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Third party support for Nintendo’s new console has been erratic at best, but Activision has confirmed it will support Wii U with six titles this autumn, including Call of Duty: Ghosts. The publisher has already said that it will be bringing its next blockbuster shooter to Wii U, but has …

This week’s issue of MCV is filled with great interviews and analysis, as we reveal why Nintendo 3DS is the console of the year. Meanwhile, we reveal Disney’s plan to ditch licensed games, launch our first in a series of Gamescom guides and speak to Halo creators 343 Industries. That’s …

Those who pick up an eShop download code for Pikmin 3 from retailer GAME can download the game right now. That’s effectively granting early access as the game doesn’t officially arrive until in the UK until midnight tonight. Nintendo Life reports that these codes were discovered to work on the …

A black model of Nintendo’s 3DS XL line looks to be on its way to shelves in North America, according to an ad promoting the hardware. Go Nintendo reports on a print ad from Real Canadian Superstore (pictured) that shows the yet to be announced black 3DS XL, and lists …

Developers from console giant's home country unable to release titles on Wii U

Quick – there might be a new indie villain in town! Nintendo has confirmed that, for reasons which remain unclear, it is not currently allowing indie developers from Japan to submit games for possible release on Wii U. "The policy in question is the decision of Nintendo’s department responsible for …

3DS is now outselling PS3 and 360 week-by-week, Nintendo has told MCV. The spike in hardware sales has been driven by a number of hit titles including most recently Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The platform holder had eight 3DS titles in the UK individual formats Top 40, and it is …

3DS owners will now be able to StreetPass users using Nintendo Zone hot spots across the UK. The initiative is part of Nintendo’s greater drive to promote the social features of the 3DS console. Players will not only have access to the Nintendo eShop, but will be able to share …

After a 19 year wait, European fans will finally get their hands on acclaimed RPG EarthBound. Nintendo boss Satoru Shibata made the announcement during the firm’s Nintendo Direct Mini presentation earlier today. Available from today via the Nintendo eShop, the cult SNES RPG makes its debut within Europe on the …

Nintendo is marking the launch of Pikmin 3 with several demo events to give consumers the chance to try out the Wii U strategy game. First, the game will be available to play at the MCM Expo Manchester Comic Con, which runs across Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st. …