I would have to say this is more of a realistic best case scene Rio for third party releases on WiiU. Nintendo launches DK and Star fox day one alongside three third party flagship titles.
Day one launch titles.
Sonic:New Generation. Sega recently said that the third generation of Sonic would begin shortly. Their was 2D Sonic then the Adventures Sonic and the first title to feature the Sonic reboot will he a launch day title for WiiU. The title will be an exclusive to WiiU and kick start this new generation of Sonic.
Killer Freaks from Outer Space the flagship title from Ubisoft built from the ground up for WiiU. The game will be the new Red Steel as Ubisoft tries once again to release a fresh new IP.
Dragon Quest X , the long awaited console entry in the Dragon Quest franchise. Makes its debut as a day one launch title for WiiU. The game features everything known but also tons of new tablet based features.
Those are the launch day titles. I would ideally want around 20 third party exclusives and a further 30 ports within the fiscal year. Below I will talk about launch window third party exclusives.
Ubisoft, Nintendo's largest supporter last generation is back with a vengeance. During the launch window Ubisoft will launch its new MMO. Mark Ancel will have a launch window title ready and lastly a Raving Rabbis title.
THQ, eager to take UbiSofts place as Nintendo's big supporter THQ will go all out. I suspect WiiUDraw will launch in early December. Th's remaining draw staffers will limp out the final draw projects releasing 3 already in development draw tablet games. The WiiUDraw game will retail at 49.99$ and the three last draw games release at 29.99$. THQ will also have at least one exclusive game within the launch window. It will be a new IP not yet announced.
Sega, Sega will hit the WiiU as hard as they usually do. Super monkey Ball will launch in December right before Christmas. Alongside Monkey Ball expect a new title to be released in early 2013.
EAGames, EA will use its Nintendo dedicated assets to launch a launch window exclusive. The title will likely be a new IP. EA will have at least another exclusive title ready for release during the launch window.
Activision, SkyLanders 2 this time without Spyro. The new title will feature a new toy series with at least thirty new figures. The game will ditch the portal using the tablet controller instead, thus cutting manufacturing costs and increasing profits. Activision will have a second exclusive title likely based on Spyro or Crash in one last attempt to revive the two series.
Capcom, Capcom will have an exclusive title within the six month launch window as well. The title could be a new IP. Expect a new Mega Man available on the Nintendo Network.
Konami, Konami will be heading out to support WiiU likely with an exclusive title though I have no idea what it will be.
Square-Enix. Alongside Dragon Quest X Square will have a new entry in the FCC franchise hopefully. This title will be co-developed with Nintendo. It will be a return to the Game cube formula. Launching in early 2013 the title will have four player coop, two tablet controllers with two 3DS's. The title will also feature a two map versus mode allowing up to four teams of four to compete for the miasma each team rushing through the map while taking each other on on the way. The game will utilize Nintendo's new online network. Also another title will also be headed exclusively to WiiU.
NamcoBandai will have a new entry in the Gundam series signalling it is headed to Nintendo's platform. This exclusive will put you in the cock pit of a Gundam like never before. You will see the control screen laid out on your tablet controller. As per developer request the tablet controller will now be multi touch rather then the stylus based screen we saw at E3. The game will be built from the ground up.
Majesco will be getting its paws on the WiiU action as well. Cooking Mama Cutting Board will be a launch window title. It will use the new tech to its fullest. You will now be able to purchase actual accessories. A knife that can be used on the actual tablet to actually chop you vegetables. Other accessories like a laden spoon, fork, beater among others will be available in a set sold separately. Majesco will have other titles available but Cooking Mama will be its flagship title.
Atlus, Trauma Center this new exclusive entry will allow gamers to get deeper into the art of operating. Using the screen and a bundled stylus (needle) to bring you into the operating table. Another Atlus title exclusive will also come during the launch window.
Code Masters will bring an exclusive title. I am guessing it will be a racing title a second title based in air combat simulator is also possible.
Disney, with the recent acquisition of Ignition and its recent growth. I expect three exclusive titles based on Disney properties. Marvels Super Hero Squad is possible. Also possibly a new Epic Mickey. A third title based on a huge Disney franchise will also come exclusive.
Gameloft will likely help with a possible Ridge Racer. I suspect a possible exclusive title might also be on the way. This title would use some guys from Game lofts console team and their tablet team.
Not sure who will publish in NA. Harvest Moon Farm. Utilizing the new tablet will change Harvest Moon drastically this game might not make it during the launch window but it will likely be announced.
Among the exclusives their will be tons of ports. Expect ports of Call of Duty, DOA5 GTA5. RE6 will be receiving a special version for WiiU. Assassins Creed and every other major title from Ubisoft, EAGames, THQ. Many titles from Activision will also be ported. Atari will likely also port most titles. In Japan expect Konami, Capcom and NamcoBandai will also port alot of their titles. Its unclear whether Square will fully support WiiU with most of its ps3/360 games or rely on its exclusives.
Among the biggest ports I think might come include Star Wars being EA's answer to UbiSofts new MMO. A release of a new entry in the total War series is unlikely but possible. Civilization is likely to be ported and Ubisoft might bring Settlers as well.
In the end I suspect their will be a massive launch window lineup. I am guessing that this line up is the best possible. I also suspect Nintendo will secure some exclusive DOC and Nintendo will reach out to app developers like the one who makes the story series. I suspect Angry Birds, Plants versus Zombies and every major ISO or Android title will come to WiiU. Nintendo may also enable the Facebook app to be used to play some of its games.
Nintendo can dominate the industry this winter.
-JC7
"In God We Trust - In Games We Play " - Joel Reimer
