Entries in 'Wii U' (373)

Nintendo considering free-to-play, subscription-based games for eShop

Nintendo considering free-to-play, subscription-based games for eShop

Nintendo will look into utilizing some familiar digital business models for its Wii U and 3DS hardware, CEO Satoru Iwata has told investors.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 30th 2013 at 8:26PM in News
Nintendo explains Wii U game delays

Nintendo explains Wii U game delays

Nintendo miscalculated the development resources required for its Wii U launch titles, the company’s president has admitted.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Apr 30th 2013 at 3:32PM in News
Game & Wario to retail for $39.99 in North America

Game & Wario to retail for $39.99 in North America

Wii U release Game & Wario will cost $39.99 when it arrives at retail in North America this June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 30th 2013 at 3:00AM in News
Wii U Virtual Console hits North America, Europe launch imminent

Wii U Virtual Console hits North America, Europe launch imminent

Nintendo has announced the Wii U Virtual Console has launched in North America.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 27th 2013 at 11:55AM in News

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Wii U Virtual Console hitting the UK tomorrow

Wii U Virtual Console hitting the UK tomorrow

Having gone live in the US earlier this week, UK Wii U owners will be able to access the console’s new Virtual Console hub as of tomorrow.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2013 at 11:47AM in News
Rayman Legends gets shiny new release date

Rayman Legends gets shiny new release date

Ubisoft has confirmed a release date for the now multiplatform Rayman Legends.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2013 at 1:01PM in News
Iwata outlines Nintendo's battle plan

Iwata outlines Nintendo's battle plan

Saturo Iwata has admitted that Nintendo has failed to create sufficient momentum for both 3DS and Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2013 at 11:17AM in News
Nintendo details Wii U Virtual Console US launch line-up

Nintendo details Wii U Virtual Console US launch line-up

Eight games are available to buy now on the Wii U’s Virtual Console store in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 11:46AM in News

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OPINION: Where now for Nintendo?

OPINION: Where now for Nintendo?

As if the varied reporting on Nintendo’s financials this morning is not confusing enough, the disparity of the analysis could well baffle many readers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 11:06AM in News
Nintendo misses income target by half, posts second successive annual loss; Wii U sells 3.45m units

Nintendo misses income target by half, posts second successive annual loss; Wii U sells 3.45m units

As predicted by analysts, Nintendo has failed to return to profitability and posted its second successive annual loss.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 9:03AM in News
Zelda: Link to the Past 2 leads string of Nintendo 3DS announcements

Zelda: Link to the Past 2 leads string of Nintendo 3DS announcements

Nintendo continues to please its committed fans with a host of IP revivals for its 3DS handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 17th 2013 at 4:07PM in News
Injustice: Gods Among Us delayed on Wii U

Injustice: Gods Among Us delayed on Wii U

Wii U owners will have to wait a tiny bit longer to get their hands on Warner’s Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 12:00PM in News

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist officially confirmed for Wii U

Splinter Cell: Blacklist officially confirmed for Wii U

Nintendo has confirmed that the long-rumoured Wii U version of Splinter Cell: Blacklist is very much real.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:17PM in News
Prequel Batman Arkham Origins coming to current-gen, Wii U

Prequel Batman Arkham Origins coming to current-gen, Wii U

Warner has apparently announced Batman Arkham Origins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2013 at 3:58PM in News
Miyamoto: Wii U's rivals will feel limited over time

Miyamoto: Wii U's rivals will feel limited over time

The Wii U’s use of an integrated second screen poses a notable threat to Microsoft and Sony’s rival machines.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2013 at 11:36AM in News
Nintendo promises more stock of sell-out Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Nintendo promises more stock of sell-out Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

The newest Monster Hunter has been a much-needed success story for Wii U - so much so that the game is selling out.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 5th 2013 at 9:55AM in News

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DICE dismisses chance of a Wii U Battlefield 4 port

DICE dismisses chance of a Wii U Battlefield 4 port

The Frostbite game engine doesn’t support Wii U and studio DICE feel its resources are best employed elsewhere.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 2:05PM in News
FISH: Sure, you can have Fez on Wii U... if Nintendo pays for it

FISH: Sure, you can have Fez on Wii U... if Nintendo pays for it

A Wii U release for cult indie platformer Fez is not an impossibility… although comments from creator Phil Fish certainly render it an improbability.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2013 at 2:16PM in News
UBISOFT: Rayman Legends remains a Wii U system seller despite multiformat release

UBISOFT: Rayman Legends remains a Wii U system seller despite multiformat release

The release of Rayman Legends on Xbox 360 and PS3 has not stopped the game being a Wii U system seller, Ubisoft has argued.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2013 at 1:30PM in News
UPDATED: HMV slashes Wii U Premium to just £199.99

UPDATED: HMV slashes Wii U Premium to just £199.99

Nintendo's Wii U is currently on sale for an all-time low price on the UK High Street.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 2:18PM in News
Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV

Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV

This latest MCV – which is now available to view online – details all of the hottest releases coming in the next few months, including The Last of Us and Remember Me.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 12:41PM in News
OPINION: Can Nintendo stop history repeating itself?

OPINION: Can Nintendo stop history repeating itself?

Of course the sassy answer to any retailer telling you Wii U is ‘GameCube all over again’ is ‘What? Some of the most praised first-party games ever and the world’s ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 21st 2013 at 3:19PM in News
Nintendo moves to calm Wii U fears as unofficial UK price cuts fail

Nintendo moves to calm Wii U fears as unofficial UK price cuts fail

Nintendo UK has pledged to meet with retailers worried about the performance of its Wii U games console.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 21st 2013 at 3:10PM in News
Nintendo lifts 18+ eShop download restrictions

Nintendo lifts 18+ eShop download restrictions

The restriction that prevented Wii U owners from downloading 18+ content from the Nintendo eShop during daytime hours has been lifted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 21st 2013 at 2:55PM in News
GameStop extends Wii U sale "while stocks last"

GameStop extends Wii U sale "while stocks last"

A recent retail promotion that saw Wii U drop to an all-new low price has been extended.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2013 at 2:23PM in News