Is Microsoft Scared of Nintendo and the Wii U?
Furious Francis digs deeper into Microsoft sending agents into Best Buy to sway potential Wii U owners at Nintendo’s Best Buy Wii U experience. More »
Why Donkey Kong Country Makes Sense over Metroid…for now
Furious Francis discusses why Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is a better bet over Metroid....for now More »
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Category Archives: Nintendo
Iwata Feels Games were not the Focus at E3 this year
IGN interviewed Nintendo’s President and CEO Satoru Iwata about a variety topics including used games and the focus of E3 this year. Get a portion of the interview past the break.
The PS4 and Xbox One “Easily $100 more if they came with a Gamepad” says Miyamoto
Legendary game developer Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the unique aspect of making games that focus more on just raw power, and how the competitions consoles would cost a lot more with a Gamepad.
Nintendo Semi-Trolls us all, Their free-to-play game is Steel Diver with Multiplayer
Nintendo has announced their first ever free-to-play game to IGN. Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that it will be Steel Diver with multiplayer action.
Miyamoto Confirms Zelda 2 is his Worst game
Legendary video game creator Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed to Craptaku that Zelda 2 was his worst game he ever created. Miyamoto-san feels the game could have been better than the final product.
Sakurai Explains the Smash Bros Roster Decisions as “Almost Deadly”
Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS lead producer Masahiro Sakurai explains the process of picking characters as “almost deadly”. As he explains, there is a ton of time, effort, and consideration that is put into each character.
The Wonderful 101′s First Playthrough Should last Around 20 Hours
Hideki Kamiya from Platinum Games had an amazing interview with NintendoWorldReport. Get all the details here including the game’s length, Bayonetta in Smash Bros, and Viewtiful Joe talk.
Super Mario 3D World is Coming to the Wii U to Explore the Multiplayer Component
IGN has interviewed the developers behind Super Mario 3D World, and they have discussed why the first 3D Mario game on the Wii U is in the vein of Super Mario 3D Land, instead of Super Mario Galaxy or Sunshine.
New Super Luigi U Gameplay Trailer
Check out whats different in New Super Luigi U for the Wii U in this new trailer.
Reggie says NOA is Looking into Bringing over Tomodachi Collection for North America
Reggie Fils-Aime has told MTV multiplayer that Nintendo of America is seriously looking into bringing over the Tom0adachi Collection from Japan, to America.
Super Smash Bros Wii U Single-Player Campaign will be Brand new
Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS will feature a brand new single-player mode, unlike Brawl’s Subspace Emissary campaign.
3DS firmware update – Version 6.0.0-11U details *Update*
The latest 3DS firmware update is live, check out all the improvements and details here.
Is Microsoft Scared of Nintendo and the Wii U?
Furious Francis digs deeper into Microsoft sending agents into Best Buy to sway potential Wii U owners at Nintendo’s Best Buy Wii U experience.
Drop what You’re Doing, and Download These Trailers in 1080p 60fps
What to know what the difference between seeing a game on a live stream or YouTube, compared to on your TV in 60 FPS and 1080p. Download these links for Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, The Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, and Super Mario 3D World.
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze – E3 Trailer Analysis
The guys from Gamexplain have analyzed the Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze E3 Trailer and gameplay.
NPD: Wii U is Poised for a big Summer/Fall with Major Titles Coming
The Wii U is off to a rough start, we all know that, but the NPD says that Nintendo will turn their fortunes around starting in August with one major title a month. From August through December, Nintendo has big plans for the Wii U.
May 2013 NPD: 3DS was the top Selling Hardware – Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Luigi’s Mansion Surge Sales
It didn’t seem too long ago that people were dooming the 3DS to smartphones, and saying Nintendo needs to get out of the handheld business and make games for smartphones. My, how things have changed. The Nintendo 3DS was the best-selling hardware for May with titles such as Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Luigi’s Mansion.
Sonic Lost World’s MSRP is $49.99 Instead of $59.99
It looks like SEGA and Nintendo are cutting us a little deal with Sonic Lost World on the Wii U. The game is listed on Amazon and GameStop for pre-order with a MSRP of $49.99.
Animal Crossing New Leaf Review Round-up – Nintendo has Another hit
Animal Crossing New Leaf reviews are all over the internet. Check out the latest scores past the link.
No Plans for Super Mario 3D World DLC, but new game Announcement Coming soon
The developers behind Super Mario 3D World have discussed there DLC plans, or lack there of with Super Mario 3D World. They also teased a new a new game announcement.
E3 2013: Sonic Lost World Hands on Preview – ProJared
ProJared goes hands on with Sonic Lost World at E3 2013.
The Wonderful 101 & Bayonetta 2 have a “Lighthearted Rivalry”, says Kamiya
Hideki Kamiya has stated that The Wonderful 101 team and the Bayonetta 2 team have a lighthearted rivalry to see who’s game can add the most intense battles.
Bayonetta 2 will hit the PS3 & Xbox 360 if Nintendo Publishes it On Those Platforms, says Kamiya
I can’t believe fans are petitioning/heckling Hideki Kamiya (who isn’t even working on Bayonetta 2) for a Bayonetta 2 release on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Here is what the acclaimed producer had to say on Bayonetta 2 ever hitting the PS3 or 360.
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