Wii U - Nintendo's Next Console

[KingBroly]

There's more to power than just RAM. Although more RAM would mean the increased likelihood of Wii U getting games that are also on 720/PS4.

[Irritating Stick]

There's more to power than just RAM. Although more RAM would mean the increased likelihood of Wii U getting games that are also on 720/PS4.

Very true.

Hopefully it will remain around as powerful as the other next-gen systems, making ports possible.

I would really want to only have one console to play 3rd party games on for a while, picking up the other consoles when enough exclusives I want show up on the system.

That was originally my thought with the Wii, but we all know that it didn't work out too well.

[KingBroly]

I don't think 720/PS4 will be all that much more powerful, given the rumors about all of the peripherals it sounds like they may throw in (Kinect, HD Tablet Controllers, Move, Cameras, Sensor Bars, etc.)

[ddddd]

Act surprised, Assassins Creed 3 is coming to WiiU

http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/en-US/press ... 5-27313-32

[Broken_Cartridge]

Yeah, I knew that was gonna happen. I wonder if the Wii U will be out in time to get it at the same time as the other consoles.

[KingBroly]

It all depends on when Wii U releases.

[LegendofZelda1996]

Nintendo is still experiencing problems with the trademark both in Europe and North America. The Wii U trademark in Europe was in January this year opposed by the company Information Technology Junction Limited, on grounds of "Unfair advantage /detriment to distinctiveness or repute". The opposition receipt was sent to Nintendo (or Nintendo's correspondent Grünecker, Kinkeldey, Stockmair & Schwanhäusser) on the 30th of January. I asked that law firm about the current status of this, but I have received no reply. And in the US, Nintendo still has to provide certain documents in compliance with a suspension letter sent to them in early January; unless they do so they cannot continue action on the trademark and thus if they don't fix this it will be abandoned.

Does this mean that Nintendo will have to abandon the name Wii U due to trademark problems? http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... ount=15356

[HylianTom]

Nintendo is still experiencing problems with the trademark both in Europe and North America. The Wii U trademark in Europe was in January this year opposed by the company Information Technology Junction Limited, on grounds of "Unfair advantage /detriment to distinctiveness or repute". The opposition receipt was sent to Nintendo (or Nintendo's correspondent Grünecker, Kinkeldey, Stockmair & Schwanhäusser) on the 30th of January. I asked that law firm about the current status of this, but I have received no reply. And in the US, Nintendo still has to provide certain documents in compliance with a suspension letter sent to them in early January; unless they do so they cannot continue action on the trademark and thus if they don't fix this it will be abandoned.

Does this mean that Nintendo will have to abandon the name Wii U due to trademark problems? http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... ount=15356

Maybe? Wouldn't break my heart..

[KingBroly]

I'm pretty sure no one would talk to him about the case anyway if he's not a journalist or not involved in the case in any manner.

[Broken_Cartridge]

Nintendo is still experiencing problems with the trademark both in Europe and North America. The Wii U trademark in Europe was in January this year opposed by the company Information Technology Junction Limited, on grounds of "Unfair advantage /detriment to distinctiveness or repute". The opposition receipt was sent to Nintendo (or Nintendo's correspondent Grünecker, Kinkeldey, Stockmair & Schwanhäusser) on the 30th of January. I asked that law firm about the current status of this, but I have received no reply. And in the US, Nintendo still has to provide certain documents in compliance with a suspension letter sent to them in early January; unless they do so they cannot continue action on the trademark and thus if they don't fix this it will be abandoned.

Does this mean that Nintendo will have to abandon the name Wii U due to trademark problems? http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... ount=15356

Maybe? Wouldn't break my heart..

We already know that it's going to be changed. Don't forget that Nintendo is changing the name to the Nintendo Juicy.

....anyways, I really do hope they change the name. I'm not a big fan of "Wii U", but I'll make due if need be.

[Devil_Rising]

Well, so far, we've more or less got confirmed:

Dragon Quest X (exclusive, along with Wii version)
Darksiders II
ACIII
Aliens: Colonial Marines (at least Sega said so)
Batman: Arkham City (most likely with additional content)
Ninja Gaiden 3
The next COD and BF games (undoubtedly)
Lego City Stories (exclusive)
Tekken game (who knows)
RE6 (most likely, huge shock if not)
Ghost Recon Online


That certainly seems like what people have been wanting in the form of "strong 3rd party support", or at least a good start to such. But still, people will continue to be skeptical. Alas.

[sundin13]

Well, so far, we've more or less got confirmed:

Dragon Quest X (exclusive, along with Wii version)
Darksiders II
ACIII
Aliens: Colonial Marines (at least Sega said so)
Batman: Arkham City (most likely with additional content)
Ninja Gaiden 3
The next COD and BF games (undoubtedly)
Lego City Stories (exclusive)
Tekken game (who knows)
RE6 (most likely, huge shock if not)
Ghost Recon Online


That certainly seems like what people have been wanting in the form of "strong 3rd party support", or at least a good start to such. But still, people will continue to be skeptical. Alas.

aliens has been confirmed by gearbox a few times so thats definitely on its way. also, you forgot metro on that list, although its coming in 2013, not 2012...

theres also killer freaks and a couple racing games coming

[ddddd]

Well, so far, we've more or less got confirmed:

Dragon Quest X (exclusive, along with Wii version)
Darksiders II
ACIII
Aliens: Colonial Marines (at least Sega said so)
Batman: Arkham City (most likely with additional content)
Ninja Gaiden 3
The next COD and BF games (undoubtedly)
Lego City Stories (exclusive)
Tekken game (who knows)
RE6 (most likely, huge shock if not)
Ghost Recon Online


That certainly seems like what people have been wanting in the form of "strong 3rd party support", or at least a good start to such. But still, people will continue to be skeptical. Alas.

Well there are more rumored ones, like darkness 2, dead space 3 and mass effect 3, but its too soon to say the wiiu has great third party support.
Im still waiting for Counter-Strike

[LegendofZelda1996]

Well there are more rumored ones, like darkness 2, dead space 3 and mass effect 3, but its too soon to say the wiiu has great third party support.
Im still waiting for Counter-Strike

I think it is highly unlikely that Counter-Strike will be a launch title for the Wii U, but there is maybe a 40/60 chance that Counter-Strike may be released on the Wii U.

[KingBroly]

Actually Confirmed
Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition (Warner Bros.)
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge (Tecmo Koei)
Darksiders 2 (THQ)
Metro 2034 (THQ)
Assassin's Creed III (Ubisoft)
Ghost Recon Online (Ubisoft)
Medal of Honor: Warfighter (EA)
Aliens: Colonel Marines (Gearbox/Take Two)
Tekken TBD (Bandai Namco)
Dragon Quest X (Square Enix)

Not Confirmed, but rumored/evidence based on past events
Madden NFL 13 (EA - When is it never at a console launch?)
Resident Evil 6 (Capcom - Heavily believed to be coming out at launch)
Street Fighter X Tekken (Capcom - Due to the fact the Vita version is coming out this fall along with the DLC)
Call of Duty TBD (Activision - COD not releasing on a Home Console? Surely you jest)
Skylanders TBD (Activision - Its' their newest cash cow)
Disney's Epic Mickey 2 (Disney - Wii version is coming, but the game isn't announced yet)

I'm sure I'm forgetting some, but that's really an awesome list of games.

[Irritating Stick]

I think Battlefield is still up in the air as to whether it'll be a port, a GOTY edition, or not even come out at all.

This would be one I would actually consider picking up over the other console versions (My PC can't handle it at all.)

I guess a few more iffy ones would be GTA 5, and if the story about Ken Levine is true then Bioshock: Infinite as well. Again, these are pretty up in the air and I certainly wouldn't say locked for the system.

Even if those don't pan out, I would honestly go as far as calling the Wii U's launch/launch window games the best I've ever seen out of any other launch. Provided of course these actually make it to that time frame. This isn't even counting Nintendo's own titles either.

The only problem is one that IMO bears repeating; while the Wii U will get all these awesome current-gen titles, what about the next gen? I certainly hope it doesn't end up like the Wii in that case.

[KingBroly]

Here's a good bit of evil news from GDC:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... ount=15796

So evil.

[Serpent_Seed]

I think WWE '13 could be a launch title.

[Koopzilla]

Here's a good bit of evil news from GDC:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... ount=15796

So evil.

Is that someone who is supposed to be reliable? His signature does state he makes stuff up.
Skyward Sword has sold 3.13 million in like 3 months, and is the fastest selling Zelda. The highest selling Zelda, Ocarina of Time for N64 sold 7.6 million since it's release. That doesn't really seem like it's doing too bad to me. It probably won't reach OoT sales numbers due to being released so close to the end of the Wii lifecycle though.
And "Some of the GDC Wii U titles are pretty hot " is a very vague comment that is something that could easily be made up.

[KingBroly]

I'm 99% sure, based on the comments, that he's legit.

[Broken_Cartridge]

I saw that comment. Seemed to me like he was just stirring up conversation.

[J0RdAnN]

Actually Confirmed
Batman: Arkham City Special Edition/Bonus Content (Warner Bros.)
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge (Tecmo Koei)
Darksiders 2 (THQ)
Metro Last Light 2034 (THQ)
Assassin's Creed III (Ubisoft)
Ghost Recon Online (Ubisoft)
Medal of Honor: Warfighter (EA)
Aliens: Colonel Marines (Gearbox/Take Two)
Tekken TBD (Bandai Namco)
Dragon Quest X (Square Enix)
Pikmin 3 (Nintendo)
FIFA 2012(EA)
DiRT Showndown
Formula 1 Racing 2012

Games/Projects in in early development
Project C.A.R.S.(EA?)
Project Nova (Activision)
Retro Studio's Project (Nintendo, Rumored DKCR2 or StarFox Reboot)
Super Smash Bros. 4 (Nintendo)
MarioKart8 (Nintendo)
The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo)
Feel Good Studio's Project(Nintendo)

Not Confirmed, but rumored/evidence based on past events
Madden NFL 13 (EA - When is t never at a console launch?)
Resident Evil 6 (Capcom - Heavily believed to be coming out at launch)
Street Fighter X Tekken (Capcom - Due to the fact the Vita version is coming out this fall along with the DLC)
Call of Duty TBD (Activision - COD not releasing on a Home Console? Surely you jest)
Skylanders TBD (Activision - Its' their newest cash cow)
Disney's Epic Mickey 2 (Disney - Wii version is coming, but the game isn't announced yet)
Sonic 4 Episode 2(Sega)
Sonic "Dimensions"/Colors2(Sega-Wii U exclusive)
New Super Mario Bros. Mii (Nintendo-Demoed at E3 2011 Stating that it's only a demo)
Wii U Sports (Nintendo shown in E3 2011 Wii U Reveal Trailer)

[Broken_Cartridge]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.ph ... ount=16174

No idea if that's a big deal or not.

[J0RdAnN]

It's not thats just little stuff, important, but little stuff, Standard in fact.

[Devil_Rising]

Well, so far, we've more or less got confirmed:

Dragon Quest X (exclusive, along with Wii version)
Darksiders II
ACIII
Aliens: Colonial Marines (at least Sega said so)
Batman: Arkham City (most likely with additional content)
Ninja Gaiden 3
The next COD and BF games (undoubtedly)
Lego City Stories (exclusive)
Tekken game (who knows)
RE6 (most likely, huge shock if not)
Ghost Recon Online


That certainly seems like what people have been wanting in the form of "strong 3rd party support", or at least a good start to such. But still, people will continue to be skeptical. Alas.

Well there are more rumored ones, like darkness 2, dead space 3 and mass effect 3, but its too soon to say the wiiu has great third party support.
Im still waiting for Counter-Strike

I'd say that's a pretty good indicator, though, those are some major titles already confirmed, the kinds of titles most Wii owners have complained about not getting. I'm sure not EVERYTHING will come to Wii U. But then again, not everything comes to PS3 or 360 all the time either.