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Here’s What Nintendo TVii Looks Like In Action

Shot at Nintendo’s event in New York City today, here’s a live look at Nintendo TVii in action. Nintendo TVii is the Wii U service that will allow you to use the second screen to interact with media, follow sports scores, and do all sorts of other random connected and streamy things. What do you…

What’s Inside the Wii U? Let’s Get Technical

We know what we’re getting here in North America on September 18 and how much it will cost us, but what’s on the inside? Here’s the technical details on Nintendo’s most powerful game console yet. Wii U Official Tech Specs Launches: November 18 Price: $299.99 for Basic Set / $349.99 for Deluxe Set Size: Approximately…

This ZombiU Trailer Shows You What It’s Like To Play With The Wii U’s GamePad

Trying to describe the experience of playing a Wii U game that takes advantage of the GamePad’s accessibility and extra space as well as ZombieU does is a difficult task. That’s why this trailer is here to do it for you instead. You can see how shooting, weapon upgrades, friend notifications, sniping, and rummaging through…

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…

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.…

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…

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.

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…

Nintendo Reveals Nintendo Network Premium

Those Wii U owners who shell out for the higher end Wii U get more than added gigabytes and accessories. They also get access to Nintendo Network Premium. The Nintendo Network is the Kyoto-based game company’s online service. It’s supposed to be free, but earlier this summer Nintendo said it could not promise that the…

The Wii U Does Not Come with a Sensor Bar (in Japan)

The Wii came with a Sensor Bar. The Wii U does not. The logic behind this seems to be that Nintendo thinks Wii U customers already have a Wii, so they can use that Sensor Bar with the Wii U. Those customers who do not have a Sensor Bar, Nintendo is more than happy to…

Finally! The Wii U Can Stand Up

Those who do not get the Wii U Premium Set might want to pony up for the various Wii U accessories that the bundle contains—namely, the stands. You can get the Wii U GamePad Stand Set for ¥1,890, and it includes a Wii U GamePad stand and a charger stand. For ¥315, you can get…

Rumor: Wii U’s Final Specs Leak Ahead of Official Reveal

While Nintendo made public announcements earlier this morning about the Wii U’s price and release date in Japan, they were mysteriously silent on the final specs for the console. A post on VGleaks has appeared this morning, though, claiming to have info directly from Nintendo’s restricted developer’s site. Take this with a grain of salt,…

The Wii U’s Controllers Are REALLY Expensive

When the Wii U goes on sale in Japan on December 8, the cheaper of the two hardware bundles available will be priced at ¥26250. If you want to buy a second Wii U controller, though – and remember, the system does support two, even if early games won’t – you’re going to have to…

Here Are the First Two Wii U Launch Titles

When the Wii U launches in Japan on December 8, both New Super Mario Bros. U and Nintendo Land will be available for gamers to purchase. New Super Mario Bros. U, the Wii U version of New Super Mario Bros., is priced at ¥5,985, while Nintendo Land is ¥4,935. Both will also get download versions.

Wii U Goes On Sale In Japan On December 8

Today, Nintendo revealed that its next generation home console will be out in Japan on December 8. There will be two types of Wii U’s on sale: a Basic Set and a Premium Set. They are priced at 26,250 and 31,500 (plus tax). The Basic Set has 8GB of Flash Memory, while the Premium Set…