i think the lineup will push the console sales but not by much. i also dont think the lineup is enough to fend off being crushed from the PS4 and X1

That's hardly "not shared with the public" territory. Granted, few details, but we know they exist, and we know (or at least knew, if it has since changed) that Yarn Yoshi comes out this fall.

Wishful thinking?

No.

Many games have been announced through their investors meetings report. Furthermore, the 3DS XL was announced via a Nintendo Direct following E3.

Nonetheless, Nintendo is in a difficult position and I don't see them ''winning'' the holiday season without either a price cut or a 349.99$ bundle with 3D Mario included. Furthermore, in my opinion, Nintendo needs 1 more AAA game in their arsenal for their holiday line-up: Donkey Kong  + Mario 3D will not cut it. Pokemon Stadium Wii U to tie in would be a great addition. Hopefully Nintendo realises this.

At the moment yes, Mario Kart Release in the Spring. Now all there's left is that Summer Update.

That they could announce a game is a given, of course. I only ask what game it could be. And indeed, what game could they release that would not compete with their other offerings? You mention Pokemon Stadium, and while that would be a neat idea, it's a franchise that hasn't seen the light of day for over 10 years. They wouldn't release a game such as that without laying the groundwork, and they wouldn't be able to do that at an investor's meeting.

They released Pokemon Battle Revolution Wii in 2006 which is a successor to Pokemon Stadium :)

Believe

It'll be "okay". 2014 will make or break Wii U.

Which sold only half as well as Stadium 2, which sold only half as well as Stadium. Despite the popularity of the franchise, the concept of a console tie-in has grown increasingly less popular. And again, I never said they couldn't release the game, but without the appropriate groundwork, it'd probably see sales well south of Battle Revolution.

It's a decent lineup. Wind Waker and Donkey Kong will sell a couple million lifetime, Wii Party U can break 5 million, Wii Fit U and 3D World will be big sellers, older games like Nintendo Land and NSMBU will continue to sell, and the 3rd party lineup is better than the Wii's was in 2007.

I think Nintendo needs one more big game, from itself or 3rd parties, to really break ahead this holiday. It could be something as simple as getting GTA5. That game, for example, could lead to the Wii U getting more PS360 ports than previously, which could lead to a steady supply of games from some companies at least into 2015.

Alternatively, I'm hoping that Nintendo has some good stuff planned for 2014. Smash Bros and Mario Kart was enough in 2008, but the Wii U is in worse condition than the Wii. If Retro is also working on another game like I suspect, or we get Zelda by Holiday 2014, that could suffice.

It's enough for me anyway. Wii U finally seems to have enough games for me to want to buy the console.. New Super Luigi U, Smash, Mario Kart 8, X, Pikmin, Wonderful 101, Watch Dogs, Monster Hunter, and now Mario 3D World and Donkey Kong Country.

Now we just need a price drop..