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biglittlesps said:
SubiyaCryolite said:
sethnintendo said:
This game will finally justify my launch Wii U purchase.


Same here. This + Smash + Bayo2 + X is all I need (of course I need moar but these games have 2014 covered on the U, PC for the rest). I consider the Wii U to be like a DreamCast and GameCube as far as exclusives game go, fairly niche but totally awesome. 10 years from now after all the dust has settled it will be remberred for that and being brave enought to try out asymetric + motion gaming, even if it wasnt a Wii like success.

I agree nintendo games are good for fun with friends, but every console should be rememebered for the new games and its innovations with new IP's/experiences, not just for the same old IP's with updgraded visuals/gameplay instead of introducing new games/experiences. But, for nintendo consoles its always same for each genration mario, donky kong, zelda and pokemon just with some upgrades to visuals and gameply instead of looking to create New IP's/experiences that can last for that generation.

While I agree its important to have new and innovative ideas (like Wii Fit and Wii Sports), the tried and tested formulae are still important. Mario, DK, Zelda and Pokemon always have and still do appeal to generation after generation of kids. The  fact that they might be the umpteenth iteration of the same  game with upgrades doesn't bother them. It's their first experience of those franchises, so they need to look new and fresh. Look at the history of LEGO. (and I don't mean the LEGO videogames) Need I say any more?