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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 …
Read More »NINTENDO: The Wii U is revealed
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 …
Read More »NINTENDO: Mario Kart 3DS detailed
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 …
Read More »NINTENDO: Starfox 3DS out this September
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 …
Read More »NINTENDO: Luigi’s Mansion 2 heads to 3DS
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. …
Read More »EA champions the Wii U
E3 2011: John Riccitiello makes Nintendo conference debut as he champions powers of new console
Read More »NINTENDO: Zelda downloads start tomorrow
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. …
Read More »Rocksteady building Arkham City for Wii U
E3 2011: Highly anticipated title to launch on Wii successor
Read More »IN PICTURES: Nintendo’s new system, Wii U
E3 2011: Several images show the potential of the new high-end console
Read More »Nintendo brings TV to controller with Wii U
E3 2011: Details exposed on Wii successor at E3
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