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7 Wii U Potentials

Non-Fiction Gaming writer Chris goes through seven different game types that could be great for the Wii U.

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guitarded774220d ago

I have my Wii U pre-ordered and paid for, because of the potential of the system to have unique gaming experiences, but Nintendo is starting to worry me that they won't be making the most of the potential. Things like sticking with friend codes instead of a straight up user name and account, and not having accomplishments required for all devs make me question how serious they are about making the Wii U more than just some cool features. Anyway, can't wait... 25 more days and I'll be able to find out for myself.

ChickeyCantor4220d ago (Edited 4220d ago )

The fact that they are giving developers the freedom to do whatever they want makes it more appealing to third party developers. Doesn't have to be a bad thing. Besides first year is always rough, I just hope gamers support the system so that developers don't pull the " See Nintendo consoles don't sell third pary games" card. And eventually do lazy game ports and shovelware heaven.

guitarded774220d ago

Having accomplishments required doesn't take away from creativity. Having them for all games makes a standard. If one game has them and another doesn't it creates confusion. I think most games will have them, because devs have learned how important they are for sales. There are PS Mini devs who have said that having trophies for their games would increase sales, but Sony doesn't allow it for Minis. A standardized system would alleviate any potential confusion/problem.

Also, friend codes dont build a social community, and Nintendo clearly wants the social aspects of gaming to be at the forefront of the Wii U. That has nothing to do with dev freedom.

darthv724220d ago (Edited 4220d ago )

that many seem to miss (or perhaps dont want to see) is the possibility of nintendo opening up the use of the 3ds (or xl) to be used as a form of wii-u control input.

No doubt the possibility is there and they had a small sampling of handheld/console integration a couple times before. But it was due to the lack of support from the main company that was a turn off for even the others.

i mean why opt for something as risky as that if even nintendo didnt support it? If nintendo can show that the 3ds can be used in conjunction with the wii-u then others may take that even further.

Maybe even offer specific games that have a 3d effect using the 3ds and allowing the user to see things from different perspectives that the regular tablet cant.

Its just an idea.

on a side note, one of my favorite gba/cube crossovers was pacman vs. I loved how the ghosts could only see a glow around themselves but the person with the gba could see the whole maze.

3-4-54220d ago

* MOBA's. - This could be the MOBA system if it wanted to.

- The touch Pad/ screen is just perfect for this game type.

josephayal4220d ago

Wii U is a nice console, At e3, I got the chance to put my hands on the Wii U omg omg beyond my expectations

DivineAssault 4220d ago (Edited 4220d ago )

Really? Cuz i feel the complete opposite.. It was uncomfortable using the gamepad after a while.. The system is impressive tho.. Its buttery slick, fast, & responsive.. I sure hope they allow the pro to be used in all their games as a secondary choice..

The face buttons were far from my palms & the triggers felt too spread apart to me.. Maybe after a few days of using it that will change but its inconvenient to play games that require quick inputs & i would definitely want the pro for that..

Indo4220d ago

Ultimately the Wii U will sell great in numbers until the PS4 and XBox 720 come out, where graphics will be the main talk about. Instead of being unique like the original Wii.

wiiulee4220d ago

i agree...the system has super potential...and will have great graphics...so i think the wiiu is ahead to stay...especially when a couple games truly take advantage of alot of its potential.

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2023 Game Anniversaries To Keep Note Of

Major 2023 game anniversaries include The World Ends With You, Mario Kart Wii, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, among many others

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Is Shigeru Miyamoto's 'A delayed game is eventually good' rule true for Nintendo?

Delays have become more common lately and several games have not been improved by it. Does delaying games work out better for Nintendo?

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masterfox1206d ago (Edited 1206d ago )

it depends, if you have a strong leadership, vision and focus for the project or game, delays can help alot because the person in charge knows what it needs to realize the task, but if you don't have that, delays could completely destroy your game, take for example Cyberpunk terrible management and end result, it wouldn't matter if they delayed the game even more cause the issue here is not time is the horrid management.

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fr0sty1205d ago

Duke Nukem Forever says hello...

RaidenBlack1206d ago

"but a rushed game is forever bad"
~ not in these days of day1 patches, subsequent hotfixes and continued updates.
And the over-reliance on these conveniences has given rise to sub-par deliveries.

Rebel_Scum1205d ago

Give me these day1 patches, subsequent hotfixes and continued updates over my old cartridges that have the bugs they were shipped with.

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Unknown_Gamer57941205d ago

Yeah, when games shipped with bugs in the past, those bugs stayed in the game for the rest of time. So, I'm glad that patches and updates can fix problems spotted in games after release.

What I'm less thrilled about is that it's a double-edged sword, as so many devs are now using that as an excuse to reduce the amount of time spent on bug testing so they can rush their product out ASAP. They're turning what is an excellent tool, into a crutch.

Sure, in the days when games were just on a disc or cart and couldn't be "patched" post-release, barring releasing an entirely new edition of the game, we were stuck with whatever product was released at launch. The difference is, devs made extra sure to test their games so they wouldn't be buggy messes. Once in a while a game would release with a bug that slipped under the radar, but I for one recall that most games I played in those days seemed to be just fine, and I can't say I've had much trouble since with retro games ported to modern systems.

I just think modern devs and publishers need to be held to a higher standard. There's no reason why a game needs to be a mess at launch. Patches and updates are an excellent tool, but they should not be treated as an excuse to cut corners. As it stands, that just gives me one more reason to wait before buying most games as I sure as heck am not paying full price for the "pleasure" of testing a game for a company whose job it was to do so.

gold_drake1205d ago

what if u dont have internet? over a substantial period of time? u happy with a bugged out game for 60 quid?
i wouldnt be. im not a fan of those day 1 patches.

JackBNimble1205d ago

Curtain_swoosh
Don't you need a day 1 patch just to use your console?

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Knightofelemia1206d ago

“A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” To bad they didn't listen with Cyberpunk now look at it. Honestly I like a game that is pushed back work out all the kinks maybe add new things to the game. I don't liked rushed games pushed out the door call it done for the holiday sales. I also don't like remakes that have half the content cut and sold at full price like RE3 remake. I will gladly wait for a game that is not rushed and had the extra time worked on it it shows they actually cared for the game when making it. I can understand minor bugs and a few updates to correct the bugs but unlike Cyberpunk you patch as you go I hate.

Firebird3601205d ago

Red tried. Gamers are also to blame, they bitch so bad about delays.
They wanted the game now and thats what they got.

Knightofelemia1205d ago

Only way I will bitch is if the game is delayed and turns out to be a piece of shit

Sashamaz1205d ago

Rather naive of you to think gamers forced a company to release a broken, and buggy game that's been in development for many years.

It is more likely the higher-ups/investors began asking questions on why the game was taking so long to develop especially as they have to keep pumping money into the project.

If what is available on the internet is correct then the investors did not even push for the game to be released early, instead, they were lied to and told the game was ready.

Either way, I would not blame a few vocal gamers, what company would let some random on the internet determine when they release their product.

Knightofelemia1205d ago

@Firebird360

Gamers aren't to blame they didn't bitch when Cyberpunk was pushed back for the December release. If anything gamers were mislead by the marketing of the game as a must have game. They even had Keanu Reeves marketing the game he was good in the game. Fact is someone knew the game was buggered up on last gen but they pushed the game out for the holiday season sales. Developers mentioned the game was not ready and should have been pushed back. Cyberpunk falls flat the gamers were bitching because the game is broken and voiced up because we were mislead by CD Projekt. And with a broken product you want you money back whether it's a cordless drill, cellphone, DVD player. I believe Sony got annoyed from the constant refunds they were issuing because Cyberpunk is broken I don't blame Sony for pulling the broken game. I think the reason why Microsoft never pulled the game digitally is because they sunk money and helped market the game as well. Now if Cyberpunk was pushed back to say fall of 2021 they would have had a good game on their hands. The bugs would have been worked out more features added to the game it would not have ended up as going down as the game with the shittiest launch in history.

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Pikmin 3 Wii U version is back on the Nintendo eShop

The Pikmin 3 Wii U version has reappeared on the NIntendo eShop following its removal from the store after the announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.

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