Wii U News

July2013

  • Poll How Important is Dual / Second Screen Gaming?

    A major part of Nintendo's strategy

    Yesterday brought us some interesting comments from Ubisoft Managing Director Nicolas Rioux, who spoke about the potential prominence of "second screen" gaming, even going so far as to praise the Wii U as an innovative first step. As we observed in that article, it'd be a nasty piece of irony if technical...

  • News New Etrian Odyssey Title Makes Japanese Chart Debut in Third Place

    Praying it's not too late...

    It's Japanese chart time. Hooray! Though this week doesn't reflect complete Nintendo dominance. Boo! But still, this week's results bring us a few interesting points; Atlus title Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl makes its debut in third place — it's a re-telling of the first entry in the series, of sorts —...

  • News Watch_Dogs Team Outlines In-Game Connectivity and Ideas for the Future

    Other players will appear in your game

    Watch_Dogs is a title attracting a fair bit of attention across the console spectrum, whether you own a Wii U or any of its rival systems. In a landscape packed with sequels it's a new IP that incorporates the rather topical issue of hacking and network security — in a turn of events almost beyond parody,...

  • Video Yakuza Wii U Commercial Highlights Ability To Smooch Privately With Virtual Hostesses

    Just make sure no one peeks over your shoulder

    Yakuza 1 & 2 HD may be a serious game featuring serious burly men who throw serious punches in the serious underbelly of the Japanese criminal world, but that doesn't mean the TV commercial has to be quite so...serious. As you can see from the Japanese advert below, the game is being promoted on...

  • News Injustice: Gods Among Us Update Sneaks Out of the Shadows

    Balance tweaks and DLC support swoop in

    Holy patch notes, Batman! NetherRealm has finally made good on their promise to update the Wii U version of DC Comics fighter Injustice: Gods Among Us, bringing a few balance tweaks, a few new free skins and DLC support. Now lurking in the darkest shadows of the U.S. eShop are 19 packs for purchase, bringing...

  • News Mario Kart 8 Team Talk GamePad Features, Track Design And F-Zero

    Hideki Konno and Kosuke Yobuki spill some beans

    French site Gamekult sat down with Mario Kart 8 producer Hideki Konno and director Kosuke Yobuki at E3 to talk about the inspirations and intentions around the latest, gravity-tumbling installment of the series. According to a translation of the interview, the reverse gravity idea showcased in Mario...

  • News Wii U Version Of Beyond Good & Evil 2 Looking Unlikely

    Creator Michel Ancel says current-gen version would be "painful"

    Beyond Good & Evil 2 has never been officially announced for the Wii U, but Ubisoft's robust support for Nintendo's console always gave us hope that it might be coming. Sadly, creator Michel Ancel has all but confirmed that the system won't be getting the game. Speaking to...

  • Video Reggie Explains Nintendo's Approach to Ensuring Wii U Success

    Content is King

    It was pretty clear that, when it came to E3 2013, Nintendo took a different approach from its competitors. With a relatively short Nintendo Direct broadcast that only contained one surprise game — others had already been confirmed to appear — it was more about getting this Holiday season's big games in the hands of expo...

  • News Thatgamecompany Twitter Q & A Gives Hope For Future Wii U Release

    "We're looking at touch controls, as they're pretty much universal now"

    Thatgamecompany is one of the most highly regarded developers in the industry right now. Over a six year exclusivity deal with Sony it produced the widely praised FlOw and Flower download games, before Journey captured numerous Game of the Year awards and the public's...

  • Talking Point The Wii U's Third-Party Concerns Are Brushed Off By 3DS

    Support for the handheld is modest, yet doom-and-gloom is minimal

    The 3DS is hot right now, with positive vibes bouncing around the web as its major releases have enjoyed an impressive record of critical and commercial success. Simply mentioning games like Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Fire Emblem: Awakening and Animal Crossing: New Leaf justifiably...

  • News Wii U Turned Ubisoft On To Second-Screen Gaming, But Isn't The Focus Moving Forward

    Publisher now committed to "new gen" Microsoft and Sony platforms

    These days we're seeing more and more console games shipping alongside companion mobile or tablet applications which aim to broaden the experience. If Ubisoft has its way, that trend is not only set to continue, but will develop to the point where "second-screen" gaming is...

  • News Deathstroke DLC Confirmed For Batman: Arkham Origins On Wii U

    Play as great assassin, Deathstroke

    Earlier last month, we reported that it was unknown if the Wii U version of Batman: Arkham Origins would receive downloadable content. Sniper Elite V2 and Mass Effect 3 had no signs of any DLC, and after a flyer revealed that the upcoming Batman title m

  • News Wii Karaoke U By JOYSOUND Is Coming To The West This Year

    Sales of earplugs expected to skyrocket

    Living room crooners take note: Nintendo has confirmed that it is bringing Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND to the west later this year. The service will be available as a free download on the Wii U eShop, with a robust library of songs to select from via online streaming. In a unique twist, you'll be able to...

  • News EA: Frostbite 3 On Wii U "Not Impossible"

    Publisher wants to dish out "omnidirectional" support

    Electronic Arts has had a strange relationship with Nintendo ever since the launch of the Wii U. There are currently four games from the publisher residing on the system but it seems the support - at least in the short-term - has all but dried up. The company is naturally offering support for...

  • News Nintendo's Claim to WiiU.com is Denied

    If Ninty wants it, it'll have to pay

    A relatively common occurrence, and one that a lot of large companies confront on a regular basis, is the issue of cybersquatters that buy up common URL addresses in the hope that they'll subsequently make money selling them to the parties concerned. The likes of Nintendo and its rivals resist buying up addresses...

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