Mario Cart 8 Sells 1.2 Million First Weekend

 

 In a huge weekend much needed by Nintendo and its (ex)failing console  the Wii-U, Mario Cart 8 has exploded over the weekend selling over 1.2 million copies over the first weekend alone. Additionally, the game has shot the sales of Nintendo's Wii-U console to over 666% , a huge increase is sales. Mario Cart 8 has been giving stellar reviews with some of the biggest names calling the game the highly coveted "Masterpiece".

 The Wii-U started out with less than ideal sales numbers and hasn't recovered very much since its launch. Now, with big game sites and reviewers calling the game "the first true next gen Wii-U game, the Wii-U is set up for a great E3 where Nintendo has recently stated is going to be where they announce more next-gen titles for the Wii-U. With 14 Nintendo Wii-U games rated above 85+ on Metacritic , there is no doubt that Nintendo is publishing great, polished games for the Wii-U and with the announcements at E3 plus the huge sales of Mario Cart 8 ...... looks like the Nintendo Wii-U can actually climb out of the slump its been in and start competing with the other next-gen consoles as it should.

Where Is A Solid New Metroid For Wii-U ?

 I remember when the Nintendo Game Cube wasn't doing so well back in the day but as soon as Metroid Prime was released on the Cube on November 17, 2002 I picked one up. Game developers Retro Studios really created something special with Metroid Prime on the Nintendo Game Cube. To this day Metroid Prime is still on of favorite games of all times. Back in 2002 this game was cutting edge with great graphics, masterful gameplay, deep and surprising story and on and on I could go.
 It boggles the mind really how Nintendo with their struggling Wii-U console has yet to release a new Metroid Prime game to the system. Don't get me wrong, I love Nintendo and own their consoles handheld and otherwise, yet, it just always feels like a long wait with them to release something. I understand this is mostly because of how much effort and time Nintendo (and their developers) puts in to their games which is why they are always so polished, but, come on Nintendo a new Metroid Prime can save Wii-U or at least pick sales way up.
 Imagine a new Metroid Prime in HD at 60 frames per second on the Wii-U ..... then imagine the possibilities of the touch screen controller on such a game. Now, if Nintendo were to release a new Metroid Prime on the Wii-U I would run right out and buy one today and while I'm there I might as well pick up Zelda Wind Waker HD, 3D Mario Land and Mario Cart 8. See, do you see Nintendo how much money you could make by releasing a game such as Metroid Prime? Hell, even make it a full HD remake with some extras and I'll still buy it and all the games above. Wow, really Nintendo you should call me because I can sell your Wii-U for you since you sure cannot do it.