First of all, let's not try to compare Retro to the current state of Rare, because that's just insulting the talented developers at Retro. They've not once made a terrible game, unlike Rare who has been resorted to Kinect Sports games and that one attempt at a Banjo game that wasn't a Banjo game. Even someone who doesn't like the DKC series cannot question its quality, because it's there.
Secondly, Nintendo isn't limiting Retro to anything. Retro wanted to make DKC: TF and Nintendo allowed them to do it, rather than forcing them to continue with the Prime series.
Thirdly, nothing can save the Wii U. Absolutely nothing. Yes, I do believe every bit counts and I think a nice Metroid game or new IP by Retro would help some, but it's not going to be its saving grace no matter what. The Wii U will suffer the same fate as the GameCube, and that's just fine as long as Nintendo can squeeze as much profit as they can out of it.








