The Wii U is the perfect opportunity to bring multiplayer to the next level

[Dr.Grass]

RolStoppable said:

Dr.Grass said:
I enjoyed the OP, but I don't think a 7player game appeals to enough people to validate the investment.

In the same vein, I am VERY eager to see those dual view games (3D TV + shutterglasses + a friend) come out so that I don't have to share a screen for co-op games, but it simply isn't worthwhile for the devs/publisher, because it won't be used by so many people.

How do you expect to cram 7 people in front of a TV in Japan?

But I like the idea - I'm just kinda saying why I think they won't " go for it ". I suspect at least they won't go all out for it.

I have read reports that the average Japanese living room is about the same size as the average living room in the United Kingdom, so space isn't that much of an issue.

Besides, you don't necessarily need to play every game with seven players just because the option is there. It's just quite common that the number of people exceeds four when people come together, so increasing the limit to six or seven certainly won't hurt the Wii U.

Regarding the costs, if Wii owners who had Mario Kart Wii/Mario Party 8/9 etc. along with four controllers buy a Wii U, they will own six controllers already. From that point onwards, they will only have to buy games. Of course, the investment for non-Wii owners will need to be much greater if they want to play six player games. But there are a lot of Wiis and Wii controllers out there already, so Nintendo should capitalize on this and have the Wii U beat the Wii in one of its biggest selling points: Local multiplayer.

Fair point. But doesn't it require a lot of work to turn a 4 player game into a 7 player game (especially the split screen)? There are so few fps game even on the HD consoles which offer 4 player split screen.

I'm just doubtful whether it'll be worth the time and effort.