Things have been a bit slow on the Wii U front. Add to that the latest disappointment for all fans, the announcement that Zelda for the Wii U would not be released in 2015, and the devout wondered what was upcoming in the next 9 months or so. Well it seems that Nintendo has you covered as they announced what fans can look forward to.
We have provided a list for you, courtesy of Nintendo Canada, that highlights all the Wii U games and features coming your way over the rest of 2015 or so:
Mario Maker
- The Mario Maker game launches exclusively for the Wii U console in September and easily lets users create their own Mario levels and share them online with people all over the world! Various activities related to the 30th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game are also planned throughout the year.
Splatoon
- In addition to previously detailed single-player and online “Turf War” modes, action shooter Splatoon will feature a highly competitive “Ranked Battle” mode, which ranks and matches players based on their wins in 4-on-4 multiplayer matches. The super-fun and super-colourful game will also feature a “Battle Dojo.” In this mode, players can enjoy local 1-on-1 battles with friends. One player plays on the GamePad controller, while the other plays on the TV using a separate controller, competing to see who can pop the most balloons. Splatoon will launch exclusively for Wii U on May 29.
Mario Kart 200cc? 200cc!
- Yes, that’s right: For the first time in the Mario Kart series, a 200cc racing class is coming to Mario Kart 8. Even faster than 150cc, the new high-speed class will work on all tracks in the game and makes braking an important driving skill. The new 200cc class will be offered as a free downloadable update on April 23 alongside the new paid DLC Pack 2 featuring three new characters, four new vehicles and eight new tracks.
Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS Games Hit the Virtual Console Service
- Starting April 1, classic Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS games are coming to the Virtual Console on Wii U. No joke, April Fools Day brings Yoshi’s Island DS for Nintendo DS and Super Mario 64 for Nintendo 64. While playing Nintendo DS games, the TV and GamePad combination will provide various options for dual-screen layouts, while all Nintendo 64 games that supported the Rumble Pack will continue rumbling away on Wii U controllers. Upcoming Virtual Console releases include WarioWare: Touched! for Nintendo DS on April 9 and Donkey Kong 64 for Nintendo 64 on April 16.
Yoshi’s Woolly World
- The lovingly crafted new Wii U game launches this fall and overflows with numerous challenges and hidden secrets. In addition to the challenging Classic Mode, Yoshi’s Woolly World adds “Mellow Mode,” an additional mode that lets players of all skill levels play as “Winged Yoshi.”
Shin Megami Tensei & Fire Emblem Crossover Project
- The role-playing masters at ATLUS are developing a truly modern RPG, where everyday life exists alongside a secret world of fantasy that includes characters from the Fire Emblem series.
New Fatal Frame Game Coming to the U.S.
- Fans that have been clamoring for a chance to play the latest game in the creepy Fatal Frame series will have their chance when it launches later this year for Wii U.
So there hyou have it. It seems that there is still some love for the Wii U and the Nintendo faithful have some great stuff to look forward too.