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News: Capcom Outlines June DLC for Resident Evil Revelations

Capcom Outlines June DLC for Resident Evil Revelations

And no, it doesn't include new levels

A good while ago we picked up on the news that the Resident Evil Revelations re-release would have paid-DLC for its Raid mode, the arcade-style single and multiplayer shooting-fest that's actually a bit of a highlight. Details have now emerged via Capcom Unity, for those that just can't resist spending money on...

Video: Splinter Cell Blacklist Co-op Goes for the Kill

Splinter Cell Blacklist Co-op Goes for the Kill

More shoot-shoot-bang-bang than sneaky

Splinter Cell: Blacklist is one of a few major Ubisoft titles heading to Wii U, set to perform a sneak kill on the system in mid-August. It's shaping up reasonably well, based on recent footage, with reassurances that stealth can be prominent and information showing that the GamePad's capabilities will be put...

News: New Wii U System Update Goes Live

New Wii U System Update Goes Live

Don't get excited, though

If you have good timing you'll have already seen it, but if not then be prepared - a Wii U system update awaits. On our system it kicked in automatically when the console was booted up, and it's clear from the download and install time that it's a spit and polish effort, not a major change. Having checked the Nintendo of...

News: Totaka's Song Infiltrates The Official Animal Crossing: New Leaf Website

Totaka's Song Infiltrates The Official Animal Crossing: New Leaf Website

Play it again, K.K. Slider

We love Easter eggs, and if you're a long-time Animal Crossing fan, you'll appreciate the hidden extra the which has been secreted in the official Animal Crossing: New Leaf website. Point your browser at this page, make sure your sound is turned on and click on musical pooch K.K. Slider in the middle of the image. You'll...

News: Nintendo Launches Kickstarter Parody "Crowdfarter" To Promote Game & Wario

Nintendo Launches Kickstarter Parody "Crowdfarter" To Promote Game & Wario

New Wii U title gets humorous promotional site

We've seen a lot of Kickstarter-related news posts recently, and Nintendo has jumped on the craze by producing a parody site to market the forthcoming Game & Wario. Dubbed Crowdfarter, the site encourages people to spread the word about the Wii U title on Facebook and Twitter. Doing so earns coins,...

Rumour: Wii U Sold Less Than 40,000 Units In North America In April

Wii U Sold Less Than 40,000 Units In North America In April

Leaked NPD numbers suggest console has been outsold by the original Wii

If you're not keen on negative news regarding Nintendo's current commercial fortunes, look away now. Leaked NPD figures suggest that the Wii U sold around 38,000 units in North America in April. Although it shouldn't be taken as official, the numbers appear to be accurate;...

News: Denis Dyack: X-Men Destiny Accusations Affecting Shadow Of The Eternals Development

Denis Dyack: X-Men Destiny Accusations Affecting Shadow Of The Eternals Development

"I've got to do something about this"

Last last year, Kotaku reported that Silicon Knights was on its last legs, crippled by mismanagement. The blame was laid squarely at the door of founder Denis Dyack, who has since left the company and joined Precursor Games — which is hard at work at the Wii U title Shadow of the Eternals. Dyack was accused...

News: Shantae 3DS Virtual Console Release Date Creeps Ever Closer

Shantae 3DS Virtual Console Release Date Creeps Ever Closer

Check back on Monday, WayForward fans

It says much for how highly some gamers regard Shantae on the Game Boy Color that its arrival on the 3DS Virtual Console can attract serious attention. One of WayForward's original IPs, it combines exploration with action platforming to keep a lot of gamers happy, with the subsequent DSiWare sequel and...

Reaction: Our Thoughts on Nintendo Direct - 17th May

Our Thoughts on Nintendo Direct - 17th May

A starter ahead of the main course

This week's Nintendo Direct has now digested, and if you still need to catch up you can check out our big summary of the news for the full lowdown. After the last broadcast went big with some significant reveals, it was a more measured approach this time around, with the running time fleshed out with plenty of...