Leaving Pachter aside, it seem that use 2 controllers will be possible, but 4 is almost a no.
From Develop:
"A trusted game development executive has said there are numerous indications within the Wii U codebase that the console is, at the very least, being prepared to operate with two touch-screen pads.
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Develop’s source believes that feedback from E3 has been welcomed by the company."
There's still hope guys!
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