Tag Archives: Wii U

Splatoon was a risky choice for Nintendo. Nintendo’s success rests mostly on its existing IP – Mario, the Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, and Pokémon are just a few of the massively successful franchises that Nintendo has launched. While we all love these games, there comes a time where risks need to be taken and new avenues explored. That’s what Splatoon is ...

The Nintendo E3 Digital Event is my personal favorite part of E3, and Nintendo’s digital events have been getting better and better with each passing year. This year, we were treated to muppet versions of Nintendo heroes Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Reggie Fils-Aime. We also saw muppet versions of Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, and Peppy Hare. You know what? ...

In the last Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced a ton of new information. Today, ahead of the Nintendo World Championships and E3 2015, Nintendo released even more information – this time, the focus was on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Details are below – you can pick up ALL of the new Super Smash Bros. DLC right ...

Today, Nintendo released a very special Nintendo Direct. Even though it’s a short video (and Nintendo is calling it a Nintendo Direct Micro), it announced a lot of really awesome things that Nintendo fans are sure to be excited about. You can watch the Nintendo Direct Micro below. So let’s recap and expand on what Nintendo has announced. First, a ...

I wasn’t 100% sold on Splatoon leading up to this past week with how little we actually knew about it. Sure, the E3 demos looked exciting and the prospect of a shooter from Nintendo was interesting, but it wasn’t quite enough. After the Splatoon-focused Nintendo Direct, my interest grew and my worries lessened. After playing Splatoon in the Global Testfire ...

For the first time since 2011, Nintendo’s profits are on the rise. On Thursday the Kyoto-based video game giant reported annual operating profits of ¥24.7 billion and a net profit of ¥41.8 billion ($350 million) for the fiscal year ending March, from ¥549.8 billion in revenue. The figures are a substantial improvement over Nintendo’s own prediction of a ¥30 billion profit, and  a clearly successful reversal ...

Mario Kart 8 got its second batch of downloadable content this week. A free update introducing expanded Amiibo compatibility and the 200cc engine class was released alongside a pack of eight new tracks and three new characters for $7.99 (or included with the first DLC pack in a $11.99 bundle). We’ll start with what everybody will be getting: more Amiibo functionality ...

Last year, Capcom teamed up with Nintendo of America to bring some classic Mega Man titles to the eShop. The inclusion of Mega Man in Smash Bros. has strengthen the ties between both companies. Capcom has even released a few Resident Evil titles on both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Capcom and Nintendo will once again come together for ...

Developer Renegade Kid has created some great games over the last few years. Renegade Kid recently released Moon Chronicles and Xeodrifter on the 3DS eShop. Back in 2012, the developer launched Mutant Mudds on the 3DS. The game later appeared on HD on Wii U as Mutant Mudds Deluxe. Renegade Kid is back with Mutant Mudds Super Challenge. In Mutant ...

Smash Bros. fans have a reason to celebrate today. Nintendo has just released Mewtwo as DLC for Club Nintendo members that registered both the 3DS/Wii U versions before March 31,2015. So be sure to check your email for your Mewtwo DLC code. However, Mewtwo isn’t the only reason Smash Bros. fans are celebrating. Since Super Smash Bros. for Wii U ...