Wii U misses out on latest Tomb Raider title due to unconventional controller

Developer Crystal Dynamics isn't planning to release the new Tomb Raider on the Wii U because of the console's unconventional design. In an interview with True Gaming, creative director Noah Hughes explained that the studio tailored Tomb Raider to deliver the optimal experience for Playstation 3, Xbox, and PC users. However, because "the Wii U often asks you to do something unique based on a unique interface," Crystal Dynamics didn't want to port the game without adapting the experience to fit the console. Likely referencing the Wii U's tablet-like controller, Hughes added "that's something as a gamer I love, but it's something you don't want to do half-heartedly as a developer." While the early days of the Wii U featured a number of high-profile multiplatform games like[..]assin's Creed 3 and Mass Effect 3, it will be interesting to see whether Crystal Dynamics' decision to forgo developing Tomb Raider for the system will signal a change in that regard.

Who cares Nintendo thrives off having overly popular first party titles anyway

Obviously wii u owners should care. Remember when Nintendo said they partnered up with EA so there would be great 3rd party support? What EA games has the Wii U got?

Holy !! y is every1 hating on Tomb Raider in this thread? The new 1 looks beast n u guys know it, its not their fault that the Wii U dropped this late, its not about being lazy is about extra work and money, fucck a Wii U... None of the devs are porting their games to the Wii U not even GTA5... The console came out to late, any1 with a Wii U lost coz they already talking about a new 1

No hate...I love women but I don't play games with women leads...[pic]

No hate...I love women but I don't play games with women leads...[pic]

Next Gen [pic]

Nobody's talking about a new Wii U.

I agree[pic]

but Tomb Raider,Metriod & Perfect Dark>>>>>>>>