This is just pathetic.
I mean, why are people so obsessed with Wii U ports? There needs to be a justifiable reason to port Wii U games, and portability is not one of them.
Nintendo are already getting bashed for two Wii U ports (Zelda and MK8D) and the Switch essentially being a system "not worth owning" if you already have a Wii U. I never understood why people thought that porting games like Xenoblade Chronicles X and Tokyo Mirage Sessions would be on their radar either, because it's not profitable. Just because a system has a higher install base, doesn't mean the game will sell better. Especially carrying that stigma that it's technically an old game. They are naturally niche titles that just don't appeal to mass market, even with strong advertising. If these games want "a second chance" they should come with sequels. Xenoblade 2 is still Xeno, too.
From a business perspective, Smash and Mario Maker ONLY:
Smash:
- Likely not getting another release until the next decade. Sakurai was injured during development and implied there wouldn't be another Smash until a long time.
- Smash sells like hotcakes, and some people only buy Nintendo systems just to play Smash...it's defined itself as a franchise that has been on every Nintendo home console since the 64, and treehouse outcry etc.
- Amiibo functionality with Switch and Smash Bros. has amiibo of every character.
Mario Maker:
- When Wii U servers cut off, this game is practically unplayable
- Huge install base and users have made over 10 million courses. They created a community that wouldn't make sense killing.
- People have youtube careers based on this game Dashie, GrandPOOBear, CarlSagan42, RyuKahr, etc. taking off servers will make them lose a huge chunk of their fanbase, and Wii U servers dying at some point next year seems inevitable.
