Entries in 'Wii U' (372)

Rumour: Retailer leaks Wii U third-party titles

Rumour: Retailer leaks Wii U third-party titles

Images snapped supposedly from Blockbuster UK have surfaced showing what appears to be a third-party title list for Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U console.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 8th 2012 at 6:59AM in News
Iwata admits mass-market focus cost Nintendo

Iwata admits mass-market focus cost Nintendo

Nintendo’s early success in appealing to the mass market and new gamers has eventually lead to the company’s current struggles, president Satoru Iwata has admitted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:41AM in News
Ubisoft confirms Rayman Legends

Ubisoft confirms Rayman Legends

The Wii U functionality detailed in last week’s leaked Rayman Legends video was never intended to go public, Ubisoft has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 9:39AM in News
VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality

VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality

A leaked Rayman Legends trailer (that is sure to be shortly removed) has revealed not only a Wii U version of the game, but also a host of platform-specific functionality.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 10:33AM in News

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Wii U titles to launch retail and digital on day one

Wii U titles to launch retail and digital on day one

Nintendo has stated that first party Wii U games will be available to buy digitally on the same day that they are released at retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 8:42AM in News
Wii U/3DS compatibility on creator's wishlist for next Smash Bros.

Wii U/3DS compatibility on creator's wishlist for next Smash Bros.

Smash Bros creator and Nintendo icon Masahiro Sakurai has revealed his intentions to bring Wii U and 3DS dual support for the hit franchise’s next title.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 27th 2012 at 6:03AM in News
PS4 and Xbox 720 sales won't match current gen, analyst believes

PS4 and Xbox 720 sales won't match current gen, analyst believes

The PlayStation 4, Xbox 720 and Wii U will fail to match the sales of their immediate predecessors, analyst Piper Jaffray believes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 2:05PM in News
Super Mario and Pikmin 3 confirmed for E3

Super Mario and Pikmin 3 confirmed for E3

A new Super Mario game and Pikmin 3 for Wii U will make their debuts at E3, Nintendo has officially announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 17th 2012 at 9:18AM in News

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Miyamoto confirms Super Mario Wii U

Miyamoto confirms Super Mario Wii U

It would appear that none other than Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that a brand new Super Mario game will be announced for Wii U at E3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2012 at 2:37PM in News
Nintendo skipping this year's Gamescom

Nintendo skipping this year's Gamescom

There will be no early look at the Wii U at this year’s Gamescom 2012, the platform holder has announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 12th 2012 at 3:59PM in News
Funcom: Wii U perfect for MMO genre

Funcom: Wii U perfect for MMO genre

Funcom, the studio behind upcoming MMO Secret World, has suggested that the Wii U system with its unique controller would be perfect for an MMO.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 9th 2012 at 8:33AM in News

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Ubisoft: We're going to be No.1 on Wii U

Ubisoft: We're going to be No.1 on Wii U

Wii U already has most major third party publishers behind it, and Ubisoft claims it is going to be one step ahead of them.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 3rd 2012 at 11:00AM in News
Rumour: Wii U release date revealed

Rumour: Wii U release date revealed

A supposed release date has surfaced for Nintendo’s Wii U hardware.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:56AM in News
Aliens: Colonial Marines has "much more to offer" on Wii U

Aliens: Colonial Marines has "much more to offer" on Wii U

Fans of the Aliens franchise may want to hold out for the Nintendo SKU of Colonial Marines.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 29th 2012 at 10:57AM in News
Assassin's Creed III gets October 31st release date

Assassin's Creed III gets October 31st release date

Ubisoft has at last lifted the lid on one of this year’s potentially biggest hits – Assassin’s Creed III.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2012 at 5:00PM in News

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Nintendo IS planning digital overhaul

Nintendo IS planning digital overhaul

Nintendo knows it must take a “bold attempt” in establishing a robust online ecosystem for Wii U, and simplifying DLC shopping is key to that plan, the company’s president has ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2012 at 10:54AM in News
Wii U controller includes NFC communication

Wii U controller includes NFC communication

Nintendo has confirmed the inclusion of Near Field Communication in the Wii U controller.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 11:25AM in News
Nintendo Network to offer gamer accounts, DLC and game downloads

Nintendo Network to offer gamer accounts, DLC and game downloads

Nintendo has revealed the first details of Nintendo Network - the platform holder's answer to Xbox Live and PSN.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 27th 2012 at 11:21AM in News
Nintendo admits that digital service could miss Wii U launch

Nintendo admits that digital service could miss Wii U launch

Nintendo is pondering whether it will launch a digital download service on the day it launches its next home console, the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 10:21AM in News
Nintendo pondering Wii U rebrand?

Nintendo pondering Wii U rebrand?

This year’s E3 is already expect to bring with it a new direction for Nintendo’s still in development Wii U, and now rumours claim that it might even see a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 8:25AM in News
Wii U boasts "twice the power" of Xbox 360

Wii U boasts "twice the power" of Xbox 360

Nintendo’s next generation hardware will be roughly twice as powerful as Microsoft’s current system, the Xbox 360, according to a studio source speaking to sister site Develop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Nintendo prepping Wii U e-reader service?

Nintendo prepping Wii U e-reader service?

The Wii U’s semi-portable tablet controller could become the central focus of a new content service offering from Nintendo, according to online reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 12:59PM in News
Wii U only available to media at CES

Wii U only available to media at CES

Nintendo will be showing off its upcoming Wii U console at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show – but don't expect anything new.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 20th 2011 at 9:54AM in News
Nordic ready for 360 and PS3

Nordic ready for 360 and PS3

We Sing publisher Nordic Games is branching out onto HD consoles, Wii U and digital platforms.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 29th 2011 at 11:22AM in News