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The rumours are true – Ubisoft is releasing a version of Wii U launch title for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Entitled Zombi, the title is coming out as a digital download on August 18th. ZombiU originally came out in 2012 as a Wii U exclusive, launching alongside the …
Read More »ZombiU heading to PS4 and Xbox One as Zombi – report
Wii U launch title ZombiU looks to be in the works for a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release, according to multiple ratings board listings. Polygonreports Taiwan’s Game Software Rating Regulations board recently rated Zombi, sans U, for PS4 and Xbox One. Zombi was rated by Australia’s Classification Board for …
Read More »ZombiU next-gen port called Zombi, crops up on Aussie ratings board
It now looks as if the rumoured Xbox One and PS4 release for former Wii U exclusive ZombiU is real. The Australian Classification currently has a listing for a Ubisoft title called Zombi. It has been rated MA 15+ for strong horror violence, blood and gore”. Earlier this month Unseen64 …
Read More »ZombiU port in development for PS4 and Xbox One, report claims
Ubisoft’s ZombiU might be returning from the grave. Unseen64 reckons that Ubisoft is currently pushing ahead with development of a port of the game, which was a Wii U launch title and exclusive, for PS4 and Xbox One. This project is one I’ve been keeping an eye on for a …
Read More »ZombiU 2 ruled out after first game "not even close" to profit
One of the Wii U’s flagship launch titles has been deemed a failure by its publisher Ubisoft. ZombiU was a key pillar in the console’s launch line-up, ticking only not the box for mature gaming but also making good use of Wii U’s key functionality. But Ubisoft chairman and CEO …
Read More »Nintendo announces ZombiU Wii U Deluxe bundle
Nintendo has revealed a new ZombiU-featured Wii U bundle for North America. The ZombiU Deluxe Set will include a black Wii U deluxe system, gamepad, Pro controller, and a digital copy of Nintendo Land. The bundle will be priced at $390 and release on February 17th. No word on if …
Read More »Ubisoft dev boss says Wii U message is hard to convey to consumers
The Wii U’s slow start on the market can be attributed to the difficulty of conveying its features to the public. That’s the opinion of Xavier Poix, the MD of Ubisoft’s Annecy, Montpellier, and Paris studios who also admitted that Ubisoft made mistakes with Wii U launch title ZombiU. "The …
Read More »Ubisoft launches ZombiU iPhone app ahead of Wii U
Ubisoft today launched the ZombiU iOS app to coincide with the arrival of the game at the end of the month. The app contains an ‘infection simulator’ which provides information on the virus and gives consumers the chance to see what they would look like if riddled with the virus. …
Read More »WII U TRADE GUIDE: The launch line-up
There are dozens of title heading to Wii?U at launch, not just on November 30th but in the weeks and months that follow. James Batchelor offers a round-up of some of the biggest titles on the way NINTENDOLANDPublisher: NintendoDistributor: OpenContact: 01753 483700 A collection of 12 mini-games based on hit …
Read More »How much is Wii U? Retail tells MCV £250 – £330
Two high end UK retailers have told MCV the rough prices of Nintendo’s new Wii U. MCV understands the trade price for the Basic Pack is 205, the Premium Pack has a trade cost of 246 and the ZombiU version (which includes the Premium Pack, a Pro Controller and a …
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