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  Watch a Man Learn to Play the Wii U

  At first, our editor Brian Crecente has trouble with this rhythm-based game for the new Wii U. It’s a little tricky. Maybe he never played Rhythm Heaven. But he gets it, and you’ll “get” the Wii U, if you pay attention. This is one of several prototype demos being shown at this year’s E3 for…

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 7, 2011
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  But is the Wii U Powerful? Check Out the Tech Demo and See for Yourself

  Here’s the tech demo Nintendo used during its E3 2011 press conference to demonstrate the graphical power of the Wii U. The video is a bit low-res, but it gets the point across. I’m impressed.

  By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2011
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  The Wii U’s Title Lineup Touts the Console’s Hardcore Cred

  A montage video of third-party video games coming to Wii U left no doubt that this will not be a kid’s stuff console. In addition to high definition visuals, titles like Alien: Colonial Marines and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge showed Nintendo’s intention to make something with hardcore gamer appeal. Shown during a video montage…

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  Watch the Wii U’s Impressive Debut All Over Again, With Audience Reactions!

  I can’t get enough of the video Nintendo played to introduce the world to the Wii U. Can you? The people gathered at Nintendo’s press conference certainly seemed to enjoy the big news. Check out the video gallery for the wild reactions to the system and it’s gameplay possibilities!

  By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2011
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  Luigi Sucks Anew in Luigi’s Mansion 2

  Mario’s brother gets another chance to shine on the 3DS in Luigi’s Mansion 2, with multiple mansions, tons of ghosts, and one sucktacular vacuum cleaner.

  By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2011
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  Smash Bros. Returns with Versions for Wii U and 3DS

  Nintendo president Satoru Iwata just said that a new Smash Bros will release for the company’s new console, the Wii U, as well as for 3DS. No specific time frame was given, but Iwata said the game will feature cross platform compatibility.

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  First Official Tech Details on Wii U and Its Bold New Controller

  Nintendo’s new controller has been revealed, a touchscreen-based device that works with all-new, high-definition hardware. This is our first official look at Wii U. We’ve seen it in person, played with its unique control scheme. It is a combination of a more traditional interface—as previously reported, the new controller has two analog sticks, one d-pad,…

  By Michael McWhertor Published June 7, 2011
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  First Hands On With Nintendo’s New Wii U, the Next-Generation of Play

  I played Nintendo’s Wii U earlier this week, the exciting successor to the Wii that not only plays a lot like the Wii—now with a new, unique twist—but a console that plays nicely with the Wii controllers and accessories you already have. It is an experience that incorporates the social appeal of the Wii while…

  By Michael McWhertor Published June 7, 2011
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  Mario Kart 3DS Travels by Land, Sea, and Air

  Check out the amphibious and aerial footage of Mario Kart 3DS direct from Nintendo’s E3 2011 press conference.

  By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2011
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  This is the First Picture of Nintendo’s New Console, the Wii U

  And to go along with the new controller, the first look at Nintendo’s new console hardware. More details soon! It’s possible perhaps that we’ve actually played it. Perhaps.

  By Joel Johnson Published June 7, 2011
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  This is the First Picture of Nintendo’s New Controller on the Wii U

  Here it is, folks. Your first look at Nintendo’s new controller. Tons more detail to come. (And here’s the Wii U console.)

  By Joel Johnson Published June 7, 2011
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  Nintendo’s New Console is the Wii U

  Nintendo revealed the name of its new console today. It is Wii U. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime announced the name at the company’s E3 news conference moments ago, saying the name reflected the gaming-together theme of its predecessor, the Wii, while making it a perfect fit for the individual user, hence U. The…

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  Star Fox 3D to Feature Tilt Control on 3DS

  When it releases, Star Fox 3D will make use of the Nintendo 3DS’ unique features, including its tilt-control functionality and internal cameras, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said at the company’s E3 2011 news conference. Star Fox 3D will capture your facial expressions through the camera. In multiplayer, this means it will display your…

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  All-New Super Mario 3DS Coming by Year’s End

  At E3, Nintendo revealed it has an all-new Super Mario adventure built specifically for the 3DS, arriving on store shelves by the year’s end. A short video following the announcement showed Mario and Luigi in action in 3D platforming levels, some with shifted perspectives, that used longtime series motifs and new elements altogether. Nintendo of…

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  Nintendo Celebrates Zelda‘s 25th Anniversary With Live Music

  Nintendo kicked off it’s E3 2011 press conference with a musical celebration of The Legend of Zelda, kicking off with a live orchestra and finishing things off with a selection of highly recognizeable themes requested by Shigeru Miyamoto himself.

  By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2011
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  The Legend of Zelda: The Four Swords is Free in September

  At its E3 2011 news conference, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: The Four Swords will be available as a free DSiWare download in September. The re-release is part of the company’s plans to release Zelda content on all of its platforms in the series’ 25th anniversary year. Also, concurrent with the launch of…

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Available Today on 3DS eShop

  In The Legend of Zelda‘s 25th anniversary year, Nintendo has plans for Zelda games on all of its platforms, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto said today at the company’s E3 keynote. The first, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening will be available today for download from the recently launched 3DS eShop. The game will be available…

  By Owen Good Published June 7, 2011
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  The ten best-looking 16-bit cars

  Racing games didn’t always have a million polygons and textured scenery. Sometimes, all you got were some colored pixels and chirpy music. With our readers’ help we’ve identified the ten best-looking cars from the 16-bit generation. [Jalopnik]

  By Apisuper Published June 7, 2011
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  Welcome to Sunny Los Angeles

  Awesome shots courtesy of Isaac Viel.

  By Drew Cohen Published June 7, 2011
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  Zynga Releases Their Take on Hangman, Hanging with Friends

  Zynga announced that their next With Friends game, Hanging with Friends will begin going live today on iOS. The game, the follow-up Zynga’s social Scrabble look-alike Words with Friends, Hanging with Friends is Zynga’s take on another classic game, hangman. The game seems very similar to the pad-and-paper version of Hangman, but uses the With…

  By Mike Epstein Published June 7, 2011