Latest Nintendo News

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  Electronic Arts Reveals They ARE Working on Wii U Games

  Despite claims to the contrary, Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen confirms his company does have Wii U games in development. They just have more PS4 and Xbox One games in development.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 22, 2013No Comments

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  Electronic Arts Engineer Blasts the Wii U

  EA might not have officially explained its reasoning for nixing support of the Wii U, but a senior EA engineer did his due diligence in a recent barrage of scathing tweets.

  by Brian Sipple | May 20, 201325 Comments

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  Ubisoft Confident Nintendo Will Make Wii U a Success

  EA might not have any Wii U games in development, but Ubisoft has plenty, and they have faith Nintendo will inevitably make the console successful.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 19, 201347 Comments

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  ‘Pikmin 3′ Offers Players Three Ways to Play

  One of Nintendo’s biggest games arriving in the coming months is ‘Pikmin 3′, and the latest Nintendo Direct has just confirmed that players will have three separate control options when it launches this August.

  by Riley Little | May 17, 20132 Comments

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  Sega’s ‘Sonic: Lost World’ Will Be Wii U and 3DS Exclusive

  Nintendo and Sega enter a partnership to produce new ‘Sonic’ games exclusive to Nintendo consoles.

  by Kyle Matthews | May 17, 20138 Comments

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  ‘New Super Luigi U’ Hitting eShop and Retailers

  The once eShop-exclusive add-on for ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ will now officially be hitting retailers two months after it’s release as DLC. Get ready for ‘New Super Luigi U’ this Summer.

  by Riley Little | May 17, 20131 Comment

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  Electronic Arts Currently Has Zero Wii U Games in Development

  With Frostbite 3 not supported on the Wii U it seemed inevitable, but today Electronic Arts confirmed they currently have no games in development for Nintendo’s console.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 16, 201321 Comments

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  Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct Will Highlight Summer Wii U & 3DS Lineup

  A new Nintendo Direct presentation will take place tomorrow morning, and it’ll provide updated details on some of the software coming to Wii U and 3DS this Summer.

  by Riley Little | May 16, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ Scores New Trailer, Details, Box Art

  After a heap of details were released in CoroCoro magazine, The Pokemon Company has released a new trailer and additional information on ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’.

  by Riley Little | May 14, 20137 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: Pacific Rim Tie-in, Next-Gen Ubisoft Games & Nintendo Solutions

  Nintendo Wii U solutions, next-gen Ubisoft games, Pacific Rim movie game, EA gun problems, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon movie, next-gen PGR 5, Resident Evil sickness & more gaming news!

  by Rob Keyes | May 13, 201311 Comments

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  Catch a Glimpse of the New Pokemon in ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’

  New monsters that are set to make their debut in ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Pokemon Y’ have been revealed in a recent issue of Japanese gaming magazine CoroCoro, as well as new information about the games.

  by Riley Little | May 11, 201314 Comments

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  10 Most Disturbing ‘Pokémon’

  With hundreds of new ‘Pokémon’ being created every day, a few odd or disturbing instances are sure to slip through. Here are the ‘Pokémon’ that keep us up at night.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 10, 201348 Comments

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  Big ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ News Arriving Soon

  A heap of new details about ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Pokemon Y’ are allegedly scheduled to be announced later this month, and some news will come from Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda.

  by Riley Little | May 10, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Pokemon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS’ Appearing in Japan this August

  The Pokemon Company has announced another new Pocket Monster game titled ‘Pokemon Tretta Lab for the Nintendo 3DS’. This one, however, requires real-life plastic discs and a bulky plastic peripheral that straps onto handheld.

  by Riley Little | May 9, 20132 Comments

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  EA’s ‘Star Wars’ Games Will Run on Frostbite 3; Not Coming to Wii U?

  DICE’s Frosbite 3 engine doesn’t work on Wii U – does that mean the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ games will skip Nintendo’s newest console?

  by Rob Keyes | May 7, 201322 Comments

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  Nintendo Announces Wii U Software Showcase for E3 2013

  In lieu of a proper E3 2013 press conference, Nintendo will be holding a Wii U Software Showcase for press and media prior to the show floor opening.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 7, 20132 Comments

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  Nintendo’s New 3D ‘Mario’ Game Coming to Wii U in October?

  Nintendo’s new ’3D Mario’ for the Wii U hasn’t even officially been unveiled, but it apparently already has a fall release date.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 6, 20133 Comments

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  ‘LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins’ Review

  Read our ‘LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins’ review to find out if the portable prequel manages to build up to the quality of its Wii U counterpart.

  by Riley Little | May 2, 2013No Comments

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  More Nintendo Troubles: ‘Madden NFL’ Franchise Skipping Wii U for This Year

  EA Sports has just announced ‘Madden NFL 25,’ which celebrates 25 years of the popular sports franchise, will not be available on any Nintendo console (3DS, Wii, Wii U) this year.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20131 Comment

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  Retro Studios’ New Game Being Revealed Soon?

  The developer responsible for ‘Metroid Prime’ and ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’ may finally be preparing to show off its new Wii U game in the ‘not so distant future’.

  by Riley Little | May 1, 201311 Comments

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  Deoxys Set to Infect ‘Pokemon Black 2′ & ‘White 2′

  The mysterious and illusive Deoxys will soon be infecting ‘Pokemon Black 2′ and ‘White 2′, but gamers will have to act fast to catch the legendary beast.

  by Riley Little | Apr 30, 20136 Comments

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  Major Wii U Update Adds New Features & Faster Load Times

  A significant update for the Nintendo Wii U has landed today, and it provides users with new features and faster load times.

  by Riley Little | Apr 26, 20134 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: Real Portal Cake, Minecraft Karts & Swords, BioShock Science & More!

  Real-life Portal cake and Minecraft swords, the ultimate game console, Deadpool release date, mobile Jak and Daxter, the science behind BioShock Infinite & more game news!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  Stay Connected with Nintendo’s Miiverse on PCs & Smartphones

  Nintendo is expanding ‘Miiverse’ beyond the boundaries of the Wii U, allowing users to interact and share on PCs and smartphones.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 25, 2013No Comments

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  Nintendo Will Not Hold an E3 2013 Press Conference

  Nintendo says they will not be holding a pre-E3 press conference this year, but will instead focus on smaller events.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 25, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart’ & ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Hitting Wii U This Year

  It’s no secret that the Wii U’s lineup of software hasn’t exactly been up to par, but word is that Nintendo plans to remedy the issue with a new ‘Mario Kart’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’ later this year.

  by Riley Little | Apr 24, 20131 Comment

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  Nintendo Prepares First Wii U Virtual Console Titles Including ‘Super Mario World’

  The first batch of Nintendo’s Virtual Console titles are available for the Wii U including ‘ExciteBike,’ ‘Punch Out,’ ‘F-Zero,’ ‘Kirby’s Adventure,’ and ‘Ice Climber.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 24, 201310 Comments

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  Fan Offers to Translate ‘Earthbound’ Sequel for Free

  ‘Earthbound’ is finally making its way back to the Western world through the Wii U’s Virtual Console, and now one fan has offered Nintendo to translate its sequel for free.

  by Riley Little | Apr 21, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ Creature Confirmed as New Mewtwo Form

  The new Pokemon that was unveiled a couple of weeks ago, and will be making its debut in ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’, has been confirmed as an alternate form for the legendary Mewtwo.

  by Riley Little | Apr 18, 20134 Comments

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  ‘EarthBound’ Finally Getting Wii U Virtual Console Release

  Nintendo announces that ‘EarthBound’ (Mother 2) is returning to North America for the Wii U Virtual Console.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 17, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Yoshi’s Island’ & ‘Mario Party’ Crashing onto Nintendo 3DS

  The latest Nintendo Direct brought with it plenty of news regarding the 3DS, and two of the biggest announcements came in the form of a new ‘Mario Party’ and ‘Yoshi’s Island’ for the handheld.

  by Riley Little | Apr 17, 2013No Comments

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  ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2′ Coming to Nintendo 3DS

  At long last, an original ‘Zelda’ game will be arriving on the Nintendo 3DS later this year, and it’ll be none other than a sequel to ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’.

  by Riley Little | Apr 17, 201311 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity’ Review

  Read our ‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity’ review to find out if it’s as much fun to get lost in the game’s dungeons as it was in previous iterations.

  by Riley Little | Apr 16, 2013No Comments

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  More Wild ‘Pokemon Rumble U’ Figures Appear

  Nintendo has revealed the second batch of figures that’ll be compatible with its upcoming and downloadable ‘Pokemon Rumble U’ title for the Wii U.

  by Riley Little | Apr 15, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Pikmin 3′ Will Feature Three Playable Captains

  ‘Pikmin 3′ will finally be hitting the Wii U in the not too distant future, and it’ll feature three separate Captains to control in the game’s campaign.

  by Riley Little | Apr 9, 20133 Comments

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  Miyamoto Preaches Patience With Wii U

  Nintendo’s Wii U is struggling to keep up with competition in so many ways it’s hard to keep track, but Shigeru Miyamoto is asking gamers to be patient with promises of a brighter future for the console.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 8, 201318 Comments

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  Mewtwo Strikes Back in ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’

  A new creature has been revealed for ‘ Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’, and it may very well be a new form for the legendary Mewtwo.

  by Riley Little | Apr 6, 201320 Comments

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  Wii U Woes Continue: Unreal Engine 4 Not Supported on Nintendo’s Console [Updated]

  Epic Games’ Mark Rein confirms that Unreal Engine 4 will not support Nintendo’s Wii U, further hurting the console’s chances of competing with the next-gen.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 30, 201378 Comments

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  ‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’ Review

  Read our ‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’ review to find out if Luigi’s latest solo outing is as hauntingly good as its predecessor on the Nintendo 3DS.

  by Riley Little | Mar 25, 20133 Comments

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  ‘LEGO City: Undercover’ Review

  Read our ‘LEGO City: Undercover’ review to see if Chase McCain’s grand and blocky adventure manages to build the Wii U’s library with a must-have game.

  by Riley Little | Mar 19, 20131 Comment

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  Wii U Woes: No ‘Saints Row 4,’ No ‘Dead Island,’ Possibly No ‘Battlefield 4′

  Wii U is starving for games, and third-parties aren’t helping. ‘Saints Row 4′ and ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ are skipping the console, and ‘Battlefield 4′ might do the same.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 18, 201366 Comments

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  Better, But Not Good: Wii U’s February 2013 Sales

  February was another bad month at retail for Nintendo’s Wii U. Microsoft’s Xbox 360, on the other hand, enjoyed its 26th straight month as the best selling console in North America.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 15, 201317 Comments

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  New ‘Pokemon Rumble U’ Trailer Shows Off ‘Skylanders’-Like Toys

  Nintendo has release a trailer for the upcoming ‘Pokemon Rumble U’, and it demonstrates some actual gameplay and puts the newly revealed NFC functionality on display.

  by Riley Little | Mar 15, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Wii U: Sakurai Promises Improved Online Multiplayer

  Project Sora’s Masahiuro Sakurai promises ‘Super Smash Bros.’ for the Wii U will have improved online multiplayer. No more constant defending.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 14, 201310 Comments

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  Get a Peek at the Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL

  Finally, after teasing the handheld variant, Nintendo has revealed when the coveted Pikachu-themed 3DS XL will be hitting North American retailers.

  by Riley Little | Mar 14, 20135 Comments

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  Nintendo Loses 3DS Patent Infringement Case

  Nintendo is being asked to pay $30.2 million dollars in damages after a federal jury in New York concluded that 3DS’s glasses-free 3D display infringes on a patent held by Tomita Technologies.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 14, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon Rumble U’ First Wii U Game to Use NFC

  At long last, a Wii U game will finally make use of the console’s unique NFC capabilities. ‘Pokemon Rumble U’ will allow players to use acton figures to interact with the game.

  by Riley Little | Mar 13, 20134 Comments

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  ‘The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages’ and ‘Seasons’ Coming to 3DS

  Two classic Game Boy Color games are will be making their way onto the Nintendo 3DS’ Virtual Console just before Summer, according to series producer Eiji Aonuma.

  by Riley Little | Mar 12, 201312 Comments

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  Pachter: Nintendo ‘Should Exit The Hardware Business’

  According to Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, ‘If Nintendo’s business is trying to make a profit,’ then ‘of course they should exit the hardware business.’

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 12, 201347 Comments

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  Miyamoto Wanted ‘Pikmin 3′ Near Wii U Launch; 3DS ‘Pikmin’ Cartoons In Production

  Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto wishes ‘Pikmin 3′ had come out closer to Wii U’s launch. When the game does arrive, a series of animated ‘Pikmin’ shorts will be released for 3DS.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 11, 20131 Comment

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  Retro Studios Not Working on ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’, What Does the Developer Have Up Its Sleeve?

  It’s come to light that the developer responsible for the 3DS port of ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’ is Monster Games. If that’s the case, then what is Retro Studios, the original title’s developer, working on?

  by Riley Little | Mar 8, 20133 Comments

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  Ubisoft Wants A Wii U Price Cut; Nintendo Focused on GamePad’s NFC Capabilities

  Wii U’s sales have declined precipitously since the beginning of 2013, and Ubisoft thinks it might be time for a price cut. Instead, Nintendo is focused on exploiting the GamePad’s NFC features.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 6, 201363 Comments

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  The Wii U Desperately Needs ‘Destiny’ & ‘Watch Dogs’

  Media, major video game publishers and the stock market are down on Nintendo, but there’s hope if key third-party titles can draw attention to the Wii U.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 19, 201347 Comments

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’ Returning to 3DS

  Donkey Kong will be making his triumphant return on the Nintendo 3DS in the remastered ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’. Wii owners should be all too familiar with this game.

  by Riley Little | Feb 14, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Mario & Luigi: Dream Team’ and ‘Mario Golf: World Tour’ Coming to 3DS

  Nintendo has announced two brand new games that are scheduled to come to the 3DS later this Summer. Get ready for ‘Mario & Luigi: Dream Team’ and ‘Mario Golf: World Tour’.

  by Riley Little | Feb 14, 20134 Comments

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  New Valentine’s Nintendo Direct Detailing Wii U & 3DS Games

  There’s a new Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled to take place tomorrow morning, and it’ll highlight some of the Wii U and 3DS games currently on the horizon.

  by Riley Little | Feb 13, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon TV’ App Let’s Fans Watch the Anime on iOS & Android Devices

  A new app available today allows fans of the ‘Pokemon’ anime series to watch a number of episodes and films on their iOS or Android devices. Best of all, it’s free of charge.

  by Riley Little | Feb 12, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Pokemon Rumble’ Coming to Nintendo Wii U

  Nintendo announced that there is a brand new downloadable Pokemon game headed to the Wii U’s eShop later this year, and it’s called ‘Pokemon Scramble U’.

  by Riley Little | Feb 12, 20134 Comments

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  Eevee Gets a New Evolution in ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ [UPDATED]

  A new pocket monster has been confirmed to debut in ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’ this year, and it’s actually a new evolution of the infamous Eevee. Say hello to Sylveon.

  by Riley Little | Feb 12, 201322 Comments

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  New ‘Pokemon X and ‘Y’ Details Arriving This Week

  Some new details on the upcoming ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Pokemon Y’ are scheduled to be released later this week via CoroCoro magazine, as well as the television show Pokemon Smash.

  by Riley Little | Feb 11, 201314 Comments