Entries in 'Wii U' (372)

Nintendo offering "insane" incentives for digital Wii U publishers

Nintendo offering "insane" incentives for digital Wii U publishers

Nintendo will offer bigger revenue cuts on digital downloads for the Wii U than other gaming platform providers, according to a report.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jun 20th 2012 at 12:52PM in News
Amazon Germany predicts €399.99 Wii U price, December release

Amazon Germany predicts €399.99 Wii U price, December release

Following Amazon.co.uk’s stab at predicting the RRP and release date of Wii U last week, the retailer’s German arm has this morning made its own prediction.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 20th 2012 at 10:38AM in News
David Yarnton leaving Nintendo UK

David Yarnton leaving Nintendo UK

David Yarnton is to leave Nintendo, the platform-holder has confirmed to MCV this morning.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 20th 2012 at 9:11AM in News
Wii U won't block pre-owned games

Wii U won't block pre-owned games

Nintendo has seemingly confirmed that the Wii U will not block pre-owned software.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 19th 2012 at 3:53PM in News

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Sony highlights Wii U disadvantage

Sony highlights Wii U disadvantage

Scott Rohde, the VP of Sony Worldwide Studios, has insisted that the combination of PS3 and Vita is a better prospect for consumers than Nintendo’s Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 19th 2012 at 9:46AM in News
Take-Two's Zelnick "sceptical" about Wii U

Take-Two's Zelnick "sceptical" about Wii U

One major games publisher has admitted that he remains to be convinced about the prospects of core games titles on Nintendo’s Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 18th 2012 at 9:22AM in News
PlayStation president Andrew House interviewed in the new MCV

PlayStation president Andrew House interviewed in the new MCV

The latest issue of MCV is now available digitally, and it features a blockbuster interview with SCE Group CEO and president, Andrew House.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 15th 2012 at 10:45AM in News
Wii U beats 3DS for day one value

Wii U beats 3DS for day one value

Nintendo may not be prepared to talk about the Wii U price yet, but when it arrives later this year it will have a stronger day one offer than the ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 15th 2012 at 10:06AM in News

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UPDATED: Amazon prices Wii U at £199.99, quotes July release

UPDATED: Amazon prices Wii U at £199.99, quotes July release

The Wii U will cost £199.99 and be launched on July 14th in the UK – according to Amazon.co.uk.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2012 at 3:55PM in News
Twin Wii U GamePad support not available at launch

Twin Wii U GamePad support not available at launch

News that Nintendo’s Wii U WILL support two GamePads after all has come as a relief – but don’t expect the feature to be ready for launch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2012 at 10:56AM in News
Iwata won't bid for Wii U exclusivity deals

Iwata won't bid for Wii U exclusivity deals

Nintendo president Saturo Iwata is open to partnering with developers on exclusive Wii U titles – but not if he has to pay up for the privilege.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2012 at 10:24AM in News
Wii U "must cost under $300" to succeed

Wii U "must cost under $300" to succeed

US analyst Michael Pachter believes that Nintendo must price the Wii U below $300 – that translates to £190 – if it is to succeed at retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 12th 2012 at 10:57AM in News

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E3 2012: Zelda for Wii U in R&D stage

E3 2012: Zelda for Wii U in R&D stage

A Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda is currently in the research and development phase at Nintendo.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 8th 2012 at 11:24AM in News
ShopTo estimates £279.99 RRP for Wii U

ShopTo estimates £279.99 RRP for Wii U

Retailer ShopTo has become the first to guess the retail price of the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 8th 2012 at 11:01AM in News
E3 2012: Did you miss anything?

E3 2012: Did you miss anything?

E3 has closed its doors, but don't panic – everything you need to know about this year's video games extravaganza is right here on MCVuk.com.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 8th 2012 at 10:12AM in News
E3 2012: Molyneux and Microsoft question Wii U design

E3 2012: Molyneux and Microsoft question Wii U design

Legendary UK designer (and former Microsoft exec) Peter Molyneux and Microsoft marketing exec Yusuf Mehdi have both found time to question the viability of the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 8th 2012 at 9:34AM in News

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E3 2012: Ubi considers ZombiU for SmartGlass, Vita

E3 2012: Ubi considers ZombiU for SmartGlass, Vita

Ubisoft's survivial horror game ZombiU is a key launch game for Wii U, but the publisher isn't ruling out the idea of bringing it to other platforms.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2012 at 11:05AM in News
E3 2012: Riccitiello reckons Mass Effect 3 is Wii U's best of E3

E3 2012: Riccitiello reckons Mass Effect 3 is Wii U's best of E3

EA CEO John Riccitiello may have unintentionally given the middle finger to Nintendo and key third party rivals.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2012 at 9:31AM in News
E3 2012: Wii saves and games can transfer to Wii U

E3 2012: Wii saves and games can transfer to Wii U

Nintendo has confirmed that it is working on a method that will allow gamers to transfer Wii content to the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2012 at 9:32AM in News
E3 2012: Wii U GamePad charge lasts 3-5 hours

E3 2012: Wii U GamePad charge lasts 3-5 hours

Nintendo has confirmed that the Wii U GamePad will run for between three and five hours per charge.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2012 at 8:27AM in News
E3 2012: Platinum Games working on Wii U title

E3 2012: Platinum Games working on Wii U title

Nintendo has confirmed that Bayonetta developer Platinum Games is currently putting together a launch title for Wii U.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 5th 2012 at 6:39PM in News
E3 2012: Wii U will support 1080p, releases full game list

E3 2012: Wii U will support 1080p, releases full game list

Nintendo’s Wii U will support Full HD 1080p visuals, a new tech sheet has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 5th 2012 at 6:34PM in News
NINTENDO: LEGO does GTA on Wii U

NINTENDO: LEGO does GTA on Wii U

Warner Bros has revealed the first details about LEGO City Undercover for Wii U – and there's a whiff of Grand Theft Auto about it.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 5th 2012 at 6:31PM in News
NINTENDO: Ubisoft emphasises Wii U commitment

NINTENDO: Ubisoft emphasises Wii U commitment

Publisher Ubisoft has continued its strong presence at this year’s E3 by taking centre stage in Nintendo’s E3 conference.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 5th 2012 at 5:57PM in News
NINTENDO: Sing brings karaoke to Wii U

NINTENDO: Sing brings karaoke to Wii U

Nintendo announced a new music game under the working title of Sing.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 5th 2012 at 5:40PM in News