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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U cross-region patch due April 15
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Apr 10, 2013 2:00PM PDT
The Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate update for Wii U that adds cross-region play will be available on April 15, Capcom has announced. Read more
Black Ops 2 trailer details making of Mob of the Dead for Uprising DLC
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Apr 10, 2013 12:30PM PDT
The upcoming Mob of the Dead mode set on Alcatraz Island will be part of the Uprising DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and Activision has released a trailer discussing how Treyarch developed the story and captured the mood of the historic prison island. Read more
Batman: Arkham Origins to star Black Mask, larger city
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Apr 10, 2013 9:00AM PDT
More details on Batman: Arkham Origins reveal the game's primary antagonist, details about the setting, and some new mechanics coming from WB Montreal. Read more
Rayman Legends challenge mode demo to have four levels, coming in late April
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Apr 10, 2013 7:30AM PDT
After Rayman Legends was delayed for Wii U until September to hold it for an Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version, Ubisoft promised a new demo for the game in early April. That demo will now come in late April with an exclusive level just for the Wii U. Read more
Splinter Cell Blacklist coming to Wii U on August 20
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Apr 10, 2013 7:00AM PDT
A more youthful Sam Fisher will be showing up in Splinter Cell Blacklist on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but the agile agent is proving he can infiltrate anywhere. Ubisoft and Nintendo have revealed the game will be coming to Wii U at the same time. Read more
What Deathstroke and the Silver Age could mean for Batman: Arkham Origins
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Apr 9, 2013 11:30AM PDT
Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel and the reveal prominently featured the villain Deathstroke. What might that mean for the Arkham universe in this installment? Read more
Batman: Arkham Origins revealed, coming October 25
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Apr 9, 2013 8:20AM PDT
A new Batman Arkham game has been rumored for awhile, but it appears it is indeed real. Batman: Arkham Origins has been revealed and is being developed by Warner Bros Games Montreal for the PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U. It is scheduled to be released on October 25. Read more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 'Replacers' back in action
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Apr 9, 2013 7:00AM PDT
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Uprising DLC pack is coming, and the Replacer is back with reinforcements to take over your day-to-day duties for you so you can play the game. A new trailer shows off just what mundane tasks this replacement team will do so you don't have to leave your couch. Read more
Assassin's Creed co-dev says annual release 'is a boon,' but wants more 'ownership'
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Apr 8, 2013 2:30PM PDT
"Shipping a game every year is a boon rather than a hindrance," Ubisoft Quebec game director said about working on Assassin's Creed as co-dev. However, "I don't think teams can be co-dev partners forever," he points out, as the studio tries to leave the shadow of Montreal. Read more
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse re-rated for current-gen consoles
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Apr 8, 2013 1:45PM PDT
Castle of Illusion is the next Disney platformer to get a current-gen revival. Read more
Most Anticipated Wii U Games
- Pikmin 3Release 8/4/2013
- Game & WarioRelease 6/23/2013
- Resident Evil RevelationsRelease 5/20/2013
- LEGO Batman 2: DC Super HeroesRelease 5/20/2013
- Batman: Arkham OriginsRelease 10/25/2013















