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Read More »Some US Wii U owners left stumped by Project Zero
The digital-only release of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (known as Project Zero in the UK) in the US has left some unable to play the game. Kotaku reports that the eShop download weighs in at 15GB. Nintendo has to date released two versions of the Wii U – …
Read More »Nintendo and Singapore government launch new indie venture
DigiPen Game Studios will help Singaporean devs release titles on eShop
Read More »Nintendo exec wants fans to ‘take more risks on the eShop’
The senior manager of marketing in Nintendo of America’s licensing department has urged the company’s fans to be a bit more adventurous with the digital content they buy. "It seems like a lot of the Nintendo fans and consumers they gravitate towards nostalgia, they gravitate towards platformer and puzzle action …
Read More »Nintendo offering indie game discounts and demos during E3 week
Nintendo is embracing independent developers for this year’s E3. The platform holder has announced a new week-long promotion surrounding indie titles on the Wii U. Entitled ‘Nindies@Home’, the programme will offer players the chance to try nine selected indie games from the Nintendo eShop for free during E3 week, ending …
Read More »Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure hits 3DS eShop next week
Nintendo is readying a new Dr. Mario game for release on 3DS, according to the company’s latest Nintendo Direct event. Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure will launch exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS eShop on June 11th, with pre-orders for the digital release now available for those interested. The game will reflect …
Read More »BBC iPlayer is now available on Wii U
Wii U owners can now stream and catch up with their favourite BBC shows on their console. Seemingly without warning, a listing for the BBC’s online service has appeared on the Nintendo eShop, and was spotted by Nintendo Life. BBC’s streaming service weighs in at 94MB, and allows for gamers …
Read More »Find out how to get your games on Nintendo eShop at Interface
Nintendo dispels myths and mysteries about its digital games platform on May 14th
Read More »Nintendo discontinuing Super Nintendo releases on Virtual Console
Nintendo is no longer interested in bringing SNES games to Wii U, according to virtual console developer and publisher Natsume. Engadget reports on a pair of responses to fans from Natsume’s US community manager that more than suggest the discontinuation of Super Nintendo games for the digital platform. "At this …
Read More »Nintendo and GungHo team up for Mario-themed Puzzle & Dragons
Smash hit match-three mobile game getting the Nintendo treatment on 3DS
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