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

Wii games in HD

Moar pixelz

A user called fabricated backlash on the NeoGAF forums posted some images of Wii games being run in high definition (768p). This is done on a laptop using the Dolphin emulator, check them out: Resident Evil 4 Muramasa: The Demon Blade More here (full-size)... read more

September 9th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Free levels for Mutant Mudds

DLC is priceless

According to a blog post by Jools Watsham (co-founder of Renegade Kid), eShop game Mutant Mudds will be getting 20 free levels to download at some point in the future. These so-called 'grannie' levels will be difficult ones aimed at people who have finished the rest of the game. As an aside, Jools also... read more

September 9th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Motherwell replaces Rangers in Pro Evo 2013

Can ye's belie it?

Rangers FC have long been an official presence in the Pro Evolution Soccer games due to licensing deals with Konami, but since going bankrupt and reforming in the lower leagues, speculation has been rife on whether this would carry on. The news today says it won't. In Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Rangers will... read more

September 7th, 2012
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Nintendo Download (Sep 6th)

Princes and balloons

Hello and here's the (slightly late) rundown of games that appeared today on Nintendo's download services, like the eShop, Virtual Console or WiiWare. Both the US and Europe received some stuff: US Balloon Pop Remix (3DS eShop) Heyawake by Nikoli (3DS eShop) Prince of Persia (Wii Virtual... read more

September 6th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Monster Hunter 4 new screenshots

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September 6th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Kirby's Dream Collection commercial

Comin' right atchaaaa

Here's a sweet little commercial for Kirby's Dream Collection on Wii, the upcoming compilation disc that features six of the pink puff's past adventures (say that a few times quickly). The collection is to celebrate Kirby's 20th anniversary, and this ad focuses on the special edition where gamers get a... read more

September 6th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Wave Race trademark renewed

Making waves

According to a website called Trademarkia, Nintendo of America renewed the trademark for Wave Race on August 15th. This doesn't mean we can assume a new game is coming of course, but it is a possibility. The current (nice) Wave Race lineage looks like this: Wave Race games 1992: Wave Race (Game... read more

September 6th, 2012
Rob Jones
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 breaks one million barrier in Japan

Ker-ching ching ching

Coin-fest New Super Mario Bros 2 has Nintendo's Iwata and co running to the bank too, as sales figures in Japan have passed the million mark in just five weeks. According to the latest Enterbrain chart, NSMB2 has sold 1,068,878 units, making it a faster seller than Super Mario 3D Land - which only took eight... read more

September 6th, 2012
Rob Jones
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NEScapism music album

Synth isn't dead

A digital album was released yesterday by The Electric Witch (aka Zac Bentz). It's called NEScapism and features synthesizer versions of some classic old games - namely Final Fantasy, Metroid, Castlevania, Dragon Quest and The Legend of Zelda. Take a listen: Final Fantasy (Prelude) by The Electric... read more

September 5th, 2012
Rob Jones
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La-Mulana latest trailer

Nobody said it would be easy

Yesterday we posted good news about WiiWare title La-Mulana finding a publisher in EnjoyUp and being ensured for release outside of Japan. Now here's a fresh new trailer, and man, it looks like it doesn't pull any punches with the difficulty level. Tough going. I've heard that this game makes Cave... read more

September 5th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Crosswords Plus new screenshots

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September 5th, 2012
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New tour dates for Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

Ocarina around the clock

In a press release Nintendo has just announced more dates for their "The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses" tour. In case you haven't heard of it, this is a kind of concert using a live orchestra and music from the Zelda games. Here are the new dates: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour Sep 15:... read more

September 5th, 2012
Rob Jones
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US loses 12 million gamers

NPD says so

A report from the NPD says that gamer numbers have dwindled since this time last year :O According to "Gamer Segmentation 2012: The New Faces of Gamers", the latest report from leading market research company, The NPD Group, there are an estimated 211.5 million gamers in the U.S. that play video games,... read more

September 5th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Inazuma Eleven Strikers new screenshots

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September 5th, 2012
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Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask new screenshots

Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask screenshot

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September 5th, 2012
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Ace Attorney 5 on 3DS

Any objections?

The latest edition of Famitsu magazine is out in Japan, and its pages reveal that Ace Attorney 5 will be released on 3DS. Phoenix Wright returns as our favorite protagonist, with a new lady dressed in yellow also playing a central role in the storyline. Other details are pretty scarce, but here are some... read more

September 5th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Real world Assassin's Creed

Parkour life

Since Assassin's Creed III is coming to the Wii U, I guess this news is relevant to the site. Skilled YouTubers have put together a video showing a kind of real-life version of the game. Fortunately it focuses more on acrobatic skills and aerial maneuvers than on stalking people and killing them. Not a... read more

September 4th, 2012
Rob Jones
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PDP Rock Candy Wii controllers

My mote is glowing

Performance Designed Products LLC has announced some new, brightly colored Wiimotes and Nunchuks that are hitting the Wii marketplace. They're called "Rock Candy" and claim to give gamers ultimate control and self-expression without breaking the bank. "The Rock Candy Gesture Controller for Wii is a... read more

September 4th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Mass Effect 3 new screenshots

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September 4th, 2012
Rob Jones
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Pink & White 3DS XL

It's just fabulous?

A pink and white version of the 3DS XL handheld is to be launched in Japan later this month. Aimed at those who are in touch with their feminine side, it will release on September 27th, the same day as Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode (known in the US as Style Savvy: Trendsetters). Around here, Wagamama is a... read more