Earlier today, Nintendo of Japan hosted a new episode of Nintendo Direct. This time it was all about the Wii U. The broadcast featured the first unboxing of the Wii U console, performed by Iwata himself. Also, some new info on the Wii U start screen and some of the online features for the console. (more…)
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Nintendo Rolls Out 5,000 Wii U Kiosks to Let Shoppers Play Before Launch Day
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Holiday shoppers from coast to coast will soon get a firsthand look and hands-on time with Nintendo’s groundbreaking new Wii U console. Starting now, more than 5,000 interactive Wii U kiosks will roll out at select retail stores across the United States, inviting families and consumers to discover the unique gaming and entertainment experiences made possible by Wii U and its touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller. (more…)
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Nintendo Shows Off Wii U In First Advertising Video
As we begin the month of November, Nintendo of America is getting ready for the long awaited launch of the Nintendo Wii U. The Wii U will launch in America first on November 18, with Europe and Japan following later.
With the November 18 launch date nearing, Nintendo of America has released their first advertising campaign video for the Wii U. Check it out below!
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New Screenshots of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today released new assets for the upcoming TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U EDITION, available at launch for the Wii U system on November 18, 2012. The biggest entry in the TEKKEN series has gotten even better with exclusive modes, features and costumes that focus on the TEKKEN series’ more wacky and surreal side. The assets highlight the new Paint customization feature, allowing players to totally personalize their characters using the touch screen on the Wii U system’s Game Pad. (more…)
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Nintendo’s Deluxe Digital Promotion Makes Wii U an Even Bigger Holiday Value
Wii U Deluxe Set Owners Can Earn Points for Digital Purchases Through 2014 and Redeem Them for Even More Downloadable Games and Content
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As Nintendo prepares to launch the revolutionary Wii U home console on Nov. 18, consumers in the United States can look forward to a special promotion that will give select Wii U owners even more bang for their entertainment buck. Nintendo today revealed details about the Deluxe Digital Promotion, which lets consumers who buy the Wii U Deluxe Set earn points when they purchase downloadable games and redeem those points for (more…)
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Nintendo Reveals New Details about Upcoming New Super Mario Bros. U for Wii U
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mario’s first Wii U adventure, New Super Mario Bros. U, launches alongside the new Wii U console on Nov. 18. In addition to all the side-scrolling fun that Mario is known for, the game includes a number of special modes and features that will make players want to jump in again (more…)
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Transformers Prime Available On Nintendo Platforms Today
Kids’ Hit Cartoon Series Comes To Life With Activision Publishing’s TRANSFORMERS PRIME(TM) Video Game – Available Now
New TRANSFORMERS Action Video Game Launches Exclusively on Nintendo Platforms Today, and on Nintendo’s Wii U™ System on November 18th
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The battle to protect mankind from the evil DECEPTICONS rages on in the TRANSFORMERS PRIME™ video game (more…)
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Nintendo Details Three Final Nintendo Land Attractions
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo today revealed additional information about Nintendo Land, a game for the new Wii U console that will give players of all ages a fun, immersive way to discover the one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences offered by the system in both single- and multiplayer game play. Using the Wii U GamePad controller in unique ways, Nintendo Land lets Wii U owners explore a virtual theme park made up of 12 Attractions based on fan-favorite Nintendo game worlds. Both the game and the console will launch across the United States on Nov. 18. (more…)