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Is there an actual NSMB engine, or is this sarcasm? If so, that engine needs to go in the garbage.
Kotaku: The Wii U Won't Be Getting Unreal Engine 4
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Is there an actual NSMB engine, or is this sarcasm? If so, that engine needs to go in the garbage.
Basileus777
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It's EA internal engine for non-sports titles. If EA had any intention of supporting the WiiU, the engine would be ported and there wouldn't be any need for vague statements.
phosphor112
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Wow, lmao. That's BAD.
I thought people loved the Dreamcast.
D3RANG3D
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Only the mobile version seriously?
Call Me Maybe
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Not even close
Kazuma Kiryu
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they're supporting ps3 and 360 right now, both at ~76million units, and that userbase is only going to go up.
meanwhile, they're getting ready for "next-gen", which has been pretty obvious for a while now that it means ps4/xb3/pc support. most publishers are also starting to put more games on more casual platforms, like ios and android.
if anything, they're staying clear of where they know they won't make money.
Jacksonlee
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this
Dudes in there laughing at the Wii U when he said that. I lol'd.
Sad story but one I feel is necessary for Nintendo. They've been short changing their systems ever since the GameCube. They got lucky with the Wii and thought they could ride it out with the Wii U and skimp again. Kind of like how Sony needed the PS3 to happen before they regained focus with the PS4.
Sad story but one I feel is necessary for Nintendo. They've been short changing their systems ever since the GameCube. They got lucky with the Wii and thought they could ride it out with the Wii U and skimp again. Kind of like how Sony needed the PS3 to happen before they regained focus with the PS4.
Dreamcast had better third party support than the Wii U.
R_thanatos
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I'm perfectly aware of that ..that's why it might not be them. i mean a studio in EA "could" spend 3 to 9 months to adapt this engine stuff so that it work out on wii U and then give that data to the other studios for quick porting .. but it's unlikely it will be DICE doing that.
Sega had a pretty steady release list for the Dreamcast. It's amazing how much support they gave the thing on their own.
shesh wasn't really aware that the Wii sales really slowed the past few years
metalslimer
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Its a joke Wiiu does support all current gen engines besides frostbite
What happens when you abandon a platform with only you suppoting it
Call Me Maybe
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I mean, obviously there has to be an engine powering that game, but I think the post you quoted meant it sarcastically.
It's what MH3U and RE:R run on.
Duxxy3
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Strapping a tablet onto a controller isn't inventive, it's just shoehorning a trend into a place it shouldn't be.
flatearthpandas
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Man, that was cold.
But I have to respect that it was at least straightforward. If Nintendo can't bring the right hardware to the field, we can't really be surprised no one wants to play ball with them.
Lot of buyer's remorse for the Wii U in my household, but if it pulls out some good Nintendo games and Atlus supports it like it still seems they just might, it will be worth it. Dragon Quest X, Bayonetta 2, TW101, all icing on this theoretical cake.
Hopefully Iwata gets the sack soon and someone with his shit together is leading the company for next-next gen.
But I have to respect that it was at least straightforward. If Nintendo can't bring the right hardware to the field, we can't really be surprised no one wants to play ball with them.
Lot of buyer's remorse for the Wii U in my household, but if it pulls out some good Nintendo games and Atlus supports it like it still seems they just might, it will be worth it. Dragon Quest X, Bayonetta 2, TW101, all icing on this theoretical cake.
Hopefully Iwata gets the sack soon and someone with his shit together is leading the company for next-next gen.
Baleoce
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So even though we already knew it, this confirms that there will be no ports of a decent standard after next gen arrives unless the devs are willing to redo it all in UE3 for Wii U.
Ironically, I'm fine with this. It will force Nintendo to bring out their A game with the 1st party titles to secure hardware sales. Which as a Wii U owner, makes me excited, as that's all I'm looking for in the product anyway. It just means I'll be having to wait a good while between releases.. and hope for the odd inventive/dedicated 3rd party release. I'll play whatever next gen goodness comes my way on the PS4 and PC. Win win. Nintendo have enough in the bank to weather this and put out good games at the same time. I hope they learn from it though.
Ironically, I'm fine with this. It will force Nintendo to bring out their A game with the 1st party titles to secure hardware sales. Which as a Wii U owner, makes me excited, as that's all I'm looking for in the product anyway. It just means I'll be having to wait a good while between releases.. and hope for the odd inventive/dedicated 3rd party release. I'll play whatever next gen goodness comes my way on the PS4 and PC. Win win. Nintendo have enough in the bank to weather this and put out good games at the same time. I hope they learn from it though.
If developers did half-assed rushed ports like they have done in the past then you're right. The fact is, developers are lazy and find the work involved in doing a good job is not worth the payoff. It's easier if they rush a few shit ports out and then blame the system/fans.
Schnozberry
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You're assuming they had any to offer. Nintendo could have taken their advice last gen and ended up out of the console business.
So your saying Nintendo will stop thinking they are number 1 with Wii U and they will regain their focus with Wii U 2?
Canis lupus
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It was designed in an ivory tower in Kyoto.
D3RANG3D
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Lol I didn't notice the NSMB engine.
I don't think MW is running Frostbite
That's just Unreal Engine. Epic has never themselves shipped a game for Nintendo hardware.
I always find this despiction of Nintendo fans so bizarrely funny. What exactly are "Nintendo fans" supposed to be?
"Nintendo fans" that are general gaming fans (the majority, I would assume) also own other platforms. Of course they wouldn't buy a game on the Wii U that's better somewhere else. Who would do that?
"Nintendo fans" who really only own Nintendo platforms on ther hand are people who logically are only interested in the style of games Nintendo releases. Otherwise they would own other platforms. Since they dont you can assume that there's quite simply not an interest in your average FPS or whatever. However, I very much doubt that this is a very big group. It's probably mostly kids and families.
At this point, I think it's a safe assumption that most Wii U users own another current gen console or PC. The people who have bought the console are gaming fans and not casuals.
Doubledoubt
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I can't wait for PS4 and all the craziness of next gen...but honestly...I love me a good underdog story and I am more eagerly anticipating seeing Nintendo's first-party triumphs and innovations in spite of all these developers hating.
Let's see what you got, Nintendo!!
(However, a small part of me would like to see them fail a little with how badly they launched a perfectly capable, high-potential console)
Let's see what you got, Nintendo!!
(However, a small part of me would like to see them fail a little with how badly they launched a perfectly capable, high-potential console)
MW is on Criterion's own custom engine that they've been using since Burnout Paradise. The alternate NFS titles are said to be running on Frostbite, including The Run.
Father_Brain
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The post you're responding to is certainly overwrought, but the audience for AAA games is far smaller than the audience for blockbuster films, and there's little reason to expect it to grow next gen. That's the problem.
Basileus777
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The Unreal Engine is what matters here.
Zombie James
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Yes? If they could add another platform capable of running their new engine and attracting new licensees, of course they would. Selling engine licences is a big part of what Epic does. If the Wii U isn't capable - or the market isn't there to make porting it to the Wii U viable - how is that the fault of Epic?
Always-honest
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Agreed. Some reactions are silly as hell.
I dunno. The only announced and release games on the platform use MT Framework Mobile. The rest of Capcom's games are moving to Phanta Rhei probs.
Their abortive outsourcing messes all use UE3.
metalslimer
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maquiladora
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And all this before the PS4 is out and the Nextbox hasn't even been revealed yet. Dayum...Wii U has a hard road ahead.
R_thanatos
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Lool , mobile only ?
Not impressive given what i've seen so far
NFS most wanted WII U use a criterion engine named "chameleon" ... source here
Opus Angelorum
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How many UE3 games do we know are in development for the Wii U?
shinobi602
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They certainly said no Frostbite 3.
Epic is currently getting out of the games making business so I wouldn't expect many games for the other hardwares either
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