Nintendo Rumour | 30 Games For Wii Launch?

By Jorge Ba-oh 10.10.2006 20

In a report from the Wedbush Morgan Securities, analysts have predicted the anticipated launch line-up and estimated sell-in figures for the Wii that spans over 30 titles, some of which are unconfirmed.

According to CVG," rel="external" class='fmlink'>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=147365]CVG[/url], the report suggests the following as the Wii launch line-up, or at least, titles making appearances in the launch period. Estimated figures are indicated in brackets.

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender - THQ (200,000)
  • Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII - Ubisoft
  • Call of Duty 3 - Activision (200,000)
  • Disney's/Pixar's Cars - THQ (300,000)
  • Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Atari (200,000)
  • Elebits - Konami
  • Excite Truck - Nintendo
  • Far Cry: Vengeance - Ubisoft
  • GT Pro Series - Ubisoft
  • Happy Feet- Midway (100,000)
  • Madden NFL 07 - Electronic Arts (500,000)
  • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Activision (200,000)
  • Monster 4x4: World Circuit - Ubisoft
  • Need for Speed: Carbon - Electronic Arts (500,000)
  • Open Season - Ubisoft
  • Prince of Persia - Ubisoft
  • Rampage: Total Destruction - Midway (50,000)
  • Rapala Tournament Fishing - Activision (50,000)
  • Rayman Raving Rabbids - Ubisoft
  • Red Steel - Ubisoft
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab - THQ (300,000)
  • The Ant Bully - Midway m (100,000)
  • The Barnyard - THQ (200,000)
  • The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy- Midway (50,000)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Nintendo
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent Ubisoft
  • Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam - Activision (300,000)
  • Trauma Center: Second Opinion - Atlus
  • Wii Sports (bundled with hardware) - Nintendo
  • World Series of Poker - Activision (50,000)

There are a majority of titles already set to hit stores on day one, but others seeming unclear

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Laurelin is offline. Laurelin 10.10.2006#1

It's the sales figures of Cars, Carbon and Madden that gives me the creeps... *shudders*

Why does this rubbish gets this much attention? Okay... biiig fat license. But it's creepy anyway!

I find your lack of faith disturbing!
 
jb is offline. jb 10.10.2006#2

Laurelin said:
Its the sales figures of Cars, Carbon and Madden that gives me the creeps... *shudders*Why does this rubbish gets this much attention? Okay... biiig fat license. But its creepy anyway!

Lol, tis a bit creepy, but from what I hear it's not *too* bad a game - but 300,000?!

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Crazylurch is offline. Crazylurch 10.10.2006#3

jb said:
Laurelin said:Its the sales figures of Cars, Carbon and Madden that gives me the creeps... *shudders*Why does this rubbish gets this much attention? Okay... biiig fat license. But its creepy anyway!
Lol, tis a bit creepy, but from what I hear its not *too* bad a game - but 300,000?!

Ah the magic of hype. It will sell anything. Even average to below average games. Look what happened to ICO on the PS2 when it first came out. Hardly anyone bought and because of the the reviewers gave it a "okish" score (meaning many are sheep). A year or so later and somebody says OMG this game is actually amazing and one of the most beautiful on the console. Let's all give it a perfect "revised" review (baa baa). Smilie

I think if kiddies loved the film then the game even if it is average will still give them some joy.

I look forward to the potential multiplayer opportunities in Metroid when that comes out on the 22nd December (according to play.com). Wonder if Red Steel will have multiplayer, I haven't read anything on that possibility.

Woooooooo!!!
 
The Croft is offline. The Croft 10.10.2006#4

EA have quite high expectations for their games.

As for Laurelin i agree the licensed shit does sell to much but apparently Madden Wii is meant to be very good


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dojo is offline. dojo 10.10.2006#5

Uh, Madden Wii is really very good (according to...), as was Need for Speed Most Wanted (compared to NFSU) and Cars, well, if it wasn't there, Ninty would surely lose some Wii sales, I mean, kids DO exist you know. Smilie

 
JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 10.10.2006#6

EA + innovation = "OMFG EA!? You're kidding right? This I gotta see! *DUNNNN*"

Smilie OSHIT!11

But yeah, Prince of Persia sounds unlikely, I mean just no screens/info or anything...

Midway don't seem very confident do they... Smilie

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JonnieRy is offline. JonnieRy 10.10.2006#7

There is only a handful of games i'll be buying for my Wii at launch. Indeed, as above, the overwhelming numbers of games that suck *ahem* scrote, with such high sale figures worries me.

I did pre-order my Wii in my local Game store. They estimate they're getting 80 in and I was 44th in the list ... so I imagine I won't be getting mine until early next february.

They need to release a full on Star Wars / Sword-esque game which will teach us all to be master swords(wo)men. Red Steel looks great but I feel like it's lacking something (which I can't put my finger on).

Capcom enjoy working with Nintendo, so hopefully some time in the future, a Devil May Cry game will be wii-i-fied ... which will truly please.

Enough rabbiting though, Prince of Persia i've heard things about, and saw a few screenshots but they're more than likely to be PS2-related.

Trauma Center for the DS became monotonous after two surgeries, and I can't see it being any different on the Wii.

I'll be buying The Grim Adventures game though - because Grim rulez.

Smilie

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JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 10.10.2006#8

JonnieRy said:
There is only a handful of games ill be buying for my Wii at launch. Indeed, as above, the overwhelming numbers of games that suck *ahem* scrote, with such high sale figures worries me.I did pre-order my Wii in my local Game store. They estimate theyre getting 80 in and I was 44th in the list ... so I imagine I wont be getting mine until early next february.They need to release a full on Star Wars / Sword-esque game which will teach us all to be master swords(wo)men. Red Steel looks great but I feel like its lacking something (which I cant put my finger on).Capcom enjoy working with Nintendo, so hopefully some time in the future, a Devil May Cry game will be wii-i-fied ... which will truly please.Enough rabbiting though, Prince of Persia ive heard things about, and saw a few screenshots but theyre more than likely to be PS2-related.Trauma Center for the DS became monotonous after two surgeries, and I cant see it being any different on the Wii.Ill be buying The Grim Adventures game though - because Grim rulez.SmiliePeace and Love x
How does that work? Surely even the 80th on the list would get one too if there are gonna be 80 in stock? Smilie

By the sounds of things, you should be alright! Smilie

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JonnieRy is offline. JonnieRy 10.10.2006#9

I've learnt from past experiences that if you're not under 30th on the list, you won't be getting one until a few weeks after release.

They tell you these 'Oh we'll have enough to supply for you and all of the people you've ever looked at' to lure you into a false sense of security, before taking your money and laughing when you leave the shop.

I should know, i've been one of those people Smilie

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dojo is offline. dojo 10.10.2006#10

JonnieRy said:
Red Steel looks great but I feel like its lacking something (which I cant put my finger on).

True Surround Sound? Online multiplayer? HD Graphics? A Traditional control method?

Smilie

 
Artificial Stupidity is offline. Artificial Stupidity 10.10.2006#11

There are way too many games in that list that I would like to buy ( Zelda is the essential launch-purchase, followed by Trauma Center: Second Opinion and Excite Truck ) - since I will only have money for the console, one game and some precious Wii-points.

Ah well.

Fortunately christmas is around the corner then. Smilie

 
Zapp is offline. Zapp 10.10.2006#12

there are about 10-15 games that i like in that list!!! And ill probbaly only end up buying about 5!!! Smilie

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JonnieRy is offline. JonnieRy 10.10.2006#13

You read my mind dojo Smilie

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Megadanxzero is offline. Megadanxzero 10.10.2006#14

Prince of Persia - Ubisoft
How about nooooooo? Maybe it wasn't supposed to be a launch line up?

Still a proud member of the 'omfg amazing water in games' society
 
JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 10.10.2006#15

JonnieRy said:
Ive learnt from past experiences that if youre not under 30th on the list, you wont be getting one until a few weeks after release.They tell you these Oh well have enough to supply for you and all of the people youve ever looked at to lure you into a false sense of security, before taking your money and laughing when you leave the shop.I should know, ive been one of those people Smilie
Really? Smilie I think it'll be fine! As long as you get to the shop early, I'm sure you'll get one! Smilie

I mean.... if you're 44th... then I think you're pretty much certain one Smilie

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Satoshi is offline. Satoshi 11.10.2006#16

Disney's/Pixar's Cars - THQ (300,000)

Thats 300,0o0 kiddies feeling let down by the wii this christmas then?

And theres something about the red steel character designs that just aren't quite right...

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knighty is offline. knighty 11.10.2006#17

Actually, Cars has received some pretty damn good reviews.

 
tiamat1990 is offline. tiamat1990 11.10.2006#18

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII - Ubisoft
Call of Duty 3 - Activision (200,000)
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Atari (200,000)
Elebits - Konami
Excite Truck - Nintendo
Far Cry: Vengeance - Ubisoft
Madden NFL 07 - Electronic Arts (500,000)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Activision (200,000)
Prince of Persia - Ubisoft
Rayman Raving Rabbids - Ubisoft
Red Steel - Ubisoft
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Nintendo
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent Ubisoft
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam - Activision (300,000)
Trauma Center: Second Opinion - Atlus
Wii Sports (bundled with hardware) - Nintendo

That is one goddamn strong line up!!!SmilieSmilieSmilie

 
dojo is offline. dojo 11.10.2006#19

Yeah, tiamat, I agree. Its really surprising to see games there that you'd never see on GameCube in a million years!

Smilie

 
tiamat1990 is offline. tiamat1990 11.10.2006#20

I mean the confirmed ones like Call of Duty 3, Madden NFL 07, Splinter Cell and Marvel!! And now supposedly Prince of Persia! It's really crazy!Smilie

 

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