If there’s one word that can be used to describe Nintendo’s Wii U, it’s ‘potential.’ The console has already proven it’s packed with plenty of great ideas. Just look at the diverse applications of the GamePad, ranging from Nintendo Land’s asynchronous multiplayer experiences to ZombiU’s core gameplay integration. Controller aside, Nintendo’s notion of a built-in social network just might change the way gamers connect with one another, and how developers can communicate with their fans.
Still, not every launch goes perfectly. Over the past couple weeks, we’ve noticed a variety of things that the system is lacking, ranging from critical hardware functionality to having definitive proof that key franchises are on the way. With that in mind, here are the ten things we’d most like to see in the coming weeks and months.
VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "With Tears of the Kingdom being so recent and Nintendo’s next system likely coming soon, it’s safe to say we won’t be looking at another big Zelda launch title this around and it’ll likely be years before any ruminations of the next game start to surface, but in the meantime we can always speculate. Breath of the Wild changed things for the series by multiplying its popularity manyfold, so it would seem only logical that the franchise will continue along the path Breath of the Wild started, however a look at the series’ history shows it might not be as simple as that. So, let’s take a look at what the future of this legendary series might have in store for us, blending in equal parts qualified theorizing and wishful thinking."
Given the medium's wild diversity, this primer of the essential video games everyone should try is a good place to start.
I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.
Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1
Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.
Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.
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New freaking IPs.
I would literally run out to buy a Wii U right this instant if a new Earthbound released on it today!
I want a trophy/achievement system, more character space for Miiverse messaging and Virtual Console titles available from the Wii U menue (basically I want Wii functionality built into the Wii U interface without having to switch modes).
I want a trophy/achievement system