Once again, Nintendo will be among the companies to stream their E3 presentation for the world to see. The confirmation of this year’s plans came to us today by way of press release. You can read that full thing by hitting the fancy button at the base of this post. Science! Nintendo’s show will kick
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25 Wii U Launch Games Outed by Blockbuster UK?
One Blockbuster employee in the United Kingdom decided to search the computer system for “WIIU” titles. What returned was the screen you see above. Blockbuster has placed 25 Wii U games in their computer systems. The tips went to the fine folks at GoNintendo. They certainly can’t be clarified as much more than rumor
Nintendo to Not Set Retail Prices for Digital Content (Yes!)
Part of Nintendo’s digital content plan for the future involves releasing games simultaneously in physical form at retailers and in digital form on their systems’ marketplaces. The quote comes by way of the financial meeting the company held yesterday. They announced that the first game to take advantage of this new strategy will be the
No Price Announcement for Wii U at E3
Yesterday, Nintendo released their financial forecast for 2013. They also performed a financial results briefing for the fiscal year that wrapped up in March of this year. In that briefing the company went over what they’d be bringing to E3. Of course, a major focus for Nintendo’s showing this upcoming June will be the Wii U. The
Rayman Legends has Leaked Trailer, Wii U Footage
First off, we assume it’s just a matter of time before Ubisoft finds the video above and removes it. So, if you want to check it out, now’s your chance. Rayman Legends appears to be the 2D follow-up to last year’s beautifully fun Rayman Origins. I loved that game so much that I actually took time
Nintendo’s 2013 Forecast Positive, Nintendo 3DS Sold at Loss
Nintendo posted big losses last year. In fact, it was the first year the company ever posted financial loss. That number came in to the tune of $455.9 million operating loss. For 2013, however, the company has painted themselves a much better financial forecast. The core of its discussion lies in the current hardware price
Rumor Roundup: Motorola Droid Razr HD, Super Mario 4, and More!
Where’s Noah?! Jon Rettinger takes over this week to cover the latest rumors on the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III. Not to mention rumors surrounding the next edition in the Super Mario franchise from Nintendo, as well as news regarding a Motorola Droid Razr HD! All this and more in this episode of Rumor
Nintendo Confirms New Pikmin and Mario for Wii U at E3 2012
The possibility of the presence of a new Super Mario title for the Wii U during Nintendo’s E3 presentation this coming June was initially brought up yesterday in a Spanish interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, famed designer from Nintendo. It was there that Miyamoto explained that Nintendo would bring their famous plumber to the brand new system
Report: Miyamoto Interview Suggests Mario Wii U at E3
Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed, by way of interview, that Nintendo will be showing off a brand new Mario title at E3 for the Wii U. The game will make use of the upcoming console’s tablet controller and remote interfaces. Nintendo developing another Mario game? That’s bananas! It’s worth noting that the Big N recently grabbed up the
Aliens: Colonial Marines Eyes-On
I am a big, big fan when it comes to the Alien universe. I even have a soft spot for Fincher’s work with Alien 3. That’s what made me so excited for a chance to take a look at Gearbox’s attempt at the franchise with Aliens: Colonial Marines. The Gearbox rep leading the demo explained what
Darksiders 2 Dev Says Wii U Hardware On Par with Current Gen
According to Darksiders 2 Director Marvin Donald, bringing the game to the Wii U has demonstrated that Nintendo’s upcoming console might not be a step above the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in terms of tech and graphics. The quote in question comes from an interview with GameReactor. First, Donald talked about getting Darksiders II working on the
Six Assassin’s Creed 3 Screenshots Leak
Six brand new screenshots of Assassins Creed III‘s in-game action have leaked, and we thank All Games Beta for sharing. Fans will see their new hero (known both as Connor or Ratohnhaké:ton) paddling a canoe, stalking Redcoats in the rain, fighting in the forest and standing on top of a roof in a snowy colony. Speaking
Epic Mickey 2 Bound for 3DS with 2D Classic Game?
According to a French Nintendo gaming mag, a special presentation for press will reveal Epic Mickey 2 next week. The rumor comes in the form of a Tweet, and the Tweet offers up an extra bit of information regarding this possibly forthcoming sequel. Epic Mickey 2 might also launch for the Nintendo 3DS with the subtitle, “Power
Analyst Suggests GTA V for Early 2013, Bound for Wii U
One gaming industry analyst has suggested that Rockstar will not release Grand Theft Auto V this year. The next entry in the famous third-person series was revealed at the close of 2011. Rockstar has not given up an expected release date for the game. Press, fans and analysts, however, have been quick to point towards the
Epic Games VP Will be “Shocked” if Wii U Isn’t a Success
Mark Rein, the Vice President of Epic Games, has openly discussed his excitement for Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U before. The outspoken VP likes what he’s seen from the platform, and now he’s gone so far as to say that he’ll be “shocked” if it’s not a success for Nintendo. Eurogamer talked with Rein about the Wii
The Next Gen Gaming Consoles Need Physical Media
This morning, we posted a rumor regarding Microsoft’s next console. The follow-up to the Xbox will not, supposedly, include a disc drive for physical media. This, gamers, is not good news. My argument for why this is a problem comes down to one point. This isn’t about the new consoles’ inability to play movies on
Assassin’s Creed III Gets Debut Trailer
Assassin’s Creed III, after all the rumors and speculation, finally has a formal trailer and release date. Catch the video above. The game features a brand new engine, according to the release sent around by Ubisoft. The engine itself is called Ubisoft-AnvilNext and will feature upgrades to the game’s graphics on all fronts. The trailer above
Rumor: Xbox 720 Controller to Pack Wii U-like Touchscreen
The newest rumor for the next Xbox console from Microsoft adds a touchscreen to the center of the Xbox 360-style controllers. Xbox World reports, by way of CVG, that Xbox 720′s gaming pad will feature an HD touchscreen in the center of Xbox 360 buttons. Their source for this information is, well, it’s not indicated.
Epic Mickey 2 Bound for Wii U?
The Wii U may be getting some extra third-party support from Junction Point and Disney’s gaming department. A new rumor indicates the Epic Mickey 2 will either be a Wii U title or support the Wii U tablet as a Wii game. The news comes from, as Game Informer describes the source of this latest batch of speculation,
Aliens: Colonial Marines Gets Sweet “Contact” Trailer
I’m a series fan when it comes to the Alien franchise. No, you won’t find me arguing in favor of the recent films (or the third, for that matter). But, where the first two flicks and media in the same vein are concerned? Yes, I’m a major fan. Alien, for an extended period of time, was
State of the Union: Video Games
Overview 2011 was an incredible year for gaming software. The industry’s titans, both indie and corporate, got together and collectively created a slew of unbelievable software that pushed the boundaries of interactive entertainment out on all sides. Two pieces of brand new gaming hardware also hit the market, albeit one did so only in the
Ask The Buffalo: QNX, Nintendo Wii U, and iPhones
Jon R is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon provides yet another “long winded” answer to a rather long winded question about BlackBerry, QNX, WebOS, Android, and almost everything in between. Jon also provides his thoughts on the upcoming Wii U and more! Should
Nintendo Wii U Gameplay Demo from CES 2012 (video)
Jon Rettinger got a demo of how some Nintentdo Wii U games may function from the company itself at a closed door meeting today at CES 2012. Having your game only on the TV is so yesterday when you can have two people playing on the screen and a third having a completely different experience
Nintendo Wii U Controller Demo from CES 2012 (video)
Jon Rettinger was able to get a lengthy walk-through demonstation of just how the Wii U controller will work during a closed door meeting with Nintendo at CES 2012. While the main gameplay will still reside on your TV, you’ll also be able to bring the game to your controller so someone else can watch
Hands-On with the Nintendo Wii U at CES 2012 (video)
In a closed door meeting with Nintendo at CES 2012, Jon Rettinger was able to get some hands-on time with the Nintendo Wii U and its controller. While the actual console hasn’t been finalized yet, it looks like the controller has been. It may be odd looking, it’s a surprisingly nice fit in the hand,





































