Entries in 'Wii U' (369)

Wii U discounting continues - Premium now available for £244.97

Wii U discounting continues - Premium now available for £244.97

Retail has dropped Nintendo’s Wii U to an all-time low in an effort to inject some momentum into the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2013 at 3:05PM in News
Wii U suffers historically bad US sales performance

Wii U suffers historically bad US sales performance

Estimated sales of just 64,000 units in February have left Wii U facing up to the reality of being the worst selling new console in two generations.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2013 at 10:45AM in News
GameStop: Post-Xmas Wii U sales slower than expected

GameStop: Post-Xmas Wii U sales slower than expected

Wii U’s poor performance in the February US market has been compounded by worrying noise from the country’s leading games retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2013 at 9:21AM in News

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Now Amazon slashes the price of Wii U by £50

Now Amazon slashes the price of Wii U by £50

Another leading UK retailer has significantly discounted the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2013 at 12:07PM in News
Miyamoto on Wii U sales: "I'm not at the point where I'm concerned yet"

Miyamoto on Wii U sales: "I'm not at the point where I'm concerned yet"

Nintendo’s design boss Shigeru Miyamoto insists that he remains confident about the Wii U’s long-term prospects.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 13th 2013 at 10:48AM in News
Miyamoto: Pikmin 3 should have been a Wii U launch title

Miyamoto: Pikmin 3 should have been a Wii U launch title

Nintendo's creative mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto says Pikmin 3 ought to have been a Wii U launch title.\

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 11th 2013 at 12:20PM in News
Nintendo hasn't forgotten about Wii U's NFC tech; Twin GamePad titles incoming

Nintendo hasn't forgotten about Wii U's NFC tech; Twin GamePad titles incoming

Near Field Communication will feature in an upcoming Wii U product announcement from Nintendo.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2013 at 2:53PM in News

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Ubisoft says Wii U "will find its public"... as long as Nintendo cuts the price

Ubisoft says Wii U "will find its public"... as long as Nintendo cuts the price

Nintendo’s Wii U could yet be successful provided Nintendo lowers the console’s RRP.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2013 at 12:04PM in News
Mojang will consider Minecraft PSN; Wii U release unlikely

Mojang will consider Minecraft PSN; Wii U release unlikely

Mojang will look into making Minecraft available through Playstation after the game’s console exclusivity deal ends with Microsoft.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 6th 2013 at 9:50AM in News
"Modified" version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution rated - Wii U release in the works?

"Modified" version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution rated - Wii U release in the works?

Square Enix could be on the verge of announcing a Wii U version of sci-fi epic Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2013 at 1:11PM in News
Asda slashes £50 off Wii U

Asda slashes £50 off Wii U

Supermarket giant Asda has cut the price of Wii U, with the Premium Pack with Nintendo Land now on sale for just £249.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 4th 2013 at 12:20PM in News

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505 expects evergreen sales for Sniper Wii U

505 expects evergreen sales for Sniper Wii U

The Wii U version of Sniper Elite V2 could prove to be an on-going seller like its 360 and PS3 forebears, says publisher 505 Games.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 27th 2013 at 3:46PM in News
Japanese Wii U sales fall behind PlayStation Vita

Japanese Wii U sales fall behind PlayStation Vita

Nintendo’s Wii U failed to outsell Sony’s struggling PlayStation Vita in Japan last week.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Feb 27th 2013 at 2:55PM in News
U need help: Retailers call for new Wii U price and strategy

U need help: Retailers call for new Wii U price and strategy

Stock is piling up of Nintendo’s new home console. We spoke to indie stores and the MCV Retail Advisory Board to find out what could help shift it.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 27th 2013 at 2:30PM in News
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is coming to Wii U

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is coming to Wii U

Warner Bros has confirmed that a Wii U version of LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is in development.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 3:10PM in News

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Watch Dogs being developed first for PC and next-gen

Watch Dogs being developed first for PC and next-gen

Ubisoft’s impressive looking Watch Dogs is, as suspected, being developed primarily as a PC title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 12:22PM in News
Ubisoft offering free Rayman Legends online download for disgruntled Wii U owners

Ubisoft offering free Rayman Legends online download for disgruntled Wii U owners

Still angry about the fresh delay to the Wii U version of Rayman Legends?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 19th 2013 at 3:07PM in News
Boxed title Angry Birds Trilogy sells 1m at retail; Wii and Wii U release planned

Boxed title Angry Birds Trilogy sells 1m at retail; Wii and Wii U release planned

The Activision-published Angry Birds Trilogy has passed 1m unit sales at retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2013 at 1:36PM in News
OPINION: The return of the format wars; What next for Wii U?

OPINION: The return of the format wars; What next for Wii U?

In times of uncertainty on the High Street, it’s reassuring to feel some of that old-fashioned friction that only the games market can provide.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 15th 2013 at 10:35AM in News
Retail calls for Wii U price cut and new strategy

Retail calls for Wii U price cut and new strategy

UK games retailers want Nintendo to revitalise Wii U sales with a fresh marketing push and a price drop.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 15th 2013 at 10:20AM in News
Wii U tracking 38% behind Wii in US as Xbox 360 continues dominance

Wii U tracking 38% behind Wii in US as Xbox 360 continues dominance

The Xbox 360 has started 2013 in much the same way as it ended 2012 in the US. And sadly, so did the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2013 at 9:13AM in News
The latest issue of MCV: Future of video games in doubt at HMV

The latest issue of MCV: Future of video games in doubt at HMV

This week's MCV – which is now available to view online – looks at the impact of the latest jobs cuts on HMV's games team.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 14th 2013 at 3:23PM in News
Tank! Tank! Tank! goes free to play on Wii U

Tank! Tank! Tank! goes free to play on Wii U

Nintendo has made good on its promise to broaden its digital software offer by making Namco Bandai’s Tank! Tank! Tank! Free to play.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 12th 2013 at 12:34PM in News
Nintendo announces ZombiU Wii U Deluxe bundle

Nintendo announces ZombiU Wii U Deluxe bundle

Nintendo has revealed a new ZombiU-featured Wii U bundle for North America.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 10th 2013 at 10:46AM in News