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News: Batman: Arkham Origins Confirmed for Wii U

Batman: Arkham Origins Confirmed for Wii U

3DS gets a 2.5D spin off, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

Earlier in the year we learned that a new Batman Arkham title was due in 2013, courtesy of a Warner Bros. financial briefing, and we were hoping that it'd appear on Wii U. The good news is that the statement was true and that Nintendo's system is in line to enjoy the next entry; Batman:...

News: Action RPG CrossCode Could Be Heading To The Wii U eShop

Action RPG CrossCode Could Be Heading To The Wii U eShop

Retro role-player looks like a perfect fit for the GamePad

Browser-based action RPG CrossCode could be coming to the Wii U eShop, according to its developer Radical Fish Games. Speaking to Nintendo Enthusiast, the studio has expressed interest in porting the game to Nintendo's system, but pointed out that finishing the PC version remains the...

News: The Pokémon Company Describes 2013 as a "Key Year" for the Franchise

The Pokémon Company Describes 2013 as a "Key Year" for the Franchise

Big plans to take the series further

The Pokémon franchise is, without a doubt, a vital part of Nintendo's success, especially in the handheld space, with a new generation 'mon release prompting hype and excitement that's only seen for select brands. It's big in both Japan and the West, and an iconic part of the gaming industry. It's not from...

News: Nintendo Working On Wii Remote Fast Charging Battery Pack

Nintendo Working On Wii Remote Fast Charging Battery Pack

Online survey points to long-awaited accessory release

If there's one thing that really annoys us about using Wii Remotes in the Nintendo Life office, it's the fact that you need a constant supply of AA batteries on hand at all times, or a stock of rechargeable AA batteries which take ages to fully juice-up. Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 feature...

Interview: Michael Pachter On Wii U, 3DS And The Challenges Facing Nintendo This Generation

Michael Pachter On Wii U, 3DS And The Challenges Facing Nintendo This Generation

"I don’t hate Nintendo at all"

Michael Pachter has been called a lot of things — not all of them repeatable on a family-friendly site such as this — but many of his harshest critics seem to miss the point of what he is actually saying; his job is to ensure that people invest their cash wisely and not to placate over-zealous fans...

News: EnjoyUp Shows Abyss Running On The Wii U

EnjoyUp Shows Abyss Running On The Wii U

We love a good teaser image

EnjoyUp, the company behind DSiWare download title Abyss, has posted a teaser image on its Facebook page of the game — or perhaps a sequel — running on the Wii U. The picture was posted with the caption, 'Abyss on Wii U?', so the company is sure working on something new for Nintendo's latest console. We look forward...

News: Luigi's Mansion 2 Still Scaring the UK Top 10

Luigi's Mansion 2 Still Scaring the UK Top 10

Luigi's got legs

When it comes to the UK software charts, we're typically used to seeing major games exclusive to Nintendo platforms making an early bee-line for the top 10 before, in many cases, promptly dropping back to modest placings the following week. That's not the case with Luigi's Mansion 2, however, which has steadfastly held onto the...

News: Suda51's Upcoming Project is Not No More Heroes 3

Suda51's Upcoming Project is Not No More Heroes 3

It's set to be a new franchise

A couple of weeks ago we reported on Grasshopper Manufacture's next project, which was teased by the studio's CEO Goichi Suda - known by many as Suda51. All that was revealed was new concept artwork, which featured a female protagonist who looks a lot like Shinobu - one of the assassins from the No More Heroes series...

News: Tales Producer Has No Immediate Plans To Bring The Series To Wii U

Tales Producer Has No Immediate Plans To Bring The Series To Wii U

He's impressed with the system, though

The long running Tales series has proven popular with gamers over the years. It's found itself on several Nintendo systems in the past, with the likes of Tales of Symphonia on the GameCube, Tales of the Abyss on the 3DS and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World on Wii. Tales of Xillia will be the next game...

News: Activision Confirms Fast & Furious: Showdown Won't Be Coming To Australia

Activision Confirms Fast & Furious: Showdown Won't Be Coming To Australia

Are you surprised?

Last month Australian retailer EB Games confirmed Fast & Furious: Showdown would be coming to Wii U. However, it has now emerged that Australia will ironically not be getting the game, as Activision has confirmed it won't be made available Down Under. This represents the fourth Activision Wii U title that will never see the...

News: Shigeru Miyamoto: People Need To Be Patient With Wii U

Shigeru Miyamoto: People Need To Be Patient With Wii U

Consumers need to become more familiar with the GamePad

Sales of Wii U systems in 2013 have been less than desirable. Uptake has been slow and retailers such as GameStop have called on Nintendo to educate consumers more on the advantages of the new home console. However, Shigeru Miyamoto has called for patience claiming the Wii U GamePad, with it's...

News: Aliens: Colonial Marines Cancelled on Wii U

Aliens: Colonial Marines Cancelled on Wii U

Game is actually over this time, man

Aliens: Colonial Marines on Wii U has had a strange history. It started as a hyped game, with Randy Pitchford of Gearbox waxing lyrical about the Wii U and its GamePad, declaring that the system would enjoy the best of the multi-platform versions. Then it arrived on other consoles and was roundly panned as a...