The team behind Xenoblade has revealed a new title for Wii U. Monolith Soft is staying true to its RPG roots with what appears to be a new game tentatively called “X” for the console.

A first trailer was shown during today’s Nintendo Direct. We’ll have it here soon.

Zelda: Wind Waker HD heading to Wii U

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Two new Zelda games are in the works for Wii U. In addition to a brand new title, Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on Wii U. According to Satoru Iwata, this is planned for release by the fall.

You’ll be able to play the game on the GamePad or on the TV. Miiverse support is planned.

For the new Zelda, Nintendo will be rethinking the conventions of the series.

Atlus, Nintendo teaming up for Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem on Wii U

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Two huge franchises are coming together on Wii U. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed a collaboration during today’s Nintendo Direct: Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem on Wii U.

First look at next Smash Bros. coming at E3 2013

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Looking forward to the next Smash Bros.? Thankfully you won’t have to wait too much longer for a first look at the game. Development is on track, and Nintendo is planning to show the first game screens at this year’s E3.

Kirby’s Epic Yarn dev working on Yoshi game for Wii U

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Kirby’s Epic Yarn developer Good Feel is working on a brand new Yoshi title for Wii U. A brief look was provided during today’s Nintendo Direct.

Mario Kart Wii U, EAD Tokyo Mario confirmed – playable at E3

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Nintendo will be bringing two big guns to this year’s E3. During today’s Nintendo Direct, Satoru Iwata confirmed that Mario Kart Wii U and a new 3D Mario from EAD Tokyo are in the works. Both titles will be playable at the expo in June.

Bayonetta 2 development “going well”

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Satoru Iwata gave a brief update on Bayonetta 2 during today’s Nintendo Direct. According to the Nintendo president, development is “going well”. He was unfortunately unable to show a new trailer or actual footage, but the Nintendo Direct did give a behind the scenes look at Platinum Games’ work on the title.

New The Wonderful 101 trailer

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New Miiverse functionality in the works

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Nintendo will be looking to improve Miiverse functionality going forward. The following updates are planned for the spring:

– Enable ability to create user communities
– More than one official communities per title
– Usability improvements
– Filtering function
– Browse Miiverse from smartphones beginning this spring
– Will have a special smartphone app in the future