The latest Humble Bundle lets you pay what you want for Wii U and 3DS games
The latest Humble Bundle launched earlier today, and for the first time in the history of the service, Nintendo is getting its own bundle. The …
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Nintendo’s E3 2015 plans have been revealed – here’s everything you need to know
After teasing us with a cryptic tweet earlier this week, Nintendo revealed its E3 2015 plans on Wednesday, from when we can watch the next …
Splatoon preview: The Wii U has its GoldenEye
It has been 11 months since I last played Splatoon. At the time, I couldn’t quite grasp its appeal. A first-person, action-packed shooter for the …
After a brief lull, the PS4 is back to trampling on the Xbox One and Nintendo 3DS
After being edged out by the Xbox One in December and falling behind the Nintendo 3DS in February, the PlayStation 4 reclaimed its spot at …
Has Nintendo written off the Wii U as a lost cause?
Hey, remember the Wii U? Nintendo would probably like to forget it at this point and VentureBeat’s Mike Minotti makes a compelling case that Nintendo is …
This video shows just how insanely fast Mario Kart 8 is about to get with its latest update
It’s been almost a year since the release of Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U, but Nintendo is still giving players new reasons to …
Nintendo’s Wii U isn’t the bomb you think it is, and here are the games to prove it
Looking at the sales figures over the past few years, it’s hard not to see the Wii U as a major disappointment for Nintendo. It’s …
Watch this now: Teens react to Mario Kart 8
One of our favorite videos from The Fine Brothers’ REACT channel had a group of teenagers facing off in Mario Kart 64 on the Nintendo …
PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. Wii U: Lifetime console sales
The next-generation video game console war is no longer the next-generation video game console war — it’s now the current-generation video game console war. Each of the …
Here are all of the huge announcements Nintendo just made for 2015
Not willing to rest on its laurels after a relatively successful finish to 2014, Nintendo hosted its first Direct presentation of the year on Wednesday …
Awesome GIFs show the evolution of every major console controller
The evolution of video games is pretty obvious — just look at the difference between, say, the original Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart 8 …
10 must-have gaming gifts under $25 on Amazon
Christmas is less than a week away. Hopefully, you’ve already finished your gift shopping, but it never hurts to have a last-minute guide to fall …
The 10 best video games of 2014
The first full year of the new generation is coming to a close. After much deliberation, I’ve settled on the ten games that stood out above …
Video: Watch dozens of the year’s best games in just two minutes
2014 was a busy year for gaming. Unless you have a PS4, an Xbox One, a Wii U, an above-average PC and more time than you know …
These were the 5 most disappointing games of 2014
There were some great games released in 2014, but there plenty of stinkers as well. In fact, several of the biggest critical flops had been …
Hands on with the new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s 8-player mode
Earlier this week, Nintendo invited me to its New York office to go hands-on with the final build of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. I’d …
10 awesome new things you need to know about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
There are plenty of huge game releases still to come before the end of the year, but for Nintendo fans, one game stands out above …
The 10 most wanted games on every console this holiday season
We’ve been talking about it incessantly, but the holiday gaming season is finally upon us. Destiny has been out for over a month, Bayonetta 2 …
Bayonetta 2 review: A witch scorned
Bayonetta 2 doesn’t belong on the Wii U. It’s also exactly what the Wii U needs. Bayonetta, the character, is everything that Nintendo hasn’t been …
The Wii U’s latest savior game finally has a release date
Nintendo announced on Tuesday that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the home console companion to the portable entry which released last week, will finally …
Hyrule Warriors review: A link to the past
Playing Hyrule Warriors is like playing with action figures — it’s not a great representation of how a war in the world of The Legend …
Nintendo is hosting an 8-hour live stream of the best new Wii U and 3DS games
With all the doom and gloom surrounding the Wii U, it’s easy to forget that Nintendo still (occasionally) puts out some of the best games …
Yet another hugely popular gaming franchise spurns the Wii U
Nintendo has always thrived on the strength of its first-party games, from Super Mario Bros. to the The Legend of Zelda, but a modern game …
How ‘Last Blockbuster Syndrome’ dooms empires like Nintendo
For years, Nintendo has believed it could reject smartphone and tablet apps, yet still flourish. The reason for this delusion is familiar — it’s the toxic …
The Wii U’s upcoming release calendar should fill Nintendo fans with dread
The release of the critically acclaimed Mario Kart 8 gave the Wii U a nice sales boost but Nintendo can’t rely on just one game …
One chart shows the wild fluctuation in game console prices over the years
When we try to justify the price we pay for a game console, we rarely think back past the last generation. At just $400, the PlayStation …
PS4’s lead architect discusses the death of console gaming
Five years ago, video game fans and analysts alike would have told you the next console generation would be the last. Many suspected the next …
Watch 12 crazy people reenact Mario Kart on the streets of Tokyo
Nintendo’s recent release of Mario Kart 8 breathed new life into the company’s struggling Wii U console. In fact, we called it a killer Wii U …
The PS4’s surprising summer sales weakness
The strong early sales performances of the Xbox One and PS4 consoles have caused some jubilation. The PS4 is clearly leading the Xbox One in …
Mario Kart 8 is breathing life into the Wii U
Maybe the Wii U isn’t doomed after all. Following the release of Mario Kart 8, the two most recent VGChartz weekly sales charts show that the Wii …
