OK, we admit it, we want one.
Actually, maybe a little silliness is OK; EA's Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore has declared that Nintendo are on to a winner with Wii-U and that Electronic Arts has teams "working on it around the world."
He also assures gamers that "Our key franchises will be there. We’ve made that commitment to Nintendo.” While news on the Wii-U front has been a bit quiet since the big reveal at E3 earlier this year, behind the scenes the industry is ramping up for the release of the new Nintendo machine.
Moore will be visiting Kyoto later this month where he hopes to find out more details on the system specs as well as price and expected release date. As this information is now being passed to developers, we can only hope for a leak at some point that will give a heads up for us lowly consumers.
The industry legend already has a few opinions on the Wii-U, of course. He believes that incorporating a tablet is a good idea, saying that "No one thinks its going to replace an iPad 2 but it is playing into what a consumer feels comfortable with." It's certainly a new approach for a company like EA to be seen to throw their weight behind a brand new Nintendo system so solidly before it's even been released. Here's hoping that the support translates into success.
Source: Reuters
He also assures gamers that "Our key franchises will be there. We’ve made that commitment to Nintendo.” While news on the Wii-U front has been a bit quiet since the big reveal at E3 earlier this year, behind the scenes the industry is ramping up for the release of the new Nintendo machine.
Moore will be visiting Kyoto later this month where he hopes to find out more details on the system specs as well as price and expected release date. As this information is now being passed to developers, we can only hope for a leak at some point that will give a heads up for us lowly consumers.
The industry legend already has a few opinions on the Wii-U, of course. He believes that incorporating a tablet is a good idea, saying that "No one thinks its going to replace an iPad 2 but it is playing into what a consumer feels comfortable with." It's certainly a new approach for a company like EA to be seen to throw their weight behind a brand new Nintendo system so solidly before it's even been released. Here's hoping that the support translates into success.
Source: Reuters
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irritant 7 Oct 2011 10:22
1/4
I'm a developer. I can leak some info.
It's going to be launched in mid Jan in Japan for 20,000 Yen.
Early Feb for the US for $230.
Late Mar for Europe. Price set by retailers.
Of course, now I've leaked this info, Nintendo will probably change it just to spite me and make me look silly.
It's going to be launched in mid Jan in Japan for 20,000 Yen.
Early Feb for the US for $230.
Late Mar for Europe. Price set by retailers.
Of course, now I've leaked this info, Nintendo will probably change it just to spite me and make me look silly.
Canada 4 life 7 Oct 2011 12:20
2/4
awsome post Irritant. gave me a great laugh
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corin b 8 Oct 2011 11:58
3/4
@irritant lol brooo u are funny I really wish they drop in Feb for real
corin b 8 Oct 2011 12:05
4/4
I really believe the Wii u will be the best system I'm not saying that cause I'm a Nintendo fan but I'm actually a x box fan but somthing about Nintendo this generation I think they will take over especially if they go real hard core with there games no more kiddie games I want some hard core games