Kinda amazing to think that with the console due to launch in just two months, a core feature such as this hasn't even been mentioned by Nintendo. Once zoomed in on the side of the Wii U box, this list can be read underneath the ‘Connect’ header:

• Make and share new Mii characters
• Easily interact with friends, family and people around the world with Miiverse
• Download add-on content, full games, classic games and applications from Nintendo eShop (all contents sold separately).
• Communicate with other Wii U owners in real time with Wii U Chat

Nintendo DID mention this feature. Hell they had a whole video dedicated to it at E3.

Frankly, I don't even like asking for help on a regular forums. No way in hell would I want to talk to random people via video. You ever try Chat Roulette? Nothing but anonymous guys jerking off. That's what the public will use this for.

Yeah this has been announced and talked about for a while now...

Wii U Sex... I smell a hit people.

@Bones8677: That's Miiverse, not Wii U Chat.

From now on, I only communicate with people via Miiverse.