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Ubisoft: Don't write off Wii U yet

Ubisoft: Don't write off Wii U yet

Despite mixed support from third parties, Ubisoft still believes Wii U can find a place in the market.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 6th 2013 at 11:12AM in News
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
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

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Nintendo wins appeal in Wiimote patent infringement case

Nintendo wins appeal in Wiimote patent infringement case

Nintendo has prevailed again in its defense of its Wiimote patents against hardware company Motiva’s accusations of infringement.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2013 at 7:45AM in News
Nintendo shutting down several online Wii services

Nintendo shutting down several online Wii services

Wii owners will lose access to a number of the machine’s online functions this summer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 12th 2013 at 11:19AM in News
Xbox 360 trails behind PS3 and Wii in video-on-demand usage

Xbox 360 trails behind PS3 and Wii in video-on-demand usage

Microsoft may be desperate to position the Xbox 360 as the living room’s multimedia hub, but new stats suggest it lags behind its rival in key areas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2013 at 9:29AM 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

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Xbox 360 closes in on Wii's UK sales record

Xbox 360 closes in on Wii's UK sales record

The world’s eyes may be on PlayStation this month, but it is Xbox that is on the cusp of becoming the UK’s No.1 games console.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 14th 2013 at 10:01AM in News
Nintendo Japan shake-up merges handheld and console hardware teams

Nintendo Japan shake-up merges handheld and console hardware teams

3DS and Wii creator Nintendo will merge its handheld and console teams in Japan as part of what Japanese paper Nikkei calls major organisational changes. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 16th 2013 at 7:31AM in News
OPINION: Rumours of the games console's death greatly exaggerated - no thanks to Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

OPINION: Rumours of the games console's death greatly exaggerated - no thanks to Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

Speculation lately about the decline and ultimate death of the games console is rife these days.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 11th 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Wii U sells less, generates more dollars than original Wii launch

Wii U sells less, generates more dollars than original Wii launch

Nintendo's newest console is tracking behind its predecessor in terms of US launch sales, but is bringing in more dollars.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 11th 2013 at 10:19AM in News

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Wii U sells 425,000 at launch in US

Wii U sells 425,000 at launch in US

Nintendo has revealed sales figures for its newest console after its first week on sale in the United States.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 7th 2012 at 9:58AM in News
LoveFilm launches on Wii; Wii U version "coming soon"

LoveFilm launches on Wii; Wii U version "coming soon"

Amazon’s digital movie and TV service LoveFilm has today arrived on the Nintendo Wii.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 4th 2012 at 1:38PM in News
Is a Wii Mini on the way?

Is a Wii Mini on the way?

An unsubstantiated rumour has suggested Nintendo will unveil a second new console before Christmas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 26th 2012 at 1:46PM in News

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PS3 hits 70m worldwide

PS3 hits 70m worldwide

70m PlayStation 3 consoles have been shipped worldwide, says Sony.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 16th 2012 at 6:00AM in News
Transformers Prime: The Game is a Toys R Us exclusive

Transformers Prime: The Game is a Toys R Us exclusive

The Wii and DS versions of Activision’s Transformers Prime: The Video Game will be available exclusively through Toys R Us in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 2nd 2012 at 12:39PM in News
Gangnam Style gets the Just Dance 4 DLC treatment

Gangnam Style gets the Just Dance 4 DLC treatment

Internet and chart sensation Gangnam Style is coming to your games console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2012 at 11:52AM in News
Now Wii gets a US price cut

Now Wii gets a US price cut

Yet another mainstream console has had its price cut in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 1:31PM in News
Wii U Price and Date will be revealed tomorrow

Wii U Price and Date will be revealed tomorrow

It's been quiet on the Wii U front since E3, but tomorrow, finally, Nintendo will reveal all.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 12th 2012 at 12:43PM in News
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
Andrew Lloyd Webber game heading to Wii

Andrew Lloyd Webber game heading to Wii

Yes, you read that correctly: a video game dedicated to the works of famous musical director Andrew Lloyd Webber is on its way.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 31st 2012 at 12:52PM 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
Ubisoft announces The Hip Hop Dance Experience

Ubisoft announces The Hip Hop Dance Experience

The Hip Hop Dance Experience, the latest title in Ubisoft’s Experience series, will be released for Xbox 360 and Wii this November.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 13th 2012 at 10:41AM in News