Wii U

Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Some great news for people worried that the Wii U Gamepad might get weaker and weaker in charge as the console’s lifespan continues: Reports have surfaced (I believe from ShackNews originally) that players can remove the rechargeable batteries from both the Gamepad and Pro Controller and get them replaced! No word on how much the replacements will cost, but they will be purchasable directly from Nintendo.

Via CVG

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Yet another Iwata Asks discussion focusing on the Wii U has been published tonight. The latest talk covers the console’s Internet browser.

We do have a summary of this Iwata Asks for your convenience. It’s posted below. Read the full discussion here.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments

“The thing about the SmartGlass is that the tablet is a thing that you have with you all the time. Now, in that sense, I understand completely as a consumer and I’m excited to see what these guys do with it. But I do have a problem with it. I now have a screen in front of me on my lap and a screen up on the wall that I’m looking at. Which one should I be looking at? Should I be looking up at the big screen and down, or at my lap and up? Should I be checking down on my lap every few seconds? What’s going to incentivize me to move my eyes from the wall to my lap?” – Game designer Peter Molyneux

This is actually one of the most interesting things I heard brought up about Wii U and other tablet/console gaming solutions! It’s really a double edged sword, because he’s right– sometimes it’s going to be detrimental to have to look between one screen and another, especially in time-critical games like Call of Duty or Tekken. That being said, I think the benefits and possibility truly outweigh the costs! He continued…

“In a way, part of me is excited by this. But part of me is worried that this is a bit of tech which us tech boys get really excited about, and until I see some really great uses of that SmartGlass or the Wii U GamePad, the jury is out for me to be honest with you. I can see it if I’m watching a football game that the scores would come up on the SmartGlass. I’m all there for that. I can see if I’m watching a TV episode and it gives me some background on the actors. I’m kind of there, but I can do that on the internet already.”

He talks a ton more about Wii U, and you can read all of that stuff after the break…

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Tingle is indeed in Scribblenauts Unlimited! So is Sheik, Ganon, Goombas, and more.

You can view one more video here, the first one, since we’re having issues with embedding.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

We have the first photo of the Wii U eShop, thanks to an update on the console’s Japanese website.

Take a look below:

The page mentions most of the features that are included on the 3DS eShop. You’ll be able to download games and demos, view videos such as commercials, and rate content you’ve played.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

When transferring content from a DSi to a 3DS, you can pick and choose items to bring over. That’s not the case with the Wii to Wii U process.

According to IGN’s Rich George, the process automatically brings over all possible items. Wii software save data, WiiWare titles and save data, Virtual Console titles and save data, add-on content, Wii Points, Wii Shop Channel account activity, and Mii characters

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Indie developer WaterMelon released Pier Solar and the Great Architects for the SEGA Mega Drive a couple of years back. The studio has recently been using Kickstarter to receive funding for an HD version of the RPG that would land on the Xbox 3630, PC, Mac, and Dreamcast.

Thus far, over 50% of the targeted $139,000 total has been raised. 26 days of the campaign remain.

Word on the street is that success with the Kickstarter campaign could result in a Wii U version as well, even though it’s not in development right now. Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo’s console “would be the #1 next choice”.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

At this point, most of you already know that the Wii U will need a day-one update to have a fully-featured console. It’ll bring along Miiverse support, Nintendo TVii, Wii U Chat, and the eShop. It’s now been confirmed that you’ll need to apply the update in order to access Wii functionality as well.

Without the download, Wii discs won’t be read. You’ll receive a notice saying that an update is required when attempting to play the game.

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This month’s Game Informer review scores are as follows:

Asassin’s Creed III – 9.5
WWE ’13 – 9
Need For Speed: Most Wanted – 9
Skylanders Giants – 8
NBA 2K13 – 8.75
Hitman: Absolution – 8.75
The Walking Dead Episode 4 – 8.25
Karateka – 8
Retro City Rampage – 7
Zero Escape – Virtue’s Last Reward – 8.75
Dishonored – 8.75
007 Legends – 4
Halo 4 – 9.25
Forza Horizon – 8.5
LittleBigPlanet Karting – 8
The Unfinished Swan – 8
Torchlight II – 9.25
Elemental: Fallen Enchantress – 8.25
Paper Mario: Sticker Star – 8.75
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – 8
Code of Princess – 7.5