Entries in 'Wii U' (372)

OPINION: Wii U stock shock could be a blessing

OPINION: Wii U stock shock could be a blessing

On face value, a shortage of day one Wii U stock will be frustrating to all retailers and publishers hoping for a smooth launch day and plenty of hardware and ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 26th 2012 at 9:11AM in News
U will get stock. Eventually.

U will get stock. Eventually.

Wii U stock will be in short supply on day one, Nintendo has admitted.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 26th 2012 at 9:08AM in News
Nintendo successfully overturns digital software sales slump

Nintendo successfully overturns digital software sales slump

Having peaked in the third quarter of 2010, Nintendo’s digital sales are once again on the rise.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2012 at 11:32AM in News
Nintendo will sell Wii U at a loss; Analyst questions launch sale predictions

Nintendo will sell Wii U at a loss; Analyst questions launch sale predictions

Some may have been surprised at the Wii U’s relatively high launch price, but Nintendo will still be selling the hardware at a loss.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2012 at 9:52AM in News

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Nintendo says Foxconn violated its CSR guidelines

Nintendo says Foxconn violated its CSR guidelines

Underage child workers likely were involved in the production of the Wii U, Nintendo has confessed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 24th 2012 at 2:24PM in News
A man called Triforce is already queuing for the Wii U

A man called Triforce is already queuing for the Wii U

Pre-ordering online is not sufficient, then?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 23rd 2012 at 9:26AM in News
FIFA 13 on Wii U missing Ultimate Team, other gameplay features

FIFA 13 on Wii U missing Ultimate Team, other gameplay features

EA has confirmed that the Wii U version of FIFA 13 will not include all of the features seen in the Xbox 360 and PS3 releases.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2012 at 3:31PM in News
UPDATED: Wii U voice chat not universal, requires licensed headset

UPDATED: Wii U voice chat not universal, requires licensed headset

Voice chat will not be an out-of-the-box feature for Wii U, Nintendo has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2012 at 12:57PM in News

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Koch Media offers indie support for Wii U launch

Koch Media offers indie support for Wii U launch

Nindie.com has promised independent retailers they will get their ‘fair share’ of Wii U stock as the console’s launch approaches.

Lauren Wainwright
by Lauren Wainwright
on Oct 22nd 2012 at 10:54AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week in ANZ, individual states are passing laws for R18+, but not everyone's happy, and MCV explores the Wii U.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 19th 2012 at 5:49AM in News
Read the Wii U Trade Guide in this week's MCV

Read the Wii U Trade Guide in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to download – and it features eight pages on Nintendo's Wii U.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 18th 2012 at 1:11PM in News
Wii U TV campaign is go

Wii U TV campaign is go

The first mass market Wii U TV ad went live this week – as part of a campaign as big as the first Wii’s launch.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 18th 2012 at 12:07PM in News

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Foxconn admits to child labour infringements

Foxconn admits to child labour infringements

Chinese technology manufacturer Foxconn has admitted hiring children as young as 14 to work in its factories.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2012 at 11:48AM in News
Big three throw weight behind Gadget Show Live Christmas

Big three throw weight behind Gadget Show Live Christmas

Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony will exhibit at Gadget Show Live Christmas with their largest ever public showing since 2004.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 17th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
Black Ops II Season Pass still TBC on Wii U

Black Ops II Season Pass still TBC on Wii U

No decision has yet been made on whether or not the Wii U version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II will offer the new Season Pass.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 16th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
INTERVIEW: Wii are talking to U

INTERVIEW: Wii are talking to U

MCV talks to Nintendo's new UK marketing director Shelly Pearce...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 12th 2012 at 2:56PM in News

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UPDATED: New Super Mario Bros U will run in native 1080p

UPDATED: New Super Mario Bros U will run in native 1080p

Debates continue to rage about how well the Wii U’s visuals stack up against Xbox 360 and PS3, but new information looks good for Nintendo’s machine.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2012 at 11:13AM in News
Read our exclusive interviews with Nintendo, Sony and Rovio in this week's MCV

Read our exclusive interviews with Nintendo, Sony and Rovio in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to download - and it features blockbuster interviews with Nintendo's Shelly Pearce and Sony's entire UK senior management team.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 11th 2012 at 11:03AM in News
Batman: Arkham City is a Wii U launch day title

Batman: Arkham City is a Wii U launch day title

Warner Interactive’s Batman: Arkham City Armoured Edition is to be a Wii U launch day game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2012 at 2:51PM in News
Rayman Legends slips to 2013

Rayman Legends slips to 2013

The Wii U has lost one of its most promising launch titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2012 at 2:12PM in News
Disney Epic Mickey 2 confirmed for Wii U launch

Disney Epic Mickey 2 confirmed for Wii U launch

Disney's Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will be ready for the launch of Wii U on November 30th.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 4th 2012 at 10:01AM in News
PICHLMAIR: Wii U much more open, indie-friendly than Wii

PICHLMAIR: Wii U much more open, indie-friendly than Wii

Wii/Wii U indie developer Broken Rules has expressed its approval of the openness of Nintendo’s new hardware compared to its predecessor.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 3rd 2012 at 7:30AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The new PS3 launched this week, Dick Smith was sold, while the Wii U was confirmed as playable at the EB EXPO, which has only 8'000 tickets left.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 28th 2012 at 7:38AM in News
Wii U US launch backed by 23 day-one releases

Wii U US launch backed by 23 day-one releases

Nintendo has specified which Wii U titles in its previously announced launch window will actually be available upon release of the hardware.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 27th 2012 at 3:58AM in News
No plans for Unity on 3DS, company solely focused on Wii U

No plans for Unity on 3DS, company solely focused on Wii U

The recent announcement of Unity support coming to the Wii U had some wondering if the relationship between Nintendo and Unity may extend beyond the upcoming console. Not so, explains ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 25th 2012 at 7:54AM in News