Wii Missing Out on Multiplats

One big thing about the Wii is that developers seem to leave it out of multiplats-- multiplats that have been released on the 360 and PS3 include Modern Warfare 2, Dead Space 2, Mass Effect 2, Medal of Honor, and Red Dead Redemption. Upcoming multiplats for the 360 and PS3 that are not being released on the Wii include LA Noire and Homefront.

I have both a Wii and a 360, so I don't miss out on these multiplats, but I'd like everyone's input-- what do you suppose is the biggest reason developers leave out the Wii? Technical limitations? The Wii being a casual system? Motion control?

I think it's because of Technical Limitations.

There's no reason to put graphically demanding games on the Wii when they can release a multiplat game on three other systems. While the Wii does miss out on big named multiplats, the PS3, 360 and PC miss out on fp Wii exclusives and some lesser-known niche games.

because the wii lacks teh power.

Because of the Wii's inferior tech. I am glad I own a Wii and it has some great games, but son of a gun it is a inferior piece of hardware. Of course I would have rather payed 50 - 100 bucks more for the system to have better graphics, but alas I will have to live with Zelda and such with worse graphics :P. Where is my Skyward Sword info Nintendo!? :x

Because of the Wii's inferior tech. I am glad I own a Wii and it has some great games, but son of a gun it is a inferior piece of hardware. Of course I would have rather payed 50 - 100 bucks more for the system to have better graphics, but alas I will have to live with Zelda and such with worse graphics :P. Where is my Skyward Sword info Nintendo!? :x

NaveedLife

for some reason I lol'd :P

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

AntiType

It Lacks Teh Cell!!!DJ_Headshot

Technical limitations unfortunately. I used to think it was only because of sales, but there have been a lot of successful third party games on the Wii as of late, especially when you consider they're cheaper to develop because of the hardware. Capcom, Ubisoft, Activision, and EA have all done really well on the platform, as well as a lot of niche games. I hope next gen Nintendo is comparable technically so I can get some of those multiplats, but I'm more than satisfied with all the games I have available right now :)

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

AntiType

Errr... not even close man. While it is true that Ninty games are a must try, 4-5 titles don't really compare to the mountain of multis the PS360 share.

Funny how a console cannot handle Unreal Engine 3, but an iPhone and NGP can :|

Wii is pathetic. Please release a new system soon, Nintendo.

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PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

GreenGoblin2099

Errr... not even close man. While it is true that Ninty games are a must try, 4-5 titles don't really compare to the mountain of multis the PS360 share.

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[QUOTE="AntiType"]

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

Bigboi500

Errr... not even close man. While it is true that Ninty games are a must try, 4-5 titles don't really compare to the mountain of multis the PS360 share.

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[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

Errr... not even close man. While it is true that Ninty games are a must try, 4-5 titles don't really compare to the mountain of multis the PS360 share.

PandaBear86

Perhaps they're missing out on multiplats, but they're definitely not missing out on profits. MS and Sony can only gaze in awestruck wonder at Nintendo's mountain o money.

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="Bigboi500"]A lot of those multiplats aren't very good though.

Bigboi500

Have you even tried those??

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[QUOTE="PandaBear86"] 90% of my playing time over the last 2 years have been multiplats. Dragon Age, Fallout, Street Fighter, Call of Duty, BioShock, and countless others. I think multiplat games are awesome. Just because you can play it on more than one system doesn't mean the game itself is any worse.GreenGoblin2099

Have you even tried those??

Considering that the multiplats are mostly pc ports, can't say I care too much about Wii missing out on them.

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

AntiType

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[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]So what? A lot of the games you listed aren't very good imo. Certainly not better than most FP Nintendo titles. Guess it all comes down to personal opinion.

Bigboi500

Have you even tried those??

Oh yeah... seriously missed that sig.

Anyway, it comes down to preferences, I was just asking because that sounds too much like sheep talk...

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="Bigboi500"]A lot of those multiplats aren't very good though.

Bigboi500

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[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

Have you even tried those??

GreenGoblin2099

Oh yeah... seriously missed that sig.

Anyway, it comes down to preferences, I was just asking because that sounds too much like sheep talk...

Considering that the multiplats are mostly pc ports, can't say I care too much about Wii missing out on them.

InfinityMugen

[QUOTE="AntiType"]

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

Tetrarch9

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[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]Yep, all but Street Fighter this gen. A quick look at my trophy and gamercard would tell you as much.

Bigboi500

Oh yeah... seriously missed that sig.

Anyway, it comes down to preferences, I was just asking because that sounds too much like sheep talk...

It's cool, it's cool... not really accusing you, but given the nature of SW you should understand why I questioned you.

Welcome to this gen...

Technical limitations, different audience.

[QUOTE="AntiType"]

PS3 and 360 miss out on Nintendo games. That makes it about even.

Tetrarch9

COS IT CANT RUN THEM..daveg1

That's relative though. It could run all games the PS3 and 360 can just that the graphics and physics would be PS2 quality.

It Lacks Teh Cell!!!DJ_Headshot

I think it's because of Technical Limitations.

LegatoSkyheart

Yup. That's why I'm so excited for the 3DS. Nintendo's first party titles + a great third party support :D

I don't think people bought a wii for multiplats.
And the reason it 'misses out' is because of technical limitations yes.
But you could also state that if it were technically superior, it would miss out on its potential as well with bad looking multiplats.

[QUOTE="daveg1"]COS IT CANT RUN THEM..nameless12345

That's relative though. It could run all games the PS3 and 360 can just that the graphics and physics would be PS2 quality.

I don't mind the Wii missing out on Multiplats, its makes the console unqiue with its own libaray of fantastic games, I have more Wii exclusives than PS3

We already knew this, so it's not like it's new. The sole reason to own a Wii is because of its impressive library of exclusives.

Because there would have to be some serious downgrading of games for it to play on the Wii. Not really worth it for the devs.

I don't think anyone bought a Wii for multiplats anyways.

Nintendo's problem this gen has always been technical limitations, but Nintendo learned their lesson with the 3DS. They're lowering their first party quota so they can give third party developers a spot in the limelight. For the next Nintendo console I expect them to make a console a little bit more powerful than a PS3 (for cost reasons) and to have a new gimmick that will impress many and be hated by others (I don't believe the lackluster hardware is going to hurt them because MS and Sony are going to continue supporting the 360 and PS3 for another 5 years). During this time, Nintendo will gain a variety of third-party support (similar to the situation with the 3DS) and get many multiplats that Nintendo consoles have been missing this generation.

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[QUOTE="daveg1"]COS IT CANT RUN THEM..daveg1

That's relative though. It could run all games the PS3 and 360 can just that the graphics and physics would be PS2 quality.

The CryEngine 3 is very flexible actually. Here is a "joke" CryEngine 3 demo on the Wii :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPNGfnedLJc

It would be interesting if they really ported Crysis over to the Wii and it would still manage to look better than the original Far Cry. Kinda like Doom on the SNES.

But it probably won't happen because it would require much work and the sales wouldn't be worth it.

Doom 3 on a Voodoo 2:

http://www.firingsquad.com/media/gallery_index.asp/244

It may look terrible but as you can see it's alive :P