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[hampster]

Stump:

Dress up the spergs in fancy clothes all you want stump, it won't make them good posters

[bork]

Batman Arkham Origins will have multiplayer on every console except for the Wii U.  Why?

"MP will be available for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC," a Warner Bros. spokesperson told Eurogamer. "The team is focusing development efforts on platforms with the largest MP audience."

[D3RANG3D]

...and Nintendo decided to call it quits on the hardware front, what do you think the professional gaming communities reaction would be (developers, media, competitors)? Also do you think it would hurt the industry or would the gaming world move on without skipping a beat?

With Atari and Sega going third party, Nintendo is the last pure gaming company left making hardware. They single handedly saved the video game industry! They have innovated in so many ways that have changed gaming forever. From hardware innovations (gameboy, wiimote, etc.) to classic software (mario, zelda, etc.), the Nintendo legacy is undeniable. I fully believe Nintendo will come out of this smelling like sakura but the recent earnings reports got me to thinking.

My biggest concern would be gaming innovation becoming stagnant. All MS and Sony care about is beefy stats and multimedia. That's all good and dandy but things like gamepads, rumble, motion, analog, portables, etc were Nintendo innovations and I'd hate to think that those type of innovations we use every day would stop happening if Nintendo left the market.

[Phoenix Dark]

I really wonder how different things would be if it was given the obvious "Wii 2" name instead of the confusing WiiU. They had to have tested both names...

[AdmiralViscen]

Any other thoughts?

[nudemacusers]

AND the Wii U is being sold in a record heat wave.

[Phoenix Dark]

Think about it:

- day one PS4 sales will be higher than Wii U's LTD
- day one Xbone sales will be higher than Wii U's LTD
- day one PS4+Xbone install base will be 2x Wii U's install base at the moment

That means on day ONE there is no incentive for 3rd parties to create Wii U exclusive games because of "larger install base". And they will not be able to create multiplats targetting the Wii U because of Wii U's lack of power.

In-fucking-credible.

Dunno about day one, but within a month? Sure, I can buy that. That's insane. Nintendo had a relatively good window of time to install a base for the WiiU, form some relationships/trust with developers, and ultimately prepare for the arrival of the next generation. A successful console would have guaranteed continued 360/PS3 port support for instance, plus even some exclusive titles here or there. They didn't seem to expect Wii-type success, but the original sales projections would have been quite profitable and achieved the goal of getting their foot into the door, so to speak.

Now the PS4 is poised to sell like gangbusters, the XB1 will do well, and the WiiU can't even produce Gamecube numbers. The few 360/PS3 ports it'll get will be gimped (no multiplayer, no achievements, etc). Game over man, game over.

[Tasty]

Now the PS4 is poised to sell like gangbusters

Let's not get carried away.

[MCD]

http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values#nwiiu

[thisismyusername]

...and Nintendo decided to call it quits on the hardware front, what do you think the professional gaming communities reaction would be (developers, media, competitors)?

Seriously. Third parties wouldn't care (and probably would dance a jig) and the world at large wouldn't care besides the hardcore Nintendo fans ( :Andrex ).

Well, okay... maybe Sega would care since that's the only place their shit sells now a days unless it's an optimized PC port.

[D3RANG3D]

...and Nintendo decided to call it quits on the hardware front, what do you think the professional gaming communities reaction would be (developers, media, competitors)?

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Seriously. Third parties wouldn't care (and probably would dance a jig) and the world at large wouldn't care besides the hardcore Nintendo fans ( :Andrex ).

Well, okay... maybe Sega would care since that's the only place their shit sells now a days unless it's an optimized PC port.

 

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[thisismyusername]

...and Nintendo decided to call it quits on the hardware front, what do you think the professional gaming communities reaction would be (developers, media, competitors)?

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Seriously. Third parties wouldn't care (and probably would dance a jig) and the world at large wouldn't care besides the hardcore Nintendo fans ( :Andrex ).

Well, okay... maybe Sega would care since that's the only place their shit sells now a days unless it's an optimized PC port.

 

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It's a GAF repost.

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I know. I just wanted to post.  :'(

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[chronovore]

Why is this thread so popular

I don't think there's ever been such an incongruency between the popularity of a console and the amount of discussion of that console on interweb forums...

Everyone loves rubbernecking at the scene of an accident. The more horrific, the more gawking.

[Diunx]

Wish I could like that post from my phone.

[SantaC]

I wouldnt care if Nintendo goes 3rd party one day.

[Shaka Khan]

[Cascade]

Morrisons (4th largest UK supermarket) drop Wii U


In other news, the £100 price drop by ASDA and Amazon didn't do anything finally proving that the console itself is simply undesirable and that a pricecut won't do anything:

Meanwhile, when Asda cut the price of Wii U by £100 three weeks ago, this resulted in just 250 extra console sales compared with the week previously. Amazon followed suit the following week, which caused a further 667 console sales. This shows that the price cut did have an impact, but we’re hardly talking big increases here.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/analysis-can-nintendo-turn-wii-u-sales-around-this-christmas/0119501

[radioheadrule83]

Morrisons probably just depleted their original shipment and don't want any more. I've a sneaking feeling MCV and CVG are ringing around supermarkets to see if they're on sale purely because they want a story.

Here's a list of other places you can't buy a Wii U: The Co-operative, Costcutter, Farmfoods, Iceland, Londis, Marks & Spencer. I strongly suspect that Sainsburys and Tesco (who DO have consumer entertainment stuff) will have next to no stock as well.

For perspective though -- 250 consoles a week would be better than whatever its actually been selling when not on sale. That's 1000 consoles a month in one chain. Remember, they only shipped 10k in the whole of Europe over THREE months. It sounds small but it actually supports the argument for a price cut to £199 or below when the games arrive.

[archnemesis]

It sounds small because it is small. I'm not expecting a price cut anytime soon. Maybe in time for next holiday season.

[Cascade]

[Brehvolution]

Why do supermarkets sell video games to begin with? Does supermarket mean something different over there?

[hampster]

Why do supermarkets sell video games to begin with? Does supermarket mean something different over there?

They sound like Target / Walmart. Both of which sell groceries these days

[Shaka Khan]

I have a gut feeling that I've never shared before because I was afraid it'll get get everyone laughing at me, but here goes: I'm one of *those* people who, regardless of all the terrible recent developments and numbers, feel that this system will take a turn for the better starting with the holiday season (marked by a price-cut) and ending with the release of MK8. From there it'll continue putting out relatively healthy number which will culminate in LTD sales higher than the GC's.

I know, it sounds really crazy in light of what we know, but I'm putting it out there just in case. Marc^o^ will have the last laugh guys, ya'll just wait!

[Steve Youngblood]

I have a gut feeling that I've never shared before because I was afraid it'll get get everyone laughing at me, but here goes: I'm one of *those* people who, regardless of all the terrible recent developments and numbers, feel that this system will take a turn for the better starting with the holiday season (marked by a price-cut) and ending with the release of MK8. From there it'll continue putting out relatively healthy number which will culminate in LTD sales higher than the GC's.

I know, it sounds really crazy in light of what we know, but I'm putting it out there just in case. Marc^o^ will have the last laugh guys, ya'll just wait!

I think it just depends on how you define "healthy." Honestly, I don't completely write off the chances of this getting to around the Gamecube numbers or slightly better, but I'm pretty down on its prospects in terms of actually sustaining good numbers. I don't know what's going to happen over the holidays, but my guess is that -- barring inventory mishaps with the new platforms -- my suspicion is that the Wii U will likely get crushed in the NPDs every month starting in January that isn't the month that Mario Kart releases in. But we'll see.

On the other hand, I don't expect it to continue to languish posting the abysmal numbers it has this year.

[Shaka Khan]

"Healthy" in terms of today's climate would be somewhere between the 360 and PS3 numbers and with consistency, but definitely less than the 3DS. The push will be relying on the timing and size of the price-cut, and whether it's coinciding with the biggest holiday release or not (which is arguably 3D World). As for the possibility of it being crushed by the next console, it can't be ruled out of course. But again, I'm one of *those* who believe that while both next-gen systems will perform (relatively) well in the long run, they'll "enjoy" one of those slowest and worrisome post-launch periods in the recent history. You guys better be prepared for some really smug ninthings in 2014.

My gut has spoken.

[Steve Youngblood]

"Healthy" in terms of today's climate would be somewhere between the 360 and PS3 numbers and with consistency, but definitely less than the 3DS. The push will be relying on the timing and size of the price-cut, and whether it's coinciding with the biggest holiday release or not (which is arguably 3D World). As for the possibility of it being crushed by the next console, it can't be ruled out of course. But again, I'm one of *those* who believe that while both next-gen systems will perform (relatively) well in the long run, they'll "enjoy" one of those slowest and worrisome post-launch periods in the recent history. You guys better be prepared for some really smug ninthings in 2014.

My gut has spoken.

I'm at a loss to choose which emoticon properly evokes my reaction to the bolded.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I dunno shaka about wiiu doing ps360 numbers.

But i do think the uptake of next gen will be slow. Wouldnt be suprised at 150/200k numbers for a long time.

[MCD]

"Healthy" in terms of today's climate would be somewhere between the 360 and PS3 numbers and with consistency, but definitely less than the 3DS. The push will be relying on the timing and size of the price-cut, and whether it's coinciding with the biggest holiday release or not (which is arguably 3D World). As for the possibility of it being crushed by the next console, it can't be ruled out of course. But again, I'm one of *those* who believe that while both next-gen systems will perform (relatively) well in the long run, they'll "enjoy" one of those slowest and worrisome post-launch periods in the recent history. You guys better be prepared for some really smug ninthings in 2014.

My gut has spoken.

I'm at a loss to choose which emoticon properly evokes my reaction to the bolded.

[D3RANG3D]

Any other thoughts?

Yeah, Nintendo sucks.

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[etiolate]

The system never served any purpose in existing. The design, the two screens, the behind in tech approach, were all ideas that looked bad to begin with. You already knew developers would be lazy with a second touch screen from your DS. You already knew it would be hard to get 3rd party support and ports if you were behind in tech.

The Wii U and Other M make me feel like there's a huge editorial voice that should be at Nintendo but is clearly not. Someone that says "this doesn't work". Even the Gamecube made sense. It lost the PR battle, but I understood the point. It was a dedicated gaming console, no other frills. It was easier to develop for and brought in 3rd parties. It didn't succeed like the Wii, but it made sense on some level. The Wii U never made sense.

[tiesto]

Why do supermarkets sell video games to begin with? Does supermarket mean something different over there?

The local ShopRite has a glass case with a few late PS2 (a bunch of copies of FFXII and like NBA live 2007 and a lot of Greatest Hits games) and some early PS3/360 games.

[mjemirzian]

I feel bad for PlatinumGames, sending two (probably) good games out to die on a dead system. :'(

[thisismyusername]

I feel bad for PlatinumGames, sending two (probably) good games out to die on a dead system. :'(

It's okay, they have Konami to tie an anchor to.

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And since Konami itself is an anchor, they'll probably become "that Metal Gear Raiden" studio.

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Speaking of which when is the PC port? I've been waiting here for 60FPS Armstrong.

[Flannel Boy]

I feel bad for PlatinumGames, sending two (probably) good games out to die on a dead system. :'(

It's a nice change of pace from sending games out to die on fully healthy systems.

[radioheadrule83]

Pikmin 3 pics from my play through

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I'd played the first pikmin but not 2, which before this I know fans generally regarded as the better of the two. This is a lot of fun though. I'm playing on remote and nunchuk with the gamepad on its stand on a table in front of me.. When you're playing like that, the gamepad is a tactical console to direct your forces around when split up on the map. It works quite well,this'd be a really good function to replicate in full on RTS games, and there's no reason you couldn't do that on smart glass actually

I've just gotten the blue pikmin and

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Louie has stolen all my hard earned fruit. If I'm not allowed to kill him, I will be disappoint.

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Also picked up cloudberry kingdom, also available on steam and other platforms..



Surprisingly addictive, and interesting how it makes you find yourself 'flowing' through some insane looking levels. The process for generating the levels must be really fuckin' smart

[Sausage]

I really hope Nintendo doesn't kill this thing

I want to be able to pick one up someday.

[Polari]

You guys better be prepared for some really smug ninthings in 2014.

Ninthings are going to be smug because the new systems are selling poorly but still not quite as poorly as their own white elephant?

[DCharlieJP]

I honestly think that Iwata's grand plan is a huge price cull just before Xballrog and PSeidon come to eat the Weww alive.

LOOK LOOK LOOK ~ MARIO KART AND NOW IT'S $189 !

To which no one gives a flying fig.

It's on life support in Japan - a lot of places aren't even stocking the new games and everything else is on clearance. Injustice? Lol F1 Racers? lol Lego? pfff

This is Medialand - this is a pretty well placed yet smallish store, but this is pretty typical for how the WiiU sections look in a whole host of Akihabara stores :



This is the biggest flop since.... well... even the Vita looks like a spring chicken in comparison. At least the Vita is getting store space and promotion.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Well, I got my Wii U back after just a couple of weeks.

The person who I gave it to gave his kids (4, 6, and 9) only one option for gaming: the Wii U or the iPad.  Apparently the answer was unanimously the iPad.  So rather than sell it off (because who would buy it amirite), I just got it back.

I decided I will hang on to it.  Mario Kart 8 and Mario 3D World will probably be worth playing so I'll just stash it away in the closet for now.

[magus]

I honestly think that Iwata's grand plan is a huge price cull just before Xballrog and PSeidon come to eat the Weww alive.

LOOK LOOK LOOK ~ MARIO KART AND NOW IT'S $189 !

To which no one gives a flying fig.

It's on life support in Japan - a lot of places aren't even stocking the new games and everything else is on clearance. Injustice? Lol F1 Racers? lol Lego? pfff

This is Medialand - this is a pretty well placed yet smallish store, but this is pretty typical for how the WiiU sections look in a whole host of Akihabara stores :

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This is the biggest flop since.... well... even the Vita looks like a spring chicken in comparison. At least the Vita is getting store space and promotion.

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/07/31/exactly-how-bad-is-the-nintendo-situation
you non-wiiliever

[Huff]

Well, I got my Wii U back after just a couple of weeks.

The person who I gave it to gave his kids (4, 6, and 9) only one option for gaming: the Wii U or the iPad.  Apparently the answer was unanimously the iPad.  So rather than sell it off (because who would buy it amirite), I just got it back.

I decided I will hang on to it.  Mario Kart 8 and Mario 3D World will probably be worth playing so I'll just stash it away in the closet for now.

seems kinda a weird option to give your kids but whatev

[Human Snorenado]

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/07/31/exactly-how-bad-is-the-nintendo-situation
you non-wiiliever

...Nintendo to offer $500 cash for every Wii U purchase?   

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Well, I got my Wii U back after just a couple of weeks.

The person who I gave it to gave his kids (4, 6, and 9) only one option for gaming: the Wii U or the iPad.  Apparently the answer was unanimously the iPad.  So rather than sell it off (because who would buy it amirite), I just got it back.

I decided I will hang on to it.  Mario Kart 8 and Mario 3D World will probably be worth playing so I'll just stash it away in the closet for now.

seems kinda a weird option to give your kids but whatev

Not for me.  When growing up, I was allowed only one console.  For example, when I got my N64, it was implied that we'd get rid of the NES.

[chronovore]

That's weird, too.

[hampster]

Nintendo Direct August 7th

Tomorrow is the day! Tomorrow I become an ambassador

[Cerveza mas fina]

Tomorrow Nintendo announces they are switching all Wii U projects to 3DS.

[radioheadrule83]

Aside from anything gamey, I'd actually like them to shit or get off the pot with Nintendo TVii in Europe. No reason it couldn't have the UK on demand services and the likes of Sky Go, but I suspect its lower than low on their priority list

Wind Waker should have orchestrated music btw. I've been listening to my bootleg of the Symphony of the Godesses tour and after Skyward Sword, I really don't think I can go back. The score DESERVES it.

I hope they announce something that really shocks and interests me, but I suspect they won't... probably an update on Wii Fit U and more imminent stuff like W101 etc.

[bork]

Well, I got my Wii U back after just a couple of weeks.

The person who I gave it to gave his kids (4, 6, and 9) only one option for gaming: the Wii U or the iPad.  Apparently the answer was unanimously the iPad.  So rather than sell it off (because who would buy it amirite), I just got it back.

I decided I will hang on to it.  Mario Kart 8 and Mario 3D World will probably be worth playing so I'll just stash it away in the closet for now.

seems kinda a weird option to give your kids but whatev

Not for me.  When growing up, I was allowed only one console.  For example, when I got my N64, it was implied that we'd get rid of the NES.

That's weird, too.

My parents were like that, too, at least with consoles- we also had Gameboys.  When we got a Super Nintendo, the NES was sold off shortly after.  I wanted to keep them both, but my brother at that point just cared about Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat and didn't give a shit.  So our NES with 50+ games was sold off for a ridiculously-low price to one of those game trader place that advertised in the back of gaming magazines.    :'(

[Flannel Boy]

Nintendo Direct August 7th

Tomorrow is the day! Tomorrow I become an ambassador

For everyone else, a $100 official reduction plus a free copy of Urban Champion.

[hampster]

You think your expectations can't get any lower for these directs and then Nintendo announces Luigi is in Smash Brothers

Got to keep digging... Also, I'm not an ambassador :'(

[Cerveza mas fina]

 

[fistfulofmetal]

200 bucks is close to impulse buy.

[bork]

200 bucks is close to impulse buy.

Still too much.

[Steve Youngblood]

You think your expectations can't get any lower for these directs and then Nintendo announces Luigi is in Smash Brothers

Got to keep digging... Also, I'm not an ambassador :'(

[magus]

You think your expectations can't get any lower for these directs and then Nintendo announces Luigi is in Smash Brothers

Got to keep digging... Also, I'm not an ambassador :'(

nintendo fans ->

DAMN YOU STEVE!

[Tasty]

Monster Hunter Frontier G...



On the one hand, MH. 

On the other, horrible microtransactions and 10x worse grinding.

I still want it and MHO to come here just cause to try it out.

[Sho Nuff]

I thought Luigi was always in Smash Bros

[Joe Molotov]

I thought Luigi was always in Smash Bros

Yeah, but what if this time he wasn't? Well he is! 

[magus]

I thought Luigi was always in Smash Bros

[Flannel Boy]

Capcom confirms that the next Street Fighter will include Ryu.