GR said, "ZombiU was a bit of a surprise last year on the Wii U. Formerly known as Killer Freaks from Outer Space, this Ubisoft horror title went through a bizarre development cycle before landing on Nintendo’s latest console, and in most cases, that’s a sign that there's some sort of issue. However, the final product impressed most reviewers with its sinister tone and welcomed challenge, and according to one of the developers at Ubisoft Montpellier, the next entry in the new franchise is currently in the works."
GameCrate: "We take a look at five games and franchises that would be perfect for garnering some potentially strong third-party support (which we're well aware isn't Nintendo's strong point)."
Why do people think putting an M-rated game on Nintendo console will signal an influx of more M-rated title? We've had many M-rated games on Nintendo consoles since the N64. If third parties don't feel that it's profitable to do so in the past 20 years, I doubt they'll change their mind in the next 20 years
Depends. If Nintendo are planning to create games more akin to the big games we expect from Sony or ms in tandem with their fan favourites like zelda Mario, xenoblade etc, the Console could see an influx of more users. And if the Console is like ps4 and xb1 when developing games for it, that could really push 3rd parties to include Nintendo again. It's all up in the air right now of course because we don't know anything about the Console but with previous rumours of the likes of dragon quest 11 and more coming to the nx, it's fun to speculate on other 3rd parties that would be cool to see on the new console.
GameCube was on hardware parity with its competition, yet it didn't receive as many of the multiplats. Wii U has hardware parity with PS3 and 360, yet it still misses out on many of those multiplats.
I really don't see why this situation would change with NX.
i want cod battlefield and gta oh yeah nintendo will win console war easily with those big sellers with better graphics and fps than ps4
Unless the Console is developed as a next gen console, I don't really see much changing in how things are going, even if it is a bit stronger than ps4. If it's designed to compete rather than pass out then the market will remain the same. Ps4s lead is pretty much set in stone due to its mainstream popularity. Before it could even think about overtaking ps4 it needs to catch up with xb1 which, despite being severely behind ps4, is still selling very well in its own right. If the nx were a whole generations difference between ps4 and xb1 then we could see some interesting turn of events. But it would also need to work on expanding its games library and entice 3rd party devs to develope all games on ps4/xb for the nx as well.
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CoD didn't sell for crap on Wii U, and it ran better than its PS3 and 360 counterparts before the PS4 and XBone launched.
If it didn't help the Wii U, chances are it won't help the NX.
Exclusives are more important than multiplats when it comes to getting the NX to sell.
That's just how it is.
No one is going to plunk down over $200 for an NX just because it has a copy of the latest CoD, when they can pay only $60 for it on a console they already own[PS4/XBone].
It's too late bruh the PS4 took over like 80% of 8th gen home console market share. It will sell like the N64 at best. Unless they are waiting for 9th gen or something which by then will be too late. We all know Nintendo doesn't care about 3rd party. The consoles they create are for their benefit and only their benefit. They do not go to other companies and ask what they may need/want in a console so they can grow and thrive. They are stubborn and do not improve their consoles. They do not live or die on 3rd party and thus are on a one man island.
Sadly to say, but when it comes to Nintendo home consoles, they are almost irrelevant to the average person. Yes the wii Nintendo's best selling console was relevant, but I honestly think it was just a fluke.
Unless Playstation stops getting lots Japanese games I like each gen, then I'll stick with them.
I just love mathematicians on N4G! So the PS4 has taken like 80% of the 8th gen market share you say. Does that mean there's only 20% left of what the PS4 has currently sold available to these consoles to sell?
Nintendo needs to bring in more struggling developers in Japan who are still obsessed with Sony, who isn't selling well over there, which is exacerbating their struggles further. Might be able to sell more NXs if it becomes THE place for Japanese niche titles.
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In a recent podcast, Unseen64’s Liam Robertson (known for digging up information on canned games) revealed that ZombiU 2 was in development for a short period back in early 2013. A team of roughly 5-10 staffers worked on the project, which never left pre-production. Robertson said that it likely didn’t take long “before Ubisoft put their foot down” and cancelled plans for the game.
Robertson has seen one image from ZombiU 2 that offered a similar aesthetic as its predecessor. That means players would have been exploring a “run-down, zombie apocalypse setting” once again – hardly surprising!
This makes me sad as a sequel with coop would have been great. Zombi U is one of the Wii U's hidden gem.
How clueless can you freakin' be Nintendo? Though they can't be blamed for the title's sales, ZombiU is a game "they must retain the rights to."
We need someone competent enough to tell Iwata; "Some gamers want a bit of everything, so we need to branch out a lot more to reach a broader consumer base!"
Let Retro do whatever they want, like Rare before it was sold to Microsoft!
Ehm... Retro did what they want, and what they want was Tropical Freeze... everybody knows that.
"At this point, Nintendo has proved that the Wii U is well worth the price with its excellent selection of first party offerings, but the need to fulfill high quality third party games is still there. With the larger install base and greater system awareness now, I think ZombiU 2 could do very well on the Wii U. Another key factor would be in heavily promoting it with commercials and possibly a bundle. This in turn could encourage other developers and publishers to invest in the console they have ignored." -BootHammer
I agree that Nintendo has done very poorly in promoting their products, both first and third party. Their missteps in marketing the Wii U itself caused confusion on whether or not it was even their next console or a new GamePad for the Wii.
It won't happen overnight but I'm sure there are high quality third party devs out there that would give the Wii U a shot if they saw Nintendo was serious about supporting them. With that said, I'm still ever hopeful that ZombiU 2 will be announced next year. I'd be nearly as excited for that as I am for their first party masterpieces. You don't see Nintendo doing mature titles that often and this one was fantastic IMO.
They should make a sequel but I don't believe Ubisoft wants to make rated M games forr the WiiU for sale reasons :(
I don't blame them for being weary but with the larger install base and so many fans wanting this sequel...I see it as a good possibility. Hopefully Nintendo now has some new marketing strategy in place since their previous efforts at launch were a disaster (and/or non-existent).
Ubi won't be making Zombiu2 http://www.trademarkia.com/...
May no even be a 3nd party game anymore.
Very cool! Zombi U, is a great game. I understand that some people do not care for it, but I think its great. I am sure it will be improved upon.
This without a doubt will happen. zombie u did very well for such mixed reviews, such a small install base, and Nintendo supported it enough to make a special bundle.
-capt. obvious.
thats good news I know a few people who will be excited of this
As long as Ubisoft varies the combat, and improves the graphics the game should do very well. I loved the first one, and look forward to a sequel.
Keep it exclusive Ubisoft!
I have still yet to play the first one. I do not believe in buying a game just because it's exclusive but I will try the game soon. I like to see what they do with ZU2.