Latest Wii U News

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  Sakurai Wants to Make Fans Wait for ‘Super Smash Bros 4′ News

  There hasn’t been much news on the upcoming ‘Super Smash Bros’ games since their announcement, and Sakurai, the series’ creator, is now taking a hiatus from Twitter to reduce unwarranted speculation.

  by Riley Little | Dec 15, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Rayman Origins’ & ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Demos Hit Wii U eShop

  Two new demos, ‘Rayman Legends’ and ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed,’ have been added to the Wii U eShop. Each is restricted to a limited number of uses, and Nintendo explains why.

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 13, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Sales Down 14% from ‘MW3′: Has ‘Call of Duty’ Peaked?

  A new report suggest that first month ‘Black Ops 2′ sales are down 14 percent from ‘Modern Warfare 3.’ Does this mean the ‘Call of Duty’ series has finally peaked?

  by Ben Kendrick | Dec 10, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Dark Souls 2′ To Be More Approachable; Fans Petition To Bring It To Wii U

  Thanks to some creative changes at the top of developer From Software, the newly announced ‘Dark Souls 2′ might be taking a different gameplay direction from its 2011 predecessor.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 9, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Rayman Legends’ Releases February 2013 In North America; Demo Next Week

  Ubisoft has announced the worldwide release dates for ‘Rayman Legends,’ and revealed that a playable demo of the game will hit the eShop next week.

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 7, 2012No Comments

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  Next ‘Mass Effect 3′ DLC Details Appearing; BioWare Calls for ‘All Hands on Deck’

  A week after the release of ‘Omega,’ details have begun appearing for ‘Mass Effect 3′s’ next single-player DLC. From writers to actors to composers, BioWare says its next story will be bringing ‘all hands on deck.’

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 5, 201210 Comments

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  Nintendo Direct Wrap-Up: ‘LEGO City: Undercover,’ ‘Pikmin 3,’ Google Maps & More

  The latest Nintendo Direct video is full of information on ‘LEGO City: Undercover,’ ‘Game & Wario,’ ‘Pikmin 3,’ ‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon,’ and a Wii U version of Google Maps. Check it out right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 5, 20122 Comments

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  Assassin’s Creed 3: ‘The Hidden Secrets’ DLC Unlocks Pre-Order Exclusives

  The first ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ DLC bundle is here for owners of the DLC Season Pass, with ‘The Hidden Secret’ unlocking pre-order exclusive outfits, missions and special in-game weapons.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 4, 20123 Comments

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  Fils-Aime Reflects On North American Wii U Launch

  Two weeks after the North American launch of Wii U, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime offers his thoughts on the system’s massive day-one patch, and the difficulties of releasing new hardware.

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 4, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Rayman Legends’ Targeting Early 2013 Release Date

  A recent report, and confirmation from Ubisoft, claims that the Wii U exclusive ‘Rayman Legends’ will be hitting store shelves in early 2013.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 4, 20121 Comment

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  Pachter Predicts ‘Black Ops 2′ Sold 8.5m Units; Slightly Below ‘Modern Warfare 3′

  Michael Pachter and analyst firm EEDAR predict Treyarch’s ‘Black Ops 2′ will have sold 8.5 million units in the month of November, a slightly lower tally than last year’s ‘Modern Warfare 3.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 3, 20128 Comments

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  E3 2013: Major Sony, Microsoft, & Nintendo Next-Gen Rumors

  An extensive, rumor-filled report has blown the lid off of Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo’s next-gen plans for E3 2013, including prices, new names, interesting peripherals, and launch titles.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 3, 201224 Comments

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  Molyneux Finds Wii U ‘Good’ But ‘Not Great’

  Peter Molyneux has spoken out about Nintendo’s Wii U. Compared to ‘amazing technology’ like the Kindle Fire, Molyneux finds the system ‘good,’ but ‘not great.’

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 30, 201215 Comments

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  Final Nintendo Power Issue’s Cover is Wonderfully Nostalgic

  The final issue of Nintendo Power is set and scheduled to arrive at the homesteads of loyal subscribers very soon, and the official cover has been revealed – providing readers with a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

  by Riley Little | Nov 30, 20121 Comment

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ To Include Co-op, May Come 2013

  Fans of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ may have missed out on ‘Liberation’s heroine, Aveline. Could reports of drop-in, drop-out co-op for next year’s ‘Creed’ release change all that?

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 29, 201219 Comments

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  Iwata Teases 3D Mario & Zelda Games for Wii U, Apologizes for Day-One Patch

  Nintendo President Satoru Iwata promises that announcements about 3D Mario and Zelda games for Wii U are coming ‘in the future,’ and has apologized for the Wii U’s day-one patch.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Wii U Review

  Read our ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of of Two’ review to find out if Junction Point’s second Mickey Mouse game addresses the shortcomings, and builds on the strengths, of its predecessor.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 2012No Comments

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  Deathstroke the Terminator Targets ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’

  NetherRealm Studios has released a new ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ trailer – revealing Deathstroke the Terminator as the next character to join the fight.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 28, 201219 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Omega DLC Review

  Read our ‘Mass Effect 3′ Omega DLC review to find out if the largest post-release expansion, with new faces and new enemies in a fan-favorite locale, is worth the trip.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 28, 201224 Comments

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  Xbox 360 Outsells Wii U Over Black Friday By Near 2:1 Margin

  Black Friday console numbers are in, and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 moved 750,000 units compared to Nintendo’s Wii U, which sold only 400,000.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 27, 20128 Comments

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  Wii U Launch Week Sales Reach 400,000

  According to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, 400,000 Wii U systems were sold during the console’s first week at retail.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 26, 201216 Comments

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  Randy Pitchford Explains Why ‘Borderlands 2′ Not Ported to Wii U

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford explains why the Wii U won’t be receiving a port of ‘Borderlands 2,’ and teases some Wii U functionality ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 26, 20127 Comments

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  Nintendo: One Game Sale Makes Wii U Profitable

  Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime claims that although the Wii U is sold at a loss, it only takes the sale of one game for the console to become ‘profit positive.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 23, 201218 Comments

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  ’007 Legends’ Dev Eurocom Hit by Significant Layoffs; Refocusing on Mobile Games

  Fresh off the disappointing release of ’007 Legends,’ developer Eurocom will be laying off over three quarters of its workforce. It’s part of a restructuring initiative by the company to focus on mobile gaming.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 23, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Transformers Prime’ Wii U Review

  Read our review of ‘Transformers Prime’ on the Wii U to see why it’s a game you should avoid.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 22, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Scribblenauts Unlimited’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Scribblenauts Unlimited’ to see if Maxwell’s latest outing stacks up to its predecessors, and whether a few notable changes were implemented for the best.

  by Riley Little | Nov 22, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Nintendo Land’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Nintendo Land’ to find out if this collection of mini-games based on classic Nintendo characters and franchises is an effective showcase for Wii U’s GamePad controller.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 22, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition’ Review

  Does the Wii U version of ‘Batman: Arkham City’ make the best possible use of the GamePad and introduce enough new features to justify its price tag? Read on for our review.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 22, 201214 Comments

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  Wii U Apparently Supports Background Downloads of Firmware Updates

  Though the new Nintendo console doesn’t explicitly explain the functionality, the Wii U is capable of background downloads of firmware updates.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 21, 20122 Comments

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  Hulu Plus Now Available on Wii U; Netflix Password Problems Fixed

  The Hulu Plus app for the Wii U has gone live, and to celebrate Hulu is offering a free 1-week trial for Wii U owners. As well, Netflix has fixed password problems with their app.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 21, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailer Wants You To Survive – At All Costs

  Sega has released a brand new trailer for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ detailing the game’s multiplayer Survivor mode. Check it out right here!

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 21, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Wii U Trailer Details Exclusive GamePad Features

  BioWare has released an official trailer for their ‘Mass Effect 3′ Wii U Special Edition – showing off new GamePad combat functionality.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 21, 20122 Comments

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  Wii U Review

  Read our Wii U console review to find out if the new system and its tablet-inspired GamePad controller are a worthy follow-up to Nintendo’s best selling home console, the Wii.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 21, 201216 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ Wii U Review

  With ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ on the Wii U, Treyarch brings the game but not the community. Read on for our review..

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 20, 201257 Comments

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  Wii U Load Times and Freezing Major Issues on Launch Week

  Long load times and system freezing plague the Wii U as Nintendo works through the first week of issues with their brand new console.

  by Jacob Siegal | Nov 20, 20124 Comments

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  ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ Review

  Where does ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’, Nintendo’s first Wii U ‘Mario’ game, rank among other franchise installments? Read our review to find out.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 20, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Review

  Read our ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ review to see if developer Sumo Digital’s kart racer is more than just a ‘Mario Kart’ clone with Sega-brand racers.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 20, 201215 Comments

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  Nintendo Wii U Hacked on Day 1; Survey Hints at ‘Yoshi’s Island’

  A Wii U user has inadvertently hacked their console, and discovered a wide selection of options including the ability to delete accounts and surveys for forthcoming games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 19, 20126 Comments

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  Nintendo Network ID Tied to Single Wii U; Parents Charged for Consent

  While parents are being charged fifty cents so their children can register a Wii U Network ID, others are finding their account is tied to a single console.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 19, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Uncertain for Wii U or PC; Fan-Made Trailer Recreates it in ‘GTA 4′

  ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ is a lock to release on the PS3 and Xbox 360, but Rockstar’s Dan Houser explains why the company hasn’t confirmed any plans for the PC or Wii U. Meanwhile, one creative fan has recreated ‘GTA 5′s’ second trailer in ‘GTA 4.’

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 19, 20122 Comments

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  ‘ZombiU’ Review

  Ubisoft’s ‘ZombiU’ may be the most ‘hardcore’ video game on the Wii U but does it deliver a worthwhile survival horror experience? Read on for our review.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 19, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Easter Egg Guide

  Treyarch hasn’t disappointed with the new easter eggs and hidden content packed into ‘Black Ops 2.’ Here’s how to find them.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 19, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Tekken’ Producer Says ‘Super Smash Bros.’ is a Serious Fighter

  Katsuhiro Harada, the producer of Namco Bandai’s ‘Tekken’ series, has acknowledged that ‘Super Smash Bros.’ is a serious fighting game, as his team helps out with the development of the fourth installment.

  by Riley Little | Nov 16, 201221 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Makes $500 Million In A Day; New Game Modes In Development

  Activision has revealed that ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ made more than 500 million dollars in its first day at retail. Meanwhile, the company intends to provide further game updates in the coming months.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 16, 201222 Comments

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  Wii U to Launch With More Systems Than Wii

  Just days before the Wii U’s North American launch, Nintendo has revealed that the system will be available in greater numbers initially than was true of the Wii.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 15, 20123 Comments

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  Wii U Bonanza: Network, Miiverse, Browser & Storage Details, Plus Graphical Comparison

  With Nintendo’s Wii U launch close at hand, we examine the Wii U Network, Miiverse, Wii U storage woes and a Mario graphics comparison.

  by Curt Hutson | Nov 15, 20124 Comments

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  Reports: Some PC Copies of ‘Black Ops 2′ Replaced with ‘Mass Effect 2′

  Reports from buyers of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′s’ PC edition are indicating that several retail copies have shipped with ‘Mass Effect 2′ on the second disc — precluding installation of the newly released FPS.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 13, 20128 Comments

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  Wii U Will Not Support a Universal Achievements System

  After much speculation, it’s now been confirmed by 5th Cell co-founder Jeremiah Slaczka that Nintendo’s Wii U will not support any sort of universal achievements system.

  by Riley Little | Nov 12, 201214 Comments

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  Making of ‘Black Ops 2′ Documentary Premieres Tomorrow

  Treyarch and DirecTV are offering a behind-the-scenes look at the development of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ in a documentary premiering tomorrow night.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 10, 20125 Comments

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  Activision: ‘Black Ops 2′ Could Be The Best-Selling Game of All-Time

  Though the crown still belongs to its 2010 predecessor, Activision says ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ could become the best-selling video game of all time.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 8, 201214 Comments

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  Wii U Round-Up: Nintendo Unboxing, Video Chat & Network ID Explained

  Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata walks gamers through an unboxing of the Premium Wii U Pack, an explanation of the Network ID, and a demo of the video chat.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 7, 201220 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Female Turian Squadmate in Omega, Wii U Launch & N7 Day!

  Happy N7 Day! Mass Effect 3 confirmed as a Wii U launch title while the upcoming Omega DLC will introduce the first female Turian.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 7, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 4′ Leaks Denied by Captain Price Voice Actor

  Following a report that he outed the existence of ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,’ Bill Murray, the indelible voice of Captain Price, is now telling a different story.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 6, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Director Talks Challenge of Following Ezio

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ has arrived, with inevitable comparisons of Connor to past heroes. Creative Director Alex Hutchinson explains the challenges of following such icons, and how he feels about their success.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 6, 201217 Comments

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  Early Wii U Reviews for ‘Nintendo Land’ and ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’

  Early reviews for two of Nintendo’s major Wii U launch titles, ‘Nintendo Land’ and ‘New Super Mario Bros. U,’ are in. Find out if either might be worth a day one pick up.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 5, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Leaks to Torrent Sites Early, Treyarch’s Design Director Jabs Pirates

  Early copies of ‘Black Ops 2′ have already made their way to torrent sites, but Treyarch Design Director David Vonderhaar has a message for pirates: “suck less.”

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 5, 201227 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Review

  Read our review of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ to find out if the game delivers on the years of build-up, or simply offers more of the same experiences fans have come to expect.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 5, 201226 Comments

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  Nintendo Details Wii U Browser, Faster than IE 10 and Xbox 360

  Nintendo has detailed the browser for the Wii U, which reportedly renders HTML5 faster than IE 10 but doesn’t support plug-ins or multi-touch on the gamepad.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 2, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Nuketown 2025 Trailer; Pre-Order Season Pass Now

  Find out how closely Nuketown 2025 resembles the original, fan-favorite map in the newest trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2,’ and Activision details pre-order bonuses for the new Season Pass.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 2, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 4′ Not Confirmed? Infinity Ward Denies Talking To Actor

  In a carefully worded tweet, Infinity Ward has denied speaking with Captain Price voice actor Bill Murray about ‘Modern Warfare 4.’

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 31, 201215 Comments