News items tagged with wii u
Shovel Knight Dev Talks Switch, Yooka-Laylee, and More
Selling over 1.5 million units and earning widespread critical acclaim, Shovel Knight is one of the most successful indie games of th...
By Dalton Cooper on 17 March 2017
Nintendo Teases Zelda: Breath of the Wild Documentary
Gamers will soon get a glimpse into the creation of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild thanks to a three-part documentary series...
By Boston Blake on 13 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has a Satoru Iwata Tribute?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild players think that they may have stumbled upon a tribute to late Nintendo president Satoru Iw...
By Jasmine Henry on 11 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide Lists Interesting Stat
The official guide for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reveals an interesting statistic about the game’s progression. The gui...
By Jasmine Henry on 11 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - What to do with Korok Seeds
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is full of mysteries and puzzles for Link to unravel (like how to stay warm). The game does very little han...
By Denny Connolly on 06 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - How to Get the Master Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, without a shadow of a doubt, an early contender for 2017’s Game of the Year. Breath of th...
By Cody Gravelle on 06 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - How to Climb Faster
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link has a number of new abilities at his disposal. One new ability that he uses quite a...
By Dalton Cooper on 06 March 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild exceeds lofty expectations on the Nintendo Switch, cementing it as one of the best installments in the beloved series to-date.
By Riley Little on 04 March 2017
Zelda Breath of the Wild Guide: How To Get Epona
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch and for many Nintendo fans, this will be the f...
By Boston Blake on 04 March 2017
Zelda Producer Reveals His Top Three Zelda Games
Known for his extensive work on The Legend of Zelda series dating back to Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild pr...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 February 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Amiibo Functionality Revealed
The functionality for several of the amiibo figures for Nintendo’s forthcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild surfaces online in a new video. Several months ago, while announcing and detailin...
By Kyle Sledge on 21 February 2017
5 Games Like Zelda To Tide You Over Until Breath of the Wild
The wait for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be a tough one, but fans can try out these five Zelda-like experiences to t...
By Dalton Cooper on 18 February 2017
Zelda Producer Talks Storytelling in Open World Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild producer reveals he has a trick for making the game’s story fun and compelling, while not diminishing the open-world experience. While the idea of p...
By Boston Blake on 16 February 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets a Japanese TV Trailer
Nintendo’s forthcoming open world role-playing game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, receives an official television trailer for the country of Japan. With The Legend of Zelda: Bre...
By Kyle Sledge on 16 February 2017
An Hour of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay
A recent livestream event hosted by Nintendo Japan shows off nearly 100 minutes of gameplay from the beginning of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The long road to launch for The Le...
By Derek Nichols on 13 February 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Dungeon Details
Game Informer goes hands-on with a full dungeon from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and notices some key changes when compared with previous Zelda games. With The Legend of Zelda:...
By Jason Gallagher on 12 February 2017
Mass Effect: 7 Most Memorable Moments in Series History
Following an exciting N7 Day that saw the release of a new Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer, Game Rant looks back at the most memorable moments in Mass Effect history.
By Dalton Cooper on 09 February 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Goes Gold
Nintendo’s forthcoming entry in its long-running role-playing game franchise, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, wraps up development and goes gold. At this point, it’s no major secre...
By Kyle Sledge on 07 February 2017
Nintendo Launching Legend of Zelda Sales
Nintendo announces a round of sales on a variety of The Legend of Zelda titles for the European Nintendo eShop, with discounts available on a number of classic games from the series. With t...
By Rob Gordon on 25 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has an Alternate Ending
Veteran Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma reveals that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will feature an alternate ending that players will have to unlock. It is common for RPGs to have a...
By Weston Albert on 22 January 2017
Breath of the Wild’s Backstory Translated By Fans
The Legend of Zelda fans band together to translate the fictional Hylian language from the map bundled in Breath of the Wild‘s Special Edition to decipher the game’s backstory. Remember wh...
By Weston Albert on 18 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Will Outperform Wii U, Says Fils-Aime
The president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aime, explains in an interview why the Switch will outperform the Wii U. As many Nintendo fans are well aware,...
By Kyle Sledge on 18 January 2017
Legend of Zelda - Every Difference Between Switch & Wii U
Despite claims that the experience would be the ‘same,’ Nintendo reveals every difference between the Switch and Wii U versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. When Nintendo fir...
By Anthony Taormina on 18 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wii U Version Requires 3GB
Nintendo officially confirms that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s Wii U version requires fans to download 3 gigabytes of data in order to play the game. Not too long ago, Nintendo...
By Kyle Sledge on 18 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Doesn't Have Miiverse or StreetPass
Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Switch will not feature Miiverse or StreetPass, though the upcoming console will still allow players to interact with their social media accounts. When t...
By Jasmine Henry on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Will Outsell the Wii U, Say Developers
Games developers express confidence that the Nintendo Switch will outsell the Wii U, though some are uncertain that the console’s portable tablet will be a hit with gamers. Since its releas...
By Jasmine Henry on 13 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild March 2017 Release Leaked
Ahead of tonight’s Nintendo Switch event, box art leaked from the GAME retail store suggests that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is launching in March 2017 after all. As the releas...
By Denny Connolly on 09 January 2017
Cancelled Disney Infinity Star Wars Rogue One Figures
A former Disney Infinity character artist known as B Allen posts images of many upcoming figures based on current Disney franchises, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It has been abou...
By Derek Nichols on 04 January 2017
Rumor: Zelda for Nintendo Switch to Launch In March?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is reportedly scheduled for a March 2017 release in North America and Japan, and will be launched alongside the Nintendo Switch. Now that the new ye...
By Alexander Pan on 04 January 2017
Fan Recreates Super Mario Land in Super Mario Maker
A Nintendo fan uses the level creation suite in Super Mario Maker to recreate the entirety of the portly plumber’s first portable outing, Super Mario Land. Super Mario Maker was released al...
By Brad Jones on 04 January 2017
Pokemon Snap Coming to Wii U Virtual Console Tomorrow
The Nintendo 64 classic Pokemon Snap will be available tomorrow, January 5, on the Wii U Virtual Console in North America, months after the Japanese and European releases. Pokemon Snap saw...
By AJ Caulfield on 04 January 2017
Breath of the Wild to Have Beedle the Merchant Return?
Nintendo’s most recent post on its The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Facebook page may hint at the return of a familiar merchant from the series. The official Facebook page for The Le...
By Curt Hutson on 04 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Everything We Know So Far
Updated 1/14/2017 Here’s everything we know so far about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the open world Zelda game for Wii U and Nintendo Switch set to release in 2017. The Legend of Zelda:...
By Dalton Cooper on 04 January 2017
Pokemon Sun and Moon Character Modded Into Smash Bros
One gamer mods a fan-favorite character from Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon into the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros., while teasing work on some additional villains for inclusion. It’s alw...
By Riley Little on 02 January 2017
10 Must-Have Gifts for the Pokemon Fan in Your Life
It can be challenging to find gifts for friends and family in your life, which is why Game Rant has put together a list featuring some of the very best ideas for Pokemon fans. For those tha...
By Riley Little on 28 December 2016
The Legend of Zelda Debuts Snowboarding Gameplay
Gamer shares a new video showing Link using his shield as a snowboard as he shreds down a snowy mountainside in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Arguably the most highly-anticipated...
By Boston Blake on 19 December 2016
Minecraft Announces Fallout-Themed DLC
Fallout-themed DLC is coming to Minecraft as the “Fallout Mash-Up Pack” gives the blocky building game a Wasteland makeover, also adding new character skins and enemies. One of the biggest...
By Jasmine Henry on 19 December 2016
NES Classic is Selling Almost 6 Times as Fast as Wii U
The NES Classic sells an impressive 196,000 units in the US in the month of November, significantly outpacing the sales of Nintendo’s eighth generation Wii U console. Nintendo once had high...
By Dalton Cooper on 16 December 2016
Yooka-Laylee Release Date Revealed
Playtonic Games announces the release date for Yooka-Laylee, and confirms that the game won’t see a release on the Wii U as a result of “unforeseen technical issues.” Playtonic Games’ spiri...
By Brad Jones on 14 December 2016
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment Shown At Game Awards
Developer Yacht Club Games premieres the first trailer for Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment at The Game Awards, revealing it to be a prequel to the original game. Yesterday, Yacht Club Gam...
By Curt Hutson on 29 November 2016
Pokemon Sun & Moon Characters Modded into Smash Bros.
Two noteworthy characters from Nintendo’s RPGs Pokemon Sun and Moon make their way into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U via a new mod for the fighting game. It’s no secret that the recently rel...
By Kyle Sledge on 22 November 2016
Nintendo Reveals the Top Selling 3DS and Wii U Games
Nintendo announces updated sales figures for Wii U and 3DS software, revealing the top 10 best selling games for each system, and proving Mario is still a money maker. In Nintendo’s latest...
By Dalton Cooper on 25 October 2016
Nintendo: Wii U and Amiibo Sales Dropping
In Nintendo’s latest financial earnings report, the company reveals that the Wii U continues to struggle in sales, but 3DS is enjoying a sales bump thanks to Pokemon GO. It’s no secret that...
By Dalton Cooper on 25 October 2016
Paper Mario: Color Splash Review
Paper Mario: Color Splash is the best looking installment in the series, offering the most immersive world to-date. Still, its battle system suffers in a misguided bid to innovate. One of...
By Riley Little on 20 October 2016
Pokken Tournament Sees Scizor Join The Roster
The Pokemon Company reveals Scizor as the next playable character joining the roster of the popular Pokemon fighting game Pokken Tournament – although it’s an arcade exclusive. Fighting gam...
By Riley Little on 11 October 2016
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Delay Explained
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night director Koji Igarashi discusses the reasons for the game’s delay and how the postponement affects its status as a Wii U title. For those unaware, at the...
By Kyle Sledge on 07 October 2016
Yooka-Laylee Will Release on Disc
Playtonic Games announces that Yooka-Laylee will be getting a physical disc release. Kickstarter backers will be examine their options in the near future. As the 2016 calendar flips ever so...
By John Jacques on 04 October 2016
New Yooka-Laylee Trailer Features Shovel Knight
Playtonic Games releases a new trailer for the upcoming Banjo Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee, revealing that the game will feature a surprise cameo from Shovel Knight. Ever since...
By Alexander Pan on 25 September 2016
Rumor Patrol: New Legend of Zelda Release Date Leaked?
The source code of Nintendo’s European websites has potentially leaked the release date of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s amiibos and possibly the game itself. While news regardi...
By Cody Gravelle on 16 September 2016
Super Mario Maker is Coming to 3DS
Nintendo reveals that creativity-focused Wii U platformer Super Mario Maker is going to be released for the 3DS, with a launch date set for December 2, 2016. Although the Wii U is a console...
By Rob Gordon on 02 September 2016
Response To The New Mighty No. 9 Trailer Is Not Great
The newest Mighty No. 9 trailer is getting pummeled by negative responses due to its hokey marketing combined with the latent frustrations of those who are still bitter about the game’s numerous delay...
By Curt Hutson on 23 July 2016
Star Fox Guard Announced, Bundled With Wii U Game
Nintendo announces a new Star Fox game called Star Fox Guard, which will also be bundled with the upcoming Wii U game Star Fox Zero when it is released this April.
By Weston Albert on 22 July 2016
Nintendo Reveals Game Deals for Black Friday
Nintendo announces a wide variety of video game deals for Wii U and 3DS, with big discounts up for grabs for titles such as Super Mario Maker, Splatoon, and Minecraft: Wii U Edition.
By Rob Gordon on 22 July 2016
LEGO Marvel's Avengers Free PlayStation DLC
Traveller’s Tales reveals that the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will enjoy two free DLC packs based on Marvel films.
By Dalton Cooper on 01 July 2016
Toys-to-Life Games Are More Than A Trend
After two years of shaking my head at the toys-to-life genre and calling it a fad, Disney Infinity 3.0 and Lego Dimensions have finally converted me to the dark side.
By Denny Connolly on 22 May 2016
10 Great Disney Infinity Figures That Will Never Exist
With news breaking that Disney Infinity will be no more, we take a look at the ten greatest possible figurines that will never come to be within the franchise. The closure of Avalanche So...
By Riley Little on 26 April 2016
Pokken Tournament Needs Some Changes To Be Competitive
Pokken Tournament is no doubt a fun experience but, in this author’s opinion, Nintendo must make some changes to get the game ready for competitive play. Last Friday saw the release of P...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 26 March 2016
Pokken Tournament Review
Pokken Tournament is the first Pokemon-focused fighting game ever released, but the final product feels more like a barebones offering rather than a fleshed out product. Gamers have want...
By Riley Little on 26 March 2016
Chasing Dead Review
Horror-themed FPS Chasing Dead suffers from a lack of all-round polish, resulting in sluggish and sometimes confusing gameplay and awkward graphical issues. When it comes down to it, the...
By Rob Gordon on 26 March 2016
The World Deserves A Proper GoldenEye 007 Sequel
GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64 remains one of the highest rated first-person shooters of all time, and one writer thinks it’s about time for a proper sequel. Rare Replay is a collectio...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 March 2016
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Additional Backstory
TT Fusion announces that LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will have additional story information that wasn’t present in the actual F...
By Dalton Cooper on 13 March 2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Officially Announced
Warner Bros. announces the development of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, featuring Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, BB-8, Poe, Han Solo, Chew...
By Rory Young on 11 March 2016
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Review
Nintendo’s latest high-definition port is arriving in the form of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, but is it worth checking out or better left on its original consoles? There’s...
By Riley Little on 26 February 2016
Paper Mario: Color Splash Revealed for Wii U
Nintendo reveals a brand new Paper Mario title, with the paint and color-themed Paper Mario: Color Splash expected to be released for Wii U this year. The Paper Mario series has become on...
By Rob Gordon on 26 February 2016
Why Was Star Fox Zero Delayed?
According to Yusuke Hashimoto of Platinum Games, Star Fox Zero for the Wii U was delayed so the development team could obtain the developer’s signature ‘Platinum feel.’
By Dalton Cooper on 25 February 2016
Game Ranter Banter: Final Fantasy, Smash Bros. and More
Five writers give their take on Super Smash Bros. DLC, WWE 2K16’s lack of female wrestlers, Square Enix’s Western appeal, betas, and TellTale’s sporadic release schedule.
By Riley Little on 13 February 2016
Best Local Multiplayer Games on Current Gen Systems
While local multiplayer may not be as prevalent as it once was, there’s still plenty of great local multiplayer games available on PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U.
By Dalton Cooper on 11 February 2016
Chandelure is Latest Pokemon to Join Pokken Tournament
After plenty of teasing and fan speculation, Nintendo reveals that Chandelure is the latest surprising addition to the Pokemon fighting game, Pokken Tournament. It finally happened. Ninte...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2016
Super Mario Maker Getting Original Starter Pokemon
Nintendo releases a brand new trailer revealing that the ever-popular Pokemon trio of Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur will be arriving as costumes in Super Mario Maker. As many Pokemo...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2016
Wii U Sales Have Passed 12 Million Units Worldwide
Nintendo reveals its Q3 financials, announcing the sales numbers for the Wii U, 3DS, amiibo figures, as well as games such as Super Mario Maker and Splatoon. In the past, Nintendo has str...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 January 2016
Rumor: New Paper Mario Set to be Announced For Wii U
Word from several reliable sources within the gaming industry is that Nintendo is currently localizing and testing a brand new Paper Mario game for its Wii U console. As rumors pertaining...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2016
Nintendo's Amiibo Need Their Own Skylanders-Like Game
One editor gives his take on Nintendo’s amiibo figurines and how they are currently being under-utilized by the company, suggesting they find a better purpose. Let me preface this whole t...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2016
Why 2016 Will Be the Year of Pokemon
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the original Pokemon games. Here’s why I believe it’s going to be the best year ever to be a Pokemon fan. Pokemon is a franchise that ref...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 26 January 2016
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Gameplay Change
The most recent issue of Famitsu reveals that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will feature a gameplay change besides the added amiibo support. While fans wait patiently for the...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 January 2016
Super Smash Bros. Bayonetta and Corrin DLC Release Date
Nintendo announces the official release date of Bayonetta, Corrin, and the sixth wave of Mii Fighter costumes coming to Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo has officially announ...
By Sarah Fields on 26 January 2016
More Games Should Have Split-Screen
With ARK: Survival Evolved bringing split-screen gameplay to the Xbox One, one writer discusses whether it’s time for split-screen multiplayer to make a return. The premise of ARK: Surviv...
By Rob Gordon on 26 January 2016
Smash Bros: Control 8 Characters With One Controller
Reddit user Gluetendo discovers a way to control 8 Smash Bros. characters from one controller, allowing players to remove the CPU from their game entirely. Since the arrival of Super Smas...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 26 December 2015
Birdo and Excitebike Join Super Mario Maker This Week
Nintendo releases a pair of new trailers for Super Mario Maker, giving fans a look at the Birdo and Excitebike costumes in action before they become available later this week. Nintendo ha...
By Derek Nichols on 26 December 2015
Pokken Tournament Supports Local Multiplayer
Nintendo confirms that the upcoming Pokemon fighting game, Pokken Tournament, will support local multiplayer, thanks to the second screen on the Wii U’s GamePad. Those that have been foll...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
Super Mario RPG Coming to Wii U Virtual Console
Nintendo reveals that Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is going to see a re-release via the Wii U’s Virtual Console – but so far, only in Europe. Super Mario RPG: Legend of th...
By Rob Gordon on 26 December 2015
Xenoblade Chronicles X Interview
We sat down to chat with Nintendo Treehouse’s Demetrius Boggs about Xenoblade Chronicles X, Super Smash Bros., and Nintendo’s decision to localize this game. As many gamers are well aware...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
The Digital Age Ruined Christmas
While the evolution of the video game industry has made most things more convenient rather than less, one writer has an issue with digital content during the holiday season. The digital a...
By Cody Gravelle on 26 December 2015
Yooka-Laylee Adds Former Rare Designer
Kev Bayliss, a former Rare designer that worked on games like Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct, joins Playtonic Games to help develop Yooka-Laylee. If the wildly successful Kicksta...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 December 2015
Why Most People Will Never Become Great At a Video Game
Although multitasking is a great skill to have, it is often the aspect of a gamer’s personality that holds them back from reaching the top tier of competitive play. The vast majority of g...
By Denny Connolly on 26 December 2015
PS4, Xbox One, & Wii U Christmas Deals Roundup
We’re entering that period where if you don’t buy your 8th gen console of choice now, you won’t get it shipped in time for Christmas. If you hesitated on Black Friday, now’s actually the...
By Dealzon on 26 December 2015
Staff Picks: Noteworthy Games of 2015
A number of Game Rant writers give their personal takes on worthwhile games released in 2015 that manage to stand out amongst a sea of blockbuster releases. There’s no question that 2015...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
Video Game Protagonists Need to Stop Cheating Death
Naughty Dog made headlines recently for hinting at the possible demise of Uncharted hero Nathan Drake, leading one writer to ponder why more developers don’t kill off their protagonists....
By Cody Gravelle on 26 December 2015
When Is It Time to Throw Away Old Games?
When is it time to throw away your old consoles and games and embrace the digital age? After a few decades of gaming, everyone eventually runs out of shelf space. My fiancée and I moved i...
By Denny Connolly on 26 December 2015
How Nintendo Should Handle Smash Bros. on NX
In the wake of news pertaining to the final DLC for the ever-popular Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, one editor gives his take on the next core installment. As one of the biggest franchi...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
Xenoblade Chronicles X Review
Nintendo’s latest Wii U blockbuster, Xenoblade Chronicles X, is massive, beautiful, and well worth checking out for anyone that currently owns the console. After a massive petition kickst...
By Riley Little on 26 November 2015
Mighty No. 9 Release Date
Keiji Inafune announces that Mighty No. 9 has a release date, and North American fans can expect to play it on February 9, 2016 with a worldwide release to follow on Feb 12.
By Cody Gravelle on 21 November 2015
Mighty No. 9 Delayed to 2016
Retailer Gamestop confirms that Mighty No. 9 is delayed to sometime in 2016, missing the release window promised to Kickstarter backers by a full year.
By Sarah Fields on 21 November 2015
Might Number 9: Trailer and Release Details
‘Mighty Number 9’ arrives in digital and retail stores at the end of this summer and we have the latest trailer and details about the game’s collector’s edition and DLC packs.
By Denny Connolly on 21 November 2015
Mighty No. 9 Impressions
Keiji Inafune’s Kickstarter-backed Mighty No. 9 looks, sounds, and plays a lot like Mega Man, but has a quick pace and addictive combo system all of its own.
By Christopher Gates on 21 November 2015
Mighty No. 9 Goes Gold, Launch Date Revealed
After an extended wait including several major delays, Keiji Inafune is confirming that Might No. 9 is gold. The 2D side-scrolling shooter launches June 21.
By Rory Young on 21 November 2015
New LEGO Dimensions Characters
The toys to life game genre means big business now. The Skylanders games have been a huge hit, Nintendo recently revealed that they’d shipped over 10 million amiibo in under a year and the Disney In...
By Jasmine Henry on 26 August 2015
LEGO Marvel's Avengers
E3 2015 is less than a week away, with gamers primed in anticipation of all the big announcements, trailers, and surprises this time of year inevitably holds. As is typical, however, major news has...
By David Wharton on 26 August 2015
LEGO Dimensions Announcment
As Nintendo’s amiibo continue to sell out with each new wave and consumers are willing to pay ridiculous prices for them from third-parties, it’s clear that the wave of interactive gaming toys that...
By Denny Connolly on 26 August 2015
Guitar Hero Live Hands-On Impressions
‘Guitar Hero Live’ shakes up the music-game genre with a new interface and new online mode, but the new controller is the game’s best (and most challenging) innovation.
By Christopher Gates on 24 August 2015
Guitar Hero Live: New Songs
Green Day, The Black Keys, and Judas Priest join Skrillex, Ed Sheeran, and The Lumineers in the latest set of songs to be included in ‘Guitar Hero Live’.
By Evan Hopkins on 24 August 2015
Guitar Hero Live (Behind the Scenes)
A new trailer shows how FreeStyleGames filmed ‘Guitar Hero Live’s’ live action footage, and gives a better look at the streaming, multiplayer Guitar Hero TV mode.
By Christopher Gates on 24 August 2015
Guitar Hero Live Review
Guitar Hero Live rejuvenates a tired franchise from top to bottom, making broad changes to its gameplay and presentation that largely work for the better.
By Brad Jones on 24 August 2015
Skylanders SuperChargers Impressions
Skylanders SuperChargers might be made for kids, but its mix of platforming and vehicle-based gameplay – plus the Nintendo-exclusive characters – could drain the wallets of players both young and old...
By Christopher Gates on 14 August 2015
Nintendo Skylanders amiibo (E3)
In a surprise team-up, Nintendo announces that a wave of new amiibo with be compatible with the upcoming ‘Skylanders Superchargers’ adventure exclusively on the Wii U.
By Denny Connolly on 14 August 2015
Skylanders SuperChargers Amiibo Gallery
In the wake of the reveal of an unlikely team-up between ‘Skylanders’ and Nintendo’s amiibo range, a number of images surface of Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser.
By Rob Gordon on 14 August 2015
Nintendo Release Dates
Nintendo reveals the release dates for its upcoming slate of Wii U and 3DS titles throughout the rest of the year, including Star Fox Zero and Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.
By Dalton Cooper on 22 July 2015
Star Fox Zero Hands-On Preview
Nintendo’s blockbuster holiday title, ‘Star Fox Zero’, has finally made its long awaited debut during E3 2015, and we were given the opportunity to go hands-on.
By Riley Little on 22 July 2015
Star Fox Zero Delayed to 2016
Nintendo announces the unfortunate news that the highly anticipated Wii U exclusive, Star Fox Zero, is being delayed to 2016 to allow for further polish.
By Dalton Cooper on 22 July 2015
Star Fox Zero Release Date
Coming off of a significant delay two months ago, Star Fox Zero has a newly announced release date as of today’s Nintendo Direct. Pick it up starting April 22, 2016.
By Rory Young on 22 July 2015
Top Selling Games of August 2015
The August NPD results indicate that Madden NFL 16 is the overall best selling game of the month, while the PlayStation 4 continues to lead hardware sales.
By Dalton Cooper on 19 July 2015
LEGO Marvel's Avengers Delayed to January 2016
Warner Bros. has announced a firm release date for LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, confirming that the sequel to 2013’s LEGO Marvel Super Heroes has slipped to 2016.
By Brad Jones on 01 July 2015
LEGO Avengers & LEGO Jurassic World Coming
TT Games and WBIE announce two major LEGO releases for 2015: ‘LEGO Jurassic World’ will hit in June and ‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ will follow in the fall.
By Anthony Taormina on 01 July 2015
Just Dance 2016 Uses Smartphone Instead of Camera
During their E3 2015 keynote, Ubisoft showed off a brand new way to play ‘Just Dance 2016′ by using smartphones’ Just Dance Controller App instead of cameras.
By Kyle Sledge on 21 June 2015
Reggie Responds To Metroid Prime Federation Force Negativity
Nintendo knows that fans are unhappy about Metroid: Federation Force and asks the community to keep the faith and trust that the game will be something special.
By Derek Nichols on 24 May 2015
LEGO Dimensions Allows Players to Build Vehicles 3 Different Ways
The latest trailer for ‘LEGO Dimensions’ has revealed that players will be able to build every vehicle and gadget three different ways – allowing users to rebuild on the fly.
By Riley Little on 22 May 2015
Doctor Who Lego Dimensions Trailer
Warner Bros. Interactive releases a new trailer for Lego Dimensions showcasing the Doctor Who storyline, gameplay, and interesting respawning mechanics.
By Sarah Fields on 22 May 2015
5 Franchises We Want to See in LEGO Dimensions
With a number of beloved series getting the LEGO treatment and joining the upcoming ‘LEGO Dimensions’, we decided to create a list of franchises we’d love to see join the game.
By Riley Little on 22 May 2015
Lego Dimensions Adds Portal, Doctor Who, Jurassic World
The cast of ‘Lego Dimensions’ continues to grow as leaked team and level packs throw ‘Portal 2’, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Jurassic World’, ‘Scooby-Doo’, and more into the mix.
By Denny Connolly on 22 May 2015
LEGO Dimensions Launch Trailer
With the release of Lego Dimensions right around the corner, a final trailer brings together Batman, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, and the power of imagination.
By Evan Hopkins on 22 May 2015
Nintendo Announces Star Fox Zero
Nintendo has finally shown off the latest game starring Fox McCloud and his band of animal friends in a brand new trailer for the Wii U’s ‘Star Fox Zero’.
By Riley Little on 25 February 2015
No Nintendo FIFA 16 Release
It’s disappointing news for Nintendo soccer fans, as it looks likely that ‘FIFA 16’ will not be released for Wii U or 3DS – and will also be skipping a PS Vita port.
By Rob Gordon on 09 February 2015
Mighty No. 9
Following the failure of the highly publicized KickStarter campaign for Shadow of the Eternals, the website’s ability to get big games funded may have been called into question by users. If that is...
By Riley Little on 14 December 2013
Pikmin 3 & NHL 14
PlayStation 4 controller features and TV services, the latest on DayZ and ARMA 3, Pikmin 3 & NHL 14 gameplay trailers, Wii U problems and more gaming news you may have missed!
By Rob Keyes on 22 June 2013
Dead Space 3, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Hitman: HD Trilogy
Today we have a live-action ‘Dead Space 3’ launch trailer, a new ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ trailer, and a ‘Hitman: HD Trilogy’ launch trailer for your viewing pleasure.
By Anthony Taormina on 29 October 2012