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November 25, 2012

Wii U Becomes Profitable After One Game Sale WiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 5:17 am EST
Total comments: 8 Source: http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_22013695...

Nintendo may be taking a loss on the hardware, but it doesn't take much to recoup.

In a recent interview Nintendo of America's President Reggie Fils-Aime, has elaborated on how the Wii U hardware is currently being sold at a small loss, the first time in Nintendo history for a console.

Reggie stated that as soon as a customer buys just one piece of software, then that entire transaction becomes profitable.

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Nano Assault EX May Be Released in 2012 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 5:16 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: https://twitter.com/ShinenGames/status/27240123775...

The game is coming in a few weeks' time.

Nano Assault EX will be released in the coming weeks, and hopefully before the turn of the year. The developer has recently posted updates on their official Shinen Games Twitter account.

The reworked Nintendo eShop release for the 3DS was announced earlier this year, alongside with Nano Assault... Read more...

Scribblenauts Unlimited Delayed for Europe Until 2013 WiiU3DS

by Daan Koopman - 5:09 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (NeoGAF), http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=44548...

Why? They can't give us a word.

Scribblenauts Unlimited for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will not come to Europe before the year closes. This was revealed by 5th Cell and Warner Brothers Interactive.

Reasons for the delay were not given, but studio boss Jeremiah Slaczka gave further insight on the NeoGAF forum, ''It's due to stuff I... Read more...

November 23, 2012

Rumor: Wii Mini Console RumorWii

by Andrew Brown - 6:31 pm EST
Total comments: 45

Could Nintendo's revolutionary console be getting another redesign?

Nintendo may be releasing another Wii redesign in the near future. The information was part of an internal release schedule from a major retailer that at this time we are unable to disclose. After combing through the details we've gleaned the following information:

Introducing the Wii Mini! Coming Dec 7 2012!WII MINI CONSOLECompact Nintendo Wii ConsoleComes with Sensor Bar, Nunchuk and Wii Remote Plus with Jacket.

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Wii U Midnight Launch in London WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 1:10 pm EST
Total comments: 3

Get on over to HMV early for a whole lot of free bonuses!

At midnight on Thursday November 29, residents of London can partake in the momentous launch of the Wii U console at the flagship HMV store on Oxford Street.

There are plenty of great incentives for Nintendo fans to take part in the celebrations, and the first to arrive will be royally rewarded for their efforts.

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3DS Remake of Space Harrier Coming to Japan 3DS

by Minoru Yamaizumi - 12:36 am EST
Total comments: 3 Source: http://sega.jp/topics/121122_6/

Get ready!

Sega recently revealed that 3D Space Harrier, a stereoscopic 3D remake of the beloved shooter on the Nintendo 3DS, is in development. 

This remake will be based on the arcade version of Space Harrier, which was originally released in 1985. It will be optimized for the 3DS, with stereoscopic... Read more...

November 22, 2012

24 Titles Confirmed for European Wii U Launch WiiU

by Tom Malina - 12:26 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

Which ones will you be picking up?

Nintendo has officially confirmed 24 retail games for the Wii U launch in Europe, taking place just one week from now on November 30.

The line-up is mostly identical to the North American launch, with a couple of notable exceptions, such as Scribblenauts Unlimited and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge,... Read more...

Nintendo Download - November 22, 2012 DS3DSWii

by Tyler Ohlew - 12:26 pm EST
Total comments: 7

Crashmo N the Boys.

Before the madness of Black Friday takes hold of you in its firm, rough hands, what better way to spite it than to spend your money on non-discounted items! While those suckers are out there getting $20 HDTVs, you can be at home enjoying Crashmo, Zelda II: Adventure of Link, 3D Mahjongg, Ninja Master's, and Spirit Hunters Inc.: Light/Shadow.

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Amazon Instant Video, YouTube Apps Now Available on Wii U WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 9:18 am EST
Total comments: 10 Source: http://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/27148187...

That was not such a long wait now was it?

Amazon Instant Video and YouTube are now available on Wii U.

By downloading the apps through the Wii U eShop, owners of the new system can stream videos through either services. 

Amazon Instant Video lets users stream movies and TV shows by either renting or buying them individually. Amazon... Read more...

November 21, 2012

Gold Nunchuk Returning to Club Nintendo Wii

by Justin Berube - 3:38 pm EST
Total comments: 18 Source: (Club Nintendo), http://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/29508.d...

Only available in limited quantities.

The Gold Wii Nunchuk accessory will return as a Club Nintendo reward on November 26, 2012 for 900 coins. 

Anyone interested is advised to order quickly since this reward will only be available in limited quantities.

The Gold Nunchuk was first introduced as a North American Club Nintendo reward... Read more...

White Nintendo 3DS XL Bundles Hitting Australia Soon 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 1:22 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Australia may not see snow for Christmas, but a white 3DS should be close enough.

Two new limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL bundles will launch in Australia December 6, 2012.

These new bundles include a white 3DS XL and a pre-installed digital version of either Super Mario 3D Land or Mario Kart 7. 

Both bundle variants will be available on the same day, unlike their staggered release in Europe.

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November 20, 2012

Hulu Plus App Now Available on Wii U WiiU

by Andy Goergen - 7:08 pm EST
Total comments: 8

All your favorite shows are brought to you on Wii U with limited commercials.

Hulu Plus is now available on Wii U. The app, which can be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop or by launching the placeholder app on the home screen which will prompt for an update, will allow access to the Hulu Plus video service for members who pay the $7.99 subscription fee.

On Wii U, the GamePad screen can be used to look up more information on the current video playing, while the actual show plays on the TV.

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Touch Solitaire is the New Club Nintendo Download Reward Wii3DSDS

by Justin Berube - 1:41 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (Club Nintendo), http://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/32004.d...

A simple yet satisfying game to have on the go.

Touch Solitaire is now available as a reward on Club Nintendo. The DSiWare title costs 100 coins and will be offered as a reward until December 2, 2012.

Touch Solitaire includes both Spider and Klondike versions of solitaire.

Touch Solitaire replaces Mario’s Picross as this week’s reward. The WiiWare title Art Style: Rotozoa is also currently available for 100 coins until November 25, 2012.

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DKC Trilogy Gone from Virtual Console Wii

by Andrew Brown - 6:46 am EST
Total comments: 12 Source: (Neogaf), http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50032...

The Donkey Kong Country games are no longer available to purchase.

As of right now in the United States, the trilogy of Donkey Kong Country games for the Super Nintendo have been removed from the Wii (and thus, the Wii U) Virtual Console download service. 

The European Virtual Console will continue to sell the games until November 25, so those who don't want to miss out will have to act quickly. Those who previously purchased the titles will still be able to access them.

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LostWinds Transfer Fix Coming Soon Wii

by Andy Goergen - 6:27 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/frontierdev/status/27058931129...

The dev says that a fix is currently being tested at Nintendo.

A fix is in development which would allow LostWinds to be transferred from Wii to Wii U via the official transfer process. Currently, the game license and software will not transfer to Wii U.

Frontier, the developer of LostWinds, stated on Twitter, that the problem was merely something... Read more...

November 19, 2012

Nintendo Disables Access to Wii U Mock Up Menu WiiU

by Nate Andrews - 1:48 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Games Industry International, http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-11-19-n...

The company responds to yesterday's "hack."

The fervor surrounding the Wii U launch yesterday briefly intensified when NeoGaf user Trike started a thread in which he claimed to have stumbled upon a debug menu within the system.

Today, however, Nintendo issued a statement clarifying the nature of the find, stating that the menu accessed was simply a "mock up."

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November 18, 2012

Server Stress and Broken Systems Vex Wii U Launch WiiU

by Michael Cole - 5:43 pm EST
Total comments: 26

A lengthy system update and defective units may disappoint new Wii U owners.

Nintendo's Wii U launch today was met with excitement, but also technical difficulties.

Exceedingly long download times for Wii U's software update service and defective units may have put a damper on the launch day excitement. NWR staff and others have reported hour-plus download times and server... Read more...

Wii U Will Receive Ubisoft Uplay App WiiU

by Nate Andrews - 5:23 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Polygon, http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/18/3636226/wii-u-wi...

The company extends its service directly to Wii U users.

Ubisoft's support of the recently launched Wii U may not be limited to its launch lineup. According to the manual for ZombiU, the company will have an app for their Uplay service available to download from Nintendo's eShop.

As on other platforms, users of the Uplay service can earn rewards by playing... Read more...

Nintendo Network Accounts Tied to Wii U System WiiU

by Nate Andrews - 5:23 pm EST
Total comments: 12 Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_n...

Be mindful of where you create an ID.

When Nintendo outlined its Wii U account system earlier this month, we learned you can create up to 12 unique IDs per system.

With the launch of the console today, though, multiple users report that once a Nintendo Network ID is activated, it is tied to that specific system, and can't be used on another. Attempting to do so brings up a warning that the respective ID "has already been linked to another Wii U console." 

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NWR Community Night - Wii U Launch Spectacular WiiU

by J.P. Corbran - 4:54 am EST
Total comments: 1

We've been gone for a while, but we're back this Tuesday with a bang!

After a long hiatus, Nintendo World Report's Community Night returns this Tuesday, November 20, for a special Wii U launch event. Nintendo's new console launches with several online multiplayer titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Assassin's Creed III, and FIFA Soccer and Madden NFL 13, and if you own any combination of those come and add people from out community as Miiverse friends and play some games!

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