The coolest feature of Pokémon Rumble U only works with the $3.99 collectible figures purchased separately from the $17.99 downloadable title, making it a mediocre game with optional improvement. Interesting idea. » 9/03/13 2:30pm 9/03/13 2:30pm

Let's Open Up Some Pokémon Rumble U Figures

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Let's Open Up Some Pokémon Rumble U Figures

Pokémon Rumble U is available for the Wii U today, capitalizing on the Game Pad's near-field communications feature to give players the ability to import special toys directly into the game. I purchased seven of these special blind bagged toys. Let's see who we got. » 8/29/13 2:30pm 8/29/13 2:30pm

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Watch how Pokémon Scramble U uses NFC toys . Do it! » 3/15/13 7:15am 3/15/13 7:15am

Those Scannable Pokémon Wii U Figures Finally Revealed!

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Nintendo's Satoru Iwata recently said the Wii U's NFC , currently under development, is planned to be tested this year. » 2/05/13 6:40am 2/05/13 6:40am

How the Wii U Could Change the Way You Shop. Forever.

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How the Wii U Could Change the Way You Shop. Forever.

The Nintendo Network is the Kyoto-based game maker's upcoming service that envisions digital game distribution and, most likely, downloadable content . Nintendo is outfitting the Wii U controller with tech that could radically change the way gamers shop. » 1/27/12 12:00am 1/27/12 12:00am

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Let's Open Up Some Pokémon Rumble U Figures

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