Nintendo Wii U and 3DS news at Wii's World

Nintendo Spends Easter at the White House

Get Up and Play!

Yesterday, Nintendo made their way to the White House where they joined the National Park Foundation to play video games for the Easter Egg Roll event. The event took place on the south lawn of the White House where games such as Wii Fit U and Wii Sports Club were available for visitors to play. Being... read more

April 21st, 2014
Joey Mesquita
0 comments

Super Mario Bros 3 review

Platforming Nirvana

Super Mario Bros. 3 is a game that is impervious to time. There are grown men and women all over the world in their 20s and 30s who will light up smiling if you simply mention the game's title. That's for many good reasons. Released in Japan in 1988, USA in 1990, and PAL territories in 1991, the game was... read more

April 20th, 2014
daveoneal
0 comments

The Best Upcoming Wii U Games For The Spring and Summer

Forget going outside, just play the Wii U!

There are a lot of fun games coming out for the Wii U in the next couple of months. Though the weather might be beautiful, these titles will make you want to stay indoors and play them! Here is a quick list of the games and their release dates: April 22nd - LEGO: The Hobbit If you liked the LEGO Lord of... read more

April 20th, 2014
Mark Labbe
2 comments

Twisted Fusion, An Open Platformer On Kickstarter

Water Guns Done Right

Twisted Fusion is a Wii U exclusive that is currently looking for funding on Kickstarter. A game by Leuvision, the project needs only another £500, or around $850, for it to become a reality. Twisted Fusion is set to feature fast-paced platform style gameplay. The player will play as Cora, a spunky... read more

April 19th, 2014
Mark Labbe
0 comments

Weapon Shop De Omasse review

Another gem from Level-5

Anyone who's ever played an RPG before can appreciate the humor in Weapon Shop De Omasse. Not only does it take place from the perspective of an apprentice blacksmith, named Yuhan, but the characters who come to rent weapons all offer a new look at typical RPG tropes. Grandma Snow is an axe-wielding elderly... read more

April 18th, 2014
Melissa Vach
0 comments

LEGO The Hobbit new screenshots

... see them in full

April 18th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

Hex Heroes Kickstarter ends soon

Funding at 60% with five days to go

Prismatic Game's ambitious Wii U exclusive Hex Heroes is still in need of support. The game currently has five days to go and still needs funding to realize it's ambition. Described by the developer as a Party-RTS game, Hex Heroes would actually use the Wii U GamePad for gameplay. In short, there are both... read more

April 18th, 2014
Andrew Gray
0 comments

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies review

Should have been called 'Ace Attorney: Next Generation'

When Ace Attorney Investigations failed to live up to sales projections, many players feared the end of Phoenix Wright and company. With the modern convenience and lower cost of digital distribution, Capcom thankfully decided to localize the most recent adventures of our favorite finger-pointing defense... read more

April 18th, 2014
Andrew Gray
0 comments

Watch Dogs ebook revealed

//n/Dark Clouds

Publishers Ubisoft have announced that an ebook called "//n/Dark Clouds" will release alongside their game Watch Dogs next month. Intended to add depth and texture to an already highly detailed game, this ebook is set in the same world as Watch Dogs, but tells its own separate storyline. John Shirley... read more

April 17th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

Bit Boy!! Arcade new screenshots

... see them in full

April 17th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

Nintendo Download April 17th

Games galore

As Thursday rolls around again, we're treated to a selection of games to download on the eShop. You could say that there's something for everyone - all ages are catered for - from singing toddlers right up to Mario veterans. North America Wii U Flowerworks HD: Follie's Adventure ($3.50) My... read more

April 17th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

Flowerworks HD: Follie's Adventure new screenshots

Flowerworks HD: Follie's Adventure screenshot

... see them in full

April 17th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

Smash Bowling 3D review

Still waiting for the definitive bowling game

Bowling is one sport that is associated immediately with the casual player, and Smash Bowling 3D definitely fits that label. But for an inexpensive eShop title maybe this game's casual focus isn't so bad. Smash Bowling's control options almost make it seem geared toward those who bowl for a league.... read more

April 17th, 2014
Melissa Vach
0 comments

First Mario Kart 8 ads appear

Are U ready?

Nintendo are no doubt hoping that lackluster sales figures of the Wii U console will receive a shot in the arm next month with the release of Mario Kart 8. For the first time, Mario's karting escapades will have HD visuals, along with anti-gravity sections of track and a number of other features from... read more

April 17th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

Smash Cat Heroes new screenshots

... see them in full

April 16th, 2014
Rob Jones
0 comments

ESPN Sports Connection review

It's like Wii Sports, but horrendous.

It comes to that time of the year where publishers hunt down developers to try and make half arsed versions of successful games. Sometimes copying each others ideas in the gaming industry can lead to a decent outcome, like the Guitar Hero and Rock Band thing for example. This time it is Wii Sports once... read more

April 16th, 2014
Matt Clewley
1 comment

The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths review

A mystery worth puzzling over?

The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths is a charming adventure game based off the French-Japanese animated series from 1982. Recently, the show received a second season, and this game follows the adventures of its three protagonists. The opening animation shows the cast in their giant mechanical... read more

April 16th, 2014
Jellofluoride
0 comments

No Plans for Star Wars to Appear on Disney Infinity

At least for now...

With all the excitement of Marvel becoming a part of the Disney Infinity family, rumors have recently been spreading about whether Disney plans to include Star Wars characters within the game as well. The rumor started with the Disney Store posting a Darth Vader figurine on their official company Facebook... read more

April 16th, 2014
Joey Mesquita
0 comments

Earthlock: Festival of Magic coming to Wii U.

Game coming 2015, two stretch goals reached

Just a few short minutes ago, Snowcastle games has reached its funding goal for Earthlock: Festival of Magic. The title aims to mix traditional JRPG gameplay with unique weapons, a time locked world and unique characters for a new epic adventure. Though the Kickstarter has ended, players can still... read more

April 11th, 2014
Andrew Gray
0 comments

Same Sex Marriage Causes Controversy in Tomodachi Life

Tomodachi Life is a recent game that was released in Japan, where players are able to import their Mii characters into the game and live their virtual everyday life. Players get to play minigames, make friends, eat, and even form romantic relationships, just not with Miis of the same sex. Ever since its release in Japan, Tomodachi Life has been highly successful in sales. At one time, the game appeared to once be... read more