Latest Wii U News

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Hands-On Preview

  Donkey Kong is back and better than ever in Retro Studios’ ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ for the Nintendo Wii U, and we had a chance to go hands-on with it during E3 2013.

  by Riley Little | Jun 19, 2013No Comments

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  Nintendo Has ‘Concerns’ About Bringing ‘Pokemon Red’ & ‘Blue’ to Virtual Console

  Despite a solid following and fan demand, The Pokemon Company has concerns about bringing ‘Pokemon Red’ and ‘Blue’ to the 3DS or Wii U Virtual Console.

  by Riley Little | Jun 18, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart 8′ Preview

  Game Rant goes hands-on with ‘Mario Kart 8′ at E3 2013, getting in several races to grasp a firm feel of the gravity-defying game.

  by John Jacques | Jun 18, 201311 Comments

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  ‘Super Mario 3D World’ Preview

  Game Rant tried out various levels from Nintendo’s upcoming ‘Super Mario 3D World’, and liked both gameplay and cats. Read on to find out more!

  by John Jacques | Jun 18, 20134 Comments

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  Microsoft Defends $499 Xbox One; Nintendo: No Plans for Wii U Price Drop

  Microsoft Interactive head Don Mattrick addresses the controversial Xbox One $499 price point – while a Nintendo marketing executive claims that there are no plans for a Wii U price drop.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 17, 201333 Comments

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  ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Changing Up Single-Player Campaign

  The pair of upcoming ‘Super Smash Bros.’ games will feature a single-player campaign, but it won’t be like anything else featured in past iterations. Say goodbye to Subspace Emissary mode.

  by Riley Little | Jun 17, 20132 Comments

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  Reggie & Miyamoto Talk Nintendo’s Approach to Used Games

  With talk of used games all over the industry, Nintendo bigwigs Reggie Fils-Aime & Shigeru Miyamoto discuss their thoughts on the hot-button issue.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 16, 20135 Comments

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  Ubisoft Confirms 3 ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Titles in Development

  With ‘Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag’ now only months away, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed the existence of up to 3 new franchise instalments.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 16, 20132 Comments

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  Namco Bandai Characters May Not Appear in ‘Super Smash Bros’

  Namco Bandai characters may not appear in the new ‘Super Smash Bros.’ titles. Despite helping with the development, Sakurai isn’t giving the developer any leeway with roster additions.

  by Riley Little | Jun 16, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Demo Preview: The Mouse House Meets ‘Minecraft’

  We previewed ‘Disney Infinity’ at E3 2013. Check out our demo impressions of the collectible toy line/open world game – which has more potential than some might think.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 13, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Multiplayer Preview

  Ubisoft invites Game Rant behind-closed-doors to check out the multiplayer features of the open-world cyber hacker sandbox game, ‘Watch Dogs’.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 11, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Super Mario 3D World’ and ‘Mario Kart 8′ E3 2013 Trailers

  Nintendo updates some of its most famous franchises in new and interesting ways, from the 4-player 3D action in ‘Super Mario 3D World’ to the mind-bending tracks of ‘Mario Kart 8′!

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 11, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Swings onto Wii U

  Retro Studios has finally unveiled its newest project, and it’s turned out to be a follow up to the ‘Donkey Kong Country’ series. Get ready for ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’.

  by Riley Little | Jun 11, 20134 Comments

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  Ubisoft E3 Trailer Round-Up: ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist,’ ‘Watch_Dogs’ and More

  Take a tour of the new trailers and titles released by Ubisoft this week at E3 2013, including ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ and ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.’

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 11, 20131 Comment

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  Wii Fit Trainer Joins ‘Super Smash Bros.’

  Hot on the heels of Nintendo’s ‘Super Smash Bros.’ reveal, the Big N has announced one more playable combatant in the form of Wii Fit’s Trainer… we’re not joking.

  by Riley Little | Jun 11, 201317 Comments

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  ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Trailer for Wii U and 3DS

  At long last, Nintendo has given its fans a look at the next installment of the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ franchise. Get a glimpse at a pair of newcomers – including Capcom’s very own Mega Man.

  by Riley Little | Jun 11, 201319 Comments

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  ‘Watch_Dogs’ E3 Trailer: You Are Not Anonymous

  Ubisoft has unveiled an extended ‘Watch_Dogs’ trailer for E3 2013, which shows vigilante Aiden Pearce using a mix of hacks and guns to take down a human trafficking ring.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 10, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Scorpion DLC & Costume Packs Dated

  NetherRealm Studios unveils the download date for the newest ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ downloadable character as well as two new costume packs

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 6, 20138 Comments

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  E3 Nintendo Direct to Feature Footage of ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′

  Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ franchise, has confirmed that fans can expect the first ever trailer for ‘Smash Bros. 4′ during the Big N’s E3 Nintendo Direct.

  by Riley Little | Jun 6, 201313 Comments

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  Will Nintendo Announce a Wii U Price Cut at E3?

  The 8GB Wii U bundle is reportedly being recalled later this month – leading to speculation that Nintendo will announce a price cut for the 32GB Deluxe Wii U version at this year’s E3.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 5, 201314 Comments

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  Scorpion Set to Sting Superheroes in ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’

  A new character has been confirmed as DLC for the DC Comics brawler ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’, and it’s none other than ‘Mortal Kombat’s very own Scorpion.

  by Riley Little | Jun 3, 201328 Comments

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  Splinter Cell: ‘Sam Will Be Back’ on Next-Gen Consoles

  ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ isn’t even out yet, but that hasn’t put a damper on Ubisoft’s plans for the series on next-gen consoles – according to ‘Blacklist’ art director Scott Lee.

  by Riley Little | May 31, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Video Talks Multi-Studio Development

  The new developer diary for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ explains the challenge of using studios based around the world to build a single, consistent experience.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 30, 20133 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: Xbox One Covers, Ubisoft MMO, GT6, Minecraft & More!

  Xbox One game covers, Gran Turismo delays, Minecraft updates, Diablo 3′s future, Homeworld’s spiritual successor, Ubisoft’s mysterious ‘Massive’ MMO, cool game facts & more gaming news!

  by Rob Keyes | May 30, 20132 Comments

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  Ubisoft’s E3 Plans, New Racing Game ‘The Crew’ Coming?

  Ubisoft has announced its official lineup for this year’s E3, just in time for rumors to surface regarding the company’s intention to release a brand new racing game known as ‘The Crew’.

  by Riley Little | May 29, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Sonic Lost World’ Finds a New Trailer

  A new trailer for the Wii U and 3DS exclusive ‘Sonic Lost World’ throws the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog back into the world of platforming, but this time around there’s some very noticeable twists.

  by Riley Little | May 28, 201318 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′ Roster, Nintendo’s E3 Surprises

  Rumors have begun surfacing for Nintendo’s imminent E3-focused Nintendo Direct. Apparently fans may be in for a Wii U price drop, new ‘Zelda’ info, and a glimpse at the roster size in ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′.

  by Riley Little | May 27, 201310 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: PS4′s Kinect, Agent, Ryse, Gaming Anniversaries & More!

  PS4 Eye, Rockstar’s ‘Agent’, The Wonderful 101, Deadpool, The Last of Us, The Elder Scrolls Online, Ghost Recon, Ryse, Medal of Honor, Diablo 3, 30 years of EA & more gaming news!

  by Rob Keyes | May 23, 20134 Comments

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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, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ Co-op Trailer & Screenshots

  Ubisoft releases a co-op trailer for ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ and it’s positively bursting with banter, takedowns and slow-motion melee galore.

  by Samuel James Riley | May 21, 20132 Comments

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  Ubisoft Reveals ‘Watch Dogs’ Pre-Order Bonuses for Amazon & GameStop

  If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to pre-order your copy of ‘Watch Dogs’, check out the pre-order bonuses to help you decide.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 21, 20132 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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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Official Story Trailer: Deadshot, Explosions, Easter Eggs, & More!

  Warner Bros. Interactive has released a four-minute CGI trailer for ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ featuring Deadshot, comic book easter eggs, and hard-hitting Bat-action – but no gameplay.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 20, 201330 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Playable Deathstroke DLC Revealed

  According to an online retailer Deathstroke won’t just appear in ‘Batman: Arkham Origins,’ but be playable DLC for those who pre-order.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 19, 20138 Comments

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  Kevin Conroy WILL Return For ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’

  Despite previous reports, voice actor Kevin Conroy has confirmed that he WILL be lending his voice to ‘Batman: Arkham Origins.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 19, 201312 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, 201348 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, 20133 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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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Producer Talks Customization, Progression & Sequels

  Ubisoft Producer Dominic Guay talks about the progression and reputation systems in ‘Watch_Dogs’, planning sequels, and the effect of ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’.

  by Rob Keyes | May 16, 20135 Comments

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  Ubisoft Expects ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ to Sell Less Than ‘AC3′

  Even if Ubisoft has high hopes for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4,’ they’re anticipating lower sales numbers than previous games. What could it mean for the series?

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 201315 Comments

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  ‘Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure’ Swooping onto Wii U, 3DS, PC

  Warner Bros. Interactive has unveiled the latest iteration of the ‘Scribblenauts’ franchise, and it features heroes and villains from the DC Comics universe.

  by Riley Little | May 15, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ Trailer Explains Edward Kenway’s Mission

  The latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ takes players ‘Under the Black Flag,’ and hints at what will be driving the series’ newest hero to piracy.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 20137 Comments

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  ‘ZombiU 2′ Prototype in Development; Will the Sequel Include Co-op?

  Ubisoft Montpellier is teasing the existence of a ‘ZombiU 2′ prototype – how will the developer improve on the Wii U’s surprisingly solid launch title?

  by Anthony Taormina | May 14, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Screens Preview Gameplay, Weapons, Nazis & More

  1960 under Nazi control? Bethesda has released a batch of new screenshots and concept art for ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ illustrating the next-gen shooter’s vision of alternate history.

  by Brian Sipple | May 14, 20132 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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  No Multiplayer in ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’

  Contrary to industry standards, the newly announced ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ will not feature a multiplayer component to allow for a more in-depth single-player experience.

  by Riley Little | May 10, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Preview: What You Think You Can Do, You Can Do

  Ubisoft shows Game Rant ‘Watch_Dogs’, revealing many new gameplay features and confirming a full-fledged multiplayer mode that integrates with the campaign.

  by Rob Keyes | May 10, 201316 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set Trailer, Screens, & Details

  Some new screenshots and a trailer show how players will be able to reenact their favorite scenes with the Pirates of the Caribbean play set for ‘Disney Infinity.’

  by Anthony Taormina | May 9, 2013No Comments

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  Batgirl Claws Through New ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Gameplay Footage

  As the second DLC character confirmed for ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ Batgirl squares off against (and eviscerates) the Joker in an all-new gameplay trailer.

  by Brian Sipple | May 9, 20137 Comments

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  Activision CEO Calls Wii U Launch ‘Disappointing’; Uncertain About Next-Gen

  During a quarterly earnings call, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick calls the Wii U launch disappointing, and expresses concern over uncertainties with the next-generation of consoles.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 8, 20135 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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  ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Officially Revealed

  Bethesda has confirmed that the new title it was teasing is none other than a new ‘Wolfenstein’ game called ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’.

  by Riley Little | May 7, 201311 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, 20134 Comments

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  Horror Follow-Up ‘Shadow of the Eternals’ Releasing on PC & Wii U

  A campaign trailer, images, concept art, plot and character details arrive as the ‘Eternal Darkness’ followup ‘Shadow of the Eternals’ begins crowd-funding.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 6, 20131 Comment

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  Batgirl Confirmed as ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ DLC Character; General Zod & Scorpion Rumored

  A leaked Xbox Live Marketplace video reveals that Batgirl will be an ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ DLC character. Will General Zod and Scorpion fill the remaining season pass spots?

  by Ben Kendrick | May 3, 201320 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Features Lighting Inspired by Film Noir

  Warner Bros. Montreal wants to preserve the dark and gritty nature of ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ with film noir-inspired lighting.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20135 Comments