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How Does the Wii U’s Launch Line Up Compare To Past Console Launches? A Comprehensive Analysis

GotGame: You only get one chance to make a first impression and that impression can last a lifetime. This is true in life and in the world of technology. The Wii made a strong first impression and rode a surge of popularity to become a massive success story. Meanwhile, Sony’s PS3 had a bumbling launch that took it from first place in the home console market to third. While first impressions aren’t final (after all, the PS3 has made quite a nice comeback and the Kinect cooled swiftly after a hot start) day one success is more important than ever in today’s hype based economy.

extermin8or4183d ago (Edited 4183d ago )

Just want to point out that many of those wii u games that are multiplatform aren't just multiplatform but are big name titles however they have also been out on other consoles for anywhere to a week to a month to a year or more, and games like BO2 don't have all their features such as COd elite supported.. this is fairly unusual looking at those lists for a consoles launch; and they don't seem to do anything particularly new on the wii u excluding like a map etc on the screen on the remote.

WrAiTh Sp3cTr34183d ago

Same thing happened to the 360 and PS3 when they launched.

LiquidSword934182d ago

Wii u is a 2012 product. Ps3 and 360 are 2005/6 products. The same thing shouldnt be happening now. Do you get it?

WrAiTh Sp3cTr34182d ago

The Wii U is new dedicated tech for games that devs haven't fully came to grips with along with, from a business standpoint, they want their games on as many platforms as possible-- hence the multiplats. Do you get it? No? Kick rocks...

JustinWeinblatt4183d ago

Basically, everything you've complained about were complaints people had about the other consoles. Marvel Ultimate Alliance had frame rate issues on PS3 that weren't on PS2. Madden was stripped of features, NBA 2k was stripped of features, Gun did nothing to make it better than the Gamecube version, etc. Check out the average review scores for launch games, and you'll see that only one title was rated better on a new console vs its older counterparts. This is the way launches are.

extermin8or4182d ago

yes I'm aware what I shouldve really specified though is that the ps3 and 360 when they launched were a visible jump ahead with their exclusive games and the few multiplatform games that were only next gen, whereas the wii u isn't really showing anything particularly amazingly new or next gen in it's own 1st/3rd party exclusives; I mean nintendo land from what i've seen could run on the wii allbiet with worse graphics; only game I could think of is that really couldn't at all and is exclsive is zombie u also the ps3 and 360 versions of games like mass effect 3 and Batman and AC3 etc are actually exactly the same game, its not like last gen where the ps3 version might have had online multiplayer that functioned better than on the ps2 etc they are identical to the versions on consoles much cheaper than the wii u which I keep seeing for near to 400 pounds, it;s only about 50 quid under what I saw the ps3 for a month after launch and we all know the fuss people put up about it's prices....

Donnieboi4182d ago

Dont waste your time. Nintendo fanboys dont care how little effort Nintendo puts into preparing the Wii U to compete, they will still buy it. Sad but true

GraveLord4183d ago

Great article.

I think Wii U pretty much has all its bases covered. Everything from a Mario game to Call of Duty. Instant success right there.

guitarded774183d ago

Yeah, it has done a good job of covering all bases with quality titles.

Platformer - NSMB
FPS - CoD
RPG - Mass Effect
Family - Nintendo Land
Party - Sing Party
Horror - Zombie U
Fighting - Tekken Tag 2
Action - Darksiders 2
Sandbox - AC3
Sports - Madden/FIFA
Hack n Slash - Orochi
Racing - Sonic All-Stars
Fitness - Your Shape
Brain/Puzzle - Scribblenauts

...and some of those categories have more than 1 quality title in them. I was just saying how they have got something for everyone. I am by no means a Nintendo junkie, and I know the Wii U isn't going to be the perfect console, but what Nintendo has done has given me enough incentive to pre-order... and that's after saying I'd never own another Nintendo console again after Wii. That and seeing the tech demo of an HD Zelda :D

Moerdigan4183d ago

The fact the WiiU is coming out with 2 significant 2D platformers (4 if you include Nintendo shop) is very exciting and unusual for a launch game in this century. It feels like a revival of 2D.

Gamer19824183d ago

You cannot compare a console launching with current gen titles to consoles that launched a new generation. Back when PS3 and 360 launched the technology was new so games were of a vastly lower grade while developers got used to it. The WiiU however plays current games not a new generation of games.

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WiiUalpha4183d ago

U guys r just desperate aren't you. If PS3 launched with next gen games how come many were PS2 ports? Cant wait to see the spin when ps4 720 launch and it has multi platform ports that are on Wii u. I'd but anything its not an issue for u. I know u first gen gamers aren't that knowledgeable but not every console launched the jump this one did. PS2 was a 233 MHz machine and they jump went to 3 cores at 3 GHz. The tech doesn't exist to make that kind of jump again. Ill never understand why people comment on things they have no understanding of. Sorry im not trying to b rude but it bothers me when people decided b ignorant but voice their opinion like they know what they r talking about. Like fanboys who claim USB 2 is too slow yet its transfer rate is 6 times that of the drive in PS3. The only thing u do is show Ur opinion isn't valid. U havent changed anyones opinion about the console in any way.....BTW what r we supposed to compare a console launch to if not the last consoles that launched? That is a senseless argument and find it very amusing that u think u brought a valid argument to the table

extermin8or4182d ago

at least the ps2 ports had something new, like splinter cell had online mp through psn etc these are literally EXCTLY the same as the copy of mass effect 3 I have, or the copies of Black Ops2 and AC3 currently sitting next to my ps3; infact arguably as AC3 has free exclusive dlc on ps3 and BO2 isn't supporting Elite on wii u I'd say that the versions I own are more complete.....

Trunkz4183d ago

Gamer just sounds jealous of the Wii U's great launch titles, I have a feeling 720/PS4 will do great with launch titles as well ^^ tho I'm worried if their games will cost $69.99 as the new price line...

Realplaya4182d ago

The ps3 and 360 launched with old gen games esecially the ps3. The wii u technology is new so what's your point?
When the new xbox and playstation rip off nintendo and launch with last gen ports I bet you won't come ack on with a good defense as to why. Also imagine if you will the new systems copying wii controller design trust me they have aready attempted the feat.

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chadboban4183d ago

Not a bad launch by any means. I really want to see if ZombiU has become a true survival horror game that can live up to expectations and maybe even surpass them.

This generation been quite long but has offered many great gaming experiences for all platforms and I hope that things are just as good or perhaps even better when we finally begin the 8th generation of home consoles in just a matter of days.

Yangus4183d ago

Mario,Call of Duty,Zombie U.Success.
Good start.End.

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard12h ago(Edited 12h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis11h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast10h ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake3h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg1d 6h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 6h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.

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Fallout 3's Reveal Led To Death Threats And Bethesda's First Security Guard

The artist behind Fallout 4’s Deathclaw reveals just how bad things got back when Bethesda took over the series

anast1d 8h ago

People are stupid I get it. No one should feel unsafe,

But I think they need to talk about why they cut so many corners during the development process and why none of their games ever look current. And why they think all of this is okay while they charge full price.

LucasRuinedChildhood1d 7h ago

As much as Bethesda deserve criticism, that's not really relevant to the reveal of Fallout 3 in 2007.

VenomUK1d 4h ago

The default angle Kotaku always go for is to highlight the worst in gaming.

I would’ve focused on the creative.

anast10h ago

The game went downhill at Fallout 3's release. This is when they started to cut corners.

gold_drake1d 3h ago

there is no "but". the hell lol
you dont send death threats, period.

anast10h ago

Usually, you have good comments but this isn't one of them. It just rides the mob. We can do both condemn the actions and not let them use it for other things.

I can say I received a death threat and everyone needs to shut up. People are not honest and will use horrible things to their advantage.

Armaggedon22h ago

Not all games “look” current.

anast10h ago

Their games always look like the gen before it.

Armaggedon1h ago

Yeah, but thats not the result of laziness, incompetence, or a bad engine. Thats what happens with their type of open world games. Its hard for people to find a point of comparison because no one makes games like Bethesda does.

gold_drake3h ago

mh ok thanks, i still think ur wrong in this mate.

anast2h ago

No problem. I'm not here to convince you. I'm only stating an actuality. What your words do if we look at them like events.

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