During a tested.com video show, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter discussed how he doesn’t consider the Wii U to be a next-gen system. He feels that this is one of the reasons that Microsoft isn’t afraid of the console.

According to Pachter, Microsoft views the Wii U “as an Xbox 360 with a tablet controller and is likely going to come out at a higher price point that the 360 at the time.”

His full comments can be read below.

“…And again, I take a lot of shit for this: their next gen system is a current gen system… But people who go, ‘well what are Microsoft and Sony going to do to catch up with Nintendo?’, they don’t care. Microsoft especially is not afraid of the Wii U. They look at the Wii U as an Xbox 360 with a tablet controller and is gonna likely come out at a higher price point that the 360 at the time.”

Earlier this week, Pachter stated that Nintendo will have a difficult time wooing developers to support their upcoming console. He explained that with the new controller, the company has “complicated game design for developers, who can’t figure out if the Wii U will ultimately support only one or multiple controllers.” He declared that Nintendo is “all but assured of limited third party launch support”.

There’s not much new here, but we get to see the controller again in all of its glory. Nintendo once again said that they’re be detailing the system’s games, features, and more.

3DS Downloadable Software

Rabi x Laby Episode 3 – 600 yen

Virtual Console

Ikari no Y?sai 2 (Fortified Zone 2) – 400 yen

Video Content

3-minute 2D streaming video for Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure
3D steaming opening video for Resident Evil: Revelations

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…And I continue to have no idea what these people are saying. At least the footage is watchable!

SEGA confirmed yesterday that Crush3D has been delayed in North America. It’s still coming to Europe this week, however. Consumers can purchase the title starting on Friday.

SEGA hasn’t shared a specific North American launch date for Crush3D. It’s currently scheduled for a release in March.

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Mega Man isn’t the only Capcom franchise with a big anniversary this year! Street Fighter’s 25th anniversary is officially set for August 30.

Today, Capcom shared a logo created for specifically for the occasion. The image will be placed on all Street Fighter products that ship out throughout the year. Capcom hasn’t announced anything specific for the anniversary, though they did tease “some big plans for 2012.”

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The Pokemon Company hasn’t mentioned any Wi-Fi support for Pokemon X Nobunaga’s Ambition. Based on the boxart image, however, it’ll feature some sort of online connectivity. We’ll be sure to let you know about what the developers have in store once some official information is published.

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1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
2. Fifa 12
3. Battlefield 3
4. Zumba Fitness
5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
6. Just Dance 3
7. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations
8. LA Noire
9. Saints Row: The Third
10. Batman: Arkham City

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