Its not Ubisoft's job to find out what the current Wii U userbase/demographic is.  They already spent enough in time and game titles trying to peer that information out, failing each and every time.  They have tried tapping into what made the Wii successful by launching with a series of family friendly games.  They tried to cater to the new push nintendo was trying, getting onboard the PS3/Xbox user by bringing their most successful franchises to the Wii U. fail fail fail.  It seems like nintendo is having a quite difficult time as well, the system  just crossed month 19 and there is no real traction.

Any time someone has to preface their argument with "taking inflation into account", they automatically lose. People don't CARE about inflation. This is about sticker shock and perception.

$199.99 looks better than $299.99 and that was just as true in 1985 as it is in 2014.

That's what I thought. Apparently others feel it isn't Nintendos job to increase Nintendos console install base.

lol. i never said they wasnt. Just saying that Montreal has no bearing on what sells what, because most people dont even know what they make. Nexy AC isnt being made by them, still think it wont be a blockbuster

nobody was really disputing that. Quality drives games but if thats the case why are there games flopping on WIi U?

No they shouldnt make an exclusive for WIi U, there time is better spent making games for systems that people will actually buy. LOL if thats what he really thinks. Ninty isnt owed an exclusive. 

come on, you werent going to buy that shovelware game they are holding anyway. People barely buy the actual good ones

Announced when? E3? you think the average consumer even watches that? ads do matter to an extent. So does word of mouth, so WoM must have told people hey, that game is also on PS3 and its the same, its also on Wii but not as good. Trust me ive met a few people that initially didnt even know it was released on PS and not to mention the series started out on xbox at the beginning of the last gen. It already established itself on xbox b4 PS3 and WIi even hit the shelves. That has just as much to do with it doing well. You know what else plays a huge role? demograph. AC was announced as coming to all platforms for the last two, advertisment included ALL versions. Guess which version flopped?

i love how some people are acting like Ubi never tried. They tried the hardest, and have met with failure. Hell Ninty themselves arent doing that great, crap the system itself has been flopping its only natural it will take software with it.

The couple of big problem is Dev not wanting to dev games on a system that is harder to dev on when they can dev easer on PS3/4 and XB360/1. Its not thats its a underpowered console (though it is not as powerful as ps4 or xbox1). Another big problem is the Value. Nintendo is extremely stubborn in this aspect and if they don't stop it they will fall extremely quick. Lets compare.
PS4: 8 core processor 8gb DDR5 ram usb 3.0 500gb HD $399 9 months old.
Xbox 1: 8 core processor 8gb DDR3 Ram usb 3.0 500gb HD $399 9 months old.
Wii U: 4 core Processor 2gb DDR3 Ram 2.0 usb 32gb HD $299 21 months old
Wii U Added HD: 4 core Processor 2gb DDR3 Ram 3.0 usb 532gb HD $375 21 months old
Added 500gb hd to Wii U $65 and adapter $10 to make it 3.0 (most external are 3.0) Wii U is only 5% cheaper
I know its not all about the amount of cores its about the performance but no bodies core is "under performing"
Its like buying a 2015 Honda for 20k with sunroof and automatic windows 35mpg vs
2014 Honda for 19k with no sunroof and manual windows 28 mpg
now if its was 2014 Honda for 15k with no sunroof manual windows 28 mpg people might buy this one over the newer one.
Nintendo needs to sell the 32gb for $225 and come out with a 500gb 3.0 usb for $299 then most consumers can justify buying it. I know why nintendo didn't make the system as "powerful as ps4/xb1" was due to they where hoping the massive people that bought the Wii would be excited and buy this because of way better system and still backwards capability so the consumer would not have to "start over" with game collection and thats fine just make the price to pair of what it should be. It may be to little to late only time will tell but the need to announce end of October (after Hyrule Warriors had time to build sales) (and they wont) that starting in November Wii U 32gb bundle with a Family game like Super Mario 3D World or Even Better Captain Toads Treasure Tracker ( Because this game wont be a HUGE seller but an ok one that people want but would not buy it standalone) a Pro Controller and charge $250. Then also announce a 500gb 3.0 usb bundle with Smash Bros and Mario Kart 8 for $299. Smash Bros Bundle have 2 game cube controllers with adapter. Mario Kart 8 include a Pro controller plus a $25 Eshop Card.
Even last year it was Wii U and 2 games and retailers gift card for $25 for $299. That wouldn't be unreasonable. Nintendo Just Thinks its just as powerful as ps4 or xb1. They not seeing that its not and that the consumer has to buy a external hdd to make it remotely comparable.

I guess it's easier to blame the publisher and not the Console manufactuar.