Wii U - News
November2016
News Looks Like Nintendo Has A Sense Of Humour About The Wii U's Failure
"Great artists aren’t always appreciated in their own time”
Nintendo is used to success - it is responsible for some of the most popular video game franchises of all time, and has produced consoles and handhelds which have sold millions upon millions of units. However, like any firm with a history that stretches back more than 100 years, it...
Soapbox Captain Falcon, We Have A Problem With F-Zero X on Wii U
Controls are off course on Virtual Console (Updated)
Update: We've been asked quite a few times if this issue is the same on the Wii version of the game. As a test I've just used the exact same Wiimote + Classic Controller on both the Wii U and Wii Virtual Console versions available. The Wii version does not appear to have the same issue and the...
Random Raspberry Pi Hack Takes The Wii U GamePad One Step Closer To Switch
Build it and they will come
Nintendo Switch comes out next year, and is already shaping up to be quite an impressive concept - a stand-alone gaming system which not only connects to your TV but can also be taken on the road. Thing is, some people don't like to wait and hacker banjokazooie has taken it upon himself to create the next best thing - a...
Another year, another Just Dance game
It seems like it was only yesterday that this writer was reviewing Just Dance 2016 – last year's entry in Ubisoft's mammoth dancing franchise. Most people will be at least somewhat familiar with the concept; seeing friends and family dancing along to a variety of songs with wavering levels of success. By that...
News Nintendo Insists That Wii U Production Will Continue Beyond This Week
"There is no change to our continuing [Wii U] production"
Yesterday we - like a great many other gaming sites - reported on a rumour which claimed that Wii U production was stopping this Friday. However, Japanese site IT Media has been in touch with a spokesperson from Nintendo who has said the reports are "not true" and that the console will...
Weirdness Mario Kart 8 Contains Hidden Swearing
But you'll have to do a lot of digging to find it
Modern computers allow gamers to dig into video game data files to their heart's content, and this often throws up some interesting discoveries which perhaps should have remained hidden. That certainly seems to have been the case with this latest Mario Kart 8 find. YouTube user Harm - who perhaps...
Rumour Last Wii U Consoles Roll Off The Production Line This Week
The end of an era?
Nintendo launches its new Switch console in March next year, and while the advent of new hardware is always a time of excitement, it invariably means that existing machines are put out to pasture. With popular platforms there's quite a bit of overlap between the generations, but in other cases the changeover is quite abrupt - it...
October2016
News Just Dance 2017's Best-Selling Version is on Wii
Don't stop 'til you get enough
The UK chart results are in, and from a Nintendo perspective they're rather grim. Aside from the harsh current realities of Wii U and 3DS game sales in the UK, however, this week's results have a quirky side-note that we just had to share. First of all, a quick rundown of what's happening at the top of the charts...
News Wii U Version Of Slain: Back From Hell Looking Doubtful
"Sales on that platform are just too weak to justify the port"
The Castlevania-inspired Slain: Back From Hell may not be making its way to the Wii U after all. The PC version was delayed earlier this year due to its intense difficulty, and that had a knock-on effect on the confirmed console ports - which included the Wii U. However, Developer Wolf...
News Nintendo Isn't The Only Company Impacted By The Failure Of The Wii U
Semiconductor firm Renesas deals with an unwelcome legacy
Nintendo's recent financial briefing has put the dismal performance of the Wii U into sharp focus. Since its launch in 2012 the console has struggled to attract an audience and has sold just over 13 million units worldwide - a far cry from the performance of its forerunner the Wii, which...
News Mario Kart 8 Has Now Sold 8 Million Units Worldwide
On a system with just over 13 million owners
Nintendo's has confirmed that Mario Kart 8 has sold 8 million copies since launch. The popular racer launched in 2014 and has become the Wii U's biggest commercial hit. What makes this achievement all the more remarkable is that the Wii U has only sold 13.36 million units to date. Elsewhere, Super Smash...
News Nintendo Is Refusing To Let Project Giant Robot And Devilish Brain Training Die
"TBD"
Nintendo's recent financials contain all kinds of interesting information, including a rough release schedule for the coming months. While this is naturally looking a bit on the light side as the 3DS and Wii U come to the end of their lifespans and Nintendo continues to keep its Switch cards close to its chest, it does throw up some...
News Splatoon Showdown Series On the Way in North America
Battlefy hosts an online spin on eSports
It's evident that Nintendo is eager to make steps into eSports. We've seen the company improve its support for the Super Smash Bros. and Pokkén Tournament scenes, and the recent Nintendo Switch preview trailer featured a Splatoon-centric competitive scenario at the end. It's a growing industry, and Nintendo...
Video Game Center DX Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Another long look at the Wii U version
We saw plenty of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier in the year, but now that a little time has passed there seems to be a renewed appetite for more footage of the game. Nintendo is still sticking to areas seen in the E3 demo, but it's nevertheless rather nice to see the upcoming blockbuster in...
News Rhythm Paradise Megamix Misses UK Charts in Quiet Week for Nintendo
3DS is waiting to be saved by Pokémon
The UK top 40 doesn't always bring good news for Nintendo, but this week seems particularly disappointing. Battlefield 1 seized top spot as a major release on PS4 and Xbox One, while Nintendo titles struggled to make the lower reaches of the list. Only two Nintendo exclusives actually made it into the...
Poll Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
DS, 3DS and Wii U kept our eyes busy
Ever since Reggie Fils-Aime plucked a DS out of his jacket pocket at E3 2004, Nintendo has focused on dual screen gaming. The DS was the best selling portable system of all time, so inevitably the same broad design was carried across to the 3DS. The WIi U was the grand experiment in bringing dual screen gaming to...
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Isn't Physically Backwards Compatible With 3DS And Wii U Software
In other news: water is wet
Nintendo's Switch preview gave us a massive helping of information regarding the new console - what it looks like, what control options it has and the kind of games we'll be playing - but it also left some unanswered questions. Does it have a touchscreen? Can you add more memory via SD cards? What kind of battery life...
News Nintendo's Christmas Gift Guide Is Live
Is it that time of year already?
Nintendo's Christmas gift guide is a regular event these days, and this year the site has the usual focus of Wii U, 3DS and amiibo products for buyers to mull over. While software for both of Nintendo's consoles has slowed in the build-up to Switch's launch next year, there are still some neat buying options here if...
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Footage Looks Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous
Exploration, combat and weather shown off
Nintendo has just updated the official Japanese website for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with some stunning new video footage. Three relatively short clips have been published. The first - which is shown above - focuses on exploration, showing Link running, sailing, climbing and snowboarding...
Random Japan's Getting a Kindle Paperwhite With as Much Storage as a Premium Wii U
All about manga
Well, the hype is building for the NX reveal, so let's all take a deep breath and think about something else for a short while; it's good for the blood pressure. Back in the early days of the Wii U, when we were still full of optimism for the system, this writer shared the view that the system was in a unique position to capitalise...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Makes Modest Japanese Chart Debut
Monster Hunter Stories is still number one
It's that time of the week for the Media Create charts out of Japan, and there are a few major releases to consider; it's a mix of good and bad news for Nintendo. To start with the good news, Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories on 3DS is number one for the second successive week; though it's tracking a long...
War, huh?
Not long ago retail listings suggested that Darksiders: Warmastered Edition had been delayed until 22nd November. A press release from publisher THQ Nordic has now confirmed that's the case, though the detail is a little different for Wii U owners. The 22nd November date is accurate for PS4, Xbox One and Wii U, but while the Sony and...
News Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure Receives a Wii U PEGI Rating
A happy ending?
Minecraft: Story Mode has had something of a spotty relationship with the Wii U. After the initial episode launched, there was a period of several months before episodes 2-5 made it onto the console, and there were still episodes available on other platforms that were nowhere to be found on Wii U. It's been rather unclear when – or...
Random Big the Cat Will Appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO Dimensions Stage
Perfect for lazy days
In about a month Sonic The Hedgehog will arrive in LEGO Dimensions, as long as you're willing to pay out for the Sonic Level Pack. If you've been sitting on the fence, considering whether to splash out on plastic LEGO figures and a bit of gameplay, SEGA and TT Games have a big selling point to tempt you in. Yep, that's...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Sales Flatten Out Amid a Wave of New Releases
Wii U entry of Skylanders: Imaginators does 'ok'
The UK chart results are out, and they represent one of the busier weeks in the country in a number of months. Though FIFA 17 is comfortably number one ahead of Gears of War 4, there are a whole load of PlayStation VR titles arriving in the top 20 alongside the hardware. So, what about Nintendo...
News Oceanhorn, A Game Inspired by The Wind Waker, Confirmed for 'A Nintendo Console'
Was recently released on PS4 and Xbox One
Those may remember when we highlighted Oceanhorn, a title that is inspired by The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. It was initially released on smart devices, before arriving as an enhanced download on PS4 and Xbox One this year. Developer FDG Entertainment has confirmed that all versions of the game have...
Video Digital Foundry Explains How the PlayStation VR 'Cinematic Mode' Works With Wii U
And Xbox One, too
Yesterday we reported on a quirky extra use for the PlayStation VR, something that early adopters may be tempted to try out. The headset supports a 'Cinematic Mode', which displays PS4 games that don't support VR in a neat way, recreating a large cinema screen effect within the headset. As it turns out this also works with other...
Rumour Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Has Been Delayed
Just by a month, though
Darksiders II was one of the first major third party games to be available on the Wii U, and it seemed to have been quite well received. Naturally, it stood to reason that its predecessor, Darksiders, would likely show up on the console someday, and it's now set to arrive as Darksiders: Warmastered Edition. The game was...
Weirdness PlayStation VR's 'Cinematic Mode' Works With Wii U, and Pretty Much Any HDMI Device
Sure, why not
As you've likely noticed, there's a lot of buzz today around new gaming hardware as PlayStation VR has started to hit stores. It's going up against the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift and, due to factors such as its lower price and sizeable PS4 userbase, is likely to wipe the floor with them commercially. Is it the start of the Virtual...
News Scizor Arrives in the Pokkén Tournament Arcade Very Soon
Might bug Wii U owners, though
Since its release in March plenty of Pokémon fans have been able to re-enact some showdowns in Pokkén Tournament on Wii U, and in the West (particularly) it's easy to forget that this title first arrived as an arcade. That version has already had new characters added in the past, and now Scizor has been confirmed to...
News Splatoon Producer Reflects on the Game's Popularity
A successfully launched IP
When Splatoon was announced at E3 2014, the game seemed to have been met with warm reception. Though there were some concerns over how online play would be handled, the game represented a refreshing new idea from Nintendo, and seemed like it would be an ideal killer app for the struggling Wii U. Now, nearly a year and a...
Random Paper Mario: Color Splash Has an Iffy Issue in its Battle System
Time for a patch
We rather liked Paper Mario: Color Splash in our review, and now plenty of Wii U owners around the world have been trying it out for themselves. Naturally different play styles put its mechanics to the test, and an odd developer oversight (which should have really been found in QA testing) has emerged. As posted by 'Fatguy703' on...
News 13AM Games Reveals More Information About Runbow
Runbow Pocket's release info! Free updates! Physical copies!
Runbow launched on the Wii U eShop last August to critical acclaim, cementing itself as a real gem for the storefront. Since then, 13AM Games has been keen to keep the game updated with fresh content, and has since announced that a portable edition will be on its way to the New 3DS, while...
Random Stranger Things Star Was In Smash Bros. Wii U Commercial
Well I never
If you're a Netflix subscriber then you'll no doubt have watched the excellent Stranger Things. If you're also a keen watcher of Nintendo commercials then you may have recognised one of the series' big stars from a Smash Bros. advert back in 2014. The commercial focused on how amiibo interacted with the game itself, and Joe Keery - who...
You won't be laughing soon, mate
Earlier today we reported on a new discovery that Kalle Demos from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker can be killed in a single hit (or more accurately 'splash'). In a mix of wanting to verify it for ourselves as well as provide some lovely HD visuals of it taking place, this tireless reporter worked through a new...
News External Help Being Sought To Complete Bloodstained, Admits Creator Koji Igarashi
"We needed to bring in another team"
We've already reported on news that the Wii U version of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is in doubt, and in the same interview with IGN creator Koji Igarashi it is stated that additional resource is being sought to ensure the title is completed on time. Bloods
Random Fan Discovers New Way to Instantly Kill a Boss in Wind Waker
All those years…
The Zelda series has had its fair share of bizarre ways to battle bosses over the years, such as in A Link to the Past, where you could reflect Agahnim's magic bolts with the bug net, or in Ocarina of Time where you could use a bottle in your tennis match against Ganondorf. Now, it seems that another unconventional weapon has been...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash 'Rescue V' Video Series Reaches Its Finale
Mario prepares a steak, for some reason or other
Paper Mario: Color Splash is out this week, and is certainly the biggest remaining release on Wii U this year. Nintendo has been promoting the title with a series of quirky 'Rescue V' videos starring Toads, which have also been a useful way of showing off new areas in the game. The final episode is...
News Nintendo Selects Release Brings 999% Boost to Super Mario 3D World Sales in the UK
Wahoo!
We all know that Nintendo Selects releases are popular, as (mostly) first-party games get a healthy discount to boost their evergreen credentials. Last week brought six new Selects games to Europe, including two eShop Selects, and in one notable case the discount had the desired effect. The UK top 40 doesn't have many Nintendo games, but...
News Dylan Cuthbert Voices His Thoughts on Star Fox Zero
The man who started it all
By this point in time it's a bit of an understatement to say that Star Fox Zero was met with divided opinion. On one hand, the arcade elements that so many fans knew and loved from Star Fox 64 were present and accounted for in this latest iteration, but the dual screen motion controls dealt it all a killing blow. It's not...
News Skylanders Creator App Turns Your Wii U Skylanders Into Physical Toys
Getting creative
Activision has just unveiled its Skylanders Creator app. This sucks characters from the console version of Imaginators and enables players to tweak and order 3D printed versions of their creations - as well as T-Shirts and Cards, too. The app is quite low-tech in its connectivity. Select transfer from the Wii U and it plays an...
News SteamWorld Collection Physical Retail Release Slips to Early November in North America
eShop version of Heist still targeting October arrival
SteamWorld Heist is out now as a download and retail release (as part of SteamWorld Collection in the latter case) in Europe, with the region's Nintendo subsidiary publishing the disc version. Those awaiting the HD version in North America are still waiting, however, and those planning to grab...
September2016
News BBC iPlayer App to End Service on Wii U in Early 2017
It's a Poldark day for Wii U
Nintendo's systems have always struggled to offer the same breadth of entertainment and streaming apps as rival consoles, though for a spell the Wii U reasonably well in that area. As the system heads towards its inevitable discontinuation, however, licenses and services could start to go offline. That'll be the case...
Interview Image & Form Discusses Development Challenges and Continual SteamWorld Growth
"We really wanted to prove ourselves"
This week brings two intriguing retail releases in Europe, published under Nintendo's eShop Selects label. FAST Racing NEO and SteamWorld Collection will be available on disc, and in the latter case Image & Form is also bringing the same compilation to North America (in October) with a different publisher...
News European My Nintendo Rewards Include New Nintendo Selects Discounts
Hard to resist
My Nintendo hasn't exactly blown the doors off since its launch earlier in the year, but the loyalty / rewards programme does occasionally have some positive offerings. In Europe that now includes discounts on the latest Nintendo Selects games, which hit stores and the eShop on 30th September. Until 16th October all four of this...
Video Image & Form Talks SteamWorld Heist on Wii U and States Its Next Project Will Be in the Series
Keep an eye out for an NX gag, too
SteamWorld Heist is out this week on the Wii U eShop, and is also coming to stores as the SteamWorld Collection. Quite a number of players have been waiting for the HD version, and now will have the chance to play it on Nintendo hardware. The latest 'Engine Room' video from Image & Form talks about the Wii U...
Editorial Rediscovering the Gems of the Wii U Library
A legacy to appreciate
A little while ago I wrote an editorial called 'Losing It All - When a Wii U's External Hard Drive Dies', in which I recounted the tale of just that very thing happening to me. I bemoaned the weird setup of Nintendo's data management on the home console and in particular its treatment of save data, which rather bizarrely is...
Video It's Off to the High Seas for the Latest Paper Mario: Color Splash Rescue V Episode
For the patient among you
It seems that someone at Nintendo forgot to set videos to 'Private' by default earlier in the week, with the final episodes of the 'Rescue V' series popping up online. If you're still waiting for the scheduled releases, in any case, the penultimate episode for promoting Paper Mario: Color Splash is out now. This time...
News Lifetime American Hardware Stats Show The Size Of Nintendo's Task With NX
"The demand for dedicated portables isn't there"
As any long-time Nintendo fan will know, the company's fortunes over the past 30 years have varied wildly. The trailblazing successes of the NES and SNES were tempered by the performance of the N64 and GameCube, while the Wii's incredible market penetration has been followed by the Wii U, one of the...
Video Fresh Yooka-Laylee Footage Emerges From EGX 2016
We also speak to Chris Sutherland about the Wii U version
Those of you in the UK will know that EGX 2016 - the UK's biggest gaming show - took place last weekend and there were plenty of lovely games to gawk at. Sadly Nintendo sat it out this year, so there wasn't a lot for us to report on specifically, but we did get some hands-on time with...
News Multiple Discount Options Coming with SteamWorld Heist on Wii U
Launch and loyalty deals
Earlier today we shared the usual Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, which included the details for SteamWorld Heist arriving on Wii U. Well, some of the details. Though its full price will be $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99, Image & Form has passed on details of launch promotions it's running when the game...
News Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Coming To Minecraft: Wii U Edition Next Week
41 new skins, 13 songs and a new Battle Mini Game map
October 4th will see the release of a new mash-up pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition. It follows the introduction of the Tumble Mini Game and a mysterious update, both of which went live recently. The Chinese Mythology
News Nintendo is Reportedly Taking 'Final Orders' on Wii U Consoles From Retailers
The end is nigh
It's likely that history won't look too kindly upon the Wii U, at least in terms of its sales performance. It's set to be Nintendo's worst-selling home console when all is said and done, a sad fate for the follow-up to the phenomenally successful Wii. As of 30th June this year just 13.02 million Wii U systems had been sold, and...
Video Take a Look at Paper Mario: Color Splash in All its Polychromatic Splendour
Infinite coins and an upside down world
Paper Mario: Color Splash may already be available for a few lucky customers in North America, but that doesn't mean there's not plenty to indulge your senses in should you not fall into the aforementioned category. We've been playing through this and have been picking out some fun sections for videos. Below...
News Some Grab Paper Mario: Color Splash Early in North America Due to Preload eShop Error
Oops
Well, someone at Nintendo of America hit the wrong button. It turns out that a number of people that pre-purchased / pre-loaded Paper Mario: Color Splash on the eShop in North America have been able to download the full game early, two weeks ahead of release on 7th October. The first to spot it was @Electivirus on Twitter: [tweet A thread...
Reminder More Nintendo Selects Titles Arrive in Europe Next Week
Including SteamWorld Collection and FAST Racing NEO
The Nintendo Selects range remains one of the best ways to try out top-notch games at a great price (£19.99 in the UK), and Nintendo's issued a reminder of the goodies on the way to Europe on 30th September. New additions coming to the region's range are as follows, in case you need the reminder:...
Editorial Losing It All - When a Wii U's External Hard Drive Dies
The quirks and annoyances of Wii U data management
There are lots of things that many people assume will never happen to them, just to 'others'. You don't think you'll be the victim of a crime, or get stranded overnight when a flight gets cancelled, or perhaps get addicted to amiibo collecting. These are all problems that other people have to deal...
Video Green Toad Snoozes as Nintendo Shows Off Green Woods Area of Paper Mario: Color Splash
Shouldn't he be envious?
With the release of Paper Mario: Color Splash not far away, Nintendo continues to release more mini-episodes of the quirky 'Rescue V' series. A chance to show off stages, it also gives each colour of Toad particular character traits; Green Toad, it turns out, is the type that needs to sleep off an over-indulgence in green...
News Castlevania Dev MercurySteam Denies It Ever Pitched A New Metroid To Nintendo
"People have a lot of imagination and time to think about stuff"
A while back we reported that Spanish developer MercurySteam - famous for rebooting Konami's Castlevania series - was working on a new Metroid concept for 3DS and Wii U that it was going to pitch to Nintendo. Apparently this project was disclosed during interviews with potential...
News PlatinumGames Reveals Obscure Bayonetta 2 Secrets for Second Anniversary
Also, a sneak peek at the upcoming amiibo
It's rather hard to believe, but Bayonetta 2 has already been out for a couple years now. The excellent hack 'n' slash still stands as one of the best exclusives available in the Wii U library, and it made plenty of sense when the titular character inevitably made her appearance in Super Smash Bros. Now that...
News Axiom Verge Dev Tom Happ Opens Up About The Challenge Of Raising A Son With Special Needs
"My work is directly correlated with my son's well being"
A short time ago we were lucky enough to chat with Axiom Verge developer Tom Happ about the challenges of making what many consider to be a spiritual successor to the iconic Super Metroid; a massive, open-ended 2D adventure which exercises your trigger finger and tests your grey matter at the...
News LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider Expansions Coming to LEGO Dimensions
Hoff you had enough yet?
Though the add-on pricing and overall cost for collectors can make adults cry when they think about LEGO Dimensions, Warner Bros. and TT Fusion have lived up to the promise that the game would be a 'platform' in its own right. Resisting the urge to release a direct 'sequel' so far, we've had continual updates and new packs...
Review LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
It's LEGO, all of it...
The LEGO series has been an ever-present for a number of years, covering a broad range of franchises. It seems that as long as an IP has scope for action, it can be a LEGO game, though the success rate can vary when TT Games struggles to turn the source material into exciting gameplay. This summer LEGO Star Wars: The Force...
Interview Learning More About Tom Happ and the Making of Axiom Verge
Getting to know the man behind the masterpiece
Have you ever been so wrapped up in a project that it began to seep into your personal life? What if your passion became your day-to-day? Imagine spending so much time and energy working on something that it eventually outgrew your expectations and became your bread and butter. It's the dream of so many...
News New Patch Goes Live For Minecraft Wii U Edition
But no details on what's included
Minecraft: Wii U Edition got a pretty significant update a while back which introduced the Tumble Mini Game, and another patch has just gone live. "Patch 12" wasn't pre-announced and 4J Studios hasn't revealed any details on what's included in the update. Until those details are forthcoming, it's fair to assume...
Video Nintendo Releases Showcase Video for Paper Mario: Color Splash
Mario madness
The Wii U doesn't have many major retail games left in the locker, though one of those is getting quite close to release - Paper Mario: Color Splash. The latest entry in the series hasn't been warmly greeted by all, but based on what it is offering we've rather enjoyed it so far. Keen to emphasize its strong points, Nintendo's...
News Splatoon Version 2.12 is Now Live
Splatting those pesky bugs
Though the online community for Splatoon is still going strong, it's safe to say that the game has passed its prime. It got its last hurrah with the release of the new Callie and Marie amiibo this summer, and now that Splatfests are over, it seems that Nintendo has moved on (hopefully to make the sequel). That being said,...
Video Yellow Toads are Hawkish Warmongers in This Paper Mario: Color Splash Rescue V Episode
"Might makes right!"
Ahead of its October release, Nintendo has been releasing a series of quirky 'Rescue V' videos to promote Paper Mario: Color Splash. Mimicking '80s TV, they feature different groups of Toads helping Mario through tough spots. This week showcases the Coliseum stage first seen in last week's Nintendo Minute episode, with the...
Preview Buckets Of Fun With Paper Mario: Color Splash
Colour us impressed
Paper Mario: Color Splash is one of the Wii U's last major releases of the year, and by all accounts it should be cause for some real excitement among fans. It's the latest entry in a series that's filled with humour, character, charm and amazing environments, with an interesting new paint mechanic to keep things fresh. Our time...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off a New Area of Paper Mario: Color Splash
"You got Bone"
In terms of major retail releases, you could quite easily count the number of notable Wii U titles still due in 2016 on one hand. Perhaps quality can make up for a lack of quantity, though, and we're hopeful that Paper Mario: Color Splash can bring some added colour to the release line-up. Nintendo Minute's latest episode takes a...
News Wii U Version Of Hyper Light Drifter Is Officially Cancelled
Adrift
Heart Machine's Alex Preston has confirmed that the Wii U version of Hyper Light Drifter has been officially cancelled, along with the PS Vita edition. The title was previously described as being "in limbo" following development issues and Preston cites problems regarding the porting process as the reason for its ultimate demise...
News New 3DS LL Stays on Top in Japan as Wii U Leads Home Consoles Courtesy of PS4 Drop
Strange circumstances as new PS4 models are on the way
The Media Create charts are out in Japan, as expected, and the surprises mostly come in the hardware stakes; there's only one major newcomer in the software top 20. Starting with software, Yo-kai Watch 3 - in two versions - continues to lead and accumulate a decent number of sales. It's closely...
Interview Will Dubé on Mythology, Art and Big Bosses in Jotun: Valhalla Edition
"We want to make beautifully powerful game experiences"
If you haven't already, do yourself a favour and take the time to look at some screenshots and trailers for the upcoming Wii U release of Jotun: Valhalla Edition. It's a beautifully crafted adventure game that pulls its story right from the pages of Norse Mythology. Not long ago we posted a...
News ESL Go4Splatoon Tournament Winners Will Get A Nintendo NX Console
The ultimate splatfest
This Sunday sees the start of the ESL Go4Splatoon Tournament, a six-month event which will end in a 2017 grand final to decide Europe's best Splatoon team. As if being recognised as one of the best Splatoon players in the world wasn't enough, the overall winners of this tournament will each receive a shiny new Nintendo NX...
News Risa Tabata Talks Paper Mario's New Focus on Puzzle-Solving
"The old Paper Mario games... they weren't just about the RPG elements"
When Paper Mario: Color Splash was first announced, it was met by some mixed reception from fans. This was largely due to the removal of significant RPG elements in favor of more puzzle-solving, something Paper Mario: Sticker Star also took some heat for. Nintendo obviously is...
News New Legend of Zelda amiibo Are Coming In December
Ta-da-da-daaa!
Nintendo has announced in its latest Nintendo 3DS Direct that in honour of the franchise's 30th anniversary, a "special series" of classic Legend of Zelda amiibo figures are set to hit the shelves on December 2nd; that date is for both North America and Europe. The figures will work as standard Link and Zelda amiibo respectively, but...
August2016
Video An Outlandish Wishlist for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A collaborative effort with Arekkz Gaming
We at Nintendo Life don't really take ourselves too seriously a lot of the time, so to further hammer this point home we've combined forces with the wonderful Arekkz Gaming to bring you a feature of a ludicrous nature. In the above video we discuss various ideas that we want to see implemented into The...
News Minecraft Introduces 'Tumble' Minigame in Console Update, With Wii U Maintenance on the Way
It's basically Spleef
Minecraft: Wii U Edition, along with its console brethren, has seen relatively frequent updates and additions. Sometimes these can be simple bug fixes, or occasionally include minigames such as the 'Battle' addition earlier this year. Mojang has now unveiled another minigame that's coming in the latest update - 'Tumble'...
Exclusive Exploring The Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup
"Three years is a good cycle for what we're doing"
When we last visited Gory Detail it was way back in 2013 when we exclusively revealed that ex-Rare staffers Chris Seavor and Shawn Pile had begun work on their next project - The Unlikely Legend of Rusty Pup. While the team have issued various developer vlogs in the subsequent years, they've largely...
Video Blue Toads Get Stealthy in Latest Paper Mario: Color Splash 'Rescue V' Show
Mario rocks a cool retro power-up, too
Paper Mario: Color Splash is easily the biggest hit still coming to Wii U this year, giving us our usual one-per-generation home console entry in the series. It's looking rather promising, too, despite some initial scepticism that followed the game after its initial reveal earlier in the year. In recent weeks...
News Yooka-Laylee To Make Playable Debut At EGX 2016
Hands-on with the dynamic duo
Highly anticipated 3D adventure Yooka-Laylee will be playable by the public at this year's EGX event in the UK, it has been revealed. Created by a team of former Rare staffers and published by veteran firm Team 17, Yooka-Laylee is a 3D platformer which takes inspiration from the likes of Banjo-Kazooie and the Donkey...
Out Now Eight More Games Join the Nintendo Selects Range in North America
A small white New 3DS bundle, too
Earlier this month Nintendo of America announced eight more games for the Nintendo Selects range, and they arrive in stores today (26th August). There are some gems in the updated collection, which are undoubtedly worth a look for $19.99. The new additions and a trailer are below: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Reminder The Splatoon Summer Testfire Demo is Now Live
If you're yet to ink in a purchase
We suspect that most with an interest in Splatoon bought it long ago, yet Nintendo is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to get as many Wii U owners as possible on board. A little while ago we shared the news that the Splatoon Testfire demo is returning for a Summer fling, so here's a reminder that it's live...
Interview The Voice of Fox McCloud and Much More - Joe Zieja
"As it happens, my neighbor is a floating monkey head"
Prior to the launch of Star Fox Zero, Nintendo generated plenty of hype with an extravagant animated short that was broadcast live online: Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins. A collaboration between Shigeru Miyamoto, Production IG and WIT Studios, it hit a lot of the right notes as far as we were...
Video Catch the Second Episode of the Paper Mario: Color Splash 'Rescue V' Series
Poor old purple
Not all long-term fans are necessarily delighted at the prominence of Toad characters in Paper Mario: Color Splash, yet the little Fungi could nevertheless be entertaining companions. We'll see in good time, but Nintendo's certainly keen to put the cast of coloured Toads front and centre in early marketing ahead of the 7th October...
Watch The Action Heats Up in the 2016 Pokémon World Championships - Live!
Now it's getting serious
For competitive Pokémon players this is the weekend that matters the most - the Pokémon World Championships. The 2016 event has had a first day in which competitors have battled to make progress, and now it's ramping up towards Sunday's grand finale. As always there's plenty of live coverage for the Trading Card Game,...
Video Earthlock: Festival Of Magic Still Coming To Wii U, Looks Prettier Than Ever
Scratch that JRPG itch
Earthlock: Festival of Magic has been in development for what seems like forever, but it's finally coming out next month - on the Xbox One and PC, at least. However, developer SnowCastle Games has stated that the Wii U eShop release is still happening - alongside a PS4 version - and will take place "as soon as possible" after...
Video This Fast Racing Neo DLC Footage Will Melt Your Eyeballs
Fresh from Gamescom 2016
Fast Racing Neo has to rank as one of our favourite Wii U titles and has successfully scratched that "F-Zero" itch - which is good, because Nintendo has shown very little interest in resurrecting its legendary anti-grav racing series for the modern age. If you've also enjoyed this superb title then you'll be pleased to know...
Competition Create A Shaun The Sheep Themed Level In Super Mario Maker, Win Original Artwork
Drawn to life
Have you had a chance to check out the Shaun the Sheep event course in Super Mario Maker yet? We think it's totally adorable. Following the release of this sheepish course, Nintendo UK has teamed up with Aardman Animations to create an exciting course design contest with a very cool prize. The illustration of Shaun the Sheep playing...
News Pokémon Spin-Off Pokkén Tournament Ships One Million Units Worldwide On Wii U
Fighting all over the world
Bandai Namco has confirmed that Pokkén Tournament has shipped one million units globally - no mean feat for a Wii U game. The fighting title - which is best described as a crossover between Tekken and Pokémon - launched in arcades before coming to Nintendo's home console, and has secured a sizeable audience which...
News Nintendo And ESL Team Up For Splatoon Online Tournaments In Europe
Prep those paint rollers once more
If you were sad about Splatoon Splatfest events coming to an end, then we have some good news for you - if you live in Europe, that is. Nintendo have teamed up with ESL, the world's largest esports company, to bring 6 months of Splatoon online tournaments for Euro gamers. At gamescom in Cologne, the top four...
Video Yooka-Laylee's Gamescom 2016 Trailer Contains Transformations, New Enemies And Farting
A Rare combination?
Yooka-Laylee's Q1 2017 launch seems like so far away, and the latest trailer for the game - shown off at Gamescom 2016 today - makes the wait even more difficult. Not only does it showcase some gorgeous level designs and new enemies, it gives us a look at one of the duo's transformations - a massive truck with a snowplough on...
News Crash, Cortex And Thumpin' Wumpa Islands Are All Headed To Wii U In Skylanders Imaginators
Hands-on at Gamescom 2016
At E3 Activision had announced that PlayStation owners would get a special Crash Bandicoot Starter Pack with characters and levels from the classic game in the forthcoming Skylanders Imaginators. At Gamescom 2016 we finally got to hear how Wii U (and Xbox) owners can get in on the Crash action. First off we have another...
Video Daring Toads Come To The Rescue In Paper Mario: Color Splash
Rescue V save the day again!
While it's slim pickings for the rest of the year on the Wii U retail side of things, we always have Paper Mario: Color Splash to look forward to. We love the charming little faux-retro trailer which Nintendo have put together for this upcoming game. Rescue V are a group of daring Toads who are out to save the world -...
News Captain Toad And Super Mario 3D World Are Joining The Nintendo Selects Range In Europe Soon
Along with Pikmin 3 and Mario Party 10
Not to be outdone by Nintendo of America's recent additions to the Nintendo Selects range, Nintendo of Europe has today revealed that Europe will be getting bargain priced Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, and
Update: Yo-Kai Watch 2 won't be making the trip after all
UPDATE: Nintendo UK have gotten in touch to let us know that Yo-Kai Watch 2 won't be playable at Gamescom 2016 - the earlier press release was incorrect. ORIGINAL STORY: Nintendo may be keeping its powder dry as far as NX is concerned, but the company is attending this year's Gamescom in...
News Crash Bandicoot's Nemesis Is Confirmed For Skylanders Imaginators
You can't keep a good doctor down
The big news regarding this year's Skylanders outing is that Crash Bandicoot is coming along for the ride, and thanks to GameStop's website we now know that his arch enemy Dr. Neo Cortex will also be immortalised in NFC-powered plastic. The image in question has been removed from GameStop's site, and shows the...
Video Take a Closer Look at Koroks in Breath of the Wild
No Great Deku Tree, yet
One of the more interesting new races introduced in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was that of the Koroks. Tiny little tree people that serve the Great Deku Tree, these friends are said to have evolved from the Kokiri in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Barring the remake of Wind Waker, the Koroks never showed up...
News Guitar Hero Live Is Still Rockin' With Two New GHTV Premium Shows
Back to school, in style
Guitar Hero Live is headed 'Back to School' with two new GHTV Premium Shows that are sure to get the new term off to a rockin' start. The first show 'Rock the School Bus' is available now with the second show following later this month. Hop on to GHTV and ace the following tunes: Rock the School Bus Marcy Playground –...
News The Splatoon Testfire Demo is Coming Back for a Summer Fling
Another push for the inky shooter
Who remembers the Splatoon Testfire Demo? Released ahead of the main game, it gave eager fans an early look at the game's online play, while the timed windows gave Nintendo the opportunity to stress-test its servers. Surprising, the Testfire Demo is back, with multiple sessions planned during 25th to 28th August,...
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