Nintendo posted the above message on their Facebook Wii U page yesterday, teasing gamers with the names of 3 Wii U launch titles. Nintendo is already confirmed to be working on a Pikmin game which will be showcased at E3, and a Super Mario title as well. It could also be a Zelda game, but […]
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Wii U getting NBA 2K13 basketball game
2K Games has announced that NBA 2K13 is coming to the Wii U console, and will be released in the launch window. The Wii U is rumored to be launching on November 18, 2012, while NBA 2K13 will launch on October 2 for the Xbox 360 and PS3. 2K didn’t reveal any Wii U specific […]
What to expect from the Wii U at E3 2012
What we expect from Nintendo and the Wii U at E3 2012.
Uncertainty over Unreal Engine 4 Wii U support
There is now some uncertainty over the Unreal Engine 4 Wii U support. We’ve previously reported that Epic and Nintendo were talking about bringing he engine to the console, where Nintendo was even rumored to have upped the specs of the Wii U so that it can run the Unreal Engine 4 technology. However, according […]
Havok on Wii U has “specific advantages” over other platforms
The Havok physics engine is coming to the Wii U, and it will offer exclusive features that no other console has. The Havok engine is widely used in games, ranging from Half Life 2, Portal, BioShock, and even Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Havok has an agreement with Nintendo that allows all developers to access its […]
New Wii U dev kit has video chat, multitasking, and more
According to tipsters over at the NeoGAF forums, the current Wii U dev kits have received a few more features, including video chat via the Wii U controller’s camera, voice commands, and multitasking. The source cites the following additions to the Wii U dev kit: Video chat via the built in camera in the controller […]
New Wii U logo features slightly darker blue color
Yesterday Nintendo pretty much confirmed the Wii U name and revealed a brand new high-res Wii U logo as well. However, the new Wii U logo has a darker blue tone than the previous one, revealed at E3 2011. Other than that, the logos are identical. The recently leaked Wii U controller image showed a […]
More evidence points that Wii U name and logo are final
The Wii U name is here to stay, according to the latest details emerging from Nintendo. Last week we ran an article debunking the myths about a possible Wii U name change, and now Nintendo has given us even more proof that the name is final. For one, they have released a brand new Facebook […]
Developers banned from talking about Wii U specific features until E3
There’s a big reason why we haven’t seen many Wii U videos, screenshots, and other media from some of the many games that have been announced for the system. Nintendo has made all developer sign an NDA agreement not to talk about Wii U specific features for their games until E3, something Darksiders 2 developer […]
Wii U controller: the new vs the old
A few days ago an image of an updated Wii U controller leaked (by a person who has since been fired) from developer Traveler’s Tale. It showed an updated design with dual analog sticks, and according to some, the new Wii U controller was also larger than the previous one. A few images have appeared […]
Aliens: Colonial Marines delayed to 2013, Wii U version won’t be at E3
Developer Gearbox has announced that their upcoming shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines, is delayed until February, 2013. Gearbox and publisher SEGA also revealed that the Wii U version of the game would not be playable at E3. But we still expect to see the game in the form of trailers, perhaps Wii U specific trailers that […]
Nintendo live-streaming E3 press conference
Nintendo previously announced that their E3 press conference would kick off at 9AM Pacific time (noon on the East Coast), and now they have announced that you’ll be able to watch the event live on Nintendo.com and via other channels. The company has partnered with Spike TV and MTV2 to showcase the event there for […]
Aliens: Colonial Marines Wii U version will be the best looking one
We’ve heard plenty of good things about the Wii U from developer Gearbox, and the praise continues. In a recent interview with Gamespot, Gearbox’ Randy Pitchford talked about their upcoming game Aliens: Colonial Marines, and he said that the Wii U version of the game will be the best looking one. He said: “The Wii […]
Wii U controller and Wiimote connection suggested in new patent
Nintendo has been filing patents like crazy: the latest one involves the Wii U controller and the old Wiimote interacting in an innovative way. As the patent image above shows, the Wiimote could be used to “swipe” and move an item from the Wii U controller to the TV, or vice versa: transport an object […]
Fable creator calls Wii U “lackluster”
According to Fable creator Peter Molyneux, the Wii U is “slightly lackluster”. Molyneux, in an email exchange with gaming site Kotaku, said “Nintendo’s slightly lack lustre Wii U is going to have to blow us away with better specs and great 1st party line up.” Molyneux has been working on the Xbox 360 franchise Fable […]
Ubisoft planning 7 Wii U games for launch
We already know that Ubisoft is developing several titles for the Wii U, and that their support for the console is strong. Now Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reveals just how strong their support for the Wii U is. Speaking to GamesIndustry, he revealed that the company is working on bringing 7 games for the Wii […]
Wii U concept art leaks in new survey, asks about $300 price
Some new Wii U concept art has been leaked by an online survey company, who also justified earlier reports about a possible $300 Wii U price point. The survey, done by Global Test Market, a company which does lots of surveys for game publishers (and who first revealed the Goldeneye Wii remake), showed users Wii […]
New Wii U Zapper revealed in patent application
Nintendo is filing a bunch of patents for Wii U accessories these days. Last week, it was revealed that the company is working on a Wii U dock, and last year, patent applications for the Wii U zapper were revealed. This time, a new patent suggest there might be a simpler version Wii U Zapper, […]
Unreal Engine 4 might not come to the Wii U
Game developer and engine maker Epic Games has revealed that they have showcased the Unreal Engine 4 behind closed doors to other developers, and that it’s aimed at next generation of gaming consoles. Speaking to Gamasutra, Epic CEO Tim Sweeny said that the Unreal Engine 4 is aimed at “platforms that haven’t even been announced”. […]
Nintendo E3 press conference date revealed
E3 2012 is just weeks away, and Nintendo has announced the time and place for its annual E3 press conference: the Nintendo E3 event will take place on June 5 at 9AM in Los Angeles. Like previous years, the whole thing is likely to be live-streamed by many publications, including online at Nintendo. So mark […]
Nintendo patents Wii U controller dock
Nintendo has filed for a patent covering a possible Wii U controller dock, or docking station, as the patent application image shows. The patent image was spotted at gaming forum NeoGAF, and it could very well be a dock that’s included with the Wii U controller and console. The Wii U tablet controller has a […]
Why Wii U games will cost $60
One way the Wii set itself apart from other current-generation consoles is price of games: Wii games retail at $50 — $10 less than PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games. However, with the coming of the Wii U later this year, we’re bound to see Nintendo join the $60 price club. And there’s a simple […]
Wii U will “cater to core gamers first”, says Nintendo
The upcoming Nintendo Wii U will cater to core gamers first, and mass market second. That’s according to Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata. It’s no denying that the Wii U is targeting a much more mainstream audience than the Wii — the Wii U packs HD graphics and powerful hardware, making it ideal system for core […]
Wii U vs Wii: size comparison
The Wii is Nintendo’s smallest home console, and contrary to popular belief, the Wii U isn’t much bigger than the original Wii. We have collected a few images for size comparison of the two consoles, showing the Wii U vs Wii and how the two consoles are very similar when it comes to size. The […]
Walmart sets Wii U price at $350
Walmart has begun running Google ads pegging Wii U price to $349. While the Wii U doesn’t have an official price yet, back in the Summer of 2006, Walmart set the Wii price at $250 — before we had an official suggested retail price from Nintendo. As we all know, Nintendo later did price the […]