Wii U
Happy New Year to Our Readers!
As the world rings in a new year, Nintendo fans can look forward to what 2014 brings while still enjoying the best of 2013 on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. I know that’s what I’m thinking about (among other things) during this festive time. How did you celebrate New Year’s, and what Wii U or 3DS game are looking forward to the most in 2014? If you’re like me, you celebrated with ...
Zelda confirmed for Super Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS
Princess Zelda has been announced today as the 20th character for Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Zelda, who made her first appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee, will be modeled after her Twilight Princess design. She will join fellow Nintendo princesses such as Peach and Rosalina on the growing roster. A release date for Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS has ye...
NES Remix announced for the Wii U eShop
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxrpKoy1g0Y[/youtube] Nintendo announced a new eShop title for the Wii U during today’s December Nintendo Direct. Titled, NES Remix, the downloadable title takes your favorite NES titles but adds little tweaks and changes for new challenges. Some of these changes include playing the original Super Mario Bros. backwards with Luigi, controlling an NES L...
Mario Galaxy’s Rosalina enters the fray in Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart 8
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPdutb_6DZU[/youtube] Nintendo shared some new information for Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS and Mario Kart 8 during this morning’s Nintendo Direct. Princess Rosalina, who was first introduced in Super Mario Galaxy in 2007, will now be a playable character in both of Nintendo’s upcoming multiplayer titles. Rosalina’s appearance marks the fou...
Hyrule Warriors coming to Wii U in 2014
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOq4IiuRMWk[/youtube] A flashy trailer showing Link fighting various of his familiar enemies was shown first thing during this morning’s Nintendo Direct broadcast. The tentative name for the game is Hyrule Warriors, a collaborative effort between Nintendo and Tecmo Koei. It’s important to note that this is not going to be an entry in the main Zel...
Nintendo Direct coming tomorrow, will focus on games releasing through Spring 2014
Yet another Nintendo Direct will grace us tomorrow, December 18, at 6:00 AM PT. According to Nintendo, the Direct will focus on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games that will be launching through Spring 2014. That includes the likes of Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (both for Wii U), and Bravely Default (for 3DS owners in North America). I’m expecting the Direct to place special ...
Metroid-inspired platformer coming to the Wii U
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XOBs5t3YGU[/youtube] One of the many things that’s sorely missing from the Wii U library is a return of a one Samus Aran. Luckily though, Varia Games is up to the task as we wait for the next installment in the Metroid franchise. ReVen, a sci-fi platform shooter created by Austin Morgan and John Rogeles is now currently planned for release on the Wii...
Nintendo’s official website adds “The Reviews Are In” page
This morning I was surprised and intrigued by the appearance of a new, rather vague, page on Nintendo’s official site called “The Reviews Are In.” Clicking on it, I found it’s another attempt by Nintendo to generate interest in its Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gaming systems. The page has a simple black/gray background with various quotes and scores plucked from Wii U/3DS game re...
Two Tribes Bringing RUSH to Wii U eShop
[youtube]http://youtu.be/DovuN2fIuRY[/youtube] Two Tribes will release RUSH on Wii U’s eShop on December 12. RUSH is a 3D puzzle game currently exclusive to PC. In RUSH, players move cubes to exits via a variety of means. Conveyor belts, warp points –both are fair game in RUSH. View the video above for a (lengthy) look at the game in action. YouTube link: http://youtu.be/DovuN2f...
Skull Kid Confirmed As An Assist Trophy
Today’s pic of the day from Super Smash Bros. creator, Masahiro Sakurai is Skull Kid. Skull Kid will be available as an assist trophy, For those unfamiliar with the character, Skull Kid is a character in Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask and Twilight Princess, whose appearance has changed for the worse after getting lost in the Lost Woods. If there aren’t too many delays to the game...
Wii U gets some positive press from TIME Techland
Off-TV play via the Wii U GamePad and backward compatibility with Wii are among Matt Peckham’s 10 reasons to pick up a Wii U over PS4 or Xbox One this holiday season. His opinion article over at TIME Tech is one of seemingly few that shed a positive light on the Wii U: “The Wii U doesn’t have quite as many run-out-and-buy games as we kick off its second year, but its best and brightest...
Nintendo issues new Holiday infographic for would-be Wii U buyers
Nintendo is doing their best to make sure that holiday shoppers this year do not turn a deaf ear to the Wii U. In an interesting move, Nintendo has issued a new infographic detailing why you should own a Wii U this holiday season. The infographic, highlighted first by the New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U Wii bundle, shows various reasons why the Wii U would be a logical choice over it...