Category: Nintendo
Here's how Nintendo could win E3… without even turning up.
Nintendo has had a difficult time as of late – with the WiiU tanking, massive losses and social media storms. Something needs to be done, and I think I know what it should be. Though Nintendo isn't attending E3 this…
Nintendo announce Gamecube controller adapter for WiiU
With Smash Bros WiiU due at the end of the year, there's a big question hanging over it: what will be the best way to control it? Nintendo might have just answered that question. Smash Bros purists, even in the…
Mario Kart 8 review roundup
There's always excitement when a new game starring Nintendo mascot Mario comes along. And there's always an extra level of excitement when that game is an update of the super-fun racer Mario Kart. The go-kart racing game has been around…
What can Blackberry learn from Nintendo?
It hasn't been a good week for Blackberry. Following the failure of the Q10 to interest pretty much anyone, they've essentially announced they're giving up on consumers and are instead going to go after their more reliable "Enterprise" users. They've…
Wii U gets an update, but major performance boost wont come till Autumn
Nintendo has released a small software update for their struggling Wii U console. The newest firmware update will allow the console to download SpotPass data and other software updates while in standby mode, as well as some minor bug fixes,…
Nintendo boss offers apologies for Wii U day one firmware update
Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has apologised for the fact that the Wii U requires a day one firmware update in order for owners to access its full suite of online features. Those looking to get the optimum online experience from…
Nintendo Wii Mini to launch in time for Christmas, sits in the Wii U's shadow
We're on the cusp of the first next-generation console launch in 6 years with the Wii U hitting UK stores on Friday 30 November. But that doesn't mean Nintendo have given up on their original Wii console; a product listing…
Wii U sells more than 400k units in first week, but lags behind first week Wii sales
Despite a fair few detractors, sales of Nintendo's new Wii U console are off to a positive start. The Japanese gaming giant has managed to shift an impressive 400,000 Wii U consoles (and plenty of games and accessories with them,…
Wii U: Pong creator Nolan Bushnell baffled by Nintendo's new machine, predicts its failure
It's only been on sale for a week in the States, and doesn't even hit UK shelves until Friday 30 November, but already games industry luminaries are predicting Nintendo's Wii U console will be a failure. Nolan Bushnell, Atari founder…
E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Announced for 3DS
Nintendo has faced its fair share of controversy this E3, having many people argue that they are ignoring their core community. However, yesterday Nintendo debuted a game which appeals to both core gamer and casual gamer alike, The New Super Mario Bros. 2, which will be released for the 3DS on August 19th.
