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Wii U owners who choose to buy Bayonetta 2 digitally will not receive the complimentary copy of the first game. Nintendo revealed yesterday as part of its E3 video presentation that the game – which is due out in October – will include a copy of the 2010 original, which …
Read More »VIDEO: See Zelda Wii U in action
It may still not have a name, but there’s no holding back Zelda Wii U in the visuals department. With a sprawling game world that sounds akin to Skyrim and a visual style the blends Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Nintendo’s new Zelda will undoubtedly be the answer to many …
Read More »E3 2014: Nintendo news roundup – a strong showing, but enough to save Wii U?
In some ways it was a shame Nintendo didn’t take to the E3 stage in person tonight as that was its best E3 showing for some time. But whereas both Sony and Microsoft are tasked with building the strong bases enjoyed by PS4 and Xbox One, Nintendo’s challenge is different …
Read More »NINTENDO: Online shooter Splatoon revealed for Wii U
The 8-player online paint ‘em up is coming to Wii U next year. Splatoon is an online team-based shooter, which has players battle for territories on any given map. But Splatoon isn’t the typical shooter as players duel it out with massive weapons that shoot paint, which certainly makes for …
Read More »E3 2014: Mario Maker lets players make their own Mario game
Self-explanatory UGC title due on Wii U in 2015
Read More »NINTENDO: Mario Maker level creator confirmed
Nintendo has officially confirmed previously leaked title Mario Maker. It allows gamers to create custom levels for Mario to navigate. Presumably these will be sharable online, although little in the way of specific functionality has been confirmed as of yet. The game uses a host of assets familiar to fans …
Read More »E3 2014: Nintendo teases ‘vast’ new Legend of Zelda for Wii U
This is a clean break from the past, says Eiji Aonuma
Read More »NINTENDO: Bayonetta 2 coming October, includes Bayonetta 1
Bayonetta 2 at last has a release date on Wii U. The game will be released in October, but that’s not where the good news ends. The SKU will actually include a port of the first game, too. Also pictured was a game mode using a Link skin from the …
Read More »NINTENDO: Yoshi’s Woolly World confirmed for Wii U
Yoshi’s Woolly World is on the way to Wii U. The game promises a friendlier, more accessible experience than that offered by Mario’s platformers. Visually it draws on the theme of yarn and wool, giving everything a very soft and texture rich look. The platform holder says players will be …
Read More »NINTENDO: New Wii U title Captain Toad Treasure Tracker revealed
Nintendo has revealed a new title starring Toad. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is coming to the Wii U at the end of this year. The title looks like more of a puzzle platformer, with Toad having to move platforms and navigate towers to progress. The game is set to be …
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