27 January 2012, 12:52 pm
Nintendo Wii's friend code approach to online multiplayer in games like Mario Kart has been a huge let down. It doesn't give us the ability to make a friends list or even see what games our friends are playing. Thankfully, it looks like Nintendo is finally catching up with Xbox LIVE and PSN,... Read More »
27 January 2012, 11:05 am
The future of Nintendo could rely on the success of the Wii U. (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) Nintendo might change the name of its Wii U game console to something less like its predecessor, U.K. video game magazine Computer and Video Games reports , citing unnamed sources. The Japanese game maker is unde... Read More »
27 January 2012, 10:44 am
At a briefing this week for investors and media in Japan following the release of its most recent financial forecasts, Nintendo outlined major new steps it would take to bring its online gaming service for its upcoming Wii U console up to speed with the competition. Announcing a rebranding of the se... Read More »
27 January 2012, 10:16 am
Nintendo's president on Friday addressed its dismal earnings report and touched on what the company has in store for the Wii U.... Read More »
27 January 2012, 9:16 am
After a decade of lackluster online support, Nintendo may finally be wising up. During an investor’s briefing today, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced that its upcoming console, the Wii U, will have two new features: NFC built into the controller and an Xbox Live-like online service called... Read More »
27 January 2012, 7:50 am
Nintendo's chief is determined to get right the launch of its next game machine, Wii U, set for this year's holiday shopping season, and acknowledged Friday some mistakes with selling its 3DS handheld.... Read More »
27 January 2012, 5:38 am
Nintendo said Friday its next-generation Wii U game console will launch in time for the holiday season in the US, Europe and Japan.... Read More »
27 January 2012, 3:28 am
Think the Wii is dead in the market? Think again. Data from Nintendo’s latest investor presentation reveals that Nintendo’s innovative home machine was the best selling hardware in Europe in December 2011. It wasn’t able to replicate the huge lead it enjoyed over rivals PS3 and Xbox 360 in 201... Read More »
26 January 2012, 10:13 pm
Nintendo said Friday its next-generation Wii U game console will launch in time for the holiday season in the U.S., Europe and Japan.... Read More »
26 January 2012, 11:17 am
Nintendo has let loose another bombshell — the Wii follow-up, the Wii U, will be available in the U.S. by the year-end holiday shopping season.... Read More »