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Why Nintendo abandoned Friend Codes for Wii U
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2012 10:00AM PST
How did Nintendo reconcile their desire for online safety with users' desire for an easier online experience? It's about making you get along with new people. Read more
Let's watch an awkward conversation on Wii U Chat
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2012 9:15AM PST
The latest episode of Nintendo Direct showcases two of Wii U's upcoming online features: Wii U Chat, a built-in video chatting system that takes advantage of the GamePad's camera, and WaraWara Plaza. Read more
Nintendo learned 'lesson' from past console-handheld connectivity
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Nov 6, 2012 2:00PM PST
Shigeru Miyamoto says that Nintendo has struggled with some console-handheld connectivity in the past, but is considering ways to link up the Wii U and 3DS. Read more
How to create and share your own objects in Scribblenauts Unlimited
by Ozzie Mejia, shacknews.com, Nov 6, 2012 12:00PM PST
The Wii U is launching on November 18, and while it is a momentous occasion for Nintendo, it is also a big day for 5th Cell, the creators of the Scribblenauts franchise. Scribblenauts Unlimited will be one of 23 available launch titles for the new console. The gravity of this opportunity is not lost on 5th Cell producer, Brittany Aubert. Read more
Wii U kiosks appearing at retail
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Nov 5, 2012 12:45PM PST
Wii U demo kiosks are starting to hit retailers, so you can try it out for yourself if you want to get a hands-on. Read more
Nuketown 2025 and the return of those creepy mannequins
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Nov 1, 2012 12:00PM PDT
If you haven't heard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 includes a remade version of the popular Nuketown map. And here's a first look. Read more
Wii U advertising campaign begins
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Nov 1, 2012 11:00AM PDT
There's only a few weeks until Nintendo launches Wii U, its next home console. And today, Nintendo of America has finally unveiled the first TV ad for the system. Read more
Infinity Ward denies Modern Warfare 4 voice actor rumor
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Oct 31, 2012 4:30PM PDT
Infinity Ward has issued a denial of yesterday's reports that a voice actor leaked word of Modern Warfare 4. Read more
FIFA 13 sells 7.4 million units, is biggest sports launch of all time
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Oct 30, 2012 2:00PM PDT
FIFA Soccer 13 is now "the biggest sports launch of all-time," Electronic Arts has revealed, with 7.4 million copies sold through within its first four weeks of release. Read more
Wii U 'Deluxe Digital' promotion offers eShop rebates
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Oct 30, 2012 11:30AM PDT
The $350 "Deluxe" version of the Wii U includes access to Nintendo's mysterious "Deluxe Digital" promotion. So, what does that actually entail? Read more
Most Anticipated Wii U Games
- Game & WarioRelease 6/23/2013
- Pikmin 3Release 8/4/2013
- Watch DogsRelease 11/19/2013
- Batman: Arkham OriginsRelease 10/25/2013
- Rayman LegendsRelease 9/3/2013
















