As we creep towards the one-year anniversary of Wii U's launch, players are readying themselves for the second-generation lineup of games that will hopefully make up for the rather dull spring and summer months. But with upcoming eShop titles like Shovel Knight and Armikrog turning more than a few heads, it may be Wii U's digital software that draws the most attention.
This kind of exposure isn't exclusive to Wii U, of course. Both Sony and (after much kicking and screaming) Microsoft are stacking their new fun boxes with digital delights. The rising importance of a strong indie presence is not lost on Nintendo, which has gone out of its way to rethink its online strategy from the Wii era.
On the final day of PAX, I returned to the Grand Hyatt Hotel to meet with Dan Adelman, Nintendo of America's head of business development, and Damon Baker, NoA's licensing manager. Mario Manor still has plenty of hurdles ahead regarding the eShop, such as turning negative perception of the company around and addressing the lack of a unified account system. But if anyone could provide clear direction on such matters, it would be these two gents.
Or so I thought.
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