Tag: NX

Zelda fans everywhere suffered from the disappointing news of Zelda Wii U’s not all that surprising delay. However, it seemed that it was a collective understanding throughout the fandom that instead of a 2015 release, the game would be out next year instead. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a 2016 release date doesn’t seem to be the case either. Make the jump for some more information.

Nintendo is doing something many thought they never would, at least under Iwata. It’s been clear for many years the culture of video games is changing. Nintendo’s Wii and DS crowd of newer gamers have moved on to more convenient and easier to access platforms (Smart devices), and their latest efforts succeed and failed at the same time at capturing a more niche gamer crowd. The 3DS, on one hand, succeeded at holding on to the more serious Nintendo fans, while the Wii U has failed to take hold among a niche crowd – something the PlayStation 4 and yes, even the Xbox One are doing a much better job of.