"When Nintendo showed off its "TVii" app yesterday, one of the more perplexing features was a series of concentric dials controlling volume, source, and playback. It's entirely possible that the dials work well, even if we didn't get to try them. But more than anything, the mystery meat interface evokes the kind of future that's seen in movies and video games past and present. Looking over the rest of Nintendo's Wii U line, it's easy to see it as a similar negotiation between the current state of gaming and the new systems Nintendo hopes to add.", writes TheVerge.
Companies, particularly public companies like Microsoft, need to grow.
i mean its pretty simple, they spent close to 30 billion in acquiring activision, they thought they'd make it bk no problem, and that didnt happen.
its just shit that because of MS's miscalculation alot of people lost their jobs.
They are going to use AI for a large portion of the game development process. Upper management need bonuses and the shareholders need more money. So, people will lose their jobs.
They shouldn't have bought any studios. Some is okay...but they went on a shopping spree...stupid
The better question is why did Microsoft buy publishers for a service they were subsidizing they knew couldn't support.
And why are so many websites trying to make people feel sorry for Microsoft instead of truly criticizing the fact they are closing studios and killing jobs that would have been fine if Microsoft themselves hadn't gotten involved.
Quit feeling sorry for Microsoft and start feeling sorry for the industry and the all the gamers who are actually losing out.
THIS IS MICROSOFTS FAULT.
The first thing that happens after any major acquisition or merger is a consolidation of the whole new portfolio, which includes cutting any excess, bloat or portfolios that don't fit the larger MO of the big boy. So far, it's been par for the course with Microsoft and that's why gamers have been so against this acquisition. Tango Gameworks is the beginning. You think Microsoft wants to pay to keep small timers like Ninja Theory in business?
There is absolutely zero evidence to suggest that Microsoft will improve any of these studios, but plenty to suggest that they will get rid of what they don't need and hold onto the IP. The real agenda of the acquisition was always to acquire The Elder Scrolls, Diablo, Fallout, Call of Duty, Candy Crush etc. that will create millions in passive revenue stream for Microsoft regardless of where the games release. Microsoft simply wants their cut.
Because of Games Pass Microsoft has no interest in investing in new IP which is risky and requires creative talent they can neither nurture nor manage. Game Pass has also not grown in the way Microsoft expected it to, even post acquisitions. Therefore the logical thing to do, without serious money makers to release, is to cut as much cost as possible.
NE: "Kirby's been on more than a handful of adventures, and we've gathered a list of 10 of the best Kirby games here."
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has received a bunch of new DLC, including two new gameplay modes, for free.
It can't capture the future with outdated technology. I was a nintendo gamer who got the Wii and was disappointed and told people years ago how Nintendo will release an amazing console next time with amazing technology but I should have counted out Nintendo because the GameCube was the same disappointment. No core gamers in their right mind would rather the Wii u over any of the next gen systems if they know about the history of the companies.
Wii has been stuck in the 90million range for years because its not selling like it useto because people realized a few things. It's outdated tech, it doesn't get the big name multiplatform games like hd consoles, it lacks a proper online service, and a few other things.
Most of the wood problems stems from the fact that it was way underpowered compared to hd consoles and Wii u will be the same once next gen consoles are here. How is this console suppose to last until 2018 with such weak hardware. Mobile phones now are basically mote powerful than a Wii u that is suppose yo release soon. Imagine the specs of mobile phones next year. Mobile phones and Wii u might be upporting multiplatform games soon. The most important things also are The games and Wii u lacks exclusive titles .
It can capture its already existing fanbase which is good enough.
I think people point to graphical prowess too much when speaking of "technology" Nintendo is on the verge of releasing the ultimate media HUB I'm the Wii U and if they can successfully capture a healthy install vase by 2014 there will be gamers that see the Wii U as an integral piece of there entertainment center and won't want to part with it. Not to mention when Sony and Microsoft release their new consoles the development costs will be very high for them where the Wii U will still be Very reasonable and still have a fresh take on HD gaming. I think the 3 will co exist but if Microsoft continues down their path now trying to capture the casual crowd they will create an identity crisis and that could hurt them.
@metroid32
The Wii U is actually getting a watered down port of Madden 13 (smh @ EA Sports) but all the rest of those games you listed will be at least as good as the PS3/360 versions.
WII U is the future, Nintendo will bring a Wii U Zelda game in 2013, and it'll be the biggest game ever