Publishers Scrambling for Wii Titles 328
Bloomberg is reporting on the publisher scramble for Wii titles, prompted by the console's explosive popularity since its launch late last year. Though the article focuses on EA's initial coolness on the console, they certainly weren't the only company that initially missed the bus. "Electronic Arts wasn't the only publisher slow to see Wii's appeal. New York-based Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., maker of Grand Theft Auto games, had no Wii titles when the player was released and now plans to have three this year, said spokesman Jim Ankner. Activision Inc., based in Santa Monica, California, plans to release six Wii games this year, giving the second-largest publisher a total of 11, said spokeswoman Maryanne Lataif." Though that's great news for Wii gamers, the question is: how many of these titles are going to be 'shovelware'?
Re:Are there any good driving simulators in Wii? (Score:4, Informative)
Re:I'm bored with my Wii (Score:2, Informative)
Also, Super Paper Mario comes out today.
Honestly, you're just going through what every new console goes through. After the initial "Oh wow this is awesome!" period, interest necessarily wanes.
But don't worry...there are tons of great games lined up for the system's future.
Re:Silly question (Score:5, Informative)
I'm 29 and while I can have fun with wii sports, I like games like GTA, sports games (WE/PES), FPSs and stuff like that. I used to be part of a Quake2 clan in the lanparty days. However, I decided to go for the wii (can't afford more than one console), because while graphics do matter, I'd rather have something somewhat new, more fun to play (so far the Wii has definetly delivered) than photorealistic graphics.. Wii's graphics are just good enough for me, I really prefer efforts be spent on other directions (diversification for example) than have the same games all over again just with photorealistic graphics and better AI. With the Wii I *can* have the games I already know, plus the oportunity to try out some new things (or new, funnier ways to do old things other than just a paintjob: I tried Godfather BHE on the PC, but the controls sucked. On the Wii it's a blast).
Re:I'm bored with my Wii (Score:1, Informative)
Re:I'm bored with my Wii (Score:5, Informative)
Secondly, the Virtual Console [wikipedia.org] gives you all the classics under one roof. Whether you want to finally play Bonk, zip along with Sonic, relive Mario World or Mario 64, fly with StarFox, enter your favorite adventures with Zelda, or have a go at the hidden classics that you missed, the Virtual Console has a lot to offer.
Lastly, the free web browser is more than just a web browser. It's a portal to casual games [wiicade.com], a television channel [stumbleupon.com], and even a WiFi stereo system [finetune.com].
I won't even get into the fun you can have with hacking your Wii through the SD Cards and WiiMote. (If you're into that sort of thing.) Suffice it to say that you can transfer your Miis to the Internet, play your favorite SCUMMVM games, use your WiiMotes to play your computer games, and other fun hacking possibilities.
Re:Silly question, wabbit, or is it? (Score:5, Informative)
Not true.
My son and his friends watched the E3 coverage and he sold his Sony stock within two weeks and bought Nintendo stock - he's made a killing.
88 shares and counting - I've got the other 312 shares, and it has been a sweet ride
Anyone who couldn't smell the end result was buying the hype and not paying attention to the reality.
Re:Silver Lining (Score:3, Informative)