Wii launch title list - 27 games?

[Richter]

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Title Publisher
Avatar: The Last Airbender THQ
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
Blitz: The League Midway
Call of Duty 3 Activision
Cars THQ
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 Atari
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors Square Enix
Elebits Konami
Excite Truck Nintendo
Far Cry Ubisoft
GT Pro Series Ubisoft
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Square Enix
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Nintendo
Madden NFL 07 EA
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Activision
Metal Slug Anthology SNK
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Nintendo
Monster 4x4 World Circuit Ubisoft
Need for Speed: Carbon EA
Open Season Ubisoft
Rayman Raving Rabbids Ubisoft
Red Steel Ubisoft
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab THQ
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Sega
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam Activision
Trauma Center: Second Opinion Atlus
Wii Sports Nintendo

[Jibbajaba]

Out of that list, Wii Sports and Metal Slug Anthology would seem like a great pair of games to pick up at launch. Nothing else there really excites me much. FPSes are better played on a computer.

Chris

[gjb-sensei]

Actually, I don't think all of those games are going to be released on day one... it's more likely that some of them will be saved for the days and weeks following the Wii's release. It makes more sense to spread them out, rather than force them on one specific day.

[Darren870]

I can see me getting 8-10 games off that list...

[tholly]

Actually, I don't think all of those games are going to be released on day one... it's more likely that some of them will be saved for the days and weeks following the Wii's release. It makes more sense to spread them out, rather than force them on one specific day.


that's exactly what i was thinking....companies like to refer to games that come out in the first few weeks following a systems launch as launch games, even though they weren't available for purchase on day 1 of the systems life....

[gjb-sensei]

Actually, I don't think all of those games are going to be released on day one... it's more likely that some of them will be saved for the days and weeks following the Wii's release. It makes more sense to spread them out, rather than force them on one specific day.


that's exactly what i was thinking....companies like to refer to games that come out in the first few weeks following a systems launch as launch games, even though they weren't available for purchase on day 1 of the systems life....

It's a trend that began with the Xbox 360, I believe. I don't recall, for example, Nintendo doing this with the GameCube or Sony with the PlayStation 2 or even Microsoft with the original Xbox.

[Trebuken]

With the lack of games being released for the Gamecube it's possible that many developers have been saving up. Ubisoft announced 7 launch titles of their own. Several of the games are ports and/or cross platform titles which makes them easier to get out.

I noticed Mario Galaxy is not on that list. I was hoping it would be. I wanted a repeat of the N64 or SNES release where the only game I needed at release was Mario. I suppose Metroid or Zelda would be sufficient substitues though...

Later,
Trebuken

[Julio III]

No WarioWare either.
Or Sonic

:(

[unwinddesign]

Zelda + Excitetruck look sweet. Metroid Prime may be a purchase too.

Not bad.

[LAGO]

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned Trauma Center: Scond Opinion. I see about 4 or 5 games I want off of this list easy.

[kainemaxwell]

Impressive launch list! I see a number of games I'll have to get or look into!

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Yeah, there are like 11 games there that intrest me, and about 5-6 that I will definatly buy. I'm starting to get real excited about the Wii launch.

[THATinkjar]

No WarioWare either.
Or Sonic

I was hoping that at least one of those would make it to the launch party. So, based on the above, I only really have five must-buys: Excite Truck, Metal Slug Anthology, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Red Steel and Wii Sports.

Rayman Raving Rabbids has me very interested, though, mostly due to the awesome promotional videos they keep churning out. And both Call of Duty 3 and Far Cry could well be essential, as long as I can adapt to Metroid's control scheme.

Elebits is of some interest, but I just don't know enough about it. Super Monkey Ball: BB is a likely buy, I guess. Trauma Center: Second Opinion is only a must as long as they improve it enough over the original. And I'm keeping a very close eye on Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam.

[blissfulnoise]

I'm happy Crystal Chronicles is still on track to see the launch window.

I really did enjoy the first one very much when we had 4 players. Here's hoping they drop the DS/GBA connection requirements and take it online.

And am I the only one excited about the new Trauma Center? That's going to be rad as hell on the Wiimote.

It is sad there's no WarioWare. I'd have thought that would be a lock for launch. I still think it'll be. How long could it possibly take to roll that out?

[vintagegamecrazy]

Man I haven't ever bought a console around release or new for that fact but this has me pumped, for Zelda and Metroid Prime 3, plus 3 or 4 others, I can't imagine having enough cash around November but who knows maybe next year sometime. I gotta cut back now with my wedding coming up soon and not having a job for so long.

[kentuckyfried]

I'm just blown away by how many games will be available arond launch!

If I have the money (who knows), I'd definately pick up quite a few games from that list.

[exit]

Regadless of them being available on the exact release date, that's quite a good line-up they have going. It's a lot better than the release list for PS3 (assuming it hasn't changed), it's nice to see that theres a good ammount of variety.

[RetroYoungen]

Wow. I just might have to pick up one of these puppies. That's an impressive launch line-up, Nintendo seems to be really putting themselves back into the hunt against Sony and Microsoft, and it's a relief to see.

[Julio III]

No WarioWare either.
Or Sonic

I was hoping that at least one of those would make it to the launch party. So, based on the above, I only really have five must-buys: Excite Truck, Metal Slug Anthology, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Red Steel and Wii Sports.

Well, at least you've got other titles you're excited about. I'm more excited about the idea of the Wii than any of the actual games. I'm either going to have to change my plans of getting one on launch day or have to resort to Monkey Ball or at a push Red Steel or Elebits if either of those can convince me they are worth actual money.

[diskoboy]

Rayman, Metroid, and Zelda are the only 3 that I'd buy.

But I'll probably get Rayman on the 360.

I'm following this "Project H.A.M.M.E.R." game very closely though, seeing as Nintendo is finally developing a new IP.... But unfortunately - it's not a release game.

[cyberfluxor]

Avatar
Blazing Angels
Dragon Quest Swords
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Metal Slug Anthology
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Wii Sports

Those are the one's I'd be looking forward to. :)

[Niku-Sama]

Metroid Prime 3, Excite truck and Red Steel are what i am going to TRY to get...we'll see though when they are released and when they are

[j_factor]

If all of those are actually launch day games, that would be the biggest (and perhaps best) launch lineup ever. I'm surprised Wario Ware isn't on there though; I thought for sure that was a launch game.

There are 11 games on that list that interest me. If all 11 of them are actually launch day games, that would top Dreamcast as the most launch games of interest ever for me (DC was like 8 or 9).

I think we're definitely seeing a changed Nintendo now. I still remember when N64 launched with a grand total of two games.

[Doom Gaze]

Hopefully those all aren't launched on day one. I think if about 14 are available on day one, then the next wave (and the next wave of Wii shipments) ship Novemeber 17th, we should be in good shape.

[Trebuken]

I believe every system ever launched has an inflated list of launch titles. I agree with in an earlier poster that anything released in the first few weeks count as release titles.

Gonna' be a fun holiday as long as we can all get systems from Santa...or whoever...

Later,
Trebuken

[×FR3DD×]

Metroid & Zelda that's all I need! (for now) ;)

[slip81]

Wow I'm suprised, there are only three games on that list that interest me, Zelda, Metal Slug and Metroid. Trauma Center looks interesting, but I'm still unsure about playing a game like that with a laser pointer.

I just got a 360 so it's doubtful I'll get a Wii around launch, but I'll probably get one about the same time i got a DS, near the release of the new Mario Kart and Animal Crossing games.

[THATinkjar]

Oh dear. By all accounts, Sonic Wild Fire has been renamed to... wait for it... Sonic and the Secret Rings. Ooooh. What is it with Nintendo Wii renames... I much prefer Wild Fire.

[Anthony1]

Ok, I know people are going to flame the F out of me, after this post, but oh well, it will be fun. "Flame Suit Engaged"



The best launch lineup ever? Are you fucking kidding me? Not only is this not the best launch lineup ever, it's probably one of the worst ever. First off, just because there is quanitiy, doesn't mean that any of these games are actually worth the full pop that they are going to be asking for them. Having a ton of GameCube games, ported to the Wii with some Wii-mote functionality added at the last minute, does not a good launch make. You guys are so fucking desperate for Nintendo to be a relevent again, that you are considering buying games like Far Cry and Tony Hawks Downhill Jam. Give me a freaking break!! I'm guessing that Far Cry for Xbox 1 will be vastly superior, and that Tony Hawk will be nothing more than a GameCube game with some tilt control added on top.


Even if you look at supposedly the two best games for launch, Zelda and Metroid, both games have some serious issues. Zelda will surely be a great game, but there really isn't any reason to be buying a Wii for this game. It's basically a Cube game through and through, and doing some fishing or firing some arrows isn't going to change that. If you have a Cube, and you are getting a Wii just to play Zelda, then you are fooling yourself that the experience is going to be vastly different, when it isn't. It would be one thing if you were buying a Wii for a bunch of other games, and because you are getting a Wii anyways, you might as well get the Wii version of Zelda instead of the Cube version, but I seriously doubt there is any other "really" compelling software to push you into buying a Wii. As for Metroid, again, we have basically a GameCube game, except this time, it's using a control scheme that is going to make the gameplay worse instead of better. The whole idea of moving your Wii-mote around inside a box within a box, is just dumb to me. I played Metroid Prime on the Cube and enjoyed it, but that was years and years ago. This game is basically the same graphically, yet with a control scheme that will likely make the gameplay worse.


And those are the two biggest games for the Wii! I'm not even going to get into all the other quickie ports that are coming to this thing to cash in on the hype. I will talk about Red Steel for a second though. Here is game that looked really good, when we first saw it in Game Informer magazine, when the pics first hit the net. Of course, it turns out that the graphics are way less advanced looking. But much worse than the downgraded graphics, is the fact that the control scheme is horrible. Don't ask me about it, ask EGM or Game Informer or IGN or anybody that has actually had hands on time with Red Steel. The gist of their takes is that the control scheme needs to be completely overhauled and revamped prior to launch, and I just don't seem them achieving that in such a short period of time.


Metal Slug Anthology has been mentioned, and I don't understand why anybody is really hyped on this game. This game has no logical purpose for being on the Wii, other than to cash in on the overblown Wii launch hype. I'm sure it's a good game and all, but what benefit does it have with being on the Wii? Isn't this game already on the Xbox or PS2 or Cube? Why pay for it again, just to play it with a controller that isn't suited to it? And I know that you just turn the controller sideways, but I'm guessing it's not as comfortable as a dual shock or controller S or a Cube controller, when used that way. The reason that Metal Slug is getting so much hype with the Wii launch is because everybody knows that it's going to be a game that's impossible to fuck up. They know it's going to be solid, at least, and not a dud, so they are saying, "Well at least I know Metal Slug will be a good game, so I can always play that some when I get bored of Wii Sports." But if you're really honest with yourself, there isn't any real reason to get this on the Wii, when it's available on other consoles for cheaper, and probably with a better playing controller.


I'm sorry to come off as such an asshole with this post, but the amount of Myopia going on in here is just amazing! People are basically trying to convince themselves that this Wii lineup is going to be outstanding, when in actuality it's a bunch of quantity, a bunch of Cube ports, a bunch of tacked on at the last second Wii-mote functionality, crap.



You might think I'm anti-Nintendo or something, and that I'm a Sony or MS fanboy or something, but that isn't the case. I'm not a fanboy of anybody. In fact, if the Wii is $199 or less, I'm buying one on day one. The one game that I'll buy is Wii sports. All the other games can go to hell as far as I'm concerned, because I'm not interested in Cube ports with tacked on Wii-mote functionality. I'm very excited about the possibilities of the Wii, but I'm not going to convince myself that this launch lineup is anything other than a bunch of crap to capitalize on the Wii hype machine started by about 10,000 Nintendo fanboys at E3. Will I rent ExciteTruck or some of the other games, sure, but let's calm down a little bit and think rationally about this launch lineup. There really isn't one single game that could be considered a killer app. You simply can't consider a Cube port to be a killer app, no matter how good of a Cube game it is. Maybe it's a killer app for the Cube, but a new system should have a killer app that's built for it, from the ground up, using all the capabilities of that system, from the video to the audio to the controller functionality. The closest thing to a killer app is Wii Sports, and that's the game that I'm going to get, because I'm sure it's going to be a ton of mindless fun.


Let the flaming begin @_@

[kentuckyfried]

Ok, I know people are going to flame the F out of me, after this post, but oh well, it will be fun. "Flame Suit Engaged"



The best launch lineup ever? Are you fucking kidding me? Not only is this not the best launch lineup ever, it's probably one of the worst ever. First off, just because there is quanitiy, doesn't mean that any of these games are actually worth the full pop that they are going to be asking for them. Having a ton of GameCube games, ported to the Wii with some Wii-mote functionality added at the last minute, does not a good launch make. You guys are so fucking desperate for Nintendo to be a relevent again, that you are considering buying games like Far Cry and Tony Hawks Downhill Jam. Give me a freaking break!! I'm guessing that Far Cry for Xbox 1 will be vastly superior, and that Tony Hawk will be nothing more than a GameCube game with some tilt control added on top.


Even if you look at supposedly the two best games for launch, Zelda and Metroid, both games have some serious issues. Zelda will surely be a great game, but there really isn't any reason to be buying a Wii for this game. It's basically a Cube game through and through, and doing some fishing or firing some arrows isn't going to change that. If you have a Cube, and you are getting a Wii just to play Zelda, then you are fooling yourself that the experience is going to be vastly different, when it isn't. It would be one thing if you were buying a Wii for a bunch of other games, and because you are getting a Wii anyways, you might as well get the Wii version of Zelda instead of the Cube version, but I seriously doubt there is any other "really" compelling software to push you into buying a Wii. As for Metroid, again, we have basically a GameCube game, except this time, it's using a control scheme that is going to make the gameplay worse instead of better. The whole idea of moving your Wii-mote around inside a box within a box, is just dumb to me. I played Metroid Prime on the Cube and enjoyed it, but that was years and years ago. This game is basically the same graphically, yet with a control scheme that will likely make the gameplay worse.


And those are the two biggest games for the Wii! I'm not even going to get into all the other quickie ports that are coming to this thing to cash in on the hype. I will talk about Red Steel for a second though. Here is game that looked really good, when we first saw it in Game Informer magazine, when the pics first hit the net. Of course, it turns out that the graphics are way less advanced looking. But much worse than the downgraded graphics, is the fact that the control scheme is horrible. Don't ask me about it, ask EGM or Game Informer or IGN or anybody that has actually had hands on time with Red Steel. The gist of their takes is that the control scheme needs to be complete overhauled and revamped prior to launch, and I just don't seem them achieving that in such a short period of time.


Metal Slug Anthology has been mentioned, and I don't understand why anybody is really hyped on this game. This game has no logical purpose for being on the Wii, other than to cash in on the overblown Wii launch hype. I'm sure it's a good game and all, but what benefit does it have with being on the Wii? Isn't this game already on the Xbox or PS2 or Cube? Why pay for it again, just to play it with a controller that isn't suited to it? And I know that you just turn the controller sideways, but I'm guessing it's not as comfortable as a dual shock or controller S or a Cube controller, when used that way. The reason that Metal Slug is getting so much hype with the Wii launch is because everybody knows that it's going to be a game that's impossible to fuck up. They know it's going to be solid, at least, and not a dud, so they are saying, "Well at least I know Metal Slug will be a good game, so I can always play that some when I get bored of Wii Sports." But if you're really honest with yourself, there isn't any real reason to get this on the Wii, when it's available on other consoles for cheaper, and probably with a better playing controller.


I'm sorry to come off as such an asshole with this post, but the amount of Myopia going on in here is just amazing! People are basically trying to convince themselves that this Wii lineup is going to be outstanding, when in actuality it's a bunch of quantity, a bunch of Cube ports, a bunch of tacked on at the last second Wii-mote functionality, crap.



You might think I'm anti-Nintendo or something, and that I'm a Sony or MS fanboy or something, but that isn't the case. I'm not a fanboy of anybody. In fact, if the Wii is $199 or less, I'm buying one on day one. The one game that I'll buy is Wii sports. All the other games can go to hell as far as I'm concerned, because I'm not interested in Cube ports with tacked on Wii-mote functionality. I'm very excited about the possibilities of the Wii, but I'm not going to convince myself that this launch lineup is anything other than a bunch of crap to capitalize on the Wii hype machine started by about 10,000 Nintendo fanboys at E3. Will I rent ExciteTruck or some of the other games, sure, but let's calm down a little bit and think rationally about this launch lineup. There really isn't one single game that could be considered a killer app. You simply can't consider a Cube port to be a killer app, no matter how good of a Cube game it is. Maybe it's a killer app for the Cube, but a new system should have a killer app that's built for it, from the ground up, using all the capabilities of that system, from the video to the audio to the controller functionality. The closest thing to a killer app is Wii Sports, and that's the game that I'm going to get, because I'm sure it's going to be a ton of mindless fun.


Let the flaming begin @_@

Don't see anything to flame, it's your opinion, you're entitled to it. I do think you're a bit picky when it comes to launch games, but I bet you got a lot of meseta for that post though :)

I personally think it's the best lineup for a launch that I've ever seen, there's actually a couple titles I'd be into, as apposed to me getting excited when a system launches and the games I'd be into are way off in the future for release.

[Richter]

Ok, I know people are going to flame the F out of me, after this post, but oh well, it will be fun. "Flame Suit Engaged"



The best launch lineup ever? Are you fucking kidding me? Not only is this not the best launch lineup ever, it's probably one of the worst ever. ever hear of an "opinion"?

no need to jump all over it

[Anthony1]

Don't see anything to flame, it's your opinion, you're entitled to it. I do think you're a bit picky when it comes to launch games, but I bet you got a lot of meseta for that post though :)




Well, normally anytime anything even remotely negative is mentioned about Nintendo or the Wii, the Fanboys come out swinging.


Oh, by the way. Why aren't we seeing previews of all these Wii games in various magazines and stuff? If the Wii is only a couple of months away, you would think we would be seeing alot more about these games in the magaznes and stuff. I'm not even familar with most of those games.

[keiblerfan69]

Excite Truck Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Nintendo
Metal Slug Anthology SNK
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Nintendo
Rayman Raving Rabbids Ubisoft
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Sega

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Those are the titles I am getting at launch.

[Trebuken]

Yeah...well I do agree for the most part with Anthony1, I would point out that games like Metroid 3 and Zelda are likely to be great games and it is irrelevant where they stand-up graphically. They may not be as next-gen as we'd hoped (Gamecube ports may be close), but I think we will all have a damn good time playing them...

Nintendo is not competing in the hardware category but the gameplay category; let's hope it works...

Later,
Trebuken

[Anthony1]

ya know what? I just got done watching a bunch of Wii videos, and I must say that I'm actually comforted by the fact that there does appear to be some pretty cool games coming to the Wii. In fact, I saw the videos of Red Steel from e3, and for whatever reason, it looks pretty damn good, and pretty fun to me. I'm sure it's going to have t's share of problems and issues, (mainly with the swordfighting I think), but never the less, it actually looks like the most next-gen looking Wii game. It's likely to have alot of faults with it, but even so, it could almost be considered one of the Wii's "killer apps" or one of the closest things they have to a killer app.


The monkey ball game looks kinda fun. Metroid actually looks pretty decent. I'm not so sure I like the way both Red Steel and Metroid control. I guess it will be an aquired taste. I'll have to learn to love it, cause that appears to be the way to control FPS on the Wii.


You know, I can say one thing, I enourage alot of you to get a Blockbuster Gamers Pass for one month, starting the day the Wii is released, or as soon as Blockbuster gets games in to rent. Reason why, is cause you can try a game out for an hour, take it back, try another, take it back, try another, etc, etc ,etc. With this unique and strange control method, I think that gamers are either going to love or hate these Wii games. I don't think there is going to be much of an middle ground. It will likely be one side or the other. It's going to be interesting to see how the gamestores handle customers wanting to return games, because they absolutley can't stand the control. I'm sure there are going to be certain Wii games that I just won't be able to deal with at all, and had I actually bought one at a store for $49.99 or $54.99 or $59.99 (or whatever their pricing structure is going to be) I would be super upset about it, and I'd want to return it for something else. Except most retailers say once you take off the shrinkwrap, you own it, and can't return it. You have to take a loss on it at GameStop or EB.


So I would strongly encourage folks to get a 1 month Gamer's Pass at Blockbuster right when the Wii comes out. Try out all the games first. The first month is only $14.99 for one game at a time. Heck, I would get the plan at the two nearest Blockbusters, that way I would always have 2 at a time, and be able to rent from two different stores selections. Might also try Hollywood Video too. You know, if you buy your Wii from GameCrazy, then you get rental coupons. Only 1 per month, and I don't think it starts till the following January, but still.

[j_factor]

Wii Sports is the only interesting game. Far Cry, Tony Hawk, Zelda, Metroid, Red Steel, and Metal Slug Anthology look lame.

What about Super Monkey Ball, Trauma Center, Elebits, Excitetruck, and Rayman?

[Anthony1]

Wii Sports is the only interesting game. Far Cry, Tony Hawk, Zelda, Metroid, Red Steel, and Metal Slug Anthology look lame.

What about Super Monkey Ball, Trauma Center, Elebits, Excitetruck, and Rayman?

dude, you faked my quote, I didnt say that!

Edit: the above reply was when i was on my PSP, so I couldn't elaborate, but yeah, you basically took snippets of what I said, and edited things out and made it look like I said all those games were lame.

[kainemaxwell]

If anything with the Wii I'll ge tthe snes-style controller (doesn't it come with the Wii?) and try games out both ways.

[j_factor]

Wii Sports is the only interesting game. Far Cry, Tony Hawk, Zelda, Metroid, Red Steel, and Metal Slug Anthology look lame.

What about Super Monkey Ball, Trauma Center, Elebits, Excitetruck, and Rayman?

dude, you faked my quote, I didnt say that!

Obviously you didn't say that. :P I was just paraphrasing because I didn't want a ridiculously long quote.


Edit: the above reply was when i was on my PSP, so I couldn't elaborate, but yeah, you basically took snippets of what I said, and edited things out and made it look like I said all those games were lame.

Is that inaccurate? It seemed to me you were basically saying that Wii Sports was the only thing worthwhile in the Wii launch lineup, with you specifically talking about how Zelda, Metroid, Far Cry, Tony Hawk, Red Steel, and Metal Slug Anthology weren't really of interest.

And you didn't answer my question! I notice now that you already said that you think Monkey Ball looks fun, but you have yet to state an opinion on Trauma Center, Elebits, Excitetruck, and Rayman. I was just wondering because you said, "The closest thing to a killer app is Wii Sports, and that's the game that I'm going to get," but you didn't say why you don't think those 5 games are worthy.

It kind of struck me funny that you made a large post detailing why Wii's launch lineup is possibly the worst ever, and made no mention of several Wii launch games I'm looking forward to.