Well, this is quite interesting, isn’t it? Nintendo has announced the latest Wii redesign, set to launch exclusively this holiday season in Canada. Priced at $99.99, the Wii Mini will make its debut on December 7. So, you know, people can buy Wiis for their loved ones this Christmas. Umm … Are folks still doing that? The Wii Mini features […]

When Nintendo initially announced the Wii U, it stated that the machine was dedicated to video game players of all kinds. According to the company, the platform would be good for families, core gamers, and casual folks. With the GamePad’s ability to mirror the functions of traditional controllers, it’s definitely possible for developers to create games that are on par […]

Is the Wii U more powerful in terms of graphics compared to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3? According to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, it certainly is. Then again, he’s probably supposed to say that, right? Speaking to CNN, the Nintendo boss and internet meme stated, “If you would do a side-by-side comparison, you would actually see that […]

People have been wondering whether BioShock Infinite will feature a multiplayer component. Rumors have been popping up on the good ol’ internet, leading many to believe that some modes had been removed from the final game. So what’s the final story on multiplayer in Infinite? According to series creator, writer, and designer Ken Levine, there will be no multiplayer functionality […]

It was previously documented that for the first time ever Nintendo would be selling one of its machines at a loss with the Wii U. According to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, however, it doesn’t take much for the console to make a profit. In fact, all it takes is one game sale with every platform for Nintendo to […]

The uphill battle of the Vita in Japan rages on as it faces extreme opposition from the 3DS. According to a report on Gamasutra, Nintendo’s dual screen handheld largely outsold Sony’s portable by a whopping 47-to-1 ratio this past week. To put things into even clearer perspective, NeoGAF indicates that the Vita only managed to sell 4,021 units last week […]

I picked up a Wii at launch back in November 2006, so I didn’t have to deal with lengthy lines or long waiting periods to snag my Nintendo console. The Wii U, however, is a completely different story. When I finally decided to pre-order the darn thing, all I could do was add my name to a wait list. According […]

Wii U unboxing videos have begun flooding the good ol’ internet today. While it’s certainly entertaining seeing different members of the press opening up their shiny new Nintendo consoles, you should know that if you can only watch one of these videos, you should definitely make it the official unboxing by Satoru Iwata. What you get is just over five […]

If you’re interested in playing the Wii U before launch, you’ll be glad to know that you can do exactly that. Over 5,000 Wii U kiosks are now conveniently placed within the confines of various retailers in the United States including GameStop, Toys R’ Us, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart. Different kiosks will have different games on hand. The available […]

Ubisoft has gone on record to say that the Wii U version of Assassin’s Creed 3 will be identical to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 iterations. It seems as though that’s most certainly turning out to be true, because according to a report on CVG, the company recently announced that the game would feature all DLC on Nintendo’s system. […]

Randy Pitchford really digs the Wii U GamePad, it seems. Speaking to Joystiq, the Gearbox Software President said that its upcoming title Aliens: Colonial Marines would feature exclusive functions specific to the controller. “This is the best controller Nintendo’s ever made for making an FPS,” said Pitchford. “This is the best controller Nintendo has ever given us for playing hardcore […]

Earlier today, Level-5 and Grasshopper Manufacture announced the North American release of Liberation Maiden on the 3DS eShop. The game stars a protagonist named Shoko Ozora who also happens to be the president of New Japan. By piloting a flying mech, she will need to take down imposing threats to aid her land. Liberation Maiden features what appears to be […]

For a console that launches in less than a month, Nintendo has been rather coy surrounding details of its online plans for Wii U. Heck, even Tekken Tag Tournament 2 director Katsuhiro Harada wasn’t briefed as of last month. However, it seems Nintendo is finally sharing its plans with external partners. EA’s own private policy page has outed details on the […]

When Darksiders 2 is released on Wii U on November 18, it’ll feature multiple controller options for gamers to choose from. Part of the reason developer Vigil Games was able to provide such input variety may have to do with the Wii U hardware, which the studio says is pretty easy to develop software for. Speaking to GameZone, Vigil Lead […]

At just about 11 years running, Pikmin has the distinction of being one of Nintendo’s most entertaining modern franchises. Having launched during the GameCube era, the series garnered a loving fan base almost instantly. That’s why it should come as no surprise that plenty of folks are stoked for the upcoming Pikmin 3 on Wii U. While we haven’t gotten […]

Folks have been wondering how responsive the Wii U GamePad will be when Nintendo launches its upcoming console on November 18. Will there be a delay in inputs on the touchscreen? How responsive will it be? Ubisoft’s Michel Ancel says the GamePad is surprisingly responsive, with a mere delay of 1/60 of a second. “It’s really responsive,” said the Rayman […]

Reports indicate that the Wii U Pro Controller will last up to 80 hours per charge when Nintendo’s upcoming platform launches next month. While this hasn’t been officially announced by Nintendo, the product pages for the Pro Controller on both GameStop and Amazon clearly state the 80-hour battery life for the peripheral. The initial report comes courtesy of Nintendo Life, […]

It seems that Straight Right, the developer working on Mass Effect 3 for the Wii U, may also be working on porting a triple-A Square Enix title to Nintendo’s upcoming console. According to a post on NeoGAF, the information was outed by Straight Right Technical Project Manager Chris Slater on his LinkedIn page. Of course, the info on Slater’s bio […]

Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey series delivered some truly enjoyable RPG experiences on Nintendo’s previous dual screen handheld, the original DS. It looks like the franchise will now make its 3DS debut, as Atlus has revealed Etrian Odyssey 4: Legends of the Titan. Taking advantage of the 3DS hardware, Legends of the Titan will feature advanced visuals, 3D-rendered enemies, and full stereoscopic […]

A few days ago, Japan got some info on the upcoming DLC for New Super Mario Bros. 2. Being the jealous nation that we are, North America rioted due to the lack of info for pricing and launch date details over here. Okay, so that didn’t actually happen. Regardless, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime took to the internet via […]