I've seen most previews with people playing with the Wii Remote Nunchuck or Pro Controller. The gamepad is like an after thought. I think its being proven that the gamepad was a terrible idea especially tying it to the total identity of the console. Maybe they should have sold the Gamepad like they did Wii Fit, make it separate or bundle it for those who see value in it. The rest of us who don't wouldn't be off put or repulsed by it.

In any case, I'm looking forward to one day trying this game out. And looking forward to the change in direction Nintendo might be considering.

It means that even Nintendo's top brass have no idea what to do with the Gamepad. Wasn't Iwata going to "double down" on it? They need to create a game that sells people on the idea of using the controller. Like Wii Sports did with the Wii. You were addicted the second you started playing bowling.

It means that, aside from off tv play (which is nice, but I think its importance is highly overrated in the West), this controller is just a huge albatross around the system´s neck.

Since they can´t figure out anything interesting, the Pro controller is far superior, imo.More comfortable to hold and a very good battery life, instead of the Gamepad´s shitty one.

I'm guessing they might consider a gamepad less Wii U SKU if they fail to sell decently this year. I would imagine a redesign before Gamepad less SKU though.

wow...

(directed at article, not you)

motleyfool...again?

These guys are a joke.

Off TV play isn't really what I meant with "needing it"

with needing I meant if it added something to the game rather than just switching to a different screen to play