Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | 16:04 BST

Nintendo reveals Wii U software line-up for Japan

Nintendo has revealed its first and third-party software line-up for Wii U in Japan. It includes known quantities such as Assassin’s Creed 3 and Mass Effect 3 and some previously unannounced titles in the form of Ninja Gaiden: Razor’s Edge and Bayonetta 2.

In its second Nintendo Direct presentation of the day, Nintendo of Japan revealed details of its first and third-party software line-up for its home territory.

First-party launch period games:

  • New Super Mario Bros. U
  • NintendoLand
  • Game & Wario
  • Wii Fit U
  • Pikmin 3

Third-party launch period titles revealed for release in December:

  • Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge
  • Orochi 2: Hyper
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition (with added Nintendo-themed costumes, including Mario, Luigi and Link outfits)
  • ZombiU
  • Assassin’s Creed III
  • Rayman Legends
  • Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition
  • Mass Effect 3
  • FIFA 13
  • Monster Hunter 3G HD Version, also to be offered as part of a software bundle

And other, undated titles:

  • The Wonderful 101
  • Bayonetta 2 (a Wii U exclusive)
  • Dragon Quest X

There was no mention of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for Japan, despite news of its arrival leaking minutes before the presentation started. Nor was there any showing of previously announced titles Darksiders II or Aliens: Colonial Marines.

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7 comments

#1

Gheritt White
13/09/12, 3:47 pm

I can’t really see the appeal of a third current-gen console.

#2

manamana
13/09/12, 3:50 pm

I could, if a Zelda or Metroid title showed up in the list. Or Xenoblade. Or Monster Hunter 4.

#3

Telepathic.Geometry
13/09/12, 3:56 pm

Is that Rayman Legends a brand new Rayman game? Or is it a port?

#4

Fin
13/09/12, 3:56 pm

@3

Brand new. It tooks awesome.

#5

absolutezero
13/09/12, 3:57 pm

Its brand new

and exclusive.

#6

DrDamn
13/09/12, 4:04 pm

@5
http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/12/rayman-legends-may-not-be-a-wii-u-exclusive/

Though it would have to be reworked to go on other systems as it uses the touch screen.

#7

tigersaman
13/09/12, 4:24 pm

seems like i need to rent a wii u for a couple of Days ! and yes i will never ever by a crap like wii u !

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