Why Isn't The Wii U Getting Third Party Support? How Can It Gain Third Party Support?

[Raven722]

I don't think there's much Nintendo can do about third parties at this point. However, this is what I'd plan for the next generation...

1) Make your next console's power more in line with a next gen console instead of feeling like the most powerful last gen console.

2) Embrace the mainstream. Stop trying to be so different every generation. A lot of good can come from doing things your competitors are doing.

3) Shed the old Nintendo image. Create a new image of a more mature Nintendo. Make new and grittier franchises. Gamers grew up and are more diverse. You need to attract those different groups. Look, sound, and just simply feel like a company out to prove something. Right now Nintendo went from being obviously complacent to looking defeated. Bring the fire back.

4) Open up dialogue early with third parties and be flexible. Tell them what you're doing with this new device, what your plans are for a new Nintendo, and welcome whatever they send your way.

5) Buy partnerships. Get in bed with third parties. Market the hell out of their games. Make gamers take note and this will give more third parties confidence in backing you.

That's pretty much all I can think of. If Nintendo wants third party backing in the future this is probably what they have to do now.