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

Wii U web browser info

Couch surfin'

Nintendo has put out new details on the web browser that will be built into the Wii U console. It will be running NetFront browser (NX v2.1). The good news is that browsing will be supported on both the TV and the smaller screen on the Game Pad. Single-touch screen functions will be available, but not... read more

November 6th, 2012
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Miyamoto thinks we're tired of F-Zero

The Falcon weeps tonight

It's been a long time since there was anything new happening in the F-Zero franchise (Nintendo Land mini-games aside perhaps). In an interview with French website Game Kult, Shigeru Miyamoto was asked if there were any plans for a Wii U version: Game Kult: "After a quick survey on Twitter, one of the... read more

November 5th, 2012
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Nyamyam developers considering Wii U

The folding world of Tengami

Nyamyam are a games company ran by two former RARE employees. They're currently working on a project called Tengami, which is a story-based game with an interesting mechanic that revolves around pop-up pages - like those found in children's books. Reading Yamyam's Twitter feed, they're thinking about... read more

November 5th, 2012
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Paper Mario: Sticker Star new screenshots

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November 5th, 2012
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China gets special 3DS XL designs

Still cool

iQue are the company that distributes Nintendo's handheld consoles in mainland China. A press release on their official website shows that the Chinese market will be treated to some great looking variations of the 3DS XL: Checkered. Silver. Red. These models are coming out in December and... read more

November 1st, 2012
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Assassin's Creed III - All DLC will be on Wii U

Internets at the ready

Assassin's Creed III is set to release alongside the Wii U console next month on the 18th. A game of such a high budget and scope lends itself to downloadable content, and it's already known there will be an episodic DLC called The Tyranny of King Washington - a single player campaign that comes in three... read more

October 31st, 2012
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Treasure working on 3DS exclusive

It's sure to be golden

Treasure are a long-time development studio operating out of Japan. Popular with many a gamer, their back catalog of games is an impressive one, including the following: Alien Soldier Ikaruga Sin & Punishment Sin and Punishment 2 In an interview with a UK-based magazine called gamesTM,... read more

October 31st, 2012
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Hori stick for Tekken Tag Tournament 2

Tactile and sensual

More Tekken Tag Tournament 2 news. Gaming peripherals company Hori are making a special edition joystick, with a theme to match the said title. The arcade-style stick is being brought onto the Japanese market in December to coincide with the game's Wii U debut (that rhymes). Gamers over there will have to... read more

October 31st, 2012
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Ben 10: Omniverse new screenshots

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October 31st, 2012
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Castlevania Mirror of Fate trailer

Intense whip combat

If your Halloween has been relatively scare-free, maybe this trailer from Konami will hit the spot. As well as having a frighteningly long name, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate looks to have some great platforming and whippy combat in an adventure that's claimed to last 20 hours. Feast thine... read more

October 31st, 2012
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 new screenshots

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October 31st, 2012
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More Tekken Tag 2 craziness

Snoop Lion tracksuit anyone?

We've got some new assets to share with you from Namco Bandai's fighter Tekken Tag Tournament 2. You'd have to admit this game is pulling out all the stops to appeal to the Nintendo crowd, with all the costumes and game modes on offer. One thing you might not have expected is an appearance by Snoop Lion... read more

October 31st, 2012
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Rewards for Wii U Deluxe owners

Frisky discounts

The Wii U console hits stores next month in white and black flavors - and they aren't created equally. Aside from the extra internal memory, the deluxe black model gives users a reward program when it comes to downloading from the Nintendo eShop. All Wii U Deluxe Set owners who purchase digital content... read more

October 31st, 2012
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New Super Mario Bros. U new screenshots

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October 30th, 2012
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Mutant Mudds sequel and Wii U version confirmed

Max returning in 2013

Fans of Mutant Mudds were treated to 20 free levels in the new downloadable content recently. The fun doesn't stop there though, developers Renegade Kid have confirmed we'll be battling many more mudds in the future: "Yes, we plan on releasing Mutant Mudds 2, and it will be a 2D platformer. We also have... read more

October 30th, 2012
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Halloween Special: Nintendo pumpkins

No tricks, just treats

It's Halloween tomorrow, so I've been scouring the web for some interesting pumpkin carvings that are relevant to my interests. Enjoy! These first three images are by deviantART user joh-wee, who is definitely a master of the craft, and a Nintendo fan as well. Kirby, comin' back atcha. Squirtle... read more

October 30th, 2012
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Rise of The Guardians: The Video Game new screenshots

Rise of The Guardians: The Video Game screenshot

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October 30th, 2012
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Which Nintendo character are you?

Are you a man or a bob-omb

Over on the official Facebook page, Big N are offering gamers a fun quiz. Take it to find out which character from the Nintendo universe you actually are. As is typical, the quiz asks you to 'like' the page before you start, but then you can get going. Take the quiz As it turns out, this is... read more

October 30th, 2012
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Transformers Prime debut trailer

Looks like ass-o-bots

Activision has put out a new Wii U trailer for Transformers Prime, an exclusive game to Nintendo platforms. Unfortunately in my opinion it's not looking so hot, to put it kindly. I know we're early in the console's life-cycle, but check out the visuals on this: Yikes.... read more

October 30th, 2012
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List of stages in NSMBU

All the Mario world's a stage

A partial list of stages from Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. U has been released onto the Internet. They seem to follow quite a typical pattern from 2D Mario games - worlds broken down into levels with mini-fortresses at half way and a castle at the end. Those pesky ghost houses are also thrown into the... read more