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Devising strategies for future Nintendo gaming platforms” is a key requirement in a new graphics architect vacancy posted by the Wii U platform holder. As spotted by NeoGaf, a listing for a lead graphics architect in the system-on-chip architecture group” is on the hunt for someone to shape the design …
Read More »Amiibo support being added to Hyrule Warriors
Nintendo has revealed that existing Wii U title Hyrule Warriors will support its Amiibo figure range. Nintendo of America says that the Link figure specifically will be in some way compatible, although the nature of the functionality has not been revealed. Upcoming title Super Smash Bros will offer Amiibo support …
Read More »Another Pokemon game releases on iOS
The Pokmon Company has released yet another title on Apple platforms. It’s called Pokmon Camp and revolves around the idea of teaching gamers to become Pokmon trainers. Activities include using a spyglass to hunt for Pokmon, Pok Ball hurling, quizzes, type matching tests, photo editing and assorted mini-games. Kids will …
Read More »Has Nintendo’s Wii U turned a corner?
Wii U has had quite a good year so far,” said Nintendo’s UK marketing boss Shelly Pearce when MCV came to visit the company in Windsor this week. It wasn’t a statement we were expecting to hear. Wii U’s story so far has not made for pleasant reading. Two years …
Read More »Nintendo now allows digital purchases to be made on the web
Digital Wii U and 3DS games can now be purchased on the Nintendo web store. The platform holder has at last followed in the footsteps of Sony and Microsoft by allowing owners to pay for a digital download on its website and then have the content automatically downloaded to any …
Read More »New 3DS sales hit 230k in Japan in first week
It looks like Nintendo’s latest handheld has got off to a strong start in its traditional heartland. Famitsu data posted on Neogaf says that the New 3DS sold 230,000 units in the week ending October 12th. Of that 172,332 sales were of the larger New 3DS LL model and 61,151 …
Read More »Off-screen play confirmed for Watch Dogs Wii U
Ubisoft has explained how Wii U owners will be able to use their GamePad when playing upcoming release Watch Dogs. Specifically, off-TV play has been confirmed as well as an optional interactive map. "Our focus was in re-creating the same experience as on the other platforms, while taking advantage of …
Read More »Nintendo bringing 15 games to IndieCade 2014
Nintendo has announced it will be in official attendance at IndieCade’s annual festival this weekend, showing off a batch of Wii U and 3DS indie games the company has dubbed Nindies.” Attendees will be able to play 15 independent games out or in development for either Wii U or 3DS. …
Read More »Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker lands on Wii U in December
Upcoming Wii U release Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker will launch in North America on December 5th, Nintendo of America has announced. The news was briefly mentioned by the firm among its Super Smash Bros announcements earlier today. The 3D puzzle-platformer is to be priced at $40 and will support select …
Read More »Super Smash Bros Wii U and Amiibo dated for UK, six new figures announced
Nintendo has announced a UK release date for both the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros and its toys-to-life Amiibo figures. The Wii U title will arrive on December 5th. Amiibo, however, will launch a week earlier on November 28th when 12 figures will hit stores – Mario, Peach, …
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