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Wii Street U Uses Google Maps to Create 'An Immersive Experience' (Video)
Nintendo says, "With Wii Street U powered by Google, you can step into Google Street View with an immersive experience that feels like you’re actually there! View a 360-degree Google Maps Street View of locations all over the world using the Wii U GamePad motion controls. Use the GamePad touch screen to type in an address or location and explore, or instantly travel to over 70 fascinating, hand-picked locations around the globe." It all looks lovely, but can't we do most of this with Android phones? And couldn't a smart developer make the Google Street View Android phone experience even more immersive, so we wouldn't all need to buy a Wii U? Nintendo, we love you, but the Wii U still looks pretty dead unless it gets some major rethinking, and this Street View app doesn't seem to be it.
Yep. The reason the Wii U isn't selling is that there are only about 4 worthwhile games for it right now.
Nintendo needs to get some new titles out there.
I don't get how people say this. They re-use characters and art styles, sure. But the games themselves are usually pretty innovative, and even if elements are retained, gameplay is usually radically different.
Compare the original SMB, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.. How is this the same game?
Now compare every Call of Duty title (and pretty much every other shooter).. Other than graphics, they really are the exact same thing.
The people chirping about Nintendo retreading the same tires are the same guys with a big hard on for Half Life 3. How long does it take Valve to re-release the exact same FPS?