Whats Wii U's reception being like from GiantBomb staff? - General Discussion

#1 Edited by Rebel_Scum (357 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

After watching the Fifa 13 and NSMB's U quick looks I got the impression they weren't too keen on the console or its controller. What were the impressions for other QL's for launch titles and who was vocal in the positives/negatives. I'm curious since I havn't watched all of them yet.

EDIT: Dammit I used the wrong "bean" in the title.

EDIT EDIT: "been" lol

#2 Posted by Nightriff (2889 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

They seem to be really disappointed in it and a lot of the decisions Nintendo has made over the console. Some criticism more deserving than others but they have also admitted that they have been pretty hard on it.

#3 Posted by wemibelec90 (796 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

Mostly, they feel pretty meh about it all. Load times are crazy bad and the lock-ups are pretty ridiculous (three total from the live show and Funky Barn QL).

#4 Posted by OllyOxenFree (4555 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

Bad.

#5 Posted by TruthTellah (3557 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

@Rebel_Scum: Listen to Jeff's Jartime this week. He definitely seems to give the impression that they're not too hot on it. They definitely seem to think it will survive and even do fine, but they aren't particularly positive about whether it will appeal to them. Unfortunately, I have to share a similar impression of the Wii U; though, I do hope it gets some great games and does well in its own way.

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#6 Posted by Lukeweizer (2337 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

Listen to the last 2 Podcasts.

#7 Posted by wjb (783 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

I think they're fair and honest about it. Zombi U seems cool and Brad and everyone else seemed pretty positive toward Nintendo Land (dat music), but the lock-ups and terrible load times are hard to ignore.

Also Funky Barn ain't funky.

#8 Posted by Rebel_Scum (357 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago

Thanks guys, yeah I'll give last weeks jar a go and those podcasts. I'm sure there are more positives but that'll probably happen when more games get released by the end of next year.