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Wii U Not Getting Shafted!



Project CARS is a cross-platform racer which is coming to many consoles, including the Wii U! Developer Slightly Mad Games has been speaking about the Nintendo edition of the game, and continues to say good things about the hardware.

Slightly Mad's Andy Tudor had this to say to RevoGamers:

Home Sweet Home



According to Gamespot and other sites Nordic games is now the owner of the Darksiders IP which was recently auctioned off as part of the THQ auction early this month.

Along with Darksiders Nordic Games also picked up the Red Faction,...

Coming To Wii U?



After a delay of the release of Grand Theft Auto V, the game now has a set release date of September 17th on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and Rockstar, the game's developer, has not confirmed that the game will ever be released on the Wii U.

Rumors have always been suggesting that Grand Theft...

The Last-Gen Lives On!



Disney Interactive Studios has recently revealed that their upcoming title Disney's Planes, will be released all Nintendo platforms later in 2013 including the Wii and DS consoles.

The game will be released on August 6th, just days before the movie makes its debut in theaters!

The Update May Arrive Sooner Than Expected!



The Wii U Virtual Console has been scheduled to launch a day after the upcoming system update, which is set to arrive at some point this week.
Nintendo didn't give a specific date for the update, however it appears that it could become available on Monday as...

GAME Strikes A Deal!



The U.K video game retailer GAME has announced its exclusive partnership with Nintendo which will allow it to sell software in the form of eShop codes both in-store and online. The agreement will allow Wii U and 3DS owners throughout Europe to purchase digital content for their consoles with GAME's chain of physical...

Mushroom Kingdom's Most Prestigious Sports Event!



Mario certainly loves sports, he's played football, basketball and tennis just to name a few, and he's even competed in the Olympics with a the blue blur. One Mario sports title many people are fans of is Mario Golf and this Summer we will see a 3DS title in...

Baby Mario Returns!



While today's Nintendo 3DS Direct brought us release dates and details for games we already knew were coming, we also got to learn about some rather interesting new titles in development for the end of this year and next year. While it's unknown whether or not this game will arrive...

Miracles Do Still Happen!



Nintendo fans have been hoping and waiting for a Virtual Console release of the SNES RPG EarthBound ever since the Wii console launched, but during today's Nintendo Direct the amazing news was finally announced that...

Major Update Incoming!



Nintendo has confirmed that a new Wii U system update will be released globally next week. The update will shorten loading times when switching between apps or returning to the Wii U Menu!

You will now also be able to copy or move data from one USB hard drive to another, automatically install new software...

So Many Consoles In One Machine!



Sometimes we have let our members know about cool and unique legal retro game consoles developed by third parties in the past, so we just had to share this one with you!

This console also known as Project Unity, is perhaps the most unique retro...

The Mini's Are Returning Soon!



The Nintendo eShop has listed a release date of May 9th in North America for the upcoming Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, the next title in the long-running Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. It will be the second game of the franchise to be released digitally and as of right now we don't know much...

Familiar Landscape!



Climax Studios, the developers who created the Wii titles, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Overlord Dark Legend, have confirmed that they're working on two unannounced titles that will be released later this year.

The UK-based studio has posted screenshots from their upcoming games on their website, showing...

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NetherRealm Studios upcoming title Injustice Gods among Us has been delayed for the WiiU. According to our sources the games delay will only be in the UK meaning gamers here in North America will get the game when it launches on April. There has been no word yet from the studio...

It's Time To Rock and Roll!





The Wii VC is not dead yet as 2 new games have been ESRB...

This RPG Is Still Coming!



We've heard that Lufia And The Fortress Of Doom is still headed to the Wii VC and what's more according to the NEOGAF forums the game is scheduled to be released by the end of this month! Are you...

We at Nintendo sincerely thank you for your continued patronage of our company’s products. We would like to inform you that a portion of the network services offered through the Wii console will be discontinued starting June 28, 2013.

We apologize to those of you currently using these services, and ask for your understanding. The affected applications are as follows:

• Forecast Channel

• News Channel

• Everybody Votes Channel

• Nintendo Channel

• Check Mii Out Channel

• Data exchange between Wii friends on WiiConnect24*

Now's the time!

Get a free digital game when you buy and register the Nintendo 3DS XL system and a qualifying game by 4/30.

Needle In a Bundle of Hay



After a very lengthy spell with very few worthwhile Wii U retail releases, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate arrived in Europe on 22nd March as Capcom's latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise. It seemed to help, with the game being attributed as part of the reason for the Wii U sales increase and with the title attaining 7th place in the UK all-format chart in its debut week. Very good news for the Wii U, after a lengthy period of bad sales.

Socialising Has Never Been More Thrilling!

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While not a system seller Miiverse is, in its own right, for some at least, a major part of the console that can take up as much time as some games. By using some of the popular features from a number of social platforms with its own "communities" structure, Nintendo has setup a thoroughly enjoyable and charming network full of zany comments and amazing illustrations. Once Miiverse goes mobile, it should become a powerhouse...

Items featured in the update include:

• A tool that allows Nintendo 3DS users to transfer save data from the packaged version of a game to the downloadable version. Players that originally purchased a physical version of a game will be able to pick up right where they left off with their save data if they decide to purchase the digital version of the same game. Save data that is transferred to a digital game cannot be moved back to the physical version.

• An improvement to the feature that downloads items in the background when the Nintendo 3DS system is in Sleep Mode. Items...

Hopping Away Like The Easter Bunny!



WiiWareWave members Marioman18 and DBZmania have told us that a message has been posted on the European Wii U eShop warning consumers that the title will no longer be available to purchase after March 31st, which also happens to be Easter! If you already own it and need to re-download, you'll still be able to even after the game is removed.

They Don't Just Make Pokemon Games!



Pokemon developer GameFreak has finally released their highly anticipated rhythm platforming title HarmoKnight on the 3DS eshop today in North America for ($14.99) This game features gameplay similar to Bit-Trip Runner and also features cameos from the Pokemon franchise!

Will you be downloading this groovy title?

eshop Comes Out On Top!



There's no doubt that Gunman Clive is an amazing eshop title, but the game has done more than simply sell well on the 3DS eshop service! Despite originally being available on Android and iOS devices, with virtual buttons and on screen inputs, it's the intuitive controls of the 3DS that allow it to be enjoyed as it was meant to be played!

Bertil Hörberg...

One Becomes Two!



Tecmo Koei has been doing extremely well recently. Last year it recorded a net profit of $27.9 million between the beginning of October and the end of December, which was an amazing 291% increase on the previous quarter.

Now the company has officially announced that it is reorganizing its corporate structure, which will see its flagship developer Team Ninja...

I receive a Press Release from Nnooo announcing a special 50% discount to their critically acclaimed digital title, escapeVektor. Here's the scheduling:

3DS version

North America sale will be from April 4 - April 18, reduced from $9.99 to $4.99
Europe, Australia, and New Zealand sale will be from March 28 - April 11, reduced from €10 to €5

PS Vita version

North America sale will...

More Galactic Adventures?



The rumormill has returned so you know that we have to let you know about it! This time a convincing box art of Super Mario Galaxy 3 for Wii U has appeared around the web prompting fans to wonder if this really is an official leaked image! Whatever the case we'll let you know more when we get some more information! In the meantime let us know in the comments...

Capcom is on a roll this week. They announced three upcoming titles for the Wii U eShop via capcom-unity website.

The first is the remastering of a SNES beloved classic, DuckTales. This is a collaboration with Disney and WayForward. The game will include greater improvements such as hand-drawn...

Coming Soon!



Toki Tori 2 was one of the very first games announced for the Wii U eShop long before we even knew how the service would look. The original launch day release was pushed back to December, but was then pushed back to an even later date due to a late decision that the game wasn't ready.

However now the game has a solid release date of April 4th so unless the game...

The official Nintendo of Europe Twitter page reveals the release date for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, May 24, 2013.

There is no announcement for North America release date from neither NOA Twitter nor Facebook page as of yet.

Update

Flipnote Studio 3D will be available in North America and Europe this summer from the Nintendo eShop for free.

- 3D sample videos can be view on the Nintendo eShop right now

- Two new communities. Flipnote Gallery: Friends is a community service among friends via friend codes to post comments and share. Flipnote Gallery: World is a small monthly fee...

Plenty o' Updates!



The rumormill has struck again and it looks like the Wii U version of Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate might be receiving monthly dlc in the form of new features, quests, weapons, and monsters through 2016, bare in mind that these rumors are often just that, however monthly dlc is not unheard of in mmo style games. What would you like to see Capcom focus on in-terms of...

The End of An Era!



Final Fantasy creator, Mistwalker owner, and legendary developer Hironobu Sakaguchi has stated that he is retiring from the industry now that The Last Story has been released.

A few years ago Sakaguchi stated this.

"This is a title that myself and the development staff are putting 120% of our energy into," says Sakaguchi. "I'm fully pouring...

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We have been getting alot of reports of WiiU versions of games being better than their 360/PS3 counter parts. First Ninja Gaiden, then Aliens Colonial Marines, then Sniper...

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The Conduit was released back in 2009 for the Nintendo Wii. The game was designed to give Wii gamers a next-gen feel similar to the 360 and PS3. The game featured, Voice Chat through the Wii Speak peripheral, (one of the first FPS games on Wii to do that) an advance game engine called Quantum3 that allowed Bump mapping, reflection and refraction and detail mapping. The game was also notable for its numerous customisation options...

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On February 28th 2013 Ubisoft released art officially confirming the next Assassins Creed game; Assassins Creed 4 Blag Flag. The Art featured an Assassin dressed in Pirate garb, hinting at the time frame the game will take place. It wasn't until today though, that the consoles the game will be appearing on was confirmed. Through the first trailer it's been confirmed that Assassins Creed 4 will be making its way...

The official Capcom online community, capcom-unity, announced that the highly requested Off-TV Play feature for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for the Wii U version will be available via free software update this April.

The April update...

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When the WiiU was announced there were many discussion’s on the internet about the price, when those died down the discussions turned to the price of Gamepads. Even though Nintendo stated that they wouldn’t be selling separate, the internet nonetheless hypothesized.

Thanks to the misfortune of fellow gamer nbthedude we now have an answer. In a recent posting on the NeoGAF forums, nbthedude details how Delta Airlines...

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Despite showing off many of their most popular titles at previous Gamescom`s (Skyward Sword, Mario Kart 7, Donkey Kong Country Returns etc) Nintendo of Europe chose to skip Gamescom 2012, opting instead to have smaller events around Germany.

This year will be different though, as Nintendo is planning on making an appearance at this...

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Watch Dogs was first shown at E3 last year during Ubisoft's Press conference. But it wasn't until yesterday after the massive PS4 reveal did Ubisoft finally confirm in a Press Release a WiiU version.

In a game like Watch Dogs where Information Warfare is the games main feature, it's easy to wonder how the WiiU's gamepad will be utilised. Until we hear more about the WiiU version, all we can do is speculate.

Notification is done right on Miiverse with a new community attach to the latest The Legend of Zelda series community. Go to "Other Communities" next to the Zelda one and there you'll find the Announcement Community (Developer's Room) for that series.

The first announcement from Miiverse about Zelda is that both Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages will be available on the 3DS Virtual Console soon. Japan regions will be the first and the rest soon will follow. To view the announcement entirely, instead of...

Rayman Legends is postpone for a September release and will be releasing on multiple platforms.

Fortunately, The developers are aware of the outcry from Wii U owners and apologize to us with a free eShop download in April. It's not a new demo, they're competitive challenges with updated online leaderboards and supports up to 5 player locally. Some challenges are exclusive to the Wii U version.

Also you should note that...

The Retro Journey Continues!



The BIT.TRIP series has been a huge success for Gaijin Games. Originally the series was a WiiWare exclusive, however the franchise has now been released on the PC, iOS, and 3DS with BIT.TRIP SAGA, a compilation of all six WiiWare games.

The next installment in the series, BIT.TRIP Presents: RUNNER 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, takes the series...

2013 is official The Year of Luigi

- Starting with Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, available on March 24 for Nintendo 3DS

- Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, a new entry to the Action RPG Mario & Luigi series, is coming this Summer for Nintendo 3DS. Luigi is actually more active in the game when he's a sleep.

- Also coming...

All Good Things Must Come To An End!



There are new rumors circulating around the web and one in particular has caught our attention, according to this new rumor the DSiWare service will be shut-down by the end of the year. Which will be the first time that Nintendo will have shut-down one of their online shops.

There are also rumors stating that Mariokart DS, and all DS Pokemon...

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Though it’s been released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 since May 2012, Sniper Elite developers have only just announced a WiiU version of its popular tactical Shooter. In a Press Release from Rebellion Oxford Sniper Elite for the WiiU has been confirmed for a spring release.

Sniper Elite is a tactical Shooter, it takes places during the last days World War 2. Players are put in control of Karl Fairburne,...

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After the successful “The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony” in London 2011, The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses tour is set to hit London again in May of this year. But before going overseas it is due in Portland Oregon on March 16th at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

The show will be Conducted by Eimear Noone, and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, featuring music from Ocarina of...

The Land Down Under Is Left Out Again.



Activision is launching The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct on the Wii U next month in North America and Europe, but unfortunately fans of the hit TV series who happen to live in Austrailia will be missing out on this title.

Activision has confirmed this with Australian site Vooks after online listings for the game suddenly vanished.

Wii U Owners Won't Be Yelling Fore This Year.



Thanks in large part to its motion sensing controller, the Wii saw arguably the best versions last generation of EA's Tiger Woods series. Despite the the low resolution graphics the motion controls added a great deal of depth to the series.

Unfortunately, it looks as if that is going to end along with the Wii. EA informed Kotaku...