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Hirokazu Yashuhara, one of the co-creators of Sonic the Hedgehog, has joined Nintendo’s software technology division. While Yashuhara’s title has yet to be revealed, it has been confirmed by the corporation (via Gamasutra) that the move will have him heading to the US for his new role. Some of the …

Those plasticine aficionados over at Aardman must be on cloud nine right now. Last week, during the Budget, the firm’s most iconic characters – Wallace and Gromit – were name checked by the Chancellor. And its latest movie – the excellent sounding The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists – …

'The controller is perfect' for most MMO interfaces, says Joel Bylos

'We've always had a close relationship with Nintendo so we had an advantage in getting dev kits early', says Tony Key

Wii U already has most major third party publishers behind it, and Ubisoft claims it is going to be one step ahead of them. The Assassin’s Creed firm aims to establish itself as the biggest third-party publisher on Nintendo’s new console, according to Gamasutra. It already has five Wii U …

E-mail sent out with the launch date for Nintendo's new console, claims report

Partners to be provided with MULTI integrated development environment

Fans of the Aliens franchise may want to hold out for the Nintendo SKU of Colonial Marines. Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford told Vox Games the Wii U edition of his studio’s long, long awaited shooter will come have unique features that makes use of the console’s innovative tablet controller. …

The big three must adapt or will face huge challenges, says Ben Cousins

Nintendo marketing vet Rob Lowe will leave the company, the firm has announced. Lowe was one of the execs responsible for the launch of Wii in the UK, and has been part of the team for eight years. He leaves Nintendo UK on June 1st to take become marketing director …