Since Nintendo has already released their new console, Wii U, I kinda overlooked expectations for Nintendo E3 showcase. For the most part Nintendo has forsaken the hard core console in pursuits of children and casual gamers. Unfortunately, this has not translated into success for console sales. In the first two month of release only 57k were sold where the original Wii sold 435k. With such poor sales, almost no one is developing games for the Wii U. In May, EA announced they would be reducing support for the system. Unreal is currently not support development for Wii U games using the Unreal 4 engine. So what can Nintendo do to capture gamers, encourage development and increase sales?
In my opinion, Nintendo need to look back at what made the Super Nintendo, N64, and GameCube strong consoles. Nintendo can return to competition with Microsoft and Sony by continuing classic games and going after the adult gamer. Nintendo squandered there lead with early console release by not immediately follow it with their best sale IP’s. New Legend of Zelda, Smash Bros and Metroid Prime game should be available at if not soon after.
It would also be nice to see a Star Fox reboot. Nintendo need to remember it adult gamers. While the Wii U is a family orientated game system, the system needs adult titles. Something parents can enjoy once the little one are gone to bed. While there are mature and teen rated games available for the Wii U, most of them are lower quality ports of popular Xbox 360 and PS4 game. We need to see a console exclusive Adult IP not a console port.
Until the Wii U can dramatically increase sale, Developers will continue to ignore the system. I wonder how much longer until Nintendo follows in the footstep of Sega.
