Entries in 'Wii U' (371)

Nintendo Wii U reveal dated; Don't forget iPhone 5 the day before

Nintendo Wii U reveal dated; Don't forget iPhone 5 the day before

The release date and price of the Wii U is expected to be revealed at 3pm UK time on Thursday September 13th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 11th 2012 at 1:52PM in News
Mass Effect 3 Wii U developer working on two other titles for console

Mass Effect 3 Wii U developer working on two other titles for console

Straight Right, the studio responsible for the Wii U version of Mass Effect 3, is working on more for the console than just Bioware’s effort.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 11th 2012 at 12:27AM in News
Wii U version of Ghost Recon Online "on hold"

Wii U version of Ghost Recon Online "on hold"

It was presented alongside the Wii u hardware itself by Nintendo at E3, but it looks like Ghost Recon Online may now never reach the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 6th 2012 at 12:34PM in News
If in doubt, talk about Dragon Quest for the Wii U

If in doubt, talk about Dragon Quest for the Wii U

There are some who are of the opinion that Sony’s biggest mistake was not having a Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy or Monster Hunter game ready for Vita’s Japanese launch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2012 at 10:19AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week, it's announced that Mass Effect 3 Wii U is being developed in Melbourne, and MCV looks at Australia's fastest growing agency.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 31st 2012 at 7:35AM in News
Mass Effect 3 for Wii U in development by BioWare and Straight Right

Mass Effect 3 for Wii U in development by BioWare and Straight Right

Australian studio Straight Right has revealed its helping BioWare develop the Wii U version of Mass Effect 3.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 30th 2012 at 8:01AM in News
Nintendo holding Wii U press event next month

Nintendo holding Wii U press event next month

Nintendo has announced it will host a Wii U press event in New York City next month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 22nd 2012 at 7:28AM in News
Rumour: Black Ops 2 Wii U outed on LinkedIn

Rumour: Black Ops 2 Wii U outed on LinkedIn

A Linkedin profile of a Treyarch QA tester suggests Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be making its way to Wii U.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 20th 2012 at 3:59AM in News

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Capcom Wii U announcement 'very soon'

Capcom Wii U announcement 'very soon'

Capcom has confirmed to MCV that it will reveal its first Wii U game ‘very soon.' But it won't be shown at Gamescom, the publishers says.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 14th 2012 at 2:04PM in News
Rumour: Wii U launch date set in US, delayed in Europe

Rumour: Wii U launch date set in US, delayed in Europe

A US launch date for the Wii U has been confirmed according to one report, while another has the console missing its launch window in Europe due to manufacturing issues.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 13th 2012 at 7:19AM in News
Crysis 3 not being developed for Wii U

Crysis 3 not being developed for Wii U

It appears Crysis 3 won’t be making its way onto Wii U, at least not anytime soon.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 6th 2012 at 2:09AM in News
FIFA is a Wii U launch title

FIFA is a Wii U launch title

FIFA 13 will be amongst the first titles to launch on Wii U this year.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 2nd 2012 at 9:45PM in News

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New Official Nintendo team in place for Wii U launch

New Official Nintendo team in place for Wii U launch

Future has recruited a new editorial team for its Official Nintendo Magazine.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 2nd 2012 at 9:01AM in News
Iwata dismisses the importance of being first to market

Iwata dismisses the importance of being first to market

Wii U will be the first next-console to market, but Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata has dismissed the idea that it gives the machine a competitive advantage.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 20th 2012 at 12:27PM in News
Pachter: Wii U "isn't going to work"; Activision forced Pro Controller

Pachter: Wii U "isn't going to work"; Activision forced Pro Controller

Outspoken American analyst Michael Pachter has issued the following damning verdict of Nintendo’s Wii U: “This isn’t going to work.”

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 1:34PM in News
Wii U "definitely more powerful" than 360/PS3

Wii U "definitely more powerful" than 360/PS3

Wii U will be twice as powerful as Xbox 360. Wii U has about the same power as Xbox 360. Wii U lags behind Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 10:17AM in News

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Tekken's Harada says Wii U's CPU lags behind 360 and PS3

Tekken's Harada says Wii U's CPU lags behind 360 and PS3

The lead developer of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 says that the Wii U’s processor speed is “maybe a little bit” slower than both the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 12th 2012 at 8:59AM in News
Tekken dev wary of Wii U "distraction"

Tekken dev wary of Wii U "distraction"

The Wii U offers developers huge scope for innovation, but not all studios are enthusiastic about the possibilities.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 9th 2012 at 3:15PM in News
Read our guide to UK games retail in this week's MCV

Read our guide to UK games retail in this week's MCV

The latest issue of MCV is now available digitally, and it features our four page guide to UK games retail's top buyers.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jul 5th 2012 at 3:28PM in News
Wii U could include online subscription options

Wii U could include online subscription options

Speaking to shareholders in Japan, Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata has said that Wii U may offer some online services exclusively to those who pay a subscription or premium.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 4th 2012 at 10:40AM in News
Microsoft and Nintendo disagree about Wii U's graphical clout

Microsoft and Nintendo disagree about Wii U's graphical clout

Opinions regarding the graphical power of Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U appear to be mixed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 4th 2012 at 9:10AM in News
Retail wants £249.99 Wii U... but lower price could surprise trade

Retail wants £249.99 Wii U... but lower price could surprise trade

Retailers want Wii U to be priced at £250 when it launches.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 28th 2012 at 11:40AM in News
Nintendo: We won't repeat 3DS pricing errors with Wii U

Nintendo: We won't repeat 3DS pricing errors with Wii U

Nintendo will not make the same mistakes with the Wii U as it did with the 3DS, the console giant’s CEO has claimed.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jun 26th 2012 at 11:41AM in News
Crytek CEO: Wii U is 'minimum as powerful as Xbox 360'

Crytek CEO: Wii U is 'minimum as powerful as Xbox 360'

Crytek boss Cevat Yerli has weighed in on the Wii U performance discussion, while providing a tidbit about the upcoming console’s tie to CryEngine 3 as well.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 21st 2012 at 7:05AM in News
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