Lol. My angst is more centered a around the fact that we no longer get laser accurate numbers (for any game /system) like we used to. It allows people to just throw any numbers around they want without any fear of consequence. Shit like that used to be punishable by death round these parts. People love to pretend they know all the details, which is bullshit.
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COD Ghost on Wii U official, ported by Treyarch, 5 other Activision titles too
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Lol. My angst is more centered a around the fact that we no longer get laser accurate numbers (for any game /system) like we used to. It allows people to just throw any numbers around they want without any fear of consequence. Shit like that used to be punishable by death round these parts. People love to pretend they know all the details, which is bullshit.
This. I was going to say that Activision has supported Nintendo more in the past but by looking at their wiki pages that list their games they seem about even. Perhaps Activision has historically seen more success on Nintendo hardware across a range of titles. I know Nintendo systems haven't been the most successful for EA when it comes to their sports titles. At least I think that's the case. I wonder how their non-sports titles did in the past. I would have imagined that the 007 games on Nintendo hardware had to do well considering Goldeneye 007 was so successful on the N64 and a lot of Bond games come out on the GameCube.
Which reminds me of something I've been wondering about. Nintendo is pretty much getting all of Activision's titles this year save one. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Of all the games why is that not being released on the Wii U? Anyone know?
EA being no shows means Wii U owners won't consider their games if they ever do show up at some point, especially as the install base grows. Or trust the quality of a Wii U version if they own a PS4 or XBO going forward (one might consider a Wii U version of a game for off-tv play or some other gamepad feature). That user base will grow. Period. I don't understand the good business sense in completely handing over the FPS market of a single console to a competitor.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Isn't that a downloadable game? Activision has NOTHING on the Wii U eShop.
EDIT: Nope, it's the other one. Well, that has a weird mix of platforms to begin with.
prag16
Banned
That's a bit of a head scratcher. It would stand to reason it could be a good fit as an eshop game. Same logic applies to the Castle of Illusion remake (not Activision obviously).
EDIT: I was thinking of the "Out of Shadows" one as well. Yeah, what's with the eshop hate from Activision...
I think for all the hate that he gets, Bobby Kotick is a pretty good businessman. Why burn bridges with Nintendo? At the end of the day, Nintendo are in the business of selling videogames and only selling videogames. There's always the chance another Wii will arrive from them in the future or something even bigger. It's foolish to act like EA has with games they want to port everywhere but Wii U.
Lordwindowlicker
Member
I'm glad that it's coming to Wii U so that more can play it.
Unfortunately I don't give two shits about Call of Duty, and I'd play this on PC even if I did.
Unfortunately I don't give two shits about Call of Duty, and I'd play this on PC even if I did.
How many people are registered on the leaderboards? I'm interested to pick up the Wii U version this time around. I hope sales will improve for this one.
darkistheway
Member
Like others have mentioned, I feel pretty confident that this is more about Skylanders than anything else. Maybe Activision has research showing better potential growth for that franchise on Wii U over other next-gen systems. The delay in announcing Ghosts may have related to negotiating marketing/ promotional consideration with Nintendo. I think a Skylanders bundle (combined with the inevitable price drop) would really help both companies and a full effort port of Ghosts may have part of the deal. It's fun to speculate!
walking fiend
Member
He is definitely one of the best CEOs of any software company in existence; definitely I think his approach is doing more harm that good, but that's the case with most of the businesses currently making good amounts of profit.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Since treyarc is porting and not infinity ward this version will probably look different than the 360 PS3 versions.
Call of Duty sold around 200k on WiiU as far as I'm aware.
Skylanders isn't shovel ware. It actually gets good reviews. Just because a game is aimed at kids doesn't make it shovelware.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
As long as it runs at perfect 60FPS it can look like Counter-Strike Source for all I would care
Not a bad number by any means. We'll see how much Ghost sells on Xbox One and PS4 this holiday in comparison.
TalesOfWin
Banned
why would people buy Wii U version over PS4/X1 version? I mean if you have both consoles or plan to get a PS4/X1
Because you're getting a Wii U. And none of the XBONE and PS4 launch games interests you.
Maybe they don't have/want a PS4/Xbox180. Maybe they want Off-TV play. Maybe they want IR pointer controls, maybe they want local multiplayer with no split-screen. Maybe the new gen twins won't be out at November 05th. Maybe a combination of all the above. I don't know.
OG_Original Gamer
Member
Why do you care, it doesn't affect you?
Nintendo probably money hat for support, with additional development support to make sure its a quality port.
starwarsfan541
Banned
Anyone else think this announcement may have been delayed due to Nintendo and Activision possibly squabbling over E Shop cuts?
Could explain why none of their games are on the e shop. I hope this changes soon,
Hopefully with this announcement they reached an agreement.
Could explain why none of their games are on the e shop. I hope this changes soon,
Hopefully with this announcement they reached an agreement.
Quadraphonic
Member
Burn bridges? Nintendo wants every developer they can get right now. Anyone can do anything they like to them. Fanboys saying "I never buy EA anyway" don't matter.
Activision held off because of negotiations of funding and crap. All about money.
Remember, MS raised the price of Gold right after Activision negotiated a share of all XBL Gold revenue.
IR. IR. INFRARED
are you an insider?
Easy:
- There is nothing on PS4/XB1 that interest me
- Pointer Controls
- Gamepad integration (gonna be good for TV/Gamepad Co-Op Mode)
- Probably better graphics than PS360
- It comes out for a console I actually own
EDIT: oh, and I forgot: It will probably have better fish A.I. on a Nintendo console
DMihael Mello Keehl
Banned
It could possibly look somewhat better...or worse. I guess we'll see!As long as it runs at perfect 60FPS it can look like Counter-Strike Source for all I would care
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
What the fuck is he doing?
hydragonwarrior
Member
I think I'll just wait and see - apologies if my post sounded a bit harsh, but it's tough to be skeptical when it comes to a multiplatform release. It's been ages since Nintendo won with that (excluding handhelds). And at least it's not a late port!
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
ZombiU quoting.
Jaded Alyx
Member
"Make me a Zombie" mode in ZombiU
TalesOfWin
Banned
spoken like a true nintendo fan. It's not like PS4/X1 wont get any more games after launch or for the next 6 years.
starwarsfan541
Banned
Easy:
- There is nothing on PS4/XB1 that interest me
- Pointer Controls
- Gamepad integration (gonna be good for TV/Gamepad Co-Op Mode)
- Probably better graphics than PS360
- It comes out for a console I actually own
EDIT: oh, and I forgot: It will probably have better fish A.I. on a Nintendo console
Exactly, I have about zero incentive to buy a PS4/ Xbone.
-Exclusives for both are meh
-Destiny looks good, but I think it will be at the least on the PC and possibly the wii u
-I think people will be disappointing when/ if they find out that the PS4/ Xbone are not going to be much more powerful than the Wii U.
wtf are you on about. Nothing on the systems interest him at this moment so that makes him a fanboy now? OK bro...
timetokill
Banned
Well, sure, but really the lineup for PS4/XB1 is pretty damn bleak this year. I have a PS4 preordered but don't really have anything I want to buy for it. So I might push it off, we'll see.
If you're a fan of games it's a perfectly reasonable move to wait on the PS4/XB1 for those games they'll be getting next year and buy more stuff this year for more affordable/already owned platforms.
starwarsfan541
Banned
If the situation changes, many Nintendo fans may buy a PS4, but at launch what great divine game is god tier, on the PS4 at launch?
So yes, he MUST get one on launch day. He can not wait.
Lolz
His opinion about the launch titles doesn't mean he won't get a ps4/one down the line. Not everyone has money to drop on new consoles right away.
Anyways this is good news I'll be picking it up day one.
diddybeats
Member
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I'm talking about the already announced titles. I haven't said there won't ever be a game or games on those consoles that will get my interest. Out of the ones I know there is nothing.
As for the X1 - I will never get that, even if there are games which would interest me. I just don't wont to support Microsoft in any form.
And just having better hardware (like in the PS4) is something I stopped caring a long time ago. Unless you are Microsoft, a company who doesn't have any problem to be downright hostile to it's potential customers, Games are all I care about.
And in this regard the Wii U has by far the best line-up this fall/winter I think.
You should look up the specs of those systems. I don't think people will be disappointed.
On topic, Treyarch is a great studio and I have full faith they'll make a great game for Wii U, COD BO2 was really good on the system.