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Epic Games could pave the way for a rush of externally-developed triple-A Wii U games

Nintendo is working on not one, but two new versions of its popular fighting game, Super Smash Bros. During the firm’s E3 press conference, Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata announced that new instalments in the series are being developed for both 3DS and the newly-announced Wii U console. The games will be …

E3 2011: Chair announces earnings from its stunning mobile title

It’s finally here. Nintendo has tonight at its E3 press conference finally revealed its next home console – The Wii U. As widely reported, the machine uses an iPad sized touch-screen (6.2-inch) controller which in itself can clearly be used as a standalone unit – though Iwata has stressed that …

Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Kart 3DS will be released this Christmas. The game was introduced during the firm’s E3 press conference by Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, who assured fans that this would be a completely new iteration of the popular racing series. In addition to the traditional …

Nintendo has lifted the lid on a new Luigi’s Mansion game for its 3DS handheld. The firm’s US president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed a host of new games for 3DS which he described as headline titles”. One of them was Luigi’s Mansion 2 – a follow-up to the Gamecube launch title. …

Nintendo has confirmed that Starfox 64 3D will – in North America at least – hit retail in September. In addition, the company has confirmed an interesting new feature. When playing online against other players their player icons will be replaced with live video footage of their reactions recorded via …

E3 2011: John Riccitiello makes Nintendo conference debut as he champions powers of new console

Nintendo will make two Zelda titles available for download by the end of the year. The platform holder’s E3 press conference kicked off with a musical celebration of the Zelda series, with a medley of themes played by a full orchestra, before franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto took to the stage. …

E3 2011: Highly anticipated title to launch on Wii successor