Tag archive: Wii

Let’s be honest. If you ignore all the news, pretend all the hype is imagined, and search your feelings: is anyone really excited for the next Xbox or the PS4 yet? If this was an actual discussion and, ya know, not a written column, the answer would likely be a resounding no. That doesn’t mean people aren’t interested in the next generation of consoles and won’t buy them with the glee that only a hardcore gamer can experience, but are people… Read More

While the launch date of the Wii U remains unknown, more and more details about the next-gen Nintendo console continue to surface. We recently heard a more detailed breakdown of the Wii U's potential power compared to the Xbox 360 and PS3, and that it’s currently in beta testing. While we've gotten the briefest glimpses at what the Wii U will look like, and we've been able to gather enough information to make estimates about… Read More

As much as we've stuck by Nintendo's motion-based console, the Wii has seen better years. Despite the console's massive user base of over 92 million units sold–10 million of those coming this year alone–it seems that most developers have jumped ship. Third-party developers are looking towards greener pastures and have almost completely abandoned the Wii, and some of the most talented in-house developers seem to be… Read More

Based off a yearly comparison study of 3,000 consumers conducted by Nielsen, video streaming on gaming consoles is on the rise while the number of people watching physical media is dropping. During 2010, ten percent of Xbox 360 owners watched video-on-demand or streaming services like Netflix through the Microsoft console. That number has climbed to 14 percent in 2011. In a similar trend on the PlayStation 3, nine percent of PS3 owners used the… Read More

Announced by Nintendo in an official statement earlier today, the gaming company has plans to release two high profile first party titles as well as a new hardware accessory for the 3DS handheld gaming system. On the 3DS, Nintendo scheduled the launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising for March 23 as well as the Circle Pad Pro, an accessory that provides a second control pad for the right side of the device as well as shoulder buttons similar to a… Read More

We're only a few weeks away from Christmas and that means that it's time to finally get down to that shopping list if you haven't braved the malls already. We've compiled a list of some of our favorite items that would make particularly good gifts for the females in your life. There are options for every budget and no matter which gift you choose, we're pretty sure she won't be disappointed.  Also check out… Read More

Nintendo can thank Mario and Link for two good reasons to brag about Black Friday. The publisher has revealed that both Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword have set sales records, each selling more than 500,000 copies since their respective launches on Nov. 11 and 20. Mario also helped ignite sales of Nintendo's 3DS handheld, which skyrocketed 325 percent from sales during the week of Nov. 6, reports USA Today.… Read More

Some of the fondest memories I have as a kid are playing Zelda with my friends in the backyard. We'd have epic battles, fighting through swingsets that were vines and leaf piles that masked angry Moblins or Octoroks, ready to pounce. It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since the original Legend of Zelda was released for the NES. Since then, we've battled Ganon and those like him more than 14 times in games like… Read More

When Nintendo announced the Wii U at E3 earlier this year, one concern that popped up more than once in subsequent conversations was the revelation that the console would only work with one of the tablet-style controllers at a time. Now there's word that things might change in this regard, according to an “anonymous industry source” speaking to Develop (via CVG). The source states that “at the very least” the… Read More

The Wii has no shortage of mini-games. You could even go so far as to say it has more than its fair share. Four of the five best-selling Wii titles are filled with mini-games, and the only exception is Mario Kart, which isn’t a mini-game, but it is filled with short bursts of gameplay rather than anything with a story-driven campaign. So there is obviously a market for it, and Namco Bandai is well aware of that. With the Wii in its twilight, we… Read More

A couple years ago Nintendo seemed to be riding an unstoppable juggernaut of sales based on the popularity of the Nintendo Wii, its DS series of handheld gaming devices, and (of course) its plethora of in-house titles like the Mario and Zelda franchises. But times have changed: today the company announced (PDF) it has lost some ¥70.3 billion—about US$925 million— in the six months ending September 2011. Nintendo expects to be… Read More

Gorged on Girl Scout Cookies? Overindulged on onion rings? Simply need a little tummy tightening before you sport your swim trunks? Whatever the case may be, technology can help you drop pounds, tone, manage your diet, or act as your personal trainer. Heck, some of our picks will even act as your best bud, offering encouraging words and full-on support. Here are 10 of our favorite apps, gizmos, and games that will make getting into shape after… Read More

Square Enix revealed more information about the next numbered Dragonquest title in a recent press event. The official title is Dragonquest: Awakening of the Five Tribes, and is confirmed for both the WiiU and the Wii. There is no release date set for the WiiU, but the Wii will be getting the game sometime in 2012. This latest installment of the popular Dragonquest JRPG series has been eagerly awaited by fans since the game's announcement… Read More

Finally, a game of Twister where cheaters won't prosper. Today, Majesco has announced that it is teaming up with Hasbro for Twister Mania, a new Xbox 360 Kinect game. We don't precisely know how it will work yet, but there is a lot of party potential in Twister.  “It’s hard to think of a more popular, cherished and culturally significant board game than Twister. I myself have fond memories of the laughs and outrageous fun I’ve… Read More

After years of waiting for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, fans will finally be able to rescue the kidnap-friendly princess on November 20. And for those that want to control Link in style, Nintendo has you covered. Nintendo has announced that it will release a  a special bundle for Skyward Sword, containing a blinged-out Wii Remote Plus controller, as well as a CD featuring orchestral recordings of The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary… Read More