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Toki Tori 2 new screenshots

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November 13th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Toki Tori 2 release date announced

Better late than never

If like me, you're looking forward to Toki Tori 2 hitting the Wii U eShop, you'll want to know its release date. Courtesy of a newsletter from Two Tribes, that date is December 20th, 2012. "We had hoped to be able to hit the Wii U launch, but we're simply not there yet, so we're taking our time to... read more

November 13th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Lost Planet 3 for Wii U rumor

Could happen

More Capcom related news - the latest issue of Game Informer magazine lists Lost Planet 3 as a title that's heading to Wii U. There's a chance that this is just a simple editorial mistake, but see the picture below anyway: ... read more

November 13th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Capcom - More Mega Man coming

Blue Bomber bouncing back, baffles bawing bystanders

Capcom may have angered many fans with their iOS game Mega Man Xover, but it's not game over according to a Nintendo Power interview with developers Capcom: "I can say with certainty that you've not seen the last of the Blue Bomber on consoles and handhelds, and, with luck, we'll be celebrating his 50th... read more

November 13th, 2012
Rob Jones
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8-Bit Boy new screenshots

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November 12th, 2012
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8-Bit Boy coming to Wii U

Retro is still chic

Awesome Blade Software is a one-man studio based in Denmark, its founder Rasmus Konig Sorensen is currently working on a game called 8-Bit Boy (not to be confused with WiiWare's dismal Bit Boy). 8-Bit Boy will first release on Windows - but versions are planned for Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3. The game itself... read more

November 12th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Danica Patrick in Sonic All-Stars Racing

Sonic has new opposition

NASCAR star and poster girl for GoDaddy Domains, Danica Patrick will be featuring in the upcoming game Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. It sounds like an odd strategy to mix in real-life people with game characters, but here's a trailer for you to judge: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is... read more

November 12th, 2012
Rob Jones
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No achievements system on Wii U

None to unlock

On the NeoGAF forums, 5th Cell's co-founder Jeremiah Slaczka has revealed that the Wii U doesn't have a universal system for achievements like the Xbox 360 or PS3 (trophies in that case). "There are no Wii U accomplishments that are system wide. Scribblenauts Unlimited loosely has them in the form of... read more

November 12th, 2012
Rob Jones
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How to transfer from Wii to Wii U

Step by step

If you've built up a collection of WiiWare or Virtual Console games, you'll naturally want to transfer them onto your brand new Wii U console. Before starting, you need an SD card to do the transfer. These can be picked up cheaply from many stores. Insert your SD card into the Wii U. Run the app... read more

November 9th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Pokedex 3D Pro new screenshots

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November 9th, 2012
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First pic of the Wii U eShop

Looks familiar

The Wii U's eShop has been a closely guarded secret up until this point, but courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese website we have the first picture of it. As seen below, it looks quite a bit like the 3DS version of eShop: Wii U eShop features Demos, screenshots and trailers. See how players... read more

November 9th, 2012
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Johnny Hotshot new screenshots

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November 9th, 2012
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Wii U Chat and WaraWara Plaza video

Spend face time with Mii

A lengthy Nintendo Direct was released in Japan revealing a host of new information about the upcoming Wii U console. Being in Japanese, it's difficult for many of us to grasp what was said. Nintendo of America has kindly put out a new video covering the details. WaraWara Plaza is the new name for Mii... read more

November 8th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Iwata unboxes Wii U

Gloves not required

Unboxing videos are a common phenomenon on YouTube whenever a new product hits the market. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has beaten everyone to the punch this time though, and presented his own 'Unboxing Ceremony'. With good production values, a well lit environment and such a suave presenter, this... read more

November 8th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Family Party 30 Great Games: Obstacle Arcade new screenshots

Family Party 30 Great Games: Obstacle Arcade screenshot

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November 6th, 2012
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Another Puzzle Solved (Layton parody)

Just for laffs

YouTube animator KawaiiPiranha has produced this funny parody of the Professor Layton series. It has an altogether more disturbing take on the professor's fixation with puzzles. ... read more

November 6th, 2012
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed new screenshots

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed screenshot

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November 6th, 2012
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Fallblox 3D screenshots

Eyepopping

If you want to see how eShop title Fallblox (also known as Crashmo) looks during gameplay, some 3D screenshots have been put online. The QR code below will get your 3DS web browser pointed to the album link. To scan it, activate the 3DS camera and click on the button that looks like a little grid: ... read more

November 6th, 2012
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Rayman Origins new screenshots

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November 6th, 2012
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Mass Effect 3 Wii U content update

DLC bundled in

Over on the official Bioware blogs, the producer for Mass Effect 3 on Wii U, Melanie Faulknor, has written an update on what has gone into the game to make it a good buy for Nintendo gamers. "The Special Edition includes our From Ashes DLC, the Extended Cut DLC, the Rebellion, Resurgence and Earth... read more