GameStop is reporting a software tie-in ratio for Wii U that is much higher than its predecessor.

At the moment, GameStop has recorded 1.2 million pre-orders for Wii U games. The retailer was given 500,000 units of allocated console stock, which saw sell-outs very soon after consumers could begin forking over money for the system.

Based on the reported figures, GameStop is seeing a tie ratio of 2.4 games for every Wii U console. The statistic is double the amount Wii experienced as its launch was approaching back in 2006.

GameStop said pre-orders have been strong for New Super Mario Bros. U, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, ZombiU, Assassin’s Creed III, and Scribblenauts Unlimited.

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Spike TV published the entire listing of VGA 2012 nominees today. A total of 27 categories will be decided on next month.

25 of the categories will be voted on by the 2012 VGA Advisory Council. For a listing of those involved, click here.

Viewers can vote on two categories: Most Anticipated Game and Character of the Year.

Head past the break for the full listing of nominees in each category.

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Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition will contain the Snoop Dogg pre-order stage from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. In addition, Namco Bandai has packed in some special Snoop Dogg outfits that are only on Wii U. You’ll be able to wear some new Snoop Lion tracksuits in the game.

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