Wii U
Planned: Wii U Virtual Console Will Allow Play On GamePad
It seems that Nintendo is working on a virtual console that will allow games for the virtual console to be played on the GamePad instead of the T.V. It is sort of a virtual console inception. “We are moving ahead with development of Virtual Console for Wii U, and we plan to make it so you can play it on the Wii U GamePad alone,” the Nintendo of America rep told Kotaku’s Jason Schreier. In ...
Nintendo TVii to FINALLY launch in North America on Dec. 20
After an unexpected delay just days before the Wii U’s launch, Nintendo TVii will finally arrive on Nintendo’s newest console in North America on December 20. Nintendo TVii is a free, integrated service that will allow Wii U users to stream movies, TV shows, and live television all onto one seamless package. The service will be free of charge, but Netflix (which is available as a stand...
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Gameplay Footage
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYL8K2kIGfk[/youtube] Capcom has released a new gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, which will be available for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in March 2013. In addition to more than 200 new quests and monsters to hunt and thwart with, the game will feature new enhancements to the previous edition. So far, no solid release date in March has been...
Decorate Your Wii U With These Retro Skins
Now you can retrofit (see what I did there?) your Wii U console and the GamePad with an NES skin provided by the fine folks at DecaGirl. The skins retail at $19.99 and look quite sleek and nicely designed for a product that has seemingly become popular within the tablet and smart phone community. Considering the Wii U is designed with a fingerprint-absorbant glossy finish, these NES-inspired skins...
Video: Video Game Break Up
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjRw7Xbg6qk[/youtube] “You know what this is like? Video game custody!” Special thanks to Jason Horton on the tip and well-made video. You can check out his YouTube channel here.
Wii U Sells 40,000 Units In First 48 Hours In The UK
Within the first 48 hours of launch, he United Kingdom purchased 40,000 Wii U Units. The Deluxe model was the favorite amongst the buyers. Stock issues seemed to plaque the market as many retailers sold out quickly. As with the North American launch, stock levels are expected to replenish throughout the holiday season and level out after the new year. With the successful launch, there was a bit...
Wii U: First Impressions
So the Wii U has been out for a good three days now and I’d thought I’d write a bit of what impressed me and what hasn’t so far.
The “Share Your Nintendo Network ID” Thread
With the Wii U finally out in North America, we’re now in full flux as we all start to tinker around with Nintendo’s sixth home console. Even though the Wii U’s operating system needs a little work with loading times and the community, that doesn’t mean we can’t share our Nintendo Network IDs…which are friend code free too! So, what’s your Nintendo Network...
Wii U Hack Reveals New Yoshi Game?
Whether by “hacking” or just “dumb Luck”, NeoGaf user Trike has found evidence of a new Yoshi game hidden in the Mii Verse. Essentially, he accidentally hit the wrong button at the right time. “I found out I could access the debug menu on Miiverse by hitting the “X” button on the gamepad while hovering over the exit button.” “I found an admin ...
Wii U Rants and Raves
It is officially one day after launch, you have patiently waited for the system updates to apply. During the updates, you ensured your game pad was charged. You readied your favorite snacks and beverages. You began to play the newest Nintendo console. Well, maybe you did…but I didn’t. apparently, one of the big box stores that accepted pre-orders, and claims they have the “Be...
Having trouble connecting your Wii U to your router? Try this.
I was frustrated. As soon as I got home from the midnight launch of the Wii U all I wanted to do was test out all of it’s features. No doubt, I am thoroughly enjoying my time with the system, it is a great console after all, but one thing was missing. I no matter how many times I tried to connect my console to my Wi-Fi, it just wouldn’t work. I went as far as to remove the encryption e...
Metroid Prime 10th Anniversary Retrospective
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewcljvJQAQA[/youtube] November 17, 2012, will mark the 10th anniversary of the release of Metroid Prime on the Nintendo Gamecube. It is in this editorial that we’ll look back at the game’s development history and legacy. Every console generation, there comes a game that is remembered for its expansive and addictive gameplay, critical praise, or place i...