Sure, the Wii U has had a decent start, but these strong numbers definitely won’t continue. The Wii U’s marketing campaign is an absolute mess, and it doesn't even really tell consumers what the console is all about or explain its unique potential.
The Nintendo Switch is potentially nearing its lifespan, and several Wii U games haven't found their way over as ports yet.
I think it's better to leave games like AC: Amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash forgotten on the Wii U. Best case, they are mediocre games; worse case, they are very bad. It was a dark time for the Wii U, and the first only exists to sell Amiibo cards, whereas the second was put together in a couple of months with a shoestring budget, and it shows.
The rest of the list does have some really cool games, though. I would love to see a remake of Star Fox Zero with decent controls, and Xenoblade X doesn't require that much modification to work.
This article leaves out Nintendo's most controversial game to date devils Third.
I personally found the cover system really fun in that one compared to at the time most fps games completely lacking one.
Kirby is always ignored or forgotten by people, so good to see it mentioned here.
Play Kirby Canvas Curse on DS, and then play Rainbow Curse on Wii U, they're really fun and unique 'platformers' without any actual jumping.
Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."
A new list goes over eight of the the most useless amiibo, ranging from the Shadow Mewtwo card to the Qbby figure.
The doomsayers tried the same thing with 3DS
"it's confusing to the average consumer"
Now look at it go. Although I haven't invested in the Wii U yet there's bound to be some cracking games announced in the near future that will temp me, HD LoZ pleez!
Almost got one but realized it was not my cup of tea.
I was lucky enough to get one and so far I'm very happy with it. ZombiU is a really good demonstration of how to effectively use the second screen, most of the action happens on the TV and the second screen is used for checking your bag, scanning the environment etc. It really helps build the tension throughout the game.
I don't like how people are judging it already it has only just come out. People are still defending the Vita after nearly 12 months after its release! I think the WiiU will end up being a great console and will stand up against the PS4/720 with it's exclusive games
I don't see how the author of the article reached the conclusion that the Wii U sales will nosedive. He acknowledges that sales are currently at near-Wii levels and unless he's a closet Soothsayer everything after that point is just wild speculation or (even worse) a deliberate attempt at trolling for traffic.
Wait until Super Smash Brothers is released for Wii U & 3DS.
Then check the sales.