Ubisoft's European Gamescom trailer for the game ends with the words "Coming Christmas 2012 Exclusively on Wii U."

Ubisoft's Rayman Legends is set to be a Wii U exclusive when it releases. Ubisoft revealed this in their latest video trailer for the game, unveiled at the current Gamescom videogame trade fair in Cologne, Germany. The trailer displays the declaration "Coming Christmas 2012 Exclusively on Wii U" at... Read more...

We now have what seems to be a now complete list of the characters slated for Skylanders Giants, which include some unfamiliar faces

The full list of Skylanders characters were supposedly leaked late last week. While we don't have full details on the new additions, we do have what seem to be the full list of new Skylanders, Giants, and reposed characters.

Skylanders Giants is coming to Wii and 3DS on October 21. 

New Skylanders:

Operation Rainfall needs to weather a short delay.

The Last Story, developed by Mistwalker and published by XSEED in North America, isn't expected in most North American stores until August 16, missing its slated August 14 release date.

The game was supposed to be out today, but according to XSEED, a late shipment means The Last Story won't be in most stores today.

The 3D Classic title is now available for 150 coins on the North American Club Nintendo.

3D Classics Excitebike is now available until August 26 as a North American Club Nintendo reward for 150 coins.

The 3D Classics title, which currently sells for $5.99 on the 3DS eShop, was originally given out for free at the eShop’s launch. The first game in the 3D Classics line, 3D Classics Excitebike adds stereoscopic 3D to the classic NES motocross game.

Two Tribes makes it official that Toki Tori 2 will be a Wii U title with a new trailer. 

Two Tribes, developer of Toki Tori, made it official that the game's sequel will indeed be making its way to Wii U after much teasing.

While Two Tribes has not listed an official release date, the trailer hints that the game should be out "soon-ish." Check out the trailer for Toki Tori 2 below!

Don't get your hopes up.

A Konami public relations official responded to Nintendo World Report's inquiry on the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate release date. After the game was missing from Nintendo's 2012 release calendar sent out this morning, we reached out to Konami for more information.

Konami's reply stated, "We can't comment on Nintendo's release but more information about Castlevania MoF launch date should be announced soon."

Luigi won't be celebrating Halloween in 2012.

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon has been delayed in North America to the first half of 2013.

The follow-up to the GameCube launch title was originally scheduled for a Q4 2012 release according to information revealed at E3 2012. In a press-release in which Nintendo detailed the remainder of their 2012 3DS lineup, the company noted that the game will now be releasing in the first half of 2013. No reason was given for the delay.

The wet and wild WiiWare title is on it's way to the handheld scene.

Fluidity: Spin Cycle has been announced for release on the 3DS eShop in Q4 2012.

it is currently not known if this is a port, sequel, or spin-off of the WiiWare title, however the subtitle might indicate that this is a new game based on the mechanics of the original game.

Fluidity for WiiWare, a late 2010 release, was critically well-received, earning a 9.5 out of 10 from Site Director Neal Ronaghan.

Paper Mario, Professor Layton, and more have release dates set.

A plethora of release dates have been revealed for Nintendo titles coming out this year on DS, 3DS, and Nintendo eShop.

Notably, key Nintendo titles coming out this fall have been fully dated. Paper Mario: Sticker Star comes out November 11, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is set for an October 28 release, Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! is coming October 1, and Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! releases on November 5.

You could be shooting crossbows at each other in the same room using two different screens on the Wii U.

A Nintendo patent application reveals a unique multiplayer method, involving two players using Wii Remotes to fire crossbows with one player viewing the TV and the other viewing the Wii U GamePad's screen.

This method of multiplayer is shown in the patent in both cooperative and competitive form.... Read more...

NWR's scrutiny reveals wide-ranging selections made famous by Elvis Presley, OneRepublic, Lionel Richie, Colbie Caillat, Fall Out Boy, Madonna, The Jackson 5, The Supremes, and more. Lots of YouTube links inside!

CORRECTION: The original story mentioned that the Pokemon Theme song was suggested by lyrics contained in the video. Upon further review, the video contained no such lyrics, and the following story has been corrected to reflect that.

Konami hasn't revealed Karaoke Joysound's full song list, but Nintendo World Report has scrutinized the game's screenshots, trailer, and even its ESRB listing to expose 20 songs likely to make the cut.

GameStop advertisement suggests pre-orders may be available soon.

GameStop may begin to take pre-orders for the Wii U as early as August 13.

GenGAME recently reported on an image of what appears to be Wii U advertising in a GameStop. Citing "good relations" with GameStop management, GenGAME insists that the image is legit and that the advertisement campaign should... Read more...

Games, prizes, cosplay, and more will be at Mario's latest game launch.

Nintendo Australia has announced that on August 18, 2012, they will be hosting a New Super Mario Bros. 2 launch party in Melbourne.

Where: The Nintendo Experience, EB Games, 67 Swanston StWhen: Saturday 18th August, 12pm - 3pm

The afternoon will include the chance for Nintendo fans to win prizes,... Read more...

Nintendo commemorates their upcoming 3DS game release with a new puzzle panel to collect. Cross your fingers that you got a free purple piece!

A new panel is available for 3DS owners to collect in their 3DS StreetPass Plaza. This time the new 40-piece panel commemorates the upcoming New Super Mario Bros. 2.

Check your 3DS Swapnote notifications! 3DS owners who have SpotPass activated for their StreetPass Mii Plaza software and an active... Read more...

The black Wii U may be available at launch.

Nintendo will share details about Wii U color variations when they finally announce the launch date for the console.

Rich George of IGN tweeted a response given by Nintendo when asked about the availability of a black Wii U at launch. The company commented: "When we announce the launch date, price and specific components to be included in the package, we will also discuss the color variations."

All that glitters can now be plugged into a Wii Remote.

The Gold Nunchuck Wii accessory that was previously offered in both the Japanese and Australian Club Nintendo reward catalogs has now become available in North America.

Interestingly, unlike the Australian listing which ignored any actual relevance to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and its golden... Read more...

Get your Solange on this coming October.

Code of Princess, the Atlus-published 3DS brawler, is hitting stores on October 9, 2012.

Like most Atlus games, this one will come with a CD soundtrack and an artbook, so get yours reserved before they're all lapped up. Atlus also put up an official website for the game where you can watch trailers and learn more about the game itself.

The Wii U's box art design is finalized and ready to be implemented. 

Nintendo issued an official statement regarding the box art images that were leaked on several retailer websites in the past few days.

“Nintendo has finalized the design of the Wii U game box art, and many of our publishing partners have already incorporated it into their own game packaging. We... Read more...

Community Night returns to Tuesdays with another week of player-chosen games.

By popular demand, this week the NWR Community Night returns to Tuesdays, kicking off August 14 at 10 p.m. Eastern/7 Pacific (2 a.m. UTC if anyone abroad is still up and wants to join in). Like last week, we're letting the players call the shots, so join us in the chat and recruit players for your favorite Nintendo online game!

The formerly Midway-made Wii party series is coming to Wii U later this year.

Game Party Champions is coming to Wii U later this year. Published by Warner Bros., the party game's announcement also comes with a picture of the game's box art, which features the same look as the Ubisoft box art revealed earlier.

The fourth title in the Game Party series, which began on... Read more...