Latest Wii U News

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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, 2013No 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, 20132 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, 201314 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, 201314 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, 20136 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, 20133 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, 201318 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

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Sonic’ Game Accidentally Leaks Next-Gen Xbox Name

  According to a source, another 3D ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ could be heading to systems soon, but this leak might have also just revealed the name for the next-gen Xbox console.

  by Curt Hutson | May 2, 201338 Comments

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  Sledgehammer Not Working On ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’; Coming to Wii U?

  Sledgehammer Games, the dev that had a hand in ‘MW3′, isn’t working on ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’, and the newly announced game is still hasn’t been confirmed for Wii U.

  by Riley Little | May 2, 20134 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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  ‘Star Trek: The Game’ Review

  Read our ‘Star Trek’ review to find out if it avoids the trappings of a mediocre tie-in game — or falls into nearly all of them.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 30, 20137 Comments

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  Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ Releasing November 19; New Gameplay Trailer Debuted

  One of the next generation’s most anticipated games, Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ finally has a release date — and a brand new slice of action-packed gameplay footage.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 29, 20133 Comments

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  Lobo Invades ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ on May 7

  The first downloadable character is on his way to ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’, and to celebrate Warner Bros. Interactive has released a new trailer with Lobo in action.

  by Riley Little | Apr 29, 201310 Comments

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  More ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Screenshots Released

  New stunning images set the stage for ‘Batman: Arkham Origins,’ and give a peek at the villains assembling to take on the Batman.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 29, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Will NOT Feature Kevin Conroy

  Fans won’t like it, but ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ will be going with a younger voice for their younger Batman. In other words, no Kevin Conroy.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 28, 201343 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Devs Talk Rocksteady’s Work

  The latest ‘Arkham Origins’ trailer highlighting what aspects of ‘Arkham Asylum’ and ‘Arkham City’ they most hope to preserve.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 28, 20134 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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  Next ‘Call of Duty’ Set for May 1st Reveal; Is the Series Going Next-Gen w/ ‘Ghosts’?

  As evidence continues to mount surrounding the next ‘Call of Duty’, the date of Activision’s official reveal appears to have been outed as May 1st.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  Disney Plans to Use Marvel and Star Wars Characters in ‘Infinity’

  Of course Disney Interactive has plans to include ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel characters in ‘Infinity,’ but just in case there was any doubt they confirmed the potential.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 26, 20137 Comments

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  Next ‘Scribblenauts’ Game Will Feature DC Comics Heroes and Villains?

  ‘Scribblenauts’ developer 5th Cell is reportedly working on a new title called ‘Unmasked’ that will combine ‘Scribblenauts’ gameplay with DC Comics superheroes, villains, and locales.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 25, 2013No Comments

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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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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Appears Online, Box Art Leaked

  A product page for a possible new ‘Call of Duty’ title has appeared on an online retailer’s website.

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 24, 20139 Comments

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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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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Might Include Multiplayer; Play as Batman and Robin

  A new rumor suggests multiplayer is planned for ‘Batman: Arkham Origins,’ with players taking control of Batman, Robin, and a few of the game’s villains.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 23, 20137 Comments

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  10 Villains We Want in ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’

  As ‘Arkham Origins’ sends the world’s deadliest killers against a younger Batman, we name those we most hope to see included.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 23, 201324 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate’: The Dark Knight Meets ‘Metroidvania’

  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate’ developer Armature offers new details about their 2.5D title – combining the Dark Knight and Metroidvania gameplay.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 22, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Review

  Read our ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ review to find out if NetherRealm’s over-the-top approach to fighting games can successfully merge with the DC Comics universe.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 22, 201324 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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  ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ Co-Op Reveal Coming; Box Art Revealed

  Hot on the heels of the ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ box art reveal, Ubisoft promises a co-op announcement is right around the corner.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 20, 20133 Comments

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  ‘FIFA 14′ Details & Screenshots – Big Enough Leap Forward?

  EA Sports officially unveils ‘FIFA 14′ with a list of improvements and gameplay screenshots.

  by John Jacques | Apr 19, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Alternate Costume Unlock Guide & Video

  Looking to unlock all of the alternate costumes in ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’? Here’s a complete list and guide – along with a video of all the skins in action.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 17, 201313 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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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ First DLC Character is Lobo; ‘Tomb Raider’ Gets 3 New Costumes

  A leaked image all but confirms Lobo will be the first DLC character to join NetherRealm Studios’ fighter ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ while another set of images showcase new ‘Tomb Raider’ costumes.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 16, 201314 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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  New ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ Gameplay Trailer Highlights Multiple Combat Styles

  Stealth, silence, or outright violence. The latest trailer for ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ highlights the many lethal combat styles at Sam Fisher’s disposal.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 15, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Receives a Super-Powered Launch Trailer

  It won’t be long now until gamers get their hands on ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’. To celebrate the impending arrival of the DC brawler, Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for the game.

  by Riley Little | Apr 12, 20131 Comment

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  Have Fun in ‘Disney Infinity’s Toy Box Mode

  One of the most appealing features of ‘Disney Infinity’ is the much talked about Toy Box Mode, and Disney has decided to show a little more of it off in a brand new trailer.

  by Riley Little | Apr 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ is Coming to Wii U

  After months of rumors and evidence slowly building up, Ubisoft announces that Sam Fisher will be heading to the Wii U in ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Trailer Reminds Us Green Lantern is Actually Cool

  NetherRealm Studios has released an exciting ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ trailer featuring Hal Jordan – reminding us why Green Lantern is one of the coolest DC characters around.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 10, 201313 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Officially Announced; Won’t Be About Arkham or Origins

  Warner Bros. Games Montreal announces details for ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ and a spin-off game for the 3DS and Vita called ‘Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 9, 201363 Comments