Nintendo's been the largest game developer in the world for years now. Likely right since the 80s. So no surprise they pump out a lot. Especially since, as OOTC says, the handheld and console divisions are focused on one device. That, and they have a crazy web of second party studios and contracts with third parties.
And the one thing that potentially argues against a December release is that that was likely supposed to be Animal Crossing's slot. Maybe they move up a smaller title (like the probable Wii U port) and throw it up against the wolf that is Pokemon in its release window, but maybe not. The only Wii U port that I think would do well in that position is SM3DW. The rumours are that the port to be announced might be something like The Wonderful 101, which isn't going to do much in either December or January.
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