Hot on the heels of speculation regarding new functionality for the eShop and Virtual Console, Emily Rogers has posted a rumor about a cancelled Wii U title.

Rogers tweeted:

I may even talk about a game that got cancelled for Wii U’s launch.I’ll get Eatchildren and another Gaf mod on board with this.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) April 22, 2013

Emily Rogers has had a fairly reliable track record, so it wouldn’t be surprising if this was the real deal. Hopefully we’ll learn more about the situation soon.

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Wii U trailer

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A.N.N.E could come to Wii U if stretch goal is reached

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Today, Gamesbymo launched a Kickstarter for a new game known as “A.N.N.E”.

The Metroidvania-esque platformer could make its way to the Wii U eShop if a stretch goal is reached. Gamesbymo is seeking $180,000 in funding, which is quite significant, but perhaps possible with enough support.

There’s an overview of A.N.N.E. in the video above. You can find more information on the Kickstarter page here.

Nintendo to bring back gifting, 3DS/Wii U VC sharing?

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Update: Our guess was correct, somewhat. Rogers has now clarified:

Nintendo looking at possibly to bring back gifting, do a feature where some of your Wii U VC games can be playable on 3DS, and vice versa.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) April 22, 2013

The ever-reliable Emily Rogers has tweeted a couple of interesting notes regarding future features for the eShop and Virtual Console. Rogers wouldn’t say much, but did tease that “There may come a time in the future when owning both a Wii U and 3DS will become beneficial.”

When it comes to eShop/VC, I think you’ll see some features in future firmware updates that people really want before end of this year.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) April 22, 2013

Here’s a hint without giving anything away. There may come a time in the future when owning both a Wii U and 3DS will become beneficial.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) April 22, 2013

Perhaps Nintendo could be working on a cross-buy option for Virtual Console titles? As in, if you buy one VC game on the Wii U, you’d get its counterpart for free (or at a reduced price) on the 3DS and vice versa? Just a guess!

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CVG teases positive Wii U news

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CVG published an article earlier today talking about how the positive performance of the 3DS as of late may be a sign of better things to come for the Wii U. Towards the end of the piece, Rob Crossley teases something… interesting for the console.

He wrote:

“Which brings me to the Wii U. Regulars at CVG might be aware that I talk down the console’s chances in the most definitive language possible whenever asked. Well, from the things I’m hearing, there’s a chance I’ll soon be added to the reject bin of crazy talking twitter twonks pretty soon.

“Hopefully, if we obtain further details from our sources, we’ll be in a position to explain more to you soon. But, for now, put it this way: In the past two years there have been moments of disquiet regarding the 3DS and – like an instant magic trick – Nintendo has put an end to this with sudden reveals of significant games that went on to become star performers at Christmas.”

Hmm… what could Crossley be talking about here? You have my attention, CVG!

Thanks to Paul S.T.L for the tip.

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist receives boxart update

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Ubisoft has changed Splinter Cell: Blacklist’s official boxart. The game’s official Twitter account shared the new image on its Twitter account on Friday. Take a look:

Check it out!Our wonderful community gets the first look at our brand new box art for #SplinterCell Blacklist! twitter.com/SplinterCell/s…
— SplinterCell (@SplinterCell) April 19, 2013

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UK software sales (Week ending 4/20)

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Individual formats

LW	TW	Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–	1	INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–	2	INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–	3	FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
1	4	BIOSHOCK INFINITE	XB360	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
2	5	DEFIANCE	XB360	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS
3	6	TOMB RAIDER	XB360	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
5	7	LUIGI’S MANSION 2	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
6	8	TOMB RAIDER	PS3	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
4	9	FIFA 13	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7	10	BIOSHOCK INFINITE	PS3	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
8	11	GEARS OF WAR: JUDGMENT	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
12	12	CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
13	13	GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
9	14	FIFA 13	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17	15	TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10	16	HALO 4	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
11	17	SIMCITY	PC	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
22	18	THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
19	19	FAR CRY 3	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
16	20	DEFIANCE	PS3	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS
26	21	TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
14	22	JUST DANCE 4	WII	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15	23	ASSASSIN’S CREED III	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
28	24	FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013	PC	SEGA	SEGA
20	25	CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
24	26	FAR CRY 3	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
34	27	SKYLANDERS GIANTS	WII	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
25	28	GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
27	29	FORZA HORIZON	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
32	30	SNIPER: GHOST WARRIOR 2	XB360	CITY INTERACTIVE	CITY INTERACTIVE
–	31	KINECT DISNEYLAND ADVENTURES	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
18	32	ASSASSIN’S CREED III	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
30	33	GRAND THEFT AUTO IV	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
38	34	THE SIMS 3: UNIVERSITY LIFE	PC	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–	35	WWE ’13	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
21	36	THE SIMS 3	PC	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
40	37	SLEEPING DOGS	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
36	38	HITMAN ABSOLUTION	XB360	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
–	39	METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE	PS3	KONAMI	KONAMI
–	40	BORDERLANDS 2	XB360	2K GAMES	TAKE 2

All formats

LW	TW	Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
–	1	INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US	NETHERREALM STUDIOS	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
1	2	BIOSHOCK INFINITE	IRRATIONAL GAMES	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
–	3	FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING	INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
2	4	TOMB RAIDER	CRYSTAL DYNAMICS	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
4	5	DEFIANCE	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS
3	6	FIFA 13	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6	7	CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	TREYARCH	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
5	8	LUIGI’S MANSION 2	NEXT LEVEL GAMES	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
12	9	TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14	TIBURON ENTERTAINMENT	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10	10	FAR CRY 3	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14	11	THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM	BETHESDA	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
9	12	LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
7	13	ASSASSIN’S CREED III	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15	14	SKYLANDERS GIANTS	TOYS FOR BOB	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8	15	GEARS OF WAR: JUDGMENT	EPIC GAMES/PEOPLE CAN FLY	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
20	16	SNIPER: GHOST WARRIOR 2	CITY INTERACTIVE	CITY INTERACTIVE	CITY INTERACTIVE
11	17	NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED	CRITERION GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
22	18	GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION	SCEA SANTA MONICA	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
17	19	SONIC & ALL STARS RACING TRANSFORMED	SUMO DIGITAL	SEGA	SEGA
24	20	SLEEPING DOGS	UNITED FRONT GAMES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
13	21	LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
16	22	HALO 4	343 INDUSTRIES	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
26	23	HITMAN ABSOLUTION	IO INTERACTIVE	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
18	24	JUST DANCE 4	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
19	25	SIMCITY	MAXIS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
23	26	GRAND THEFT AUTO IV	ROCKSTAR NORTH	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
25	27	GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
33	28	WWE ’13	YUKE’S	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
29	29	ARMY OF TWO: THE DEVIL’S CARTEL	VISCERAL GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–	30	BORDERLANDS 2	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
21	31	CRYSIS 3	CRYTEK	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
31	32	DISHONORED	ARKANE STUDIOS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
–	33	METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE	PLATINUMGAMES	KONAMI	KONAMI
36	34	RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY	ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
–	35	DIRT SHOWDOWN	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS
35	36	FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013	SPORTS INTERACTIVE	SEGA	SEGA
32	37	ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
30	38	DEAD ISLAND GOTY EDITION	TECHLAND	DEEP SILVER	KOCH MEDIA
27	39	THE SIMS 3	THE SIMS STUDIO	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
39	40	FORZA HORIZON	PLAYGROUND GAMES	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT