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Wii U

Wii U

Launches: 2012
Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.
New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional
barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the
video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home
button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a
built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo
speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the
Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance
Board™.
Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density
optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI,
component, S-video and composite.
Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its
memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.
GPU: AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU.
Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible
with Wii games and Wii accessories.
Note: Details are subject to change.

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I'm Batman....

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by Danny Bivens - August 28, 2013

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Bit.Trip Saga finally makes it to 3DS in Japan and Pikmin 3 looks to help save the Wii U....

by Danny Bivens - July 12, 2013

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Chibi Robo in da house, yo!...

by Danny Bivens - July 4, 2013

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by Danny Bivens - June 20, 2013

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by Danny Bivens - June 12, 2013

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by Neal Ronaghan - June 11, 2013

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This teddy bear is alive and wants to be your friend......

by Danny Bivens - June 5, 2013

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Gunman Clive finally makes it to Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - May 22, 2013

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by Danny Bivens - May 16, 2013

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by Justin Baker, Zack Kaplan, and Carmine Red - May 13, 2013

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Virtual Console ahoy!...

by Danny Bivens - May 8, 2013

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Two straight weeks with Wii U downloadable, non-retail releases? A first for Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - May 1, 2013

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by Danny Bivens - April 26, 2013

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by Curtis Bonds - April 25, 2013

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My dad is a professional dry cleaner....

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by Zack Kaplan - March 19, 2013

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by Danny Bivens - March 6, 2013

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by Daan Koopman - March 4, 2013

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by Tyler Ohlew - March 1, 2013

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Welcome to the Wii U GamePad, Fire Emblem!...

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by Danny Bivens - January 26, 2013

BLOG: Nintendo Wishes for the New Year

When you wish upon a Mario star, makes no difference which Toad you are......

by Zack Kaplan - January 25, 2013

BLOG: The Triumphant Return of Cel-da

Wind Waker again? Yes please. ...

by Andrew Brown - January 24, 2013

Independent Thoughts: How Indie Developers Feel About The Wii U eShop

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by Tyler Ohlew - January 20, 2013

48-Hour Wii U Challenge Kicks Off in Hollywood

Everyone's favorite plumber goes to Sundance....

by Kimberly Keller - January 17, 2013

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A skimpy week, but a wild VC game and Wii U demo appear!...

by Danny Bivens - January 15, 2013

BLOG: A Tale of Tanks and Wii U DLC

With the first DLC hitting the Wii U eShop in Japan, I raise some questions....

by Daan Koopman - January 5, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/26/2012)

Free tanks, Space Harrier 3D, Milon's Secret Castle, Famicom Wars and more 3DS retail games hit the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 28, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/19/2012)

Care to take a dip with birds in 3D?...

by Danny Bivens - December 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/12/2012)

Mega Man games are 20 percent off, e-books are a thing on the 3DS, and Dragon Quest X gets a card battler this week!...

by Danny Bivens - December 13, 2012

BLOG: Monster Hunter Wii U in Da House!

The Japanese launch for Wii U is finally here and Danny got his hands on the Japan exclusive Monster Hunter bundle!...

by Danny Bivens - December 9, 2012

Nintendo World Report's 2012 Holiday Gaming Guide

A list of gift-worthy games for the discerning Nintendo enthusiast....

by Phillip Stortzum - December 5, 2012

BLOG: The Wii U eShop Is Stealing My Playtime

Watch as Neal attempts to compare ZombiU to Little Inferno and other nonsense....

by Neal Ronaghan - December 4, 2012

Australian Wii U Launch Party - Melbourne

A more fitting title for this event would be "launchstravaganza."...

by Andrew Brown - December 1, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/29/2012)

A handful of retail games turn downloadable, some classic Famicom titles appear, and there's even some more Mario DLC love this week....

by Danny Bivens - November 29, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo World Report Wii U Live Stream on November 25

We're going to play a bunch of Wii U games. Watch us do so!...

by Patrick Barnett, Neal Ronaghan, and Jared Rosenberg - November 25, 2012

BLOG: Miiverse Combines the Best of Social Media

Just take a pinch of Twitter and add a dash of Reddit....

by Mike Sklens - November 20, 2012

BLOG: Comparing Wii & Wii U Launch Lines

Six years later, things are drastically different....

by Justin Berube - November 20, 2012

BLOG: Wii U Chat: Novel But Inconvenient

Using video chat on the Wii U is like PictoChat, but now you can draw on people's faces....

by Neal Ronaghan - November 19, 2012

BLOG: Is Nintendo Land Too Complex?

An older generation just may not get it....

by Patrick Barnett - November 19, 2012

GUIDE: Wii Mode F.A.Q.

How does your Wii U work with your old Wii data? Here are some answers....

by Andy Goergen - November 19, 2012

BLOG: Miiverse's Rocky Start Needs to Level Out

If Miiverse is stable, functional on more than Wii U, and compatible with every game, it'll be awesome....

by Neal Ronaghan - November 19, 2012

BLOG: Wii U Updates: Christmas Eve But Five Times Slower

Download times have been stupid long for one NWR Staffer....

by Zack Kaplan - November 19, 2012

BLOG: Retiring the Wii

The long, arduous process from Wii to Wii U....

by Zachary Miller - November 18, 2012

INTERVIEW: Little Inferno Interview with Tomorrow Corporation

The masterminds behind World of Goo and Henry Hatsworth fill us in on the inspirations and thought experiments that led to their new game about burning stuff. ...

by Tom Malina - November 17, 2012

BLOG: Attractive Attractions: Most Anticipated Nintendo Land Games

An NWR staffer grabs some funnel cake and ranks his most anticipated Nintendo Land attractions....

by Phillip Stortzum - November 17, 2012

BLOG: 10 Games I'm Paying Attention To At Wii U Launch

I might not get all these right away, but damn it, I kind of want to!...

by Neal Ronaghan - November 17, 2012

Wii U Launch Guide: Basic vs. Deluxe System Bundles

Which one should you buy?...

by Andy Goergen - November 12, 2012

Wii U Launch Guide: ZombiU, Rabbids Land, and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

Ubisoft is bringing a lot of support to the Wii U's launch, and here's a sample of it....

by Tyler Ohlew - November 12, 2012

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Getting ready for the Wii U launch? So are we!...

by Alex Culafi - November 12, 2012

EB Expo 2012 Report

Thoughts on the Wii U inside....

by Nicholas Bray - October 16, 2012

Staff Sez #9: Fall Anticipation

In this special Staff Sez, we ask the staff what they are most anticipating in the latter part of 2012. ...

by Patrick Barnett - October 10, 2012

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23 launch games on November 18. Even more after that. Get ready!...

by Neal Ronaghan - September 26, 2012

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No Virtual Console on the Wii U GamePad. Bummer....

by Josh Max, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Ariel Ruff - September 19, 2012

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Hey hey hey. Play Wii U every day....

by Josh Max, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Ariel Ruff - September 19, 2012

INTERVIEW: Wii U Interview with Nintendo's Marc Franklin

We get the good word on Wii U straight from the horse's mouth....

by Josh Max, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Ariel Ruff - September 19, 2012

Nintendo TVii Video Demonstration

Watch a video demonstration and interview about Nintendo TVii....

by Neal Ronaghan and Jared Rosenberg - September 19, 2012

Wii U's Launch Window Line-Ups: Japan

Japan has a smaller list of launch window games, but it is still strong....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 14, 2012

Wii U's Launch Window Line-Ups: Europe

Here is what is out in Europe on launch day and in the launch window....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 14, 2012

Wii U's Launch Window Line-Ups

We compiled a bunch of information to let you know when you should be playing all the announced Wii U games....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 14, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo Wii U Preview Event Live Blog

UPDATE: Join us at 3 a.m. ET/Midnight PT tonight for the Japan Wii U Preview Event!...

by Danny Bivens, Andy Goergen, and Neal Ronaghan - September 12, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo Wii U Preview Event Plans and Schedule

Keeping you knowledgeable about the Wii U North American launch details shindig....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 10, 2012

ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for Sept. 13 Wii U Event

The entire NWR staff predict Wii U price, date, pack-ins and other possible megatons!...

by Patrick Barnett, Justin Berube, Danny Bivens, Nicholas Bray, James Charlton, Michael Cole, James Dawson, Mike Gamin, Andy Goergen, Pedro Hernandez, Josh Max, Zachary Miller, Tyler Ohlew, Carmine Red, Neal Ronaghan, Ariel Ruff, and Minoru Yamaizumi - September 8, 2012

BLOG: Seriously Nintendo, Still No Word on NFC Features?

Have Nintendo forgotten about this? Never mind, I'll make some guesses anyway......

by James Charlton - August 25, 2012

The State of Your Wii

With the Wii U looming, the staff of NWR comment on the condition of their Wii....

by Nicholas Bray, Andrew Brown, James Dawson, David Egolf, James Jones, Josh Max, Zachary Miller, and Scott Thompson - August 18, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/27/2012)

Taiko Drum Master, Etrian Odyssey, and Bravely Default demos, Nintendo Direct videos and more!...

by Danny Bivens - June 28, 2012

E3 2012 Awards

We dole out the hardware for the Wii U, 3DS, and Wii games that impressed us most....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 14, 2012

INTERVIEW: Cloudberry Kingdom Interview with Pwnee Studios

We talk with Pwnee Studios about their Wii U eShop platformer.  ...

by J.P. Corbran, Jonathan Metts, and Jared Rosenberg - June 12, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo Wii U Developer Roundtable - Katsuya Eguchi Liveblog

The mastermind behind Wii U is here with us at E3....

by Aaron Kaluszka and Jonathan Metts - June 5, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo E3 2012 Presentation Livestream

Join us as Nintendo finally reveals their Wii U software line-up!...

by Jonathan Metts - June 5, 2012

BLOG: Reaction to Nintendo Direct, Plus Bits You May Have Missed

James C. reacts to the Nintendo Direct conference, and points out some interesting bits that may have passed you by....

by James Charlton - June 4, 2012

BLOG: What's Up With That Zombie Game?

Care for some more Nintendo Direct speculation?...

by Alex Culafi - June 4, 2012

BLOG: Wii U Screenshots by Friends Will Be Spoiler-Free

How will Nintendo minimize risk in online communication? ...

by Minoru Yamaizumi - June 3, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012 Livestream

Join us as the Wii U bomb dropping begins early!...

by James Jones - June 3, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo Pre E3 and E3 Event/Conference Times

Nintendo has FOUR events planned in the next few days, NWR has all the times and dates for you right here!...

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - June 3, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo's (or Bloober Team's) Weird Viral Phone Call

Nintendo, or some overzealous uber-creepy fan, called press from an unknown number teasing Wii U....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 2, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: Zach's Predictions

Pretty safe bets for the most part, but wouldn't Eternal Darkness 2 be great?...

by Zachary Miller - May 31, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: James D's Predictions

Localizations, rumors, expected announcements, and nonsense....

by James Dawson - May 31, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: Alex's Predictions

Even without pictures, Alex is able to hold his own in the predictions game....

by Alex Culafi - May 31, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: Neal's Predictions

I'm thinking Silicon Knights, Retro Studios, and Platinum Games all have some big announcements....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 31, 2012

INTERVIEW: GDC 2012: Dave Gargan Talks Havok on Wii U

The middleware sets a standard for physics and animation on Nintendo's upcoming console....

by Nate Andrews and Aaron Kaluszka - May 28, 2012

Wii U Rumor Round-Up

One of our crack forum posters lays out a whole mess of Wii U rumors for all y'all....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 15, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo's (Non) Reaction to Wii U Rumours

Could Nintendo's refusal to talk real specs hurt them in the end? It has before....

by James Charlton - April 9, 2012

BLOG: About That Wii U Release Date Rumor

November 18 might be the day, but we're not buying the validity of this rumor....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 3, 2012

BLOG: Does Assassin's Creed III on Wii U Tease the Wii U's Release Date?

It's coming out for other systems in October. Will it be on Wii U at the same time?...

by Neal Ronaghan - March 5, 2012

March to E3 2012 - February Edition

A roundup of this month's Wii U news and rumors....

by Nate Andrews - March 1, 2012

March to E3 2012 - January Edition

We get you up to speed on the latest Wii U news and rumors....

by Neal Ronaghan - February 8, 2012

BLOG: So How Many Xbox 360s Do I Need to Duct Tape Together?

Math is hard....

by Mike Sklens - January 25, 2012

The Year in Review: 2011: Alex Gets Disappointed

With 2011 behind him, Alex complains about a poorly utilized year....

by Alex Culafi - January 21, 2012

The Year in Review: 2011: PLAY ALL THE GAMES IN 2011!

Daan Koopman plays as much as possible in 2011!...

by Daan Koopman - January 21, 2012

Staff Sez #6: Nintendo's New Year's Resolutions!

Nintendo's resolution may not be to lose weight, but they are interesting regardless!...

by Pedro Hernandez - December 29, 2011

BLOG: Why I'm Excited For The Wii U

After some initial confusion, I'm beginning to get excited. Here are 8 reasons why. ...

by James Charlton - August 3, 2011

INTERVIEW: Nintendo Interview with Marc Franklin

Our E3 2011 interview goes over Nintendo's Wii U plans....

by Aaron Kaluszka, Neal Ronaghan, and Jared Rosenberg - June 25, 2011

Wii U - The Unanswered Questions

Since we don't know a lot about Wii U yet, James C. shares some of his thoughts....

by James Charlton - June 17, 2011

E3 Awards 2011: Best Wii U Experience

Which Wii U experience rocked our worlds?...

by Neal Ronaghan - June 16, 2011

ROUNDTABLE: E3 2011 Roundtable: Sony and Microsoft's Effect

Join us in our discussion of whether the PS Vita and Kinect are a threat to the Wii U....

by Andy Goergen - June 13, 2011

BLOG: Is the Name Really That Bad?

The reaction to the Wii U name seems way out of proportion....

by J.P. Corbran - June 9, 2011

BLOG: Nintendo E3 2011 Roundtable #2 Liveblog

In an unprecedented second roundtable, even more developers speak....

by Jonathan Metts - June 8, 2011

BLOG: Wii U Is Bigger Than It Seems

The Wii U was visible in a mock living room setup, and is surprisingly large....

by Michael Cole - June 8, 2011

BLOG: Five Things I Want From Wii U

We've seen it... now what do we do with it?...

by Andy Goergen - June 8, 2011

BLOG: My Thoughts: Two Wii U Controllers at Once Possible?

There are some hints the Wii U might only support one of the new controllers at any one time. What would that mean for the world of Nintendo gaming?...

by Carmine Red - June 8, 2011

BLOG: Nintendo E3 Presentation Liveblog and Stream

Join us live for Nintendo's grand unveiling of their next console!...

by Aaron Kaluszka and Jonathan Metts - June 6, 2011

Project Café Game Concepts: Goldeneye 007 Café

How could the new controller add to the traditional FPS experience?...

by James Charlton - June 6, 2011

Project Café Game Concepts: Pokémon Snap Café

A second screen for a handheld camera? Gotta Snap 'em All!...

by Andrew Brown - June 4, 2011

Project Café Game Concepts: Animal Crossing Café

What are the possibilities of Animal Crossing on Café?...

by Carmine Red - June 3, 2011

BLOG: Project Café Controller Features Cut-Out Guide

Place your bets now on what features the controller will have using this handy cut-out-and-keep guide!...

by James Charlton - June 3, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Danny's Predictions

There are still Japanese Wii and DS titles out there that can leave Japan, ya know!...

by Danny Bivens - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Jared's Predictions

Jared peers into the future....

by Jared Rosenberg - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Kevin's Predictions

Why be safe? Project Cafe is what it's all about....

by Kevin Buikema - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Nick's Predictions

New F-Zero for 3DS? Yes Please!...

by Nicholas Bray - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Billy's Predictions

Our erstwhile director gives us a different take on Nintendo predictions....

by Billy Berghammer - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Andy's Predictions

Evil returns to Nintendo's home console....

by Andy Goergen - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: TYP's Predictions

Get your stream-of-consciousness, unfounded predictions right here!...

by Michael Cole - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Neal's Predictions

My big money prediction? F-Zero 3DS from Nd Cube....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 2, 2011

Project Café Game Concepts: Mario Kart Café

James.C gives his thoughts on how the new controller could make it the best Mario Kart yet...

by James Charlton - May 27, 2011

Project Café Game Concepts

The NWR staff put their idea caps on....

by James Charlton - May 27, 2011

Rumor Round-up: Nintendo's Next Console

Here's a one-stop location for all the "supported" rumors about Nintendo's sixth console. UPDATED 4/25...

by James Jones - April 17, 2011

The Successes of Wii U

The legacy of Wii U, 10 years later....

by John Rairdin - November 18, 2022

Star Fox Zero - Fifth Anniversary Vintage Review

Is five years vintage?...

by John Rairdin and Neal Ronaghan - April 22, 2021

Ranking Xenoblade's Best Grass

An in depth study of the draw distance and rendering methods of grass in the Xenoblade franchise....

by John Rairdin - June 10, 2020

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Deep Dive 5

Kelton joins John for some fresh takes on Breath of the Wild...

by John Rairdin and Kelton Rice - January 14, 2017

NWR Fun Club 1/9/16: Super Mario Maker and SSB for Wii U Live!

NWR Fun Club returns tomorrow at 4pm PST with YOUR Mario Maker levels, as well as Super Smash Bros. for Wii U multiplayer!...

by Curtis Bonds - November 9, 2015

Xenoblade Chronicles X Is Bigger Than Skyrim, Fallout 4, or Witcher 3

Actually it's bigger than all three combined....

by John Rairdin and Jared Rosenberg - November 9, 2015

Star Fox 2 VS Star Fox Zero: Walker Comparison

Frame rates have come a long way....

by John Rairdin - August 26, 2015

Star Fox Zero Gameplay with GamePad Feed

Double the screens, double the pleasure....

by John Rairdin - June 17, 2015

NWR TV - Kim, Becky and Splatoon!

The Wii U has been building up to this moment......

by Becky Hollada and Kimberly Keller - May 22, 2015

E3 2015 Hype Trailer

It's never to early to book your ticket on the hype train!...

by John Rairdin - April 30, 2015

John Plays Yoshi's Island DS and Mario 64 on Wii U

Holding out hope for Super Mario 64 DS (Wii U)...

by John Rairdin - April 2, 2015

What is... Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures?

He's gonna take you back to the past... via game coming to the Wii U eShop this Thursday!...

by Curtis Bonds - March 29, 2015

Nintendo's Gamepads: Episode 4 (Finale)

What if I told you, that everyone else is just copying Nintendo?...

by John Rairdin - February 21, 2015

Zelda U Deep Dive

Neal and John tell you how Zelda is going to be... maybe....

by John Rairdin and Neal Ronaghan - December 9, 2014

The Nintendo Top-Tendo #2: The Top Ten Characters That Should've Been in the New Super Smash Bros.

Curtis steps up to the plate, and offers his thoughts on which characters should've made it in....

by Curtis Bonds - November 21, 2014

CurtDogg's Challenge - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze's Bopopolis

Curtis takes on challenges that have haunted him for a long time in his new video series!...

by Curtis Bonds - November 13, 2014

More Nostalgia With These Game Boy Advance On Wii U Videos

We return with another batch of classic handheld games running on your console!...

by Daan Koopman - April 3, 2014

Looking Back with These Game Boy Advance Gameplay Videos

The beloved handheld has made a jump onto the Wii U GamePad!...

by Daan Koopman - April 1, 2014

Explore Seven Levels of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

We go bananas with Retro Studios' latest monkey-filled adventure! ...

by Daan Koopman - January 23, 2014

Exploring Japanese Demos for Sonic Lost World

Watch some cutscenes and gander at green slopes of Windy Hill!...

by Justin Baker - October 9, 2013

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut Trailer 

Check out the official trailer for the new Director's Cut version of the game....

by Patrick Barnett - April 3, 2013

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U) eShop Demo Gameplay

Watch us hunt down the Lagombi in this gameplay video....

by Rory Cocker - February 24, 2013

Need For Speed: Most Wanted U Video Demonstration

Learn more about Most Wanted U by watching this video. ...

by Josh Max and Jared Rosenberg - February 22, 2013

Inside the Bubble: Dec 1 - 7, 2012

This week's Inside the Bubble... Wii Mini lacks SD, Google Maps app, the price of GamePads, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - December 7, 2012

Inside the Bubble: Nov 24 - 30, 2012

This week's Inside the Bubble... Wii U sells, what's a Wii Mini, demos incoming, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - December 1, 2012

Inside the Bubble: Nov 3 - 9, 2012 

This week's Inside the Bubble... Chinese 3DS XLs, Pinball Arcade, Shante, Miiverse Direct, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - November 9, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 27 - Nov 02, 2012

This week's Inside The Bubble... Iwata games, Super Punch-Out, Digital Deluxe Program, leaks, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - November 2, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 20 - 26, 2012

This week's Inside The Bubble... Online Chat, YouTube coming to 3DS?, Need for Speed, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - October 26, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 13 - 19, 2012

This week's Inside The Bubble... Demo stations, Finish Mutant Mudds!, Ghost n Goblins is hard, and more in under 5 minutes. ...

by Ariel Ruff - October 19, 2012

Inside the Bubble Update: A First Look at the Wii U Interface?

Could this store demo be a glimpse of a Wii U game selection interface?...

by Ariel Ruff - October 6, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 30 - Oct 5, 2012 

This week's Inside The Bubble... EA is shady, Donkey Kong, Pushmo 2, and more Nintendo Direct than you can shake a stick at in under 5 minutes!...

by Ariel Ruff - October 5, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 15 - 21, 2012

This Week's Inside The Bubble... Wii U browser deets, pre-order madness, They Came By Wave info and more in under 5 minutes!...

by Ariel Ruff - September 21, 2012

Wii U Preview Event Video Round-Up 

Check out a few off-screen gameplay videos from Wii U titles such as Darksiders II and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge. ...

by Jared Rosenberg - September 18, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 8 - 14, 2012

This Week's Inside The Bubble... NSMB U,Nintendo Directs,Wii U, and more in under 6 minutes! ...

by Ariel Ruff - September 14, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 1 - 7, 2012

Week 6 of Inside The Bubble...A Cave, Free DLC, NSMB U Deets, and more in under 5 minutes! ...

by Ariel Ruff - September 8, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Aug 27 - 31, 2012

Week 5 of Inside The Bubble...Leaks, exclusive adventures, Nintendo Direct, and more in under 5 minutes!...

by Ariel Ruff - August 31, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Aug 18 - 24, 2012

Week 4 of Inside the Bubble brings you more gold, chicks in soccer games, a date with the Wii U, and oh yeah... Zelda....

by Ariel Ruff - August 25, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Episode 3 (Aug 13th-17th)

Inside The Bubble is at it again with episode 3... Pachter, delays, release dates, and more!...

by Ariel Ruff - August 17, 2012

New ZombiU Trailer Shows Off New Environments

Coming out of Gamescom is a nice trailer for ZombiU that gives us a peek at some new environments. ...

by Ariel Ruff - August 16, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Episode 2 (Aug 6th-10th)

Inside The Bubble returns for week #2 in an attempt to bring you the news in under 5. ...

by Ariel Ruff - August 10, 2012

Missed Last Week's News? Catch Up in Under 5 Minutes!

Our own Ariel Ruff gives you the news in a weekly rundown dubbed "Inside The Bubble"...

by Ariel Ruff - August 9, 2012

Watch Two New Darksiders II Trailers

Watch some gameplay and learn about the loot and skill systems....

by Patrick Barnett - July 25, 2012

ZombiU Developer Walkthrough

Learn more about ZombiU by watching our video walkthrough....

by Jared Rosenberg - June 13, 2012

Wii U E3 2011 Video Recap

Do you remember last year's E3? Watch footage from every single Wii U demo that Nintendo had on the show floor. ...

by Jared Rosenberg - May 10, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 859: Switch U Marketing

Sometimes a good idea comes back around....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Guillaume Veillette - January 28, 2024

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 800: I Am the One Who Sucks

Not technically, at least in this game....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - December 11, 2022

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 798: That China Warrior Je Ne Sais Quoi

I do know big sprites, and these? Big....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - November 20, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 346: The Wii U Holiday Special

Our precious boy turns ten....

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, and Neal Ronaghan - November 18, 2022

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 796: I'm a Tantric Man

With a tantric plan......

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - November 5, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 344: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - 3D Zelda Game Club Part 3

It's all vibes baby!...

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, Neal Ronaghan, and Matthew Zawodniak - November 4, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 327: The E3 Where Nothing Happened

I'm honestly not sure if I'm refering to this year or 2012 in that title....

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, and Neal Ronaghan - June 24, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 309: Last Call for Wii U and 3DS

After many years, the Sub Wars finally draw to a close....

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, and Neal Ronaghan - February 18, 2022

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 707: Real Experts in Smurf Dancing

Party games, or party shames?...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - January 31, 2021

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 671: Stork Genes

Procreation in the Mushroom Kingdom is both fraught and horrifying....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - May 3, 2020

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 649: French Poetry Slam

Remember when you write this piece, Ensure your words rhyme at least....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, David Lloyd, and Guillaume Veillette - November 24, 2019

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 648: Les Absents Ont Toujours Tort

The capitalist machine's insatiable appetite for labor claims two of our regulars this week, but thankfully Syrenne provides reinforcement....

by Greg Leahy, Syrenne McNulty, and Guillaume Veillette - November 17, 2019

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 29 - Biff

We break down all the news from the Nintendo Direct....

by Perry Burkum and Casey Gibson - April 13, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 220: Sway Those Hips and Dance That Belly

The Shantae super fans unite to chat about the series....

by Andrew Brown, Zachary Miller, and Carmine Red - February 9, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 217: Before the Switch, We Review

It's a year in review show....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Kelton Rice, Bryan Rose, and Matt West - January 1, 2017

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 7 - Dirty Rotten Scalpers

Nes Classic for $500?! We weigh in on the morality of scalping....

by - November 17, 2016

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 6 - Hey Jools

Jools Watsham joins us to talk the Virtual Boy!...

by - November 10, 2016

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 5 - Hamster Prison Break

We Switch up the format and talk even more Nintendo Switch!...

by - October 27, 2016

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 211: Dying for the Man

Connectivity refocuses and brings you an episode all about Pikmin....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, J.P. Corbran, and Bryan Rose - October 21, 2016

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 201: #MaxAttack

Connectivity returns with an attack from the max....

by Nicholas Bray, Becky Hollada, Kimberly Keller, and Josh Max - April 7, 2016

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 200: We Are the Ghosts of Lavender Town

Lets eat some cake and celebrate!...

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Nicholas Bray, Alex Culafi, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - March 19, 2016

THE FAMICAST: Episode 74 - SLOW AS LIGHTNING

W the fun with the latest live episode of NWR's podcast from Japan....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - February 27, 2016

THE FAMICAST: Episode 73 - HARD BOILED PIKACHU

Detective Pikachu cross Bayonetta divided by Hyrule Warriors equals Wii U shortages in Japan?...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - February 14, 2016

THE FAMICAST: Episode 72 - DRUNK UNCLE MENDOZA

Pokémenz, Amiibo challenges, the new Box Boy, Hyrule Warriors and a dash of NX are sprinkled into the latest live outing from the Famicrew....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - January 30, 2016

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 193: Roller City Tangent Boys

It's Smash Direct, Wiiware and DSi galore....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Nicholas Bray, and Carmine Red - December 17, 2015

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 192: Bells for Money

A variety of topics permeate this weeks show....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Nicholas Bray, Becky Hollada, and Carmine Red - December 1, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 66: TRIFORCE ZEROES

The Famicrew dishes out tips for making Mario and cooperating in Zelda!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - October 16, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 65: TGS 2015 - MAKING HISTORY

Join Danny, JC, Ty, Sai and a former Famicast member for this very special TGS/Mario version of the Famicast!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - September 28, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 62 - FAMISPLAT SEASON

Get your splat on with the red-hot Famicrew!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - August 18, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 61 - ONE CRAZY BALLOON TRIP

Come listen to JC, Ty, Sairus and special guest Syrenne for non stop Japan game chat....

by James Charlton - July 29, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 60 - SUPER POSITIVE GENKI TIME

An extended edition of the Famicast, recorded a few days before the sad news of the passing of Satoru Iwata....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - July 15, 2015

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 181: Cucco Eating

We throw around some Zelda ideas and answer some listener mail....

by Nicholas Bray, Karl Castaneda, Becky Hollada, and Zachary Miller - July 12, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 58 - RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The world arcade scene, additional last minute E3 predictions, and Reggie rage!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - June 13, 2015

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 179: Banana Men

Be sure to collect 75 coconuts and 1000 yellow candy bananas before listening....

by Nicholas Bray and Zachary Miller - June 11, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 57 - I PREDICT A RIOT

Come and listen to our E3 predictions, Danny's new robot Doll, and your listener mail!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - May 25, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 56 - CROSS-EYED SQUIDS

Xenoblade X, Splatoon, Yooka-Laylee, and of course - Japanese Power Rangers....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - May 15, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 53 - SOLID GOLD DeNA

Danny, JC and Sairus discuss Amiibo hats, our celebrity status in Japan, and the end of days....

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - March 25, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 50 - FAMICREW HISTORIA

Come join your friends old and new for a celebration of everything Famicast!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - February 18, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 49 - POKÉTION TEST

We have world exclusive hands-on with Pokken Tournament in this Famicast! Pikachu's Electric Wind God Fist crushes all!...

by Andrew Brown, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - February 3, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 48 - PLEASE UNDERSTAND US

JC and Ty try and talk about the Nintendo Direct. Somehow Japanese beer is involved....

by James Charlton and Ty Shughart - January 24, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 45 - BURA BURA BOYS

Captain Toad, the Donkey Kongs, Fake or Real, Life in Japan, all served with a side order of Nuts and Milk!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - December 1, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 399: TVii Sen'SeY

One week prior to the big anniversary, we discuss TVii (really), the Smash Bros. 3DS demo, and much more!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - September 21, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 33 - THREE YEARS IN JAPAN

Here's to three years of Fami-filled fun, this time the busty anime babes are included!...

by Danny Bivens, Ty Shughart, and Matt Walker - February 27, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 32: KIRBY GAIDEN

Kirby, ninjas and kappas invade the Famicast!...

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - January 31, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 31: ATTACK BIKE

Send out the holidays the right way with titans, bikes and KFC!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - December 28, 2013

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 114: Did You Get Laid?

The future of the Wii U, some more Name That Pokémon, and a little secret NHL talk. ...

by Danny Bivens, J.P. Corbran, Alex Culafi, Becky Hollada, Kimberly Keller, Josh Max, and Scott Thompson - December 22, 2013

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 112: Are You Questioning Me!?

Red Bull Zero is utterly refreshing....

by Becky Hollada, Kimberly Keller, Daan Koopman, Josh Max, Zachary Miller, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - December 7, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 29: A LINK TO THE FUTURE

Chris Houlihan gives his nod of approval to the latest Famicast....

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - October 31, 2013

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 105: European's Very Own

Direct reactions, Pokémon X & Y talk, and live from NYCC!...

by Justin Berube, Alex Culafi, Daan Koopman, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Mike Sklens - October 5, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 28: TGS 2013 - FOR THE FUTURE

The Famicrew talks about the few and the proud Nintendo titles that appeared at TGS 2013, the future of the Famicast and more!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - September 27, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 27: EVENTURE TIME

We are all going to seperate places, but we meet at the crossroads with the coolest cast around!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - August 31, 2013

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 98: Cross-Platform Play

Listener Mail, Animal Crossing after 100 hours, and an argument for the Vita on this week's show....

by Patrick Barnett, Justin Berube, Danny Bivens, J.P. Corbran, Alex Culafi, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - August 16, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 26: FAMI-FEST

Join the chaps for revelations, discussions and the warriors of competitive gaming....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - July 28, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 25: LIVE FROM JAPAN

Miss the live show last week? The Famicrew has you covered!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - July 7, 2013

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: RFN at E3 2013: First-Party Impressions and Armature Studios Interview

The entire "away team" talks about Nintendo's main offerings, and Jonny talks to one of the highly qualified developers of the new Metroid-style Batman game for 3DS....

by Justin Berube, Andrew Brown, Michael Cole, Alex Culafi, Aaron Kaluszka, Kimberly Keller, Jonathan Metts, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Guillaume Veillette - June 13, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 24: NAGOSHI MEETS PUNKS

Are you locked and loaded for a three hour Famicast? We sure are!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - May 29, 2013

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 85: Make Your Legs Shake

Mario, Donkey Kong, Wii U, and lots more on this week's Connectivity....

by Justin Baker, Patrick Barnett, Zack Kaplan, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - May 11, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 23: GAME CAT

A healthy dose of cats and vidya games come together nicely to create the latest episode of the Famicast....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - April 30, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 22: NOMI-CLAP

There is no party like the ones filled with games!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - March 29, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 21: HOST FAIL

When PlayStation and Nintendo clash with one another, you get the 21st episode of your favorite Pod from Japan... Something like that....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - February 27, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 20: JOURNEY TO JAPAN 

Have you ever wanted to journey to the Land of the Rising Sun? The guys talk about that and more in this month's episode!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - January 27, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 19: CANICHIWA MINI-SAN

When a year gives you a ton of games, you play them. Simple as that....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - December 29, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 316: Ninjabread Opus

Jared pops in to continue the Wii U avalanche, as we all four have one now. Also: Jonny dumps on Power of Illusion, and we try some free Mario levels....

by James Jones, Jonathan Metts, Jared Rosenberg, and Guillaume Veillette - December 2, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 18: BRAVELY DIRECT

In this time bending episode, everything ends in flux!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - November 30, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 315: Nintendo Launch Alliance

Wii U is all the New Business we need....

by Billy Berghammer, James Jones, Jonathan Metts, Ariel Ruff, and Guillaume Veillette - November 24, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 61: Carmine Party

Hmm, I wonder what this episode could be about?...

by Andy Goergen, Zack Kaplan, Zachary Miller, Carmine Red, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, Phillip Stortzum, and Scott Thompson - November 24, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 314: Three Heads Tall

You can probably guess the big topic in our last podcast recorded before the Wii U launch, but there's also plenty of love for 3DS this week....

by Nate Andrews, James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - November 18, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 60: Like a Candle in the Wiind

The last pre-Wii U episode of Connectivity EVER....

by Patrick Barnett, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - November 17, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 59: Too Much Sugar Rush

The Wii U Hype Train is in Full Effect....

by Nate Andrews, Patrick Barnett, Zack Kaplan, Zachary Miller, Tyler Ohlew, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - November 11, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 58: Time Warp

A good stack of listener mail and then a trip back to 1996....

by Patrick Barnett, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - November 3, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 312: Hail to the High Schooler

A pirate steps into our midst, and we talk about Wii U... a lot....

by Karl Castaneda, James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - October 27, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 57: The Halloween Spook-tacular!

Prepare for scary games, listener mail, and a special Super Mario Bros. Super Show commentary....

by Patrick Barnett, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - October 27, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 16: TGS 2012 SPECTACULAR

Five guys, four Wii U games, three hours long, two time zones, one epic Famicast....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - September 28, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 307: Don't Let Your Kids Huff the Warm Mushroom Cookies

A brand new guest helps us talk through parallel dimensions, starships, forgotten games about sand, and your reactions to the Wii U news. Plus: Which games are teens' favorites?...

by Nate Andrews, James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - September 23, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 52: Nintendo Indirect

The Connectibites discuss what Nintendo didn't talk about at the big Wii U event, and recall some Animal Crossing memories....

by Nate Andrews, Patrick Barnett, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - September 22, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 306: Suckers Anonymous

We finally have the Wii U launch details. Was ignorance bliss?...

by Michael Cole, James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - September 15, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 51: Ride the Train

Wherein we discuss all things Wii U. All aboard! ...

by Patrick Barnett, Josh Max, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, Ariel Ruff, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - September 15, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 49: Rocket Man

Have you ever listened to Connectivity... in zero G?...

by Nicholas Bray, Andrew Brown, Jonathan Metts, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - September 1, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 48: A Doggy Dog World

We look into the past (and the present) on this week's Connectivity....

by J.P. Corbran, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - August 25, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 302: The Pack-In Police

The RFN crew talks about hopes and expectations for the Wii U launch details....

by James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - August 19, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Connectibites News Digest: August 10, 2012

Wii U colors and box arts are just a few of the topics covered in this weeks episode....

by Patrick Barnett and Neal Ronaghan - August 10, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 294: Something in Common

The boys are back in town with some final thoughts on E3 2012. Final until the next episode, that is....

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - June 16, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Connectibites 2012 E3 Reaction Show

We all watched it, now you get to listen to us react to it....

by Alex Culafi, Andy Goergen, and Mike Sklens - June 5, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: RFN at E3 2012: Day Zero (Nintendo Direct Reactions)

The NWR crew lock themselves in a hot hotel room to watch and discuss Nintendo's pre-E3 video...

by Patrick Barnett, Andrew Brown, Michael Cole, J.P. Corbran, Jonathan Metts, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Guillaume Veillette - June 3, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 37: We All Scream for E3

It's all E3 up in this week's episode of Connectivity....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - May 31, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: News Digest - May 1, 2012

Neal and Patrick talk Rayman Legends, La-Mulana, Wii U, E3, and more....

by Patrick Barnett and Neal Ronaghan - May 1, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 28: From Space

A re-imagining of your favorite podcast! ...

by Patrick Barnett, Alex Culafi, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - March 31, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 27: Cherubot Cometh

Neal drops some Kid Icarus knowledge on our collective asses....

by Mike Sklens - March 23, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 283: I Am Impact!

Jonny returns to the world of compulsive game-buying, and we answer your hot questions about Wii U, 3DS, and reviving Nintendo's classic franchises....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - March 11, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 275: The Pen-and-Paper Podcast

On our fourth anniversary together, the RFN crew just do what it do....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - January 15, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 17: PreDON'Tions

What's coming up in 2012 for Nintendo? We just might (not) know!...

by Patrick Barnett, Danny Bivens, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - January 13, 2012

NEWSCAST: Episode 67: A Sense of Impending Doom

A new 3DS? Trouble brewing with the Wii U? Seems like the Newscast has plenty on their plate this week....

by Karl Castaneda, Andy Goergen, Neal Ronaghan, and Mike Sklens - August 27, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 253: Daddy's Home for Dinner

Billy returns to RFN, and this time, he stays for nearly the entire show....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Jonathan Metts - August 7, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 251: For a Few Letters More

One segment, three gamers, a fistful of emails -- these are the signs that we may have burned ourselves out last week....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Jonathan Metts - July 17, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 247: You Can Lead a Man to the Beam, But...

We reunite to review E3, answer tons of emails, and share dirty jokes....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - June 19, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 57: Denouement

Newscast for you and Newscast for all!...

by J.P. Corbran, Andy Goergen, and Zachary Miller - June 18, 2011

NEWSCAST: E3 2011: The Homecast

Neal and Nathan are at E3 and Andy couldn't make it, so Zach's joined by two RFN alums to dish the dirt on Nintendo's press conference....

by Karl Castaneda, Zachary Miller, and Mike Sklens - June 8, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: E3 2011 - Day One (Wii U Hands-On Impressions)

We all played Nintendo's next home console. Hear our first impressions of the controller and the demos, plus a few thoughts on other games....

by Jonathan Metts - June 8, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: E3 2011 - Day One (Nintendo Press Conference Impressions)

Get immediate reactions to the Wii U and 3DS announcements from the guys who were there and played the games right after!...

by Jonathan Metts - June 7, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 244: Party of Five

It's E3 preview time!...

by Michael Cole, James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - May 22, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 52: Beginning at the End

We're back with all the news, rumors, and listener mail you care to eat....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - May 8, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 241: A Taste of Billy

Our site's founder stopped by to chat about 3DS and the new console, but apparently Prince > podcasting....

by Billy Berghammer, James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - May 1, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 51: The Church of Pikmin

Cafés and Conduits are the order of the day on the latest Newscast....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - April 29, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 50: Baseless Speculation

It's the big FIVE OH, and how do we celebrate?  By reading the news for a change!...

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - April 25, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 240: They Call Him 'The Streak'

We've got RPGs galore, plus answers to your questions about our favorite consoles and, of course, Project Cafe....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - April 24, 2011

What Happened to the Wii U GamePad’s Potential?

Neal investigates why Wii U games rarely seem to focus on the system’s exclusive features....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 14, 2015

Nintendo Needs Apps

Nintendo is lagging behind its competition with multimedia support. It's time for a change....

by Zack Kaplan - November 4, 2014

Virtual Console Could Help Wiisuscitate U

If Nintendo made these changes, the Wii U eShop could really help the system out....

by Andrew Brown - May 7, 2014

What I'd Like to See from the NES Remix Series

We're off to a good start, let's see where Nintendo takes it from here....

by Justin Baker - April 30, 2014

Comparing Wii U's Sales to GameCube, Wii

Spoiler alert: It is very depressing....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 22, 2014

With Wii U's Failures, Nintendo Lacks a Fail-Safe

Slashing projections and talking up changing business structures add up rough days ahead....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 17, 2014

How Do Wii U's Sales Compare to Nintendo's Past Consoles?

We compare the Wii U's opening months to the 3DS, Wii, GameCube, Nintendo 64, and DS. ...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 30, 2013

Running on Cylinders

Time to catch up with the blue blur....

by Nicholas Bray - October 24, 2013

How Perception Is Key to Nintendo's Survival

In which someone decrees that Nintendo needs a Halo, and they're probably right....

by Aaron Edwards - August 5, 2013

A Potential Implication of Sega Direct with Nagoshi

With Yakuza 1 & 2 HD hitting Wii U in Japan, could the rest of the franchise follow?...

by Minoru Yamaizumi - May 19, 2013

Nintendo Needs to Stop Caring About What Other People Think

Why Nintendo has third party relations all wrong....

by J.P. Corbran - February 9, 2013

Wii U European VC: The 50Hz Debacle

I shouldn't have to import a system to get an equivalent experience. ...

by Nicholas Bray - January 27, 2013

Why Nintendo Needs to Continue Doing Its Own Thing

Nintendo doesn't play by normal industry rules. Here's why that can be a good thing....

by Phillip Stortzum - December 1, 2012

All of the Wii U Critics Are Right (and I Don't Care)

Dear enthusiast media: games trump features....

by Andy Goergen - September 24, 2012

Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, and Wii Fit U Out in North America First?

We try to make sense out of Nintendo's launch windows....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 17, 2012

Why Nintendo TVii Could Be Really Cool

At a minimum, you're getting your cable, Netflix, and Hulu all in one place. Awesome, right?...

by Neal Ronaghan - September 17, 2012

Wii U Should Come Sooner Rather Than Later

Nintendo can't wait until November 18, they just can't....

by Patrick Barnett - September 12, 2012

Placing Bets on the Wii U Launch Lineup

Can we channel Nostradamus? No, probably not, but damn it, we can try!...

by Neal Ronaghan - August 16, 2012

The Potential for an October Wii U Launch

I'd still bet money on the Sunday before Black Friday, but maybe this is just crazy enough to be right......

by Neal Ronaghan - August 10, 2012

Totally Sold on Nintendo Land and New Super Mario Bros. U

Neal scoped out the Club Nintendo event in New York City last weekend and had one big takeaway....

by Neal Ronaghan - July 3, 2012

Why Nintendo Direct Was Better Than E3

And trying to figure out why Nintendo did it this way....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 23, 2012

Nintendo's Tipping Point?

Jon wonders if Operation Rainfall could mark a turn in Nintendo's fortunes....

by Jon Lindemann - July 4, 2011

Will Wii U Be the Same Old Game?

The RFN co-creator gives his thoughts on the newest Nintendo console....

by Mike Sklens - June 20, 2011

Why Handhelds Aren't Dead

And why we need to take the gaming press with a grain of salt....

by Nathan Mustafa - June 10, 2011

Nine Things Nintendo Needs To Do With Wii 2

Guest Writer Aaron Edwards tells what he thinks Project Café needs....

by Aaron Edwards - May 18, 2011

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