I was amused to find out that our newest/third Wii U game, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, doesn't only allow you to not use the gamepad at all, but turns off the second screen completely (Super Mario 3D World mirrors the screen at all times and Zelda: Wind Waker HD uses it for inventory).

I'm not sure if I should be disappointed that Nintendo isn't utilizing their own gimmick, or thankful that they're not slaving themselves to it.

I am really liking the Assassin's Creed 4 second screen on my iPad. That's something we need more of.