| Soundwave said:
If Nintendo had multiple third parties that were really focusing on the Wii U and giving them mindblowing content, I don't think they'd be going this route. But since they're getting multiplats of only certain titles at best, and the rest of the show is just going to be Nintendo IP ... why bother with a big stage? It's not just EA. There's basically nothing from Konami. Outside of Monster Hunter not much from Capcom seemingly either. Nada from Square-Enix thus far. Looks mum on the Rockstar front too. That Mikami game? Nope, looks like. Ubi Soft is the only one really supporting Nintendo with a lot of help, but even they screwed Nintendo on the Rayman deal, privately I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo was thinking "hell no" to having Rayman or Watch Dogs on their stage this year. It costs a lot of money and Nintendo Direct does a good enough job getting the word out to Nintendo fans. I think Nintendo just got to the point where they said "well our show is basically just our own games ... why are we spending so much for a stage show again? These Nintendo Directs seem to do a good job with our own fans". |
They're getting the same games thus far except EA who will come around as a new CEO steps in.
The other ports have unique features like off-tv that others won't have. btw, its an awesome feature to everyone who isn't a kid gaming in their room.
They have Ubisoft, Activision, WB, Capcom, SEGA and many others.
EA said no, for now. TakeTwo and SE have no next-gen games announced yet. But SE will definitely be there and T2... well we'll see.
It has nothing to do with content. Just costs and perceived returns (marketing) from the shows. Private shows and NDs offer a far better return in Nintendo's opinion.
