I'm totally buying most of my multiplats on Wii U and I'll give you two reasons why.
1) I can lie down on my bed and play games straight off the controller
2) no split screen multiplayer
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Gamestop Announces today Wii U Wait-Program "Demand off the charts"
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I'm totally buying most of my multiplats on Wii U and I'll give you two reasons why.
1) I can lie down on my bed and play games straight off the controller
2) no split screen multiplayer
3) it's Nintendo dude, XOXO Nintendo
The thing that will help the Wii U is the Gamepad, if a lot of those games can be played on the Gamepad that can definitely help the Wii U version of games sell just as good as the PS4 versions, maybe even more.
You know, I'm not sure why but even after reading this post and agreeing 100% with it. I'm just not upset, hell I'm not even disappointed (well I was a bit at the conference but not anymore). Maybe its because I'm starving for a new pikmin, or maybe its because, as you said, its a new Nintendo console, but I really am hyped for this game, that fact that its Wii roots show don't do anything to me.There is absolutely no doubt, even if we didn't already know that Pikmin 3 Wii U is a result of carried over Wii development.*
The texture detail is extraordinarily sub-par, barely-first gen 360 stuff. The level geometry is extremely low by any next-gen standard, which shouldn't even be the case as Pikmin levels have never been known to be astronomically large and impressive. Character models in particular are painfully outdated by modern standards.
Its basic disconnection from last-gen appear to be a slightly beefier poly count, higher res textures and some basic next-gen shaders. It is absolutely what a game that has been pulled from the previous gen would look like had minimal effort been put into its presentation. Just compare to something like Viva Pinata and see what a next-gen game is supposed to look like, when in the hands of a capable developer.
Pikmin 3 is my most anticipated game right now altogether, as Pikmin 2 was one of my most favorite games of all time. Nintendo is new to next-gen, and I can forgive them some stumbling forward, but I am not new to next-gen and know what the baseline standard should be for games in this generation. My standards are altogether much, much higher, and the potential of Pikmin as a visual powerhouse is pretty obvious given what the concept is. Shit, Nintendoland Pikmin looks way better visually, a mini-game gimmick tech demo for christ's sake
*Obviously when someone says 'up-res Wii game' they're using hyperbole-for-effect, but it is painfully obvious where the engines roots are. It is almost in-your-face unimpressive from a technical perspective, owning only its 60fps.
Also, artistically, the game still looks beautiful IMO.
George Claw M.D.
Member
If the benefits of using the the Wii U gamepad prove to outweigh the expected performance and online advantages of PS4/720, I would have no qualms buying the Wii U versions of such games. These are just my early expectations of systems which are obviously not even launched yet. And I will obviously have plenty of hands-on experience with the Wii U before I even have to worry about multiplats on PS4/720.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Pretty much.
Though I am buying Call of Duty Black Ops 2* for WiiU solely because of no split-screen with bot play. Assassin's Creed 3* I'll pick up for WiiU just because I need stuff for the shiny new hardware. After that, it will be a case by case basis. Assuming the WiiU hardware isn't used for a huge innovation or gameplay enhancement, I will go with whatever console runs the game the best. And whenever the 720/PS4 are released, I would imagine the vast majority of my multi-platform purchases will take place there.
* Titles I will be buying for "free" in the inevitable buy two get one free holiday gaming deal. If said deal isn't available, then I will most likely rent.
Want a Wii U? you may have to preorder outside the US
http://www.tapscape.com/want-a-wii-u-you-may-have-to-pre-order-outside-of-the-us/
http://www.tapscape.com/want-a-wii-u-you-may-have-to-pre-order-outside-of-the-us/
i just want to know what the term is for an equal opportunity hater. I hate everyone the same!
Have fun with region locking!
akidnamededdy
Banned
Oooh that's gonna be bad for me...I already spend way too much time in bed playing my handhelds when I should be asleep.
3 wii u's? flip 2 , keep one?
or.....flip one and and connect two for awesome fun?
or keep all three?
GoofsterStud
Member
I think he's saying that Gamestop might not be taking pre-orders just so they can have some on the shelves too.
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How is he/she disappointed?, it was obvious from the start, and like I said who knows if PS4/720 won't be region locked, people acting like this is Nintendo's first time doing it or they are the only ones who do it.
you can still be disappointed at something even if history has shown that it has happened before. because the fact that it has happened again is still a disappointing revelation, and there is always the dim hope that things may, in fact, change. things change all the time. perhaps that individual was hoping it would change, and is disappointed that it has not. The expectation being what it was does not necessarily change ones level of disappointment.
can't believe i'm defending random internet comments :<
can't believe i'm defending random internet comments :<
CambriaRising
Member
You must just hate the WiiU.
alfredofroylan
Member
We still know nothing about Mexico and Latinamerica, so you can buy one there and still use it in US without any problem. But so far there isn't any store taking preorder officially, some of the biggest stores in Mexico like Gamers Retail and Mixup don't have the system on their lists.
Smiles and Cries
Member
great advice here :|
That's strange... you would think Nintendo would allocate some stock to our brothers in the south.
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/09...ggie-fils-aime-calls-wii-u-supply-chain-solid
Reggie
The concern comes from news yesterday that GameStop had halted pre-orders for both models of the Wii U. The company marked those pre-order options on its official web site as "sold out."
Reggie
The concern comes from news yesterday that GameStop had halted pre-orders for both models of the Wii U. The company marked those pre-order options on its official web site as "sold out."
dragonflys545
Member
lol.
Amirox is a self admitted equal opportunity hater.
Don't laugh too hard, that means he hates you too
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
So is this a waitlist to preorder? Or a actual preorder?
I think it's a list you can get on for when they come in. You have 48 hours to respond (I guess come in and buy it) then it goes down the list if you don't respond.
I wouldn't think it'd be a list to get on for the opportunity to preorder a shipment. It's probably you have to outright buy it once your turn comes up.
Hate inspires no opportunity, however, so I don't even know why you are into videogames.
It's just about taking the opportunity to equally distribute my hate amongst all shitty products, regardless of developer, console manufacturer or publisher. It's not about hating everything related to gaming. I probably like more things than you do. It's just not as interesting to talk about.
DragonSworne
Banned
You have to be careful though. Most products/developers are consistently shitty. Don't want to hate on anything for too long.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I guess no waiting in line this year at gamestop then if this program consists.