XMNR: In the same investors note that predicted the release of the PS4 and Xbox 720 this fall at prices as low as $350, Baird Securities analyst Colin Sebastian also shared some thoughts on Wii U. He essentially says that Nintendo will find itself in a niche market.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."
Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.
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.
They should remake Starfox to the switch 2. Very beautiful game during gamecube days.
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."
The Wii U's numbers would have to be pretty low to warrant a price drop. I point everyone into the direction of the 3DS and the Vita. The 3DS was not selling without any big name hitters and the Vita is apparently selling slower than the Dreamcast.
Wait for reports of abysmal Wii U sales and then you can predict that price drop.
Wii U has 100% of the market share atm. I'm loving the Wii U doom news. I'm looking forward to the other consoles release as well. It will be a merry-go-round around here.
I am not worried about the Wii U. It has sold more than 360 and PS3 same time frame. Also the sales are based on a release with no real flagship game. NSMB is great, but I do not consider it to be a flagship title, like a 3D Mario, Super Smash Bros, Zelda, Metroid, Starfox, Sin and Punishment. Nintendo is teasing a new horror game that I think sounds pretty cool too. http://www.relyonhorror.com...
What Nintendo Needs is to release a few must have games before other next gen consoles release.
So when the new systems come out at double the wiiu price are we to believe that they'll just fly off the shelf. You can bash one company and praise another all you want but I doubt people who purchase consoles will shift to more expensive equipment when great games are coming out for there old systems. The only way for sony and microdsoft to sell millions of new systems is to stop producing great software on there old ones. If i'm nintendo why am i dropping the price on my system when the others with this oh so powerful tech has to be sold higher.
I'm waiting for a good two years on the wii u. There is nothing in the horizon for many months that justify an immediate purchase. Rayman Legends in Feb is all I can think of. Even that game though I don't think is worth $60.