One day, we’ll see Sonic on Wii U. It’s inevitable. The franchise did experience a fair amount of success on the Wii, and Sonic started to return to form with Sonic Colors.

Team Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka told Eurogamer that the series “is the right fit because it is that kind of family experience game.” However, SEGA is still thinking about how to “apply using the controller to Sonic”.

Iizuka said:

“The Wii was an extremely successful platform. It was totally global. It went into the families that maybe would not have picked up a home console before. It created that living room experience with families, and it had great success. Now, adding the controller, and in a sense upgrading the Wii, it has got potential to further that and increase its customer base. I feel Sonic is the right fit because it is that kind of family experience game. I do feel Wii U is applicable to Sonic. But how we will apply using the controller to Sonic is something we’re still thinking about at the moment.”

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Analyst believes GTA V will ship next March, potential for Wii U launch

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Some of the earliest Wii U rumors claimed that Grand Theft Auto V was in development for Wii U. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed platforms for the game yet, so the speculation could turn out to be true.

The new expectation from analyst group Sterne Agee is a March 2013 launch for GTA V, making a Wii U version possible and provides Rockstar with additional development time.

Sterne Agee originally predicted a release just before Christmas.

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Darksiders II behind-the-scenes video

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SEGA’s Iizuka: I think Sonic Dimensions is a hoax

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Remember the rumor about Sonic Dimensions that popped up last year? It suggested that SEGA was making the game for Wii U, and it would be a spiritual successor to Sonic Colors.

Well, for now, we’ll have to throw that rumor out the window. When asked about Sonic Dimensions, SEGA’s Takashi Iizuka said, “Sonic Dimensions? [Laughs] I think it’s a complete hoax. [Laughs]”.

The issue here is that SEGA isn’t in a position to announce/confirm any new Wii U games. Still, this does impact the chances of Sonic Dimensions being real…

Ninja Gaiden III launch trailer

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This is technically the launch trailer for Ninja Gaiden III on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but the game won’t be available on Wii U until later this year.

Ninja Gaiden III developer diary

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Inafune is confident Wii U is impressive “really interested” in the platform

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Even though Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune hasn’t tested out Wii U yet, he does have a few thoughts about the system.

When asked about the upcoming console, he said “whenever Nintendo comes out with something new, it’s always good.” Inafune hinted at being interested in supporting Wii U because he enjoys making something for new hardware.

Inafune said:

“I can’t comment too much about it because I haven’t touched it yet, but whenever Nintendo comes out with something new, it’s always good. So I’m confident it must be impressive. If I get a chance, I always want to try out creating for a new platform. So I’m looking forward to that chance. The same thing could go for the Wii U because it’s part of the challenge in evolution, and it’s a challenge in motion control. It’s in that testing stage, so I’m really interested.”

Be sure to head on over to GameSpot for further talk from Inafune. He discusses the state of Japanese gaming, being open to collaborating with Capcom on Mega Man, and more.

Epic: Batman: Arkham City makes “fantastic use of the touch controller”, not a straight port

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Epic Games VP Mark Rein has apparently seen both Batman: Arkham City and Aliens: Colonial Marines running on the Wii U.

Sadly we don’t have any concrete details to share about these two titles. But at GDC last week, Epic Games VP Mark Rein did tease how Arkham City makes “fantastic use of the touch controller. Rein also said that the Wii U version will not be a straight port.

Batman: Arkham City will presumably launch alongside the Wii U later this year.

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