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Wii U's Pikmin 3, Game & Wario missing launch window
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jan 17, 2013 7:30AM PST
Nintendo has announced some upcoming release dates, but the ones to make the list aren't as interesting as the ones that conspicuously didn't. The... Read more
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate coming March 19, demo in February
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jan 17, 2013 6:45AM PST
It's out with the old and in with the new, as Capcom today announced that the shiny revamped Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will hit Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on March 19, but also that it plans to shut the multiplayer servers for Monster Hunter Tri on Wii down on April 30. Read more
Disney Infinity preview: bringing franchises together
by Ozzie Mejia, shacknews.com, Jan 16, 2013 12:00PM PST
Disney's worlds are on a collision course, though not quite in the way you may expect. Disney Infinity, which was announced yesterday, isn't a "crossover" game in the the traditional sense. It's an entire platform filled with individual games set across the vast spectrum of Disney's animated franchises. However, once you play through those worlds, then it's time to play without limits. Read more
How Disney Infinity's starter set was chosen
by Ozzie Mejia, shacknews.com, Jan 16, 2013 9:00AM PST
When Disney Infinity launches, the $75 Starter Set will feature Mr. Incredible, Monster Inc's Sully, and Captain Jack Sparrow. But, how did Disney settle on these characters? Read more
Injustice: Gods Among Us coming April 16; Battle Edition revealed
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Jan 15, 2013 10:30AM PST
The superhero fighter Injustice: Gods Among Us finally will be battling its way to consoles on April 16, publisher Warner Bros. has announced. It has also revealed a new Fight Stick for fighting game aficionados who have an extra $150 lying around. Read more
Descend into The Cave on January 22
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jan 15, 2013 9:15AM PST
Double Fine's "The Cave" is coming January 22 for PlayStation 3 and Wii U, and January 23 on Xbox 360 and Steam. It will cost $14.99. Read more
Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 slowly turning away from exploding Wii U on February 7
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jan 14, 2013 1:00PM PST
The Wii U is already dead, but it won't look puzzled, groan, convulse, bloat, then burst in a shower of blood until February 7. See, publisher Tecmo Koei today confirmed that's when Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 will hit Nintendo's shiny new gamebox, two days after launching a flurry of blows to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Read more
Batman: Arkham Universe domain registered by Warner Bros
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jan 14, 2013 7:30AM PST
Given the mad success of the Batman: Arkham games, it's unsurprising that Warner Bros is keen to work on another entry in the money-making... Read more
Skylanders franchise reaches $500 million in sales
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jan 11, 2013 8:15AM PST
Activision has another money-maker, just in case that "Call of Duty" thing stops working for them. Skylanders has surpassed half a billion dollars of sales. Read more
Nintendo working on Wii U Virtual Console
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Jan 10, 2013 3:15PM PST
Those disappointed that the Wii U did not launch with a virtual console the way the Wii did in 2006, take heart. Nintendo apparently is working a Wii U version, but won't go into details other than to say that the gamepad will be all that's needed. 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















