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Splatoon launching new Rainmaker gameplay mode this weekend

Nintendo's turf-claiming Wii U shooter Splatoon will receive a capture-the-flag inspired gameplay mode as part of a free update launching this weekend.
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Pandora’s Tower, Wind-Up Knight 2 join Wii U eShop

Xseed's action-RPG Pandora's Tower joins the Nintendo eShop this week, becoming one of the first legacy Wii games to launch digitally for the Wii U.
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Learn about the beautiful chaos of Super Mario Maker

Nintendo has released an overview video for Super Mario Maker, the toolkit for creating, sharing, and playing remixed 2D Mario levels, coming to Wii U.
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K.K. Slider, King K. Rool now playable in Super Smash Bros. via new costumes

Nintendo has patched Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, adding new stages and costumes inspired by Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong Country, and more.
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Ubisoft’s ZombiU is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC next month

Once a Wii U exclusive, Ubisoft's survival horror action game ZombiU will launch for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs next month.
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Binding of Isaac Rebirth out today on Wii U, 3DS gets Streets of Rage 2

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth arrives on Nintendo consoles this week alongside new eShop releases like 3D Streets of Rage 2 and Dragon Fantasy.
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The Wii U can’t handle Project CARS

Wii U owners that have been eagerly awaiting a promised version of Slightly Mad Studios' Project CARS have some bad news: it's been officially cancelled.
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Nintendo confirms Devil’s Third publishing plans, free-to-play version headed to PC

Nintendo has confirmed its North American publishing plans for Devil's Third, squashing rumors suggesting that it had abandoned its scheduled release.
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NES classic Blaster Master returns on Wii U’s Virtual Console

Sunsoft's Nintendo Entertainment System classic Blaster Master leads this week's digital lineup on Nintendo platforms with a Wii U Virtual Console release.
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Creepy puzzler Year Walk strolls onto Wii U

Year Walk, Simogo's creepy, atmospheric point-and-click adventure game for mobile devices and PC, will soon make its way to the Wii U.
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Splatoon grows with another level and a second Splatfest

Nintendo's team-based ink-'em-up Splatoon will grow even larger soon, as the publisher announced that a new level and Splatfest event are incoming.
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Original Nintendo 64 Mario Tennis out now on Wii U Virtual Console

Retrogamers and Waluigi fans take note: the Nintendo 64 classic Mario Tennis is now available via the Wii U's Virtual Console service.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time headlines Wii U eShop update

Nintendo's landmark Nintendo 64 action-RPG The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available via the Nintendo eShop in North America and Europe.
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Screenshot albums and more are coming as part of a major Nintendo Miiverse update

Miiverse, the player-driven community for Nintendo consoles, is due to see a number of major structural changes as part of a planned overhaul this summer.
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Splatoon balance patch deploying ahead of first-ever Splatfest event

Splatoon's first-ever Splatfest event will kick off on July 4th, giving players the chance to settle an eternal rivalry: cats versus dogs.
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Nintendo bets big once again on reimagined classics at E3 2015

Nintendo may have been one of the last to present, but it certainly wasn't the least. Here's a brief news recap of the digital event in case you missed it.
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Wii U Fatal Frame sequel debuts in North America this fall

Koei Tecmo-developed survival horror game Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is coming to North America later this year, Nintendo announced during E3.
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Star Fox Zero does a barrel roll this holiday season

Fox McCloud is back in Star Fox Zero, coming to Wii U this holiday.
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Nintendo releases Earthbound Beginnings for Wii U, a remake of cult classic Mother

Nintendo announced a re-release of Mother, titled Earthbound Beginnings, to commemorate the game's 20th anniversary.
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Vote for the next Super Smash Bros. fighter and more highlights from Nintendo’s livestream

Despite the date, the April 1st Nintendo Direct was no joke, with exciting details about a wide range of Nintendo's upcoming games and DLC.
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Is the console war already won? PlayStation 4 to outsell the Xbox One by 40% by 2019

The PlayStation 4 will sell about 40 percent more units than Microsoft’s Xbox One by 2019, while Nintendo’s Wii U will trail far behind.
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Amiibos can unlock free, classic Nintendo games in an upcoming Wii U app

An upcoming free Wii U app allows Amiibos to unlock select, playable scenes from classic NES and SNES games at no additional charge.
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Ubisoft has a party game for Wii U, but you can’t play it

Ubisoft has reportedly been sitting on a completed Wii U party game called Know Your Friends for the last year, discouraged by the console's weak sales.
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Nintendo is working on its next console and Mario may lead the way (but not in a film)

Brace yourselves: A new Nintendo console is in the works, according to none other than legendary video game designer and producer Shigeru Miyamoto himself.
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Zelda’s Wii U adventure arrives in fall 2015, first look debuts at The Game Awards

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma share a first look at the upcoming Zelda game for Wii U, confirming that it's coming to the console in fall 2015.
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Xbox One outsells PlayStation 4 on Black Friday despite bigger interest in PS4

The Microsoft Xbox One outsold the Sony PlayStation 4 on Black Friday for the second year in a row, as the Nintendo Wii U continues to trail behind.
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Meet Toadette in this new trailer for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

The latest trailer for Nintendo's Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker provides a look at the gameplay, and also introduces Toadette as the other main character.
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Tidy up your Wii U menu with folders

The latest system update 5.2.0 U for Wii U has added a number of convenient features, including one just for the neat freaks: folders for the menu.
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Advanced Warfare won’t answer the Call of Duty on Wii U

Sledgehammer Games co-founder Michael Condrey confirms that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare isn't coming to Nintendo's Wii U console.
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System-to-system transfer now possible for Wii U owners in latest console update

The latest Wii U system update makes it possible to transfer content from one Wii U to another. The process does prove a bit cumbersome however...
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Xbox One beats PlayStation 4 and Wii U to win the presidential election of Facebook ‘likes’

If video game consoles ran for president, the Xbox One would win, according to research detailing state-by-state breakdown of Facebook "likes" for consoles.
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E3 Hands on: Splatoon, Nintendo’s twistedly fun take on shooters

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Nintendo announces Link isn’t alone when Hyrule Warriors ships this fall

Nintendo recently detailed the upcoming 'Hyrule Warriors' during its event at E3 2014, along with a notable cast of playable characters from the franchise.
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker coming to the Wii U this holiday season

Nintendo announced 'Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker' at E3 2014. The title looks to expand upon Toad's adventures in last year's 'Super Mario 3D World.'