Nintendo: We have so far failed to make propositions worthy of Wii U’s position as a successor to the Wii system
President Satoru Iwata said that the Wii U struggled by selling 3.91 million units, that’s below Nintendo’s expectations from global market since the launch. This all shows the Nintendo’s inability to release games and services that prove the Wii U’s uniqueness relative to the original Wii.
“Except for its backward compatibility with existing Wii software and accessories, we have so far failed to make propositions worthy of Wii U’s position as a successor to the Wii system,” Satoru Iwata said during Nintendo’s second quarter financial results briefing.
He also said that Wii Sports Club for Wii U and Wii Fit U series to “defining” Wii games, are now accessible in Japan. This will help spur sales in Japan and abroad, but it will took long time, Iwata mentioned.
“I remarked a while ago that it is difficult to change our prospects with just one title. Our objective for Wii U for the upcoming year-end sales season will be to dramatically change the environment surrounding Wii U with multiple key titles that can appeal to a wide range of consumers,” he said.
The “key title” and “central pillar” for Wii U this holiday season, Iwata said, is Super Mario 3D World, which will be released on November 22. Other games that Nintendo has high hopes for are Wii Party U (ideal to play at New Year’s holiday gatherings, Iwata said) and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Donkey Kong Country will also get released by Nintendo: Tropical Freeze in December, before high-profile games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. arrive in 2014.
http://gaoom.com/2013/11/01/president-satoru-iwata-says-far-failed-make-propositions-worthy-wii-us-position-successor-wii-system/
PS: The author seems to have missed the news of The Donkey Kong Country being delayed, so discuss Iwata's words i'd say.
