The Wii U Version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II Uses the GamePad Screen for Splitscreen Multiplayer

A live demo of the newest Call of Duty game showed off how Black Ops II’s splitscreen multiplayer will work on the Wii U. Two players can go head-to-head with one playing using the GamePad’s screen and controls and another using the controller to participate on a big-screen TV. We’ll have more on the Wi…

The Folks Behind Xenoblade Are Making a Wii U Game

Game designer Tetsuya Takahashi and his team at Monolith Soft are working on a totally new title for the Wii U. At Monolith, Takahashi designed Xenoblade Chronicles (above) and the Xenosaga games. Before founding that studio, he designed Xenogears while working at Square Enix. No word on what his current Wii U project is or…

Activision confirms Skylanders Giants, Transformers Prime, that stupid Wipeout 3 game and 007 Legends for the Wii U.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Is a Nintendo Exclusive for the U.S. and Europe

Nintendo announced today that Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate coming to U.S. and Europe for both Wii U and 3DS in March 2013.

Bayonetta 2 Is a Wii U Exclusive

Nintendo just revealed that Bayonetta 2 is coming to the Wii U. Osaka-based game studio Platinum Games, who developed the first Bayonetta, is once again bringing the character to life. Nintendo is publishing this Wii U exclusive. Atsushi Inaba of Okami fame is producing, and Yusuke Hashimoto, who produced the first Bayonetta, will be directing.…

Metroid Blast Brings Samus to the Wii U [Updated with Video]

Nintendo’s sci-fi action franchise will be debuting in miniature form on the Wii U, as an attraction of the Nintendo Land game. A demo today showed one player controlling Samus with a Wii Remote and Nunchuk and another steering a spaceship via the Wii U GamePad. Players will need to hold off advancing waves of…

Nintendo Unveils “Nintendo TVii” App For Wii U

Nintendo unveiled the “Nintendo TVii” app for their new Wii U console today at their press event in New York. The app, which runs as a “second screen experience” on the game pad, is personalized to each member of the household, with a separate set of recommendations and favorites for each profile. It connects not…

Preorder LEGO City Undercover for the Wii U, Get an Exclusive Minifig

It’s never too early for preorder bonuses! At today’s Nintendo event it was announced that folks that put their money down on the Wii U’s LEGO-powered launch game will secure an exclusive minifig, which is all LEGO fans really need to know. The minifig in question is of Rex Fury, the evil criminal mastermind you’ll…

The Wii U Hits North America on November 18th, Starts at $299

At a special event today in New York City, Nintendo announced the follow up to the hugely successful Wii console will be available on Sunday, November 18th. The new console will be backwards compatible with all the games and accessories of its predecessor. More than a year after Nintendo first showed the system to the…

We’re Live-Blogging The Wii U Pre-Launch Extravaganza Right Here

How much will the Wii U cost? Exactly which day will it go on sale? What games will come out for it on day one? Is your body going to be ready? At least some of these questions will be answered at Nintendo’s huge Wii U pre-launch event in New York City this morning. We’re…

Who’s Excited About This Week’s 3DS and DSi Downloads?

With all eyes on Nintendo’s reveal of the Wii U price and release date for North America this morning, a gem like Endgame Studios’ Fractured Soul for the 3DS eShop might get lost in the shuffle, but not here. A side-scrolling action-platformer with a twist, Fractured Soul utilizes both screens of the 3DS, allowing players…

The Secret World‘s issue two slips to next week to fix a potential exploit. If only they had more folks working on it.

Why Apple’s New iPod Nano Interface Isn’t So New

One of the most striking things about the new iPod Nano is its bubble interface. It’s different from the rounded squares found on people’s iPhones. For many iPhone users, the interface will seem brand new. For gamers, it might not. The bubble icon interface on the iPod Nano looks very similar to the bubble icon…

A Blurry Look at Dragon Quest X on the Wii U

While the Wii version is already out, the Wii U version of Dragon Quest X, well, ain’t. Here’s a scan of the upcoming game. WiiU版「ドラクエ10」の画像公開！これで寝ながらプレイ出来るな！！ [オタク] Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.

This Japanese Educational Animation Becomes A Journey Into Madness

Educational videos are an excellent tool for teaching. You can both visually and audibly stimulate your audience, while offering insight and knowledge. A new educational animated video from the Japanese National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation does just that by covering the topic of exponential complexity, but takes a dark twist. In the video,…

The Most Beautiful Portal Gun the World Has Ever Seen

That is no lie. Sculptor Duncan Shirah uses wood and metal to create his stunning—and sometimes geeky—works of art. “I think everyone has had that ‘wouldn’t it be cool if this existed’ feeling,” the 24 year-old Shirah recently told Kotaku. “I love being able to turn those ideas into actual objects.” While studying sculpting in…

Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney Is a Refreshing New Take on the Phoenix Wright Formula

Never since the OJ murder trials has there been such a court room dream team. Professor Layton from the Professor Layton series, and Phoenix Wright from the Ace Attorney series will team up in the upcoming Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney scheduled for release in Japan on November 29th. The game will take place in…

You Don’t Need To Go to Tatooine To Visit the Star Wars Slave Quarters

You do need to go to Tunisia, which doubled as Tatooine spaceport Mos Espa. It was what Anakin Skywalker called home and the locale for the podrace in Star Wars: Episode I. Real people now live on the abandoned set, but not all of Mos Espa was created by Hollywood. Ksar Hadada in Tunisia served…

In Earth Defense Force 4, the Bugs Are Back, And This Time They’re Hungry…

The bugs are back. D3 Publisher has released new details and images for Earth Defense Force 4, the sequel to Earth Defense Force 3 (Better known in the west as Earth Defense Force 2017). Unlike Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon which is being treated as a spin-off, EDF4 will be the official sequel to EDF3.…

Right Now, I’m Calling the Wii U’s American Price Tag

Nintendo of America’s pricing and release date reveal for the Wii U is only hours away. Kotaku already posted the game’s Japanese release date and dual pricing. But how much will it cost in U.S. dollars? I’m fairly confident my educated guess is right. In Japan, Nintendo is launching two Wii U bundles: there’s the…