Retro Studios Calls Wii U A ‘Powerhouse’ & Confirms Work On A New Game
Recently, CEO of Retro Studios, Michael Kelbaugh, spoke with GameSpot about developing Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on the Wii U. During the conversation Kelbaugh called the Wii U a ‘powerhouse’ and talks about how Nintendo’s most recent home console is underestimated.
“Unfortunately, the perception is that it’s not a very powerful machine,” Kelbaugh said about the Wii U. “That’s just not true. It’s a powerhouse. It’s more than adequate to make great games on.”
Kelbaugh also confirmed that Retro Studios is working on a new game. He wouldn’t say much about what the studio is working on but just that Retro has been working on it for a few months while wrapping up work on Tropical Freeze.
What do you think Retro Studios is secretly working on? Do you think Retro is working on a new Wii U game or that they will once again be flipping back to 3DS development? Let us know what you think in the comments section below!
March 2, 2014
Everyone is hoping for Metroid on Wii U … yes?
March 3, 2014
YES! LOL
March 2, 2014
Is it too unlikely that it might be a new StarFox? I know they have not developed a game in that series before, but still…
March 2, 2014
I love Retro Studios!
March 2, 2014
It could be another new Donkey Kong Country title to complete a trilogy like with the Metroid Prime trio. Maybe this time Diddy will be the big star lol Or even Cranky :O
But the previous mention of a rumor of a Star Fox/Metroid game does sound promising. It’s just a rumor, so I won’t get my hopes up, but if the possibility is there, then I’m for it.
So far, I think Retro has had a good track record with Nintendo franchises (even if it’s with only Metroid and Donkey Kong). Something serious and mysterious like the Prime games. Something jiving and upbeat like the new DKC series. Here’s to them and more hope for the future *knocksonwood*
March 3, 2014
Honestly, I’d love to see how Retro handles a Zelda title. They more than proved themselves with the Metroid Prime Trilogy. They are carving their name in stone with continuing the DKC series. And they have shown that they completely respect the gamers and the games and the rich love and history thereof. So, hand them a Zelda title and let’s sit back to be blown away.