmin game and the millionth sub-variant of Monster Hunter (both of which are available for the Wii as well) are bigger system sellers for you than Mario 64 in 1996?
I don't know what to say other than, "Strongly Disagree."
"I think Pikmin 3 and MonHun look far more compelling."
So the third Pikmin game and the millionth sub-variant of Monster Hunter (both of which are available for the Wii as well) are bigger system sellers for you than Mario 64 in 1996?
I don't know what to say other than, "Strongly Disagree."
I get it. Previous Wii owners are happy about this line-up. But as a PC and PS3 owner, this is doing nothing to entice me. I'm not feeling the need to go out and buy a new console when I already own a chunk of these games, or will be able to play them on my existing machines.
Does that clear up why some people are hesitant? Still wanna look at us and shake heads?
Does that clear up why some people are hesitant? Still wanna look at us and shake heads?
"I'm not feeling the need to go out and buy a new console when I already own a chunk of these games, or will be able to play them on my existing machines.
Does that clear up why some people are hesitant? Still wanna look at us and shake heads?"
This x10000. Many of these games I can already own and play. Of the remaining games, a lot are like New Super Mario Brothers U, which is technically "new" but barely counts. Then there are some minigame collections, work-out games, and dancing games.
That leaves.. ZombiU as the only moderately interesting game. MAYBE "Game and Wario" if they do something special with it, but I'm betting it'll be a good-but-not-system-selling minigame collection.
Does that clear up why some people are hesitant? Still wanna look at us and shake heads?"
This x10000. Many of these games I can already own and play. Of the remaining games, a lot are like New Super Mario Brothers U, which is technically "new" but barely counts. Then there are some minigame collections, work-out games, and dancing games.
That leaves.. ZombiU as the only moderately interesting game. MAYBE "Game and Wario" if they do something special with it, but I'm betting it'll be a good-but-not-system-selling minigame collection.
Yeah I'm not sure what people are talking about.. This is one of the best launch windows I've ever seen and I'm not even a huge Nintendo fan anymore. I really want this just for Pikmin 3 though.
@Uther,
most of these games are completely exclusive to Wii U while the rest of them have a lot of exclusive content and modes.
most of these games are completely exclusive to Wii U while the rest of them have a lot of exclusive content and modes.
Keep in mind, I have no ill will towards Nintendo. I think they're one of the best game developers in the world, and one of the last competent game developers in Japan. I'm also not part of the "NINTENDO IS DOOMED" movement, nor do I think they should go software only. That'd be absurd, and it would undercut their entire organization.
I also owned a Wii, and, TBH, I never turned entirely against it. Sure, I don't play it a lot, but I don't play my PS3 a lot either. It's a fine little console for what it does.
Just because I'm not stupidly excited for a bunch of ports, half-hearted sequels, and minigame collections, doesn't mean I hate Nintendo or that I'm a "hater" or anything. It's probably just that I'm mostly a PC gamer now, and I just don't care as much about this whole space. I'm far, far more interested in the stuff coming out of Kickstarter, for example, than this entirely line-up.
I also owned a Wii, and, TBH, I never turned entirely against it. Sure, I don't play it a lot, but I don't play my PS3 a lot either. It's a fine little console for what it does.
Just because I'm not stupidly excited for a bunch of ports, half-hearted sequels, and minigame collections, doesn't mean I hate Nintendo or that I'm a "hater" or anything. It's probably just that I'm mostly a PC gamer now, and I just don't care as much about this whole space. I'm far, far more interested in the stuff coming out of Kickstarter, for example, than this entirely line-up.
@killias
Okay. But I was like, 6 then and have never liked platformers much(probably because I enjoyed watching them instead)
And I am a HUMONGOUS monster hunter fan(in spirit, not actual size), so I'm on a huge high right now...'specially since I accurately predicted this coming...^.^;;
Okay. But I was like, 6 then and have never liked platformers much(probably because I enjoyed watching them instead)
And I am a HUMONGOUS monster hunter fan(in spirit, not actual size), so I'm on a huge high right now...'specially since I accurately predicted this coming...^.^;;
@sofik88
Few of these multiplat games have enough exclusive content/modes to justify buying a new console. Add to the fact that people probably already have PSN/Xbox live friends they want to play these games with and the prospect of some last minute extra thrown in doesn't seem worth it.
I also am hesitant to buy any wii U ports on the off chance that they force you to play with some touch screen bullshit like Arkham City is doing, when all you want to do is use traditional controls.
Few of these multiplat games have enough exclusive content/modes to justify buying a new console. Add to the fact that people probably already have PSN/Xbox live friends they want to play these games with and the prospect of some last minute extra thrown in doesn't seem worth it.
I also am hesitant to buy any wii U ports on the off chance that they force you to play with some touch screen bullshit like Arkham City is doing, when all you want to do is use traditional controls.
@detron77
"All the shovelware"? It's probably about as comparable to the amount of shovelware you'd find on the 360/PS3, certainly not as bad as the Wii got in the end.
OT: Got to say, ZombiU and Lego City are probably my must buys if I get one at launch. The Bayonetta 2 announcement was probably the biggest surprise of the days, though.
"All the shovelware"? It's probably about as comparable to the amount of shovelware you'd find on the 360/PS3, certainly not as bad as the Wii got in the end.
OT: Got to say, ZombiU and Lego City are probably my must buys if I get one at launch. The Bayonetta 2 announcement was probably the biggest surprise of the days, though.
@sofik88 I'm not joking when I say that the only games I find interesting are ZombiU, and Bayonetta 2 whenever it comes out. That's it, that's really it for me. And exclusive modes and content are not enough for me to buy a new console. If you don't own the games and have every intention of buying the WiiU, good on you. But it's not tipping the scales for me into becoming an early adopter.
@llort het,
that's still 11 exclusive titles coming out in the first 3 months that i want, period. when i consider buying a console, i always want this system to have 10 exclusive games that i REALLY want before buying it. add to that the fact that rest of the games have sizable exclusive content(that's why i was holding on, on buying some of those) like Tekken Tag 2(Nintendo character skins, modes, stages etc.). plus there's the offline multiplayer part(5 people playing at the same time, co-op/multiplayer for 2 without sharing the same screen), the fact that i won't have to hog TV while playing etc.
that sells me on Wii U.
"I also am hesitant to buy any wii U ports on the off chance that they force you to play with some touch screen bullshit like Arkham City is doing, when all you want to do is use traditional controls."
you DO know that all ports have classic-controller option, right(it may differ in exclusive due to nature of gameplay in those games).
that's still 11 exclusive titles coming out in the first 3 months that i want, period. when i consider buying a console, i always want this system to have 10 exclusive games that i REALLY want before buying it. add to that the fact that rest of the games have sizable exclusive content(that's why i was holding on, on buying some of those) like Tekken Tag 2(Nintendo character skins, modes, stages etc.). plus there's the offline multiplayer part(5 people playing at the same time, co-op/multiplayer for 2 without sharing the same screen), the fact that i won't have to hog TV while playing etc.
that sells me on Wii U.
"I also am hesitant to buy any wii U ports on the off chance that they force you to play with some touch screen bullshit like Arkham City is doing, when all you want to do is use traditional controls."
you DO know that all ports have classic-controller option, right(it may differ in exclusive due to nature of gameplay in those games).
It's understandable to not be excited about this launch line up, I don't expect everybody to get excited about a Lego game, a Game & Wario. But I honestly consider this line up a great one, the wonderful 101 looks promising, the 3rd pikman did get me more excited then the 5thish mario game, and then there's Rayman which is fucking Rayman, ZombiU and some other stuff. There's no game that is exactly revolutionary on the roster, but that's OK.
Looks pretty solid! I'm not personally interested in anything other than Rayman, Aliens, Lego City and ZombiU, but it's nice to see a lot of variety in there.
Underwhelming. I'm probably passing at launch, although Runner 2 seems alright and Game & Wario seems kind of cool. Nintendo has so much IP - it makes me sad that they're not taking advantage. I would like to see: Kirby, StarFox, F-Zero, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Smash Bros, Zelda, or a new Luigi's Mansion. This lineup doesn't do it for me.
@Timboxxx
To be fair, the point of fifty games is that when you put your personal filters in place, you can find ten or so games that you want.
As for others pointing out the number of ports and late ports, on one hand I'm not happy with it. On the other hand, they are incentives for people who are already considering a WiiU and haven't bought those games already.
Bayonetta 2 is pushing me pretty hard to a system that I was originally planning to ignore for a couple of years, after seeing years of lousy Wii gaming (which Nintendo of America only made worse in the latter years). But Bayonetta 2 puts the system back on my radar, which makes some of the borderline (entertaining, but not system seller) games like Nintendo Land back on my radar. And once you are already considering the system, you start considering picking up the ports of multi-platform games. Stuff like Nintendo Land isn't enough to warrant an early purchase, but I could get the WiiU version of Warriors Orochi 3 as well (a game that isn't going to suffer if Nintendo botches online again). I might think about the WiiU version of Tekken Tag 2. I never picked up Darksiders II, so maybe I'll consider the WiiU version of that.
To be fair, the point of fifty games is that when you put your personal filters in place, you can find ten or so games that you want.
As for others pointing out the number of ports and late ports, on one hand I'm not happy with it. On the other hand, they are incentives for people who are already considering a WiiU and haven't bought those games already.
Bayonetta 2 is pushing me pretty hard to a system that I was originally planning to ignore for a couple of years, after seeing years of lousy Wii gaming (which Nintendo of America only made worse in the latter years). But Bayonetta 2 puts the system back on my radar, which makes some of the borderline (entertaining, but not system seller) games like Nintendo Land back on my radar. And once you are already considering the system, you start considering picking up the ports of multi-platform games. Stuff like Nintendo Land isn't enough to warrant an early purchase, but I could get the WiiU version of Warriors Orochi 3 as well (a game that isn't going to suffer if Nintendo botches online again). I might think about the WiiU version of Tekken Tag 2. I never picked up Darksiders II, so maybe I'll consider the WiiU version of that.
Screw the haters. This lineup may not have a SM64 or Wii Sports, but it's still one of the stronger launch lineups I've ever seen.
Still not enough to justify me getting it in the launch window, but just enough to where I'll be keeping my eyes on it.
it's funny how when Vita's line-up consisting of more than 80% ports were considered great, how PS3s launch line-up was considered good despite being only ports in first year or how 360 had great line-up while having mostly ports in first few months.
yet, with Wii U actually having 50/50 split between exclusive and ports(with many of them being heavily enhanced ones) it's "horrible", "underwhelming", "disappointing", "it's horror, someone think of our children".
you have over 50 titles that will be released within first 3 months and EVERYONE has at the very least 2-3 solid exclusive CORE titles that would like to play and few multiplatform releases(that AREN'T ports) that want to buy anyway. how is that a bad launch?
yet, with Wii U actually having 50/50 split between exclusive and ports(with many of them being heavily enhanced ones) it's "horrible", "underwhelming", "disappointing", "it's horror, someone think of our children".
you have over 50 titles that will be released within first 3 months and EVERYONE has at the very least 2-3 solid exclusive CORE titles that would like to play and few multiplatform releases(that AREN'T ports) that want to buy anyway. how is that a bad launch?
Well over a dozen games in there that I want. Fuck you Nintendo, I haven't finished playing all my Wii games yet and now this?!?!
@sofik: This is called double standards, I´m absolutely with you on this one. The launch lineup is really strong but people always bitch and moan...and you can say what you want about the Vita launch, this is better !
I need to sell a Kidney to afford everything I want...
I need to sell a Kidney to afford everything I want...
That's a pretty good set of titles to launch in the first few months, and without RPGs too...
Personally, I'd only wait for reviews for ZombiU, since it is the only game I'm really interested in, then pick up a few other games on the cheap, then wait for some other titles outside the launch window.
Also, I just saw Heihachi grow because of a power-up mushroom. O_o
Personally, I'd only wait for reviews for ZombiU, since it is the only game I'm really interested in, then pick up a few other games on the cheap, then wait for some other titles outside the launch window.
Also, I just saw Heihachi grow because of a power-up mushroom. O_o
I was watching the live stream when I saw Holmes posing for that pic and it cracked me up. He had the best seat in the house. Front and center. Hey Holmes, how was Reggies body? Was it ready?
An avalanche of crap and about 5 titles worth buying, seems fairly standard to a Nintendo system launch.
"Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two"
...aaaand the Wii version is pointless now.
Well, not "really" since it's probably going to sell the best, but if any of you plan on upgrading to Wii U and want this game, it's obvious which version to get.
...aaaand the Wii version is pointless now.
Well, not "really" since it's probably going to sell the best, but if any of you plan on upgrading to Wii U and want this game, it's obvious which version to get.
Thats cool, but I'll wait to cheer when 50 games actually get released. Promises aren't Nintendo's strong suit when it comes to launches of anything.
After that it'll be all about keeping up the flow. If they do get 50 games out and then just stop, then there isn't much of a point either.
After that it'll be all about keeping up the flow. If they do get 50 games out and then just stop, then there isn't much of a point either.
Wow. I went from skeptical to genuinely interested. I might have to ensure I have the money to get one of these. That's an extremely impressive list.
And what's with the haters? Shovelware? Wow, really? I didn't see but maybe a title or two that could fall into that category. Compare that to half of the titles I see for the PS3 or 360 at any retail store.
"3 games in the list aren't things I like so let me ignore all of the other games so I can hate on Nintendo."
Idiots.
And what's with the haters? Shovelware? Wow, really? I didn't see but maybe a title or two that could fall into that category. Compare that to half of the titles I see for the PS3 or 360 at any retail store.
"3 games in the list aren't things I like so let me ignore all of the other games so I can hate on Nintendo."
Idiots.
Funky Barn
007 Legends
TRANSFORMERS PRIME
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Ben 10: Omniverse
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
Jett Tailfin
TANK! TANK! TANK!
Wheel of Fortune
JEOPARDY!
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
Game Party Champions
Sports Connection
That's about 25% shovelware without counting any fitness/dance/karaoke titles. Or NSMBU. Price drop plus a Galaxy/Zelda/Metroid title and maybe. Pikmin 3 looks great but not enough to buy a system one year before the major consoles.
007 Legends
TRANSFORMERS PRIME
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Ben 10: Omniverse
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
Jett Tailfin
TANK! TANK! TANK!
Wheel of Fortune
JEOPARDY!
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
Game Party Champions
Sports Connection
That's about 25% shovelware without counting any fitness/dance/karaoke titles. Or NSMBU. Price drop plus a Galaxy/Zelda/Metroid title and maybe. Pikmin 3 looks great but not enough to buy a system one year before the major consoles.
Monster Hunter U--MT Framework--3DS crossover play...yes please...will probably pick up in first 3-6 months.
Definitely:
Pikmin 3
The Wonderful 101
Rayman Legends
LEGO City Undercover
and Nintendo Land in the system bundle I guess.
Maybe:
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
New Super Mario Bros. U
Game & Wario
Scribblenauts Unlimited
and maybe others will catch my eye.
It's enough. Definitely interested to find out which are launch day though.
Pikmin 3
The Wonderful 101
Rayman Legends
LEGO City Undercover
and Nintendo Land in the system bundle I guess.
Maybe:
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
New Super Mario Bros. U
Game & Wario
Scribblenauts Unlimited
and maybe others will catch my eye.
It's enough. Definitely interested to find out which are launch day though.
@bustaballs: Shovelware, ports, and sequels, oh boy, the excitement!
In all seriousness, ZombiU looks like it has potential. The Wonderful 101 might be interesting. Otherwise, call me in a year, and I'll give the WiiU another look.
In all seriousness, ZombiU looks like it has potential. The Wonderful 101 might be interesting. Otherwise, call me in a year, and I'll give the WiiU another look.
So many games. True, there is a lot of shovelware, but that's true for any modern system. Man between Nintendo Land, NSMBU, Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, Tekken Tag 2, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Rayman Legends, Arkham City, Darksiders 2, Tank! Tank! Tank!, Monolith Soft's next game, Bayonetta 2, and couple of maybes, I am going to have some hard choices to make on what to get. Tag 2, WOnderful 101, Monolith Soft's game, Arkham City, and NSMBU are definites, though.
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