Nintendo has released the first firmware update for Wii U following launch, and it comes in at nearly 600MB. The download makes additional improvements to the overall stability of the console, and other minor adjustments have been implemented. Once applied, the system will be upgraded to version 2.1.0.

The strange this is, despite how minor the update seems, users are reporting that the download is taking an incredibly long time to finish up and install.

Japanese Nintendo Direct set for the early morning tomorrow

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And there’s the Japanese Nintendo Direct we’ve been waiting for! NCL has confirmed that a presentation will be shown at 6 AM EST / 3 AM PST tomorrow.

Japan’s broadcast joins the previously-announced North American and European presentations. The latter two streams will be held at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST.

You’ll be able to watch the Japanese event directly on Nintendo Everything. Alternatively, you can visit the official page. Japan’s broadcast will cover the upcoming Wii U launch, and presumably games that are on the horizon.

Video explains the differences between Nintendo’s handhelds

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If you’re a core gamer, I can’t see this video explaining anything you didn’t already know. Parents could certainly learn a thing or two, though.

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth screenshots

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GamesTM #124 review scores

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The latest GamesTM review scores are as follows:

New Super Mario Bros U – 8
Nintendo Land – 7
Halo 4 – 9
Hitman: Absolution – 8
Dishonored – 8
Paper Mario: Sticker Star – 7
Assassins Creed 3 – 7
Assassins Creed 3: Liberation – 6
Medal of Honor: Warfighter – 4
Need for Speed: Most Wanted – 9
Fable: The Journey – 5
Forza Horizon – 8
Retro City Rampage – 8
World of Warcraft: Pandaria – 8
Bad Piggies – 8
WWE ’13 – 6
Dance Central 3 – 7
LittleBigPlanet Karting – 8
007 Legends – 4
Silent Hill: Book of Memories – 4
Liberation Maiden – 6
Hotline Miami – 8
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – 3
The Unfinished Swan – 9
WRC 3 – 7
Shifting World – 5
Symphonica – 6
Inazuma Eleven Strikers – 5
FTL: Faster Than Light – 9
Way of the Samurai 4 – 4
Boulder Dash-XL 3D – 5

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

Game Party Champions launch trailer

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Ubisoft Announces The Hidden Secrets Pack For Assassin’s Creed III

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First Downloadable Content for Assassin’s Creed III Available Today for Season Pass Holders
SAN FRANCISCO — December 4, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft announces the first downloadable content pack Assassin’s Creed III, The Hidden Secrets, is now available for Season Pass holders for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. The Hidden Secrets Pack will be available for everyone else on December 11 via the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Network and for Windows PC. The Hidden Secrets Pack will release for the Wii U™ system from Nintendo at a later date.
The Hidden Secrets Pack for Assassin’s Creed III adds three extra missions – the Lost Mayan Ruins, the Ghost of War, and a Dangerous Secret – for an additional hour of gameplay, taking gamers from lost Mayan ruins to the high seas. Every successful mission is rewarded with in-game weapons. Gamers will also receive: