I don't think it will be a huge system seller, but time will tell. Sometimes its not even the game that matters, its just the quality of it and how it slots into the systems library at the time. I still don't think it will sell to many people who wouldn't of already buy a Wii U for Super Mario World 3D or Super Luigi U.
| teigaga said: . I still don't think it will sell to many people who wouldn't of already buy a Wii U for Super Mario World 3D or Super Luigi U. |
I'm one such person; NSMBU/Luigi U and 3D World don't impress me at all, but I'll be buying my Wii U when DK hits.
If Dk was a sony franchise then yes it is. In By Nintendo standards it is good but not the best
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| zorg1000 said: Something I just recently noticed is that Donkey Kong has always released 3-4 years after a console and the install base was already rather large. This is the first time that a Donkey Kong game has come out within a year of launch, it makes me wonder is it a system seller or just a game you buy if you already own the console? |
Yes, it has the ability to help sell systems. I always say, no single game can sell enough systems to make a noticeable difference. Once DK comes out, nobody will buy a Wii U just for that game. The system should see a nice boost because the game will be the final push that certain people were waiting for. Some will buy the Wii U for DK, NSMBU, and SM3DW. Others for DK, Wii Party, and Pikmin 3. Some will for the systems potential in the future and DK is enough to tide them over until Bayonetta and Smash Bros. Obviously, games hold different weights but every semi-decent seller is bound to be a "system seller" to somebody. Another example, would be the game Elebits. It is a game that only sold 300K worldwide. If they made a Wii U sequel, it would be more of a "system seller" to me than DK...
| BasilZero said: Yes it is, although not as much as Mario or Pokemon and less than Zelda. Would say its in the tier same as Kid Icarus, Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing are now. |
I'm only quoting you because you were one who mentioned it. I'm not only talking to you, more of a general thing.
Why do some people on this site downplay Animal Crossing as a highly successful Nintendo series? Animal Crossing sells extremely well on Handhelds and pretty good on consoles. Considering the console versions outsell console Pokemon games, and Pokemon has 2 versions of every game, I'd argue that AC has become nearly as big for Nintendo. (Gaming only) I'd seriously put AC in the Top 3 along with Mario, and Pokemon.
The fact that you say it's in the same tier as Kid Icarus and Fire Emblem is pretty laughable considering it likely helped sell more systems in Japan alone than KI or FE did worldwide.
| RolStoppable said: Yes, it is. But everybody needs to keep in mind that the Wii U isn't a normal system. It's a terrible one, so it will be hard for any game to get that brick moving. People can lie to themselves that NSMBU was a flop all they want, but soon enough they will realize that the Wii U itself is the problem. I say February 2014 will be the month when people see the light. |
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It isn't for me, but I think it is for a lot of people. The original DKC games were massively popular and lots bought the new one.
I think a bit of the issue that Wii U may have is what worked for Wii may not work for Wii U. So many people skipped the Gamecube days that people were itching for some classic Nintendo action on Wii. There was massive built up demand for Marios and DK's and Mariokarts. I'm not sure that the same hunger is there now. People will still buy them and love them, but a fresh new experience would do better to move the system than classic titles.
That said, I think WWHD, DKC and SM3DW should give Wii U a strong lineup and a good Christmas season, especially with Pikmin and NSMBU alrady out. If Wii Party and Wii Fit U are able to catch attention then it will a very big year, but that is more doubtful.
| RolStoppable said: Yes, it is. But everybody needs to keep in mind that the Wii U isn't a normal system. It's a terrible one, so it will be hard for any game to get that brick moving. People can lie to themselves that NSMBU was a flop all they want, but soon enough they will realize that the Wii U itself is the problem. I say February 2014 will be the month when people see the light. |
don't know if serious or..... with some major advertising which eleminates the confusion from casuals/make it known to the public and other/better bundles it will sell a lot better with Mario, DK, Wii Fit U, Pikmin 3 and overall more Nintendo games.
People keep changing the "definition" of a system seller to fit their argument or view or game. Realistically, ANY game can cause a few people to go out and by a system. But a TRUE "system sellers" are the games that make mass amounts of people go out and get a system. Examples of this are Zelda (not re-makes like WW or side stories like 4 swords) games, Mario (not NSMB but REAL mario games) and Mario Kart. The same can be said for smash. Watch, when Smash 4 is released u will see a MASSIVE jump in WiiU sales.
Donkey Kong is NOT a system seller. Yes the game is great (DKC:R was pretty damn good) and will sell well but it will not cause the masses to run out and get a WiiU.
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