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May 19, 2013
by Zack Kaplan - 6:40 pm EDT
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Source: IGN, Twitter, https://twitter.com/GhostRecOnline/status/33551895..., http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/07/e3-2012-gho...
Ubisoft says it is focused on the PC version instead.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online for Wii U was revealed to be on hold during its development stage.
When asked about the Wii U version of Ghost Recon Online, the official Twitter page for the game responded, "The Wii U version of the game is currently on hold while we focus on developing the PC version." The PC version was released last August, so improvements to that are most likely what is being worked on.
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by Justin Baker - 6:33 pm EDT
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Source: http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/4/
Capcom has released new screenshots from the upcoming Monster Hunter 4 on their Japanese site.
Capcom has released new screenshots and artwork on their Japanese site for their upcoming title, Monster Hunter 4. The game is due out this summer in Japan on the 3DS, no North American release date has been set.
The screenshots include some new monsters as well as some concept art of the environments... Read more...
by Justin Baker - 5:43 pm EDT
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Big John Games releasing fishing simulator on eShop.
Big John Games is releasing Big Bass Arcade: No Limit on the 3DS eShop sometime later this year. The game was originally intended to be a retail release on the Wii, but was converted to a downloadable 3DS title last year. The game will feature ten lakes, forty tournaments and challenges, seven fish... Read more...
by Zack Kaplan - 3:56 pm EDT
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Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/3354163...
Nintendo has confirmed on Twitter that it will show Wii U titles in a pre-E3 Nintendo Direct.
In a Nintendo Direct before E3, the new 3D Mario, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. will be shown, along with other Wii U games.
This Nintendo Direct will mark the start of Nintendo's Electronic Entertainment Expo showing, which is notable since Nintendo is forgoing a traditional press conference.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 2:40 pm EDT
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In 2012, Kotaku posted an incendiary article about Silicon Knights and Denis Dyack. In 2013, Dyack responds.
Denis Dyack, CCO of Shadows of the Eternals' developer Precursor Games, spoke at length about the allegations towards himself and his former company, Silicon Knights, in a video.
The allegations, coming chiefly from a Kotaku article, focused on Silicon Knights' diverting funds from X-Men Destiny,... Read more...
by Kimberly Keller - 12:56 pm EDT
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Source: Amazon Canada, http://www.amazon.ca/Activision-Blizzard-047875769...
The Merc with a Mouth shows up on Amazon Canada.
Amazon Canada has listed the upcoming Deadpool game on their website as a Wii U release. Officially, the game has only been announced for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but this listing might lead to a surprise announcement of a Wii U version.
Activision is currently offering pre-orders for Deadpool... Read more...
May 17, 2013
by Curtis Bonds - 4:57 pm EDT
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Tonight live on Twitch!
Hey everyone, Curtis (aka "CurtDogg") here, and I'm gonna be taking over the official Nintendo World Report Twitch channel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night, at 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time. I'll not only be streaming/commenting on the various games in my backlogg, but I'll also be interacting with... Read more...
by Danny Bivens - 9:55 am EDT
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The open world game set in the LEGO universe hits Nintendo's home console this summer in Japan.
LEGO City: Undercover is coming to the Wii U in Japan on July 25 and will retail for 5,985 yen. The game is being localized into Japanese by Nintendo.
The title, which was released in the West in March, puts players in the role of Chase McCain, a cop in LEGO City who is trying to take down criminal kingpin, Rex Fury. To read more about the game, be sure to check out our review here.
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by Andrew Brown - 8:45 am EDT
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"This year, we're making E3 for the people."
In a partnership with Best Buy, Nintendo will allow fans the chance to play demos from the E3 showfloor across the United States and Canada. The news comes as part of an address by Reggie Fils-Aime added to the end of the American Nintendo Direct presentation.
Unreleased Wii U games will be playable at over 100 stores across USA and Canada during the week of E3.
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by Aaron Kaluszka - 8:39 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Nintendo's partnership with Sega includes their classics too.
Thirteen Sega Game Gear games are coming to Nintendo 3DS. Joining Sonic: Triple Trouble, Shinobi, and Dragon Crystal on the platform's Virtual Console service in North America, the upcoming games include:
Columns
Crystal Warriors
Defenders of Oasis
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean...
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by Danny Bivens - 8:25 am EDT
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A follow up to last year's rhythm game from Sega is hitting Nintendo's handheld this fall.
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 is heading to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan this fall. The Sega published title has players going through this rhythm game by using both physical and touch screen controls. The original title, Hatsune Miku and the Future Stars: Project Mirai, was released in March 2012 in Japan. There are currently no plans to bring the title outside of Japan.
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by Kimberly Keller - 8:02 am EDT
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Source: Press Release
Nintendo makes an aPEEL to the animal kingdom.
Nintendo has teamed up with the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden to celebrate the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. From May 24 to 27, visitors to the zoo can participate in various themed activities and demo the game.
For the Memorial Day weekend event, the gorilla reserve will be... Read more...
by Tom Malina - 8:01 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
What a wonderful time to fight off some giant robot/alien invaders!
The Wonderful 101 is out on Wii U on August 23 in Europe, August 24 in Japan and September 15 in North America.
In the most recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, NCL president Satoru Iwata confirmed that the game would be fully detailed during another presentation, which will occur during E3 next month.
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by Danny Bivens - 7:43 am EDT
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Sega is bringing Double Fine's platform adventure to Japan.
The Cave, the downloadable Wii U eShop title, is coming to Japan through Sega. Revealed during the "Sega Direct" segment of the Nintendo Direct in Japan, The Cave is a 2D platformer that has players use three different characters, each with their own story.
The Cave was released in the West in January. There is currently no specific release date for the title in Japan aside from a general 2013 release.
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by Tom Malina - 7:43 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct EU
Three astronauts embark on a mission to find fruit. As you do.
Pikmin 3 will launch in Europe on July 26, after the July 13 release in Japan and ahead of the August 4 release in North America.
In addition to this release date news, Nintendo revealed several new details about the game's story, characters and features. The three playable characters are Alph,... Read more...
by Curtis Bonds - 7:36 am EDT
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Nabbit is playable. That's something?
New Super Luigi U will release on the Wii U eShop in North America and Europe on June 20, and June 19 in Japan. It will sell for $19.99 and 2,100 yen respectively. A physical version of the game will also be released across all regions starting in Japan on July 13 for 3,885 yen, July 26 in Europe, and August 25 in North America for $29.99.
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by Zack Kaplan - 7:17 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
The blue blur's latest adventure is coming exclusively to 3DS and Wii U.
Sonic Lost World has been announced exclusively for Wii U and 3DS at today's Nintendo Direct.
One screen was shown that features a planet in the clouds that is made up of floating hexagons. Sonic and Tails are flying towards the planet in a biplane.
Part of a worldwide partnership between Nintendo and Sega, nothing else is known about this title, and no release date has been revealed.
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by Danny Bivens - 7:13 am EDT
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The Playstation 2 series is getting the HD treatment on the Wii U.
Yakuza 1&2 HD, a remake of the Playstation 2 titles, is set to hit Wii U from Sega on August 8. The game will be available as physically for 5,229 yen and digitally on the eShop for 4,700 yen.
The game is set in Tokyo and features a realistic environment that players can explore fully. Players... Read more...
by Curtis Bonds - 7:08 am EDT
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Mario, Sonic, and the gang come to Sochi to compete!
A new entry of the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series has been announced for the Wii U at the latest Nintendo Direct.
The game will be greatly enhanced due to the Wii U's additional power, and also feature brand new games that takes advantage of using the gamepad in unique ways, as well as the Wii Remote plus, such as Curling, Doubles Figure Skating, and more.
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May 16, 2013
by Curtis Bonds - 7:02 pm EDT
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Source: (Description), http://kotaku.com/ea-has-no-games-in-development-f...
An unprecedented partnership meets an unprecedented end.
EA does not have any games currently in development on Wii U, said EA representative Jeff Brown.
He stated to Kotaku that: "We have no games in development for the Wii U currently." However, Brown was careful to not rule out any future projects.
Former CEO of EA John Riccitello took to the stage... Read more...
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