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After hearing that Electronic Arts no longer has any Wii U games in development as of right now, a software engineer from the publisher decided to heavily criticize Nintendo for its strategy, and has even mentioned that it's less powerful than a Xbox 360. Nintendo's Wii U hasn't gone off to the greate... |
18 May 2013
05:21 GMT |
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Electronic Arts has confirmed that it has no games currently in development for the Nintendo Wii U home console, but it's not ruling out future projects for the recently released device.
Nintendo launched the Wii U home console last November, and one of the device's main third-party backers was EA, which l... |
17 May 2013
23:47 GMT |
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The NPD Group, the organization that tracks sales in the gaming industry on the United States market, says that the Xbox 360 home console from Microsoft has once more been the bestselling device for the month of May.
The overall value of the hardware market has gone down 42 percent when compared to the same period i... |
17 May 2013
03:29 GMT |
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A team of hackers have apparently cracked the firmware of the Wii U's GamePad controller and found that the home console can actually support two gamepads at the same time, despite Nintendo's reluctance to talk about such a capability. Nintendo launched the Wii U last year and bundled it with a special Gam... |
15 May 2013
10:49 GMT |
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Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Bros. 2 is going to appear for the Wii U Virtual Console service this week, on May 19, and has even posted a video of the game in action.
In an effort to make Wii U owners play more on their device, Nintendo released the Virtual Console service last month, through which it lau... |
13 May 2013
12:21 GMT |
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Nintendo has apparently upgraded the CPU and GPU of the Wii U home console through the latest system firmware update, at least according to a new report on the web. The Wii U was released back in November and, since then, owners have complained about the sluggish interface and some developers were upset by the reduc... |
10 May 2013
07:32 GMT |
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The Resident Evil: Revelations demo has received a release date of May 14 at least for the Nintendo Wii U, thanks to a special newsletter sent by the company to Wii U owners in North America.
Resident Evil: Revelations is set to appear at the end of the month for the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U platforms, after hav... |
9 May 2013
10:14 GMT |
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Capcom has just released a fresh video with Resident Evil: Revelations, this time showing off the different features of the game's Wii U version and how it uses the special GamePad to offer new experiences.
Resident Evil: Revelations is set to appear later this month for the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U platfor... |
8 May 2013
07:03 GMT |
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Activision has issued a statement over the possibility of seeing its recently revealed Call of Duty: Ghosts for the Nintendo Wii U platform, confirming that, as of yet, it's not ready to share any details about the game's other platforms.
Call of Duty: Ghosts was revealed to the world yesterday through a t... |
2 May 2013
08:38 GMT |
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Nintendo is interested in exploring new types of games, as its president, Satoru Iwata, has confirmed that the company will focus on downloadable titles, free-to-play experiences, and online subscription-based games. Nintendo has been very slow to adopt digital distribution, as only its recent consoles, like the Wii... |
1 May 2013
05:34 GMT |
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Nintendo's Wii U marketing effort has been a disaster, according to games industry analysts, but the Japanese company can turn things around by accurately showing off the new home console and by releasing plenty of new games for it.
Nintendo released the Wii U back in November but sales haven't been that i... |
29 April 2013
11:51 GMT |
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Nintendo has admitted that it could have done a better job differentiating the new Wii U from the regular Wii, and even went so far as to say that some customers believed the Wii U's GamePad was just an accessory for the Wii.
The Wii U came out back in November last year around the world and, since then, the co... |
26 April 2013
13:41 GMT |
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In an effort to please Nintendo Wii U owners after taking away the exclusivity of Rayman Legends from their home console, Ubisoft has now released a special standalone title called Rayman Legends Online Challenges. The experience, which can be downloaded for free via the online eShop by all Wii U owners, features no... |
26 April 2013
10:16 GMT |
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Nintendo has officially released the Wii U firmware update 3.0.0, which can now be downloaded by the owners of the home consoles all around the world, bringing plenty of major improvements, including a faster interface.
Ever since Nintendo launched the Wii U last year, owners of the console have complained of the sl... |
26 April 2013
02:59 GMT |
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Nintendo has just confirmed that it won't hold a huge press conference at E3 2013 in June, as the company has decided to organize several, smaller gatherings targeted at the public present at the expo. As part of this strategy, it will air special Direct videos for each specific market, including Japan, North... |
25 April 2013
11:41 GMT |
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Ubisoft has just confirmed that the Rayman Legends Online Challenges application for the Nintendo Wii U is now available for download on the new home console. The company has also revealed a set of release dates for the game across all platforms. Rayman Legends was initially set to appear only on the Wii U but, af... |
25 April 2013
08:26 GMT |
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Nintendo is confident that new entries in the Mario and Zelda franchises, like Mario Kart or the Wind Waker HD titles, will give the Wii U a much needed boost in terms of sales.
Nintendo has just presented its financial earnings results, and the actual sales figures for the Wii U home console aren't that impres... |
24 April 2013
10:08 GMT |
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After seeing some leaked details about the Wii U GamePad functionality baked into Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Ubisoft has now posted an actual gameplay video with the game running on the Wii U.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist was initially confirmed for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 but, recently, Ubisoft announced that a Wii U ... |
23 April 2013
04:10 GMT |
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Rayman Legends Challenges, the special standalone experience that'll be exclusive for the Wii U, is set to appear for free on April 25, allowing fans to compete on four levels against their friends. Rayman Legends was supposed to be a Wii U exclusive game but Ubisoft made the decision to bring the title to othe... |
22 April 2013
13:41 GMT |
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Splinter Cell: Blacklist has special Wii U GamePad features and these have just been detailed by a retailer, highlighting the many ways in which the game will make use of the GamePad's touchscreen and motion sensors. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is the next installment in the long running stealth series, and develo... |
22 April 2013
11:51 GMT |
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Nintendo has confirmed that it's taking down the eShop online stores for its different platforms, including the 3DS and Wii U, as well as the Wii Shopping Channel and the DSi shop for a period of network maintenance today, April 22. Nintendo is getting ready to roll out a special firmware update for the Wii U c... |
22 April 2013
08:58 GMT |
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Nintendo has confirmed that the long awaited Wii U Virtual Console would be released on April 23 in the U.S., and that a great set of classic NES and SNES titles would be available at launch, including Super Mario World, Super Metroid, or Donkey Kong Jr.
The Nintendo Wii U is in dire need of more games, so Nintendo ... |
22 April 2013
07:02 GMT |
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Nintendo has just posted a few new details about the upcoming Wii U firmware update to be released next week, confirming that, besides the increased interface speed, the software also gives owners the option of moving data between USB drives and to install downloaded software while playing another game.
Ninten... |
18 April 2013
07:05 GMT |
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Nintendo has officially given its upcoming Pikmin 3 for the Wii U a release date, confirming that it's set to appear on August 4 in North America, and even posted a special video that shows off a new type of creature called the Winged Pikmin.
Pikmin 3 is one of the most anticipated Wii U games that are set to a... |
18 April 2013
04:02 GMT |
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Jesse Divnich, who is watching the video game industry for EEDAR, believes that the PlayStation 4 from Sony and the unannounced Xbox 720 from Microsoft will generate 11 million sales before the end of 2014. The number is impressive considering the limited sales excitement generated by the Wii U from Nintendo, which ... |
18 April 2013
03:49 GMT |
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Nintendo held a very special Direct video conference yesterday, in which the company presented a wide array of games for its 3DS platform, as well as for the Wii U home console. Nintendo opted some time ago to share all of its news directly with fans via special Direct video conferences in which its executives, incl... |
18 April 2013
03:05 GMT |
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Nintendo has confirmed that the system firmware update for its Wii U console will be released next week, bringing a much needed dose of speed to the platform's interface.
Nintendo released the Wii U last November around the world and the new home console became relatively popular, even if new titles for it aren... |
17 April 2013
04:08 GMT |
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Injustice: Gods Among Us, the upcoming fighting game from NetherRealm and Warner Bros., has special support for the Nintendo Wii U's GamePad controller, as it will display the combo moves of your character during matches and can even be used for off-screen play whenever it isn't possible to watch it on the ... |
15 April 2013
04:02 GMT |
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The Nintendo Wii U is in grave danger at its current price point, as it might not even outsell the old GameCube, let alone the really successful Wii, at least according to analyst Michael Pachter, who emphasizes that the company needs to draw in third-party publishers. The Wii U came out in November and, while its p... |
11 April 2013
03:02 GMT |
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After a few rumors, Splinter Cell: Blacklist has been confirmed for the Nintendo Wii U by Ubisoft, who even released a screenshot showing how owners of the console can use the GamePad during gameplay.
Blacklist is the next installment in the long-running Splinter Cell franchise and promises a return to the roots of ... |
10 April 2013
10:42 GMT |
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After declining to comment on the state of the Nintendo Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines, Sega has now publicly stated that this upcoming edition of the game is no longer in development.
Aliens: Colonial Marines appeared back in February for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms. Sadly, the game didn't m... |
6 April 2013
00:20 GMT |
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Sega has declined to comment on the Nintendo Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines, saying that it doesn't have any new details to offer about it. Aliens: Colonial Marines came out in February and disappointed many fans with its poor quality on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms and didn't even appear... |
4 April 2013
05:37 GMT |
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Square Enix has just posted a video with the recently confirmed Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut game for the Nintendo Wii U, not to mention a lengthy list of features that will be included in the new version of the action RPG. Deus Ex: Human Revolution delivered an impressive experience back in 2011 wh... |
3 April 2013
08:17 GMT |
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Epic Games has clarified its recent statements concerning the Unreal Engine 4, saying that, while the technology won't support the Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, developers who license it can modify the engine to run on these current-generation platforms. Epic Games is preparing for the release of t... |
31 March 2013
08:58 GMT |
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Nintendo has apparently revealed that European Wii U owners will no longer be able to purchase the digital edition of Darksiders 2 from the online eShop as the game will be eliminated from the marketplace after March 31.
The Wii U came out last year and among the different ported games that appeared for it was Darks... |
29 March 2013
16:11 GMT |
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Nintendo is set to release a brand new Wii U firmware update in April and, in order to showcase the improvement it brings in terms of speed to the console's interface, the company has posted a comparison video showcasing a Wii U running the current firmware and one running the new software.
The Wii U was releas... |
27 March 2013
08:11 GMT |
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Phil Fish, the creator of indie hit Fez, has confirmed that the only way the colorful puzzle platformer will appear on the Wii U is only if Nintendo pays and does the actual porting process. Fez appeared last year on the Xbox 360 and is currently getting ready to appear on other platforms, including the PC, but also... |
26 March 2013
11:44 GMT |
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Ubisoft is adamant that its upcoming Rayman Legends puzzle platformer is going to sell a lot of Nintendo Wii U consoles, even if it's also going to appear at the same time for the PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms.
Rayman Legends was supposed to be one of the Wii U's killer launch apps, but Ubisoft decided to del... |
26 March 2013
10:13 GMT |
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A survey shows that 22 percent of surveyed publishers currently have plans to launch games on the next generation of consoles from Microsoft and Sony, while just 11% of them are interested in delivering titles for the Nintendo-made Wii U.
The report, called Games Connection Publisher Survey 2013, shows that about 6 ... |
22 March 2013
13:31 GMT |
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted developer Criterion Games has revealed that the different DLC packs released for the game on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms could appear for the Wii U edition of the game if it's supported by fans.
The Need for Speed: Most Wanted reboot is out this week on the Wii U platform, af... |
21 March 2013
09:23 GMT |
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After releasing a pretty major patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles, developer Treyarch has just posted a new update for the Nintendo Wii U version of the popular first-person shooter.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 impressed tens of millions of fans when it came out back in Nove... |
21 March 2013
05:39 GMT |
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Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have confirmed that the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution released back in 2011 is coming this year to the Wii U in the form of as special Director's Cut that includes improved graphics, overhauled boss fights and plenty of other enhancements.
Deus Ex: Human Revolutio... |
20 March 2013
09:33 GMT |
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Lego City Undercover, the new Wii U exclusive title coming this week to the Nintendo console, has a special digital download version that weighs in at a whopping 22GB, meaning gamers who want to get it via the online eShop must have an external hard drive to receive it.
The Nintendo Wii U came out in November with t... |
18 March 2013
15:41 GMT |
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Saints Row 4, the recently revealed sequel in the popular open-world franchise, won't appear on the Wii U, as developer Volition and publisher Deep Silver want to focus on current platforms like the PC, PS3, or Xbox 360.
After THQ's bankruptcy, publisher Deep Silver acquired both the rights to the Saints R... |
18 March 2013
06:06 GMT |
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The sales experienced by the Nintendo Wii U were slower than expected, according to GameStop president Tony Bartel, but the executive hopes that, once more games are released for the console, the device will pick up speed.
The Wii U came out in November of last year and, while it sold quite a few units, including th... |
15 March 2013
15:21 GMT |
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French publisher Ubisoft is eagerly awaiting a price cut for the Nintendo Wii U, as it hopes that, once more people afford to get the console, they'll start to buy Ubisoft's own games for the platform.
The Wii U was released in November of last year and its debut was pretty successful, with Nintendo managi... |
7 March 2013
03:36 GMT |
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Mojang, the developer behind the hugely successful Minecraft project, has confirmed that, once Microsoft's exclusivity deal expires, Minecraft could appear on other consoles besides the Xbox 360, including the PlayStation 3.
Mojang has impressed tens of millions of gamers from all around the world with Minecraf... |
6 March 2013
13:41 GMT |
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Crytek, the studio behind the recently released Crysis 3, has confirmed that it managed to get the new game running on the Nintendo Wii U platform but, due to business decisions between publisher Electronic Arts and Nintendo, the project was ultimately scrapped.
Crysis 3 came out last month across the PC, PS3, and X... |
5 March 2013
11:41 GMT |
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A brand new system software update is now available for the Nintendo Wii U, taking the firmware version up to 2.1.3 U and bringing a few stability improvements.
The Nintendo Wii U came out last November and its release, while pretty successful, was hampered by a day-one firmware update that was quite large and often... |
5 March 2013
05:06 GMT |
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Bit.Trip Runner 2 came out last week across the PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U platforms, but quite a few players have already begun complaining of various issues and glitches, including a variety of things on the Wii U and a pretty serious corrupt save-game problem on the Xbox 360.
Bit.Trip Runner 2, or more specifica... |
4 March 2013
04:45 GMT |
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