With Wii they ran out of titles early.  With 3DS, unfortunately, we all thought when Iwata spoke of the lessons he learned from 3DS was more focused on the lack of first party titles during launch.  But he did mention that not having the system launch during the holiday season was regrettable.  So perhaps that explains the rush to launch in time for the holidays, with the hardware ready but firmware NOT and software lagging ao much that Nintendo redefined launch period ...to the tune of almost 6 months.

The silence could just precipitate ....a relaunch of the launch window.  -  For the Wii U, we have decided to include the upcoming Summer season as part of our effort to bring truly innovative experience, empathy, if you want to call it that, to players of all ages, from 5 to 95. During this Launch Window ^R,  please look forward to many exciting things to come.

Exactly.  They are doing everything the exact opposite of the the Wii.

Unfortunately, looks like the case. Idoubt they'll have good news to investors this month in the meeting.

The whole thing is weird.  It's not even like Nintendo tries to explain why anybody needs one. 

I read a rumour about an exclusive RE game (maybe something like ninja gaiden)... But yes, I agree that it is very likely that this holiday season is going to be loaded with first party games. Bayonetta 2 ans maybe some other collaboration title should be there. nintendo needs a good holiday lineup to face the upcoming competition from th PS4 and 720.

i just want to say "i was right, you were wrong". :P

good move, imo, by nintendo's part to get these announcements out the door. like i said somewhere in this thread, look at how quickly the conversation has changed for the positive. good move nintendo.

Nintendo Direct today, with tons o big games, for hardcore and casual alike. I guess this WILL DO the trick.

Still, I will wait a little longer to buy one.