Wii U News (Page 7)
News Shadow Archery Is A Brand New Game For Wii U, And It Will Launch For Free
The Wii U lives!
Just when you thought the poor Wii U was well and truly finished, enjoying its early retirement sipping margaritas on the balcony of a Spanish villa somewhere, indie developer Ultra Dolphin Revolution has called the console back into action. Shadow Archery is an endless arcade-style light gun shooter inspired by 8-bit games of...
News New Discounts And Strategy Guides Have Gone Live On My Nintendo Rewards In Europe
Mario Galaxy! Kirby! F-Zero!
Love it or hate it, the My Nintendo rewards system is still in full swing, and it has now added a selection of new goodies for European fans to spend their points on including game discounts, a new 3DS theme, and starter strategy guides for some of the Switch's top games. It's worth remembering that you can now spend...
News Aqua Moto Racing Utopia Is Finally Ready For Release On Wii U
Four years and a Switch release later
Zordix Games has revealed that Aqua Moto Racing Utopia is now complete and ready for release on Wii U, and that the game will be available on the console's eShop "soon". Aqua Moto Racing Utopia has had a very interesting few years indeed. We initially heard about the game being developed for Wii U way back in...
News Super Mario Odyssey Was Always Planned To Be Released On Switch
Not destined for Wii U
It is no secret that the development process for games as large and beautiful as Super Mario Odyssey takes time, and with the last 3D Mario game Super Mario 3D World being released back in 2013, the development for Odyssey will have been well underway during the Wii U's active lifetime. As such, it would make sense to...
News Netflix Gets An Update, But Not On The Console You Were Perhaps Expecting
Time to make the Switch, surely?
After a year on sale, it's incredible to think that we still don't have Netflix on Switch, despite assurances (and rumours) that the popular streaming service is coming. The portable nature of the console would make it perfect for mobile movie watching, but at the present moment in time it doesn't seem like...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Combo List - All Of The Attack Combos By Weapon
Switch up your combos
Bayonetta 2 is all about its combos. If you really want to master the combat system, you're going to have to learn a few of these, and fast. There are a few different combo types as well: ground, air, and unique combos that you can only pull off with a particular weapon. It's worth noting that you can perform all of the...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Secret Accessories, Weapons, Characters, And Costumes - How To Unlock Them All
Keep no secrets
Bayonetta 2 sure does like its secrets. There are an absolute ton of different items to unlock in the hack and slasher, which either make life easier or much prettier for you. We also want to make life easier for you, so that's why we've rounded up all of the secret accessories, weapons, characters, and costumes in Bayonetta 2 to...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Broken Witch Heart Locations - How To Find All 40 Of Them
Mend a broken heart
Bayonetta 2 is not an easy game. Each hit you take brings you closer to death, so you'll probably want to give yourself a boost in HP. The way to do that is to collect Broken Witch Hearts. There are 40 of these in total, and much like in The Legend of Zelda, collecting four of these creates a Witch Heart that boosts your health...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Angelic Hymns Locations - How To Find Them All And Unlock The Hidden Weapons
Heaven's wrath
There are a bunch of collectibles to track down in Bayonetta 2. You've got Angelic Hymns, Hidden Verses, Journal Echoes, Umbran Crows, Broken Moon Pearls, Broken Witch Hearts, Accessories, Weapons, and Costumes. It's pretty insane. We want to make it easier for you to unlock all of these things, so we're running a guide series on how...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Hidden Verses - How To Find Them In Every Single Chapter
Also known as Muspelheim
In your single-minded determination to burn through all Bayonetta 2 has to offer, you might completely miss a bunch of Hidden Verses. These provide even more battles in each chapter that let you duff up even more enemies, and beef up your score at the end. So they're well worth hunting down, basically. Or, you could save...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Journal Echo Locations – How To Find All Of Them To Fill In Plot Gaps
Echoes of the past
There are a bunch of Journal Echoes to collect in Bayonetta 2, and while they don't actually unlock anything, they're worth collecting if you care about story. Each of them fills in a few gaps in the plot to help enrich the experience, and breath a bit more life to the world around you. So if that sounds good to you, read on to...
Guide Bayonetta 2 Broken Moon Pearl Locations - How To Find All Sixteen To Increase Your Magic Gauge
It's a kind of magic
Find two Broken Moon Pearls in Bayonetta 2 and you'll get an extra orb on your magic gauge. So if you like using attacks that require magic, you're going to want to hunt these down. To make that easier for you, we've listed all of their locations below by chapter. <related tags="Bayonetta 2, Guides"> Chapter One:...
Video Feast Your Eyes on Bayonetta 2 on Switch Compared to Wii U
Climax for your console
Bayonetta 2 may once have been a Wii U exclusive, but all of that is about to change with the unsurprising re-release of this excellent game on Nintendo's latest machine. It's still sporting a 720p resolution just as the original did, but various little details here and there have been improved to make it shine brighter than...
News Eiji Aonuma Says Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is "Maybe The Most Fun" He's Had Making Games
"The people who made this game didn’t have troubled faces"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of 2017's video game highlights, giving millions of players hours upon hours of top-quality adventuring in a new-look version of Hyrule. It would seem that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma had almost as much enjoyment making the game as we...
News Wind Waker HD's Dormant Speedrunning Community Revived By Newly-Discovered Glitch
A link to the credits
While speedrunning Super Mario Odyssey may be the flave of the month at the moment - especially with that skin-exposed Nipple% movement trying to strip Mario - one game used to be a real favourite among Nintendo-loving speedrunners. Sadly, the whole Wind Waker HD speedrun ran out of steam last year when a newly discovered...
News Freedom Planet On The Wii U Just Got A Sizable Update
The Wii U is sure to bounce back now
At this point in time, Nintendo has cleanly put the Wii U behind it, and most developers have followed it in abandoning ship. Apart from those few indie studios that made promises long ago to bring their games to the Wii U, the console is all but dead. Still, every now and then, there’s some notable activity...
News New My Nintendo Discounts Go Live In Europe
Mario Golf! Chibi-Robo! Wonderful 101!
A host of new discounts have gone live on the My Nintendo site in Europe. As usual, we're looking at 3DS and Wii U content here. All of these discounts are active until April 1st. No fooling. 3DS Discounts 20% Discount on Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo eShop): 250 Platinum Points 30% Discount on...
Guide How To Get All The New Armour And Gear In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Armour up
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's latest and final DLC the Champions' Ballad (here's how to beat it) didn't only contain a new dungeon, side quests, and the Master Cycle Zero. It also contains a bunch of exciting new armour and gear. We want to help you get all of it. So without further ado, here's a list of each new piece of...
Guide How To Beat The Divine Trial Dungeon In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
On your bike
The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's final DLC, the Champions' Ballad, is out now, and it offers a challenging dungeon known as the Divine Trial. But it's challenging to even get that far. First you have to defeat five separate trials – four of which relate to the fallen champions. Do so though, and you unlock the crown...
Guide How To Beat The Champions' Ballad DLC In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
A complete walkthrough
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild was brought to a touching conclusion in the latest, and final, DLC The Champions' Ballad. Not only did this tie up all of the loose ends in the plot, but it also provided a challenging new dungeon, oodles of side quests and stuff to unlock, and your very own divine beast, the Master...
Guide How To Beat Urbosa's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Desert Song
The Champions' Ballad is the final DLC for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, and it launched last month. Not only do you get a new dungeon, a bunch of sidequests, and lots of new stuff to equip, Link also gets to ride around Hyrule in style on the back of the Master Cycle Zero. But to unlock it, you first have to unlock the main...
Guide How To Beat Revali's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Revali Of The Dead
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's final DLC, Champions' Ballad, went live back in December, and boy was it a good 'un. Not only did we get a bunch more shrines, a new dungeon, and some flashy new clothes to wear, we also got a new vehicle – the Master Cycle Zero. This lets Link ride around Hyrule in a similar...
Guide How To Beat Daruk's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
What Daruk?!
Nintendo lived up to its word and released the latest and final DLC for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild in December, called The Champions' Ballad. It provides a new dungeon, new gear, and, most importantly, the Master Cycle Zero. This lets Link roam Hyrule in style, on the back of a nippy motorcycle. To get it you have to...
Guide How To Beat Mipha's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Sidon Song
The final The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DLC, The Champions' Ballad, is out right now, and rewards those who complete it with the Master Cycle Zero, a nippy motorcycle that Link can ride around Hyrule. To help you unlock that faster, we're running this guide series to walk you through each step of the DLC. Read on to learn how...
News Alas, The World's Best Smash Bros. For Wii U Player Is Retiring
From ZeRo to zero
If you're a fan of the Super Smash Bros. series (or at least it's Wii U instalment), there's a great chance you would've come across Gonzalo 'ZeRo' Barrios – a highly talented player in the Smash Bros. competitive scene and the world's best when the franchise's Wii U outing is concerned. Barrios has won dozens of...
Feature Killer Apps We Really Want To See On Nintendo Switch
Appy days
Less than a year into its life cycle and it's safe to say Nintendo's hybrid console is going from strength to strength. Its library of games is expanding and with a new online infrastructure set to arrive sometime in 2018, the handheld/tabletop wonder is set to mega evolve yet again. There is, however, one glaring omission in Nintendo's...
Nintendo Download 11th January (North America)
The Escapists 2, Super Meat Boy and more
Following a relatively quiet week for digital releases, the virtual floodgates have flung themselves open as a deluge of exciting new software roars onto the North American eShop. And there are some big names making themselves known, too. We've got the excellent The Escapists 2 bringing its jail-hopping...
News The Creator Of BioShock Applauds Nintendo For "Setting Zelda On Fire"
"It’s a link to our past, but not a repeat of it"
Ken Levine has been responsible for some truly incredible video games over the years; BioShock remains a modern classic and his earlier work at Looking Glass Technologies - where he contributed to Thief and System Shock 2 - is equally beloved. Levine is currently working on an unannounced...
Guide How To Beat The Tamer's Trial In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’s Champions’ Ballad DLC
Taming of the shrine
The latest and final DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Champions' Ballad, is out now, and with it comes a bunch of new challenges including a brand new dungeon, The Divine Trial. Beat that, and you'll unlock the crown jewel of this DLC: the Master Cycle Zero. This lets you ride around what remains of Hyrule...
News Nintendo Switch Has Already Surpassed Wii U's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Another milestone checked off
As reported in Famitsu earlier in the week - and picked up on by Twitter user Nibel yesterday morning - Nintendo Switch has officially passed the lifetime sales of Wii U in Japan. According to the latest issue's figures, Nintendo Switch has now sold 3,407,158 console units, surpassing the lifetime sales of its...
Soapbox Switch's Rampant Success Is Proof Positive That You Should Never Write Off Nintendo
Wii U was a necessary step towards a superior console
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In today's edition, editor Dom recalls Nintendo's darker days, how it was written off during Wii U's era and how Switch typifies its independent...
News Amazon's 2017 Best Selling Games List Topped By Nintendo Titles
There's even a Wii U game in there!
Amazon has released its 2017 video game best sellers list and the top three titles are all on Switch, amazingly. Super Mario Odyssey is number one, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Zelda: Breath of the Wild following up in second and third position respectively. Elsewhere, Splatoon 2 is number 7 while&#
Feature Memorable Games of 2017 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A mammoth adventure I will never forget
In this series of features Nintendo Life writers will share thoughts on their most memorable games of 2017. This first article by Dave Letcavage focuses on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on both Switch and Wii U. Later entries will also focus on lesser known games that have entertained and enthralled...
News Switch Set To Overtake Wii U In Japan After Less Than A Year On Sale
230,000 consoles sold in the last week alone
The Switch is close to surpassing the total lifetime sales of the Wii U in Japan after less than a year on sale, according to Famitsu. Last week, Nintendo's console sold 230,000 units in Japan, bringing its total in that region to 2,988,399 units. It launched on March 3rd this year. At the last count,...
News Euro My Nintendo Rewards Include Wii U And 3DS Discounts, But Nothing For Switch Owners
Tennis! Parties! Zeldas! Golden Suns!
A host of seasonable rewards have just gone live on the European My Nintendo site, with a focus on Wii U and 3DS titles. On Wii U, we've got the following offers: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - 20 percent off (£31.99 / €39.99) Mario Sports Mix - 30 percent off (£12.59 / €13.99) Wii Party U - 30...
News 5 Things To Do With Your Master Cycle Zero In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Lots of room to vroom
It’s still quite shocking to think that Link can now ride a bike in a Legend of Zelda game. Just in case you missed the announcement from The Game Awards 2017, the Master Cycle Zero is now available to unlock in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a reward for completing the story segment of the game’s second DLC...
News Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gets Wii U Update To Improve Gameplay
Update v1.4.1 is a game changer
Did you happen to pick up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Wii U instead of the Switch? If so you might feel a little bit left out, but Nintendo hasn't forgotten about you. Update v1.4.1 was released yesterday for the Wii U version and promises "Various fixes to improve gameplay". We can only...
DLC Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad + Expansion Pass
On the new story content and whether the expansion pass is worth your money
Last week Nintendo got into the Hollywood spirit at The Game Awards and dropped the second DLC pack (and final part of the Expansion Pass) for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For many it's been the addition we've been waiting for, offering new story content and a...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champions' Ballad DLC Goes Live
And Link has a motorcycle
Update: The DLC is now live, enjoy! Original Article: During today's festivities for The Game Awards Eiji Aonuma showed off DLC Pack 2 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Champions' Ballad. It looks fantastic, and it's out 'tonight', which means within hours of this post. The content seems to put you...
News Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Update 1.3.4 Is Now Live
Fixer-upper
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been updated to version 1.3.4. Before you get too excited, this update doesn't offer any sweeping changes - instead, it's aimed at tidying up the experience and offering "various fixes to improve gameplay". Boo. Of course, this could also mean that the update is laying the groundwork for next...
News Wii U's Failure Is Responsible For Switch's Success, Says Reggie
New console addresses problems its forerunner faced
The commercial failure of the Wii U has driven Nintendo to make the Switch a success, says Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé. Speaking to CNN, Fils-Aimé addressed some of the problems the Wii U faced during its short lifespan, such as poor marketing messages, an inconstant flow of...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Find Rex's Armour From Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Shooting stars
Zelda: Breath of the Wild update 1.3.3 is now live, and features a cool bonus quest which allows you to collect Rex's "Salvager" armour from the forthcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2. To find all three pieces of the armour, you have to visit specific locations during the night. Once you're at one of these locations you need to cast your...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Version 1.3.3 Lets You Repurchase Rare Items
Thanks, Granté!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild version 1.3.3 has just gone live, and brings with it Rex's armour and support for the Champion amiibo. However, another cool feature is the ability to repurchase rare items which would otherwise be lost. Thanks to update 1.3.3, you can now re-purchase rare gear from Granté in Tarrey Town,...
News Super Mario Maker Updates Are Now Live
Goodbye, Miiverse!
The day has finally dawned when Miiverse—Nintendo’s ill-fated attempt at a social network—is seeing its end. Miiverse was an integral part of the Wii U experience, and though the sluggish console OS discouraged heavy usage of it, the network still played a significant role in many games, like Splatoon and Super Mario Maker...
News My Nintendo in North America Adds New Sonic Rewards
50% off games! Wallpapers! Themes!
Sega enjoyed a good moment in the spotlight late this summer with the release of Sonic Mania, the 2D return to form that the series has been long overdue for. That’s not all the Sonic we’ll be seeing this year, however; Sonic Forces is due out later this month, hopefully to similarly impact the 3D line of Sonic...
News Europe Gets Eight New Wii U and 3DS My Nintendo Discount Rewards
It's time to join the Federation Force!
Everyone loves a good discount and in Europe of Nintendo has slashed the prices of eight Wii U and 3DS games with discount rewards which are now available on My Nintendo. It's a good excuse use up those pesky platinum and gold points you may have been hoarding. Here are the discounts on offer this week:...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Are Trending Well Above Wii U, and Could Even Catch the Wii
The Holiday season could make the difference
We're still ploughing through Nintendo's meaty six month financial results briefing, another thing of interest was just how well the Nintendo Switch has performed in sales compared to the Wii U, and of course the original Wii. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that the Wii U sold...
Feature We Almost Got Golf Story On The Wii U
"It kind of got out of hand, with too many ideas"
Golf Story has proven to be one of the Switch's big indie hits of 2017, but incredibly we could have experienced the game a lot sooner, had fate not intervened. Sidebar Games' Andrew Newey - who constitutes 50 percent of the game's development team - has been speaking to Red Bull Games about the...
News Warner Bros. Confirms That LEGO Dimensions Is No More
Server support remains intact
It was only a few days ago that we were talking about the slow demise of LEGO Dimensions and how the game's expansion packs seemed to be coming to an end much earlier than first planned. Now, thanks to a statement from all parties involved in the creation of the game, this has been confirmed to be the...
Rumour LEGO Dimensions Has Apparently Been Killed Off
A year earlier than planned
According to a report by Eurogamer, the toys-to-life franchise LEGO Dimensions seems to have come to an end much earlier than first planned. Released on Wii U, as well as various other platforms, the game has seen an enormous variety of licensed figures from franchises such as The Simpsons, Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, and...
