So there has been alot of talk about casuals leaving consoles for smartphones/tablets but I dont think its true. Those types of devices dont offer the social gathering type of gameplay. Wii thrived off of that, games u would play with a group of friends or family members that literally any age or gender could enjoy. Right now Wii U doesnt have many games that emphasise on that style of gamplay but this holiday and beyond it will significantly increase.

Wii Party U-this minigame collection releases in Oct and comes bundled with a WiiMotion Plus for $50, thats a game and controller for less than the competitors games/controllers cost seperately.

Wii Fit U-this launches in November and if u download the app u get 1 month of the game for free. Also if u already own the Balance Board then all u need to do is purchase the Fit Meter for $20. If not then it costs $90 for Wii Fit U+Fit Meter+Balance Board.

Wii Sports Club-basically a rerelease of the original but this time it has HD graphics, online and is digital. For $1.99 u can purchase a 24 hour pass or buy each sport for $10. Only 2 of the 5 sports will be available initially on launch in Nov.

There are also games like Mario 3D World and DKC Tropical Freeze that allow 4 player co-op for the first time and the new Mario & Sonic Olympics game releasing this holiday. Next year also has Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros U that are a blast to play with a couple of close family members or friends. Also the already released Nintendo Land and NSMBU heavily emphasise on this gameplay.

So what do u guys think, can these 10 games listed bring back the casual audience or have they permanently moved on?

Wii Sports Club?

Have I missed something?

If the split game part is true, then why did Nintendo butcher a potential killer app?

Yes u have missed something, it was announced today during the Wii Fit Direct.

I assume they will release a physical version for $50 with a Motion Plus

I hope they do. It would be an acceptable substitute until a full new game is ready.

Very few, im trying to be positive! Lets hope nintendo Shows off this thing!

Hey is that NSMBU+NSLU thing real? if so is it Europe/US and how much and wen!!!!???

That games going to help a little, but not wii levels obviously. I'll be Pachter and I say wii u is going to sell 40mil :P

Ya I think 40-50m as well and I dont think they will come back in Wii numbers but a respectable amount.

Its hard to sell WiiU to the casuals when they still love there Wii and Kinect

Wii Sports Club won't do much in its current shape. Wii Fit and Wii Party... maybe.

Its the Wii Mote not just the game. If you think its just the game thats pretty sad. Its no longer a novelty. 

P.S.

If you want  a solid and loyal fanbase, don't look to the casuals.