Well if a Wii U version won't sell, I guess a Wii version will!
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/37853/fifa-15-heading-to-wii-and-3ds-kicking-wii-u-aside
FIFA 15 is making its way to the Wii and 3DS, though no version for the Wii U.
While FIFA 15 for "next-gen" systems has multiple new features to set itself apart from previous entries, the Wii and 3DS versions most likely only have an updated roster as their selling point. The press release states "Not all game features are available on all gaming platforms." This is not new territory for Electronic Arts, last year's FIFA 14 on Wii and 3DS, was subtitled "Legacy Edition" and had no updates to gameplay or game modes.
FIFA 15 is coming to almost every platform, except for Wii U, releasing this fall.
In other words, FIFA '13 w/ updated rosters headed to Wii & 3DS again.
Really EA? Would it be that hard to at least take FIFA Soccer 13, which you already released on Wii U, and update the rosters for FIFA 15 on Wii U? Would be better than nothing.
I look at this as a positive. EA is making games on a Nintendo platform.
In other words, FIFA '13 w/ updated rosters headed to Wii & 3DS again.
More like FIFA 11 with updated rosters. The Wii game hasn't changed in quite a long time and has been just a roster update the last few years.
Really EA? Would it be that hard to at least take FIFA Soccer 13, which you already released on Wii U, and update the rosters for FIFA 15 on Wii U? Would be better than nothing.
I look at this as a positive. EA is making games on a Nintendo platform.
I would rather have nothing. I'm tired of getting half-assed games that are used as justification to drop support on a console.
I look at this as a positive. EA is making games on a Nintendo platform.
*still gotta make that ridiculous profit margin
I don't see how we are better off getting fewer games ever.
*still gotta make that ridiculous profit margin
If they were making a ridiculous profit on Nintendo games, I'd expect to see more than they are turning out.
I don't see how we are better off getting fewer games ever.
I disagree. (http://pietriots.com/2010/12/17/the-3rd-party-wall-of-shame/)
I said "Profit Margin", doesn't mean they were actually making a profit. Just that they have to have that giant mark-up over actual cost just because it's an EA game.
The reality is it I don't see the point of arguing EA gauges. Everybody tries to get as much as they can for their product.
I said "Profit Margin", doesn't mean they were actually making a profit. Just that they have to have that giant mark-up over actual cost just because it's an EA game.
Guess what, every business tries to make a profit. It's just funny that you like to rag on EAs business practice, but give Nintendo a pass when they do the same exact thing. But I'm sure your argument would be well Nintendo games are worth it, but if you don't think EA games are worth it they are easy to ignore.
Remember when the Wii when Nintendo was the only console maker to make a profit day 1 and they took 3 years to drop the price of the Wii while the others had already had multiple price cuts by that point?
Remember when Nintendo took 5 years to come out with Nintendo Selects on the Wii (previously players choice on Gamecube). Until that time there were no official discounts on any Nintendo first party Wii software.
Remember when Sony would remaster PS2 trilogies for $40? And then Nintendo whipped together an HD remake of Windwaker in 6 months and charged $50?
The reality is it I don't see the point of arguing EA gauges. Everybody tries to get as much as they can for their product. If you don't think it's worth it, don't buy it. EA games at least drop in price and I usually pick up their games 6-9 months after release for $10 which is what you think it's worth anyways. So their model is only a loss if you absolutely have to have it on day 1 (hint you don't). I still don't see how a lack of EA games is good in anyway for the Wii U. Fifa 13 and Madden 13 were excellent games for the Wii U and are well worth the $10-13 they go for on Amazon.
I don't see how we are better off getting fewer games ever.
I disagree. (http://pietriots.com/2010/12/17/the-3rd-party-wall-of-shame/)
Lol, I'm sure I could make some great wall of shames for the PS2. The PS2 had 3870 games of which many were crap. The Wii had 1222 games of which many were crap. Seems to be the theme, win the generation and attract crap games that can't sale on merit but may sell due to high userbase.
Really I've never played any of those games and the 15 seconds I spent looking at that visual wall of shame is the most time I've spent thinking about them (and actually that was kinda of entertaining). It didn't negatively affect my life at all that they exist. If it negatively affects you that they exist, I feel bad for you.
Some companies even re-package their old game, stick a new title in it and sell it again! Brilliant!
That's my point. If EA can make money off these low cost efforts then it is a good business decision. Just like Nintendo's decision to take advantage of the Wii market and price gouge their consumers.
Re: Wii
Why would they cut the price of a console they could keep stock ask the first 3 years!? That would make 0 (zero) business sense.
You're totally right. I mean, the Wii never had a reputation for being a shovelware console or anything.
Remember when Nintendo allowed Gamespot to reprint Metroid Prime trilogy and X Chronicles and raise the price $20? Brilliant.
Remember when Nintendo allowed Gamespot to reprint Metroid Prime trilogy and X Chronicles and raise the price $20? Brilliant.
Last time I checked, Gamestop wasn't selling those reprints as "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" or "Metroid Prime Triology 2".
I really don't give a crap about reputation. I enjoyed my Wii console. I don't need external validation to enjoy things.
So bad to release a minor changed sequel for the same price, but good to release the exact same game as $20 more?
Also, Nintendo price gouging? At what point exactly did Nintendo raise the price of the Wii in a manner that wasn't considered fair market value?
No. I find both practices reprehensible.
The difference is one company (EA) is being disingenuous about the product it's trying to sell.
Which is exactly why I think saying that "arguing EA's price gauges are pointless" is wrong (or any company for that matter). They totally deserve to be called out in public for their crap.
Also, Nintendo price gouging? At what point exactly did Nintendo raise the price of the Wii in a manner that wasn't considered fair market value?
Last time I checked these legacy editions were selling for $30. I guess that's ok but that's way too much for a literal roster update.
Also, Nintendo price gouging? At what point exactly did Nintendo raise the price of the Wii in a manner that wasn't considered fair market value?
The funny thing is, is that there was an effort made to get Nintendo to officially *raise* the price of the Wii (generally, by packing in more games/controllers), but Nintendo refused and held the price steady.
They were probably going higher because of the lack of availability. The prices have dropped back down to normal though. Xenoblade and MPT are going for $50 used on Gamestop, which is fine.
And aren't these Gamestop versions not really "used"? They were printing them, right? I know they were labeled as used, but I figure most people buying the game would know what's up.I was under the impression that GameStop bought the additional copies of Xenoblade Chronicles from Nintendo's online store (which was the only other way to get it) then sold them as used.