Entries in 'Wii U' (393)

OPINION: Losing EA support is disappointing, but not a killer blow for Wii U

OPINION: Losing EA support is disappointing, but not a killer blow for Wii U

EA’s decision to hold fire on Wii U development is the biggest indication yet to how poor the console’s launch has been.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 17th 2013 at 5:08PM in News
Nintendo and Sega partnership is three-game deal

Nintendo and Sega partnership is three-game deal

More details have emerged about the exclusive partnership between Nintendo and Sega, including confirmation of a third new Sonic game. 

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 17th 2013 at 4:14PM in News
Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101 dated

Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101 dated

Nintendo has finally confirmed when two of its most anticipated Wii U titles will arrive on shelves.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 17th 2013 at 3:46PM in News
New Super Luigi DLC gets standalone retail release

New Super Luigi DLC gets standalone retail release

Nintendo's first major console downloadable content pack is getting a boxed release.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 17th 2013 at 3:37PM in News

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Nintendo gets Sonic exclusivity, new Olympics game

Nintendo gets Sonic exclusivity, new Olympics game

Sonic The Hedgehog will continue to find a home on Nintendo formats as the platform holder announced an exclusive new partnership with Sega.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 17th 2013 at 3:22PM in News
Total number of EA games in development for Wii U = Zero

Total number of EA games in development for Wii U = Zero

Nintendo’s Wii U has been delivered yet another piece of bad news.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 7:26AM in News
Wii U summer line-up detailed tomorrow

Wii U summer line-up detailed tomorrow

Slow sales and a quiet release slate have hindered the Wii U since launch, but Nintendo is finally going to reveal details of fresh titles for its new console.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2013 at 3:25PM in News
WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version

WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version

2K Games’ debut WWE release will be released in the UK this November, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 1:23PM in News

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DICE is bringing the Frostbite engine to mobiles

DICE is bringing the Frostbite engine to mobiles

A version of DICE’s impressive Frostbite engine is being developed for mobile and tablet platforms.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 9:34AM in News
Analyst: Wii U sales 20k units below Wii at US retail in April

Analyst: Wii U sales 20k units below Wii at US retail in April

Nintendo’s original Wii console significantly outperformed Wii U last month in terms of units sold, according to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2013 at 7:55AM in News
Ben 10 Omniverse 2 confirmed for multiple platforms

Ben 10 Omniverse 2 confirmed for multiple platforms

Namco Bandai’s D3P has announced Ben 10 Omniverse 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, Wii and 3DS.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2013 at 3:09PM in News
Cuthbert: Nintendo needs a "new super IP" to revive Wii U

Cuthbert: Nintendo needs a "new super IP" to revive Wii U

Software remains the key to saving Nintendo’s struggling home hardware, according to a leading indie dev.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 9:41AM in News

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Wii U to miss out on EA's Star Wars games

Wii U to miss out on EA's Star Wars games

It has been confirmed that the new Star Wars games coming from EA studios DICE and Visceral won’t be available on Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2013 at 9:46AM in News
Nintendo reveals plans for press event on E3 show floor

Nintendo reveals plans for press event on E3 show floor

Nintendo has revealed it will be holding a special event for press at its booth on the E3 exhibition floor.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 7th 2013 at 7:15AM in News
Déjà vu! Amazon follows Asda's lead (again) by slashing Wii U to £149

Déjà vu! Amazon follows Asda's lead (again) by slashing Wii U to £149

A second retailer has cut the price of the Wii U to just £149.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2013 at 11:20AM in News
Game & Wario Europe retail release confirmed, arrives next month

Game & Wario Europe retail release confirmed, arrives next month

Wii U micro-game collection Game & Wario has received an official European launch date.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2013 at 1:30AM in News

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Iwata refutes "misconception" that Wii U lacks graphical oomph

Iwata refutes "misconception" that Wii U lacks graphical oomph

The Wii U is not underpowered, the president of Nintendo has argued.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2013 at 2:59PM in News
EA touts "strong partnership with Nintendo" despite string of Wii U no-shows

EA touts "strong partnership with Nintendo" despite string of Wii U no-shows

Madden NFL 25 has become the latest EA game to skip a release on Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2013 at 11:35AM in News
Asda slashes ANOTHER £50 off the price of Wii U

Asda slashes ANOTHER £50 off the price of Wii U

How low will retail go in an effort to shift its Wii U stock?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2013 at 9:38AM in News
Hackers claim Wii U success

Hackers claim Wii U success

Pirated games can now be played on the Wii U, a group of modders have claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 1st 2013 at 9:24AM in News
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
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