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The British Zombie Game Shows What the Wii U’s Controller Screen Can do
Ubisoft’s ZombiU had one of the more interesting trailers from yesterday, but, um, all we saw was cinematic stuff. Nothing from the actual game. This? This is nothing but the actual game. OK, Nintendo (and Ubisoft), you know what, you want to sell people on just what that second screen can do, this is helping.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 5, 2012 -
Nintendo Land‘s Donkey Kong-Themed Game Is An Obstacle Course
Nintendo Land‘s Donkey Kong’s Crash Course has nothing to do with bongos, nor the jungle. The player controls a vehicle by tilting the Wii U Gamepad and pushing the shoulder buttons to control various obstacles. The object of the game is to collect bananas without tipping the vehicle over. The screen on the gamepad provides…
By Nick Vannucci Published June 5, 2012 -
Nintendo’s Ninja Star Nintendo Land Game Exposes A Wii U Problem
One of my main concerns about the Wii U is that it has the same controller-syncing problems that required lots of one-button manual recalibration of the Wii Motion Plus Remote in Wii Sports Resort and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The problem is that the Wii U sometimes wants you to point the GamePad…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 5, 2012 -
This Is How Nintendo Land‘s Zelda Game Works
The first Legend of Zelda game you’ll play on Nintendo’s Wii U doesn’t star Link; it stars you dressed as Link, or at least your Mii dressed as Link. Stephen Totilo walks us through the first Zelda experience on the Wii U. The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest is one of several mini-games arriving in…
By Mike Fahey Published June 5, 2012 -
The Makers of Bayonetta and the New Metal Gear Are Making an Exclusive Game for WiiU
Platinum Games, the folks behind such superviolent bits of excellence as Bayonetta, Vanquish and the upcoming Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance are also working on a launch title for Nintendo’s WiiU. It’s a bit more Pixar than their usual style, but it still looks cool. With the working title of “Project P-100,” the game will involve…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 5, 2012 -
Let’s Play a Little Animal Crossing in Nintendo Land
A Wii U game designed to ease players into the intricacies of playing with the system’s unique controller, Nintendo Land features an all-star cast of Nintendo’s top tier titles. Let’s watch Stephen put Nintendo flunkies to the test in the Animal Crossing-themed Sweet Day mini-game.
By Mike Fahey Published June 5, 2012 -
Hands-On With The Wii U, Nintendo’s Risky New Revolution
The Wii U does not give the immediately-wonderful first impression that the world-famous Wii did. But after having played some of the games Nintendo has made for its next console, I’m certain the Wii U has great potential. This is a familiar spot for Nintendo to be in: quirky new console, skeptical reporter, and a…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 5, 2012 -
Collect Battle Stickers In the New Paper Mario On the 3DS
Coming to the 3DS is Paper Mario: Sticker Star Stickers found around Mario’s world can help the 2D protagonist navigate the 3D world for surprise items, or fend off enemies. You can expect the game this holiday season.
By Tina Amini Published June 5, 2012 -
Man, Lego City Undercover Looks Pretty Hilarious
The Lego games of the last few years have been little kid-friendly comic masterpieces of silent slapstick. And the Wii U will be getting its own slice of the break-and-build experience when Lego City Undercover comes to it later this year.
By Evan Narcisse Published June 5, 2012 -
Wii Fit U Adds A New Peripheral
At Nintendo’s press conference today, Reggie Fils-Aime unveiled the new Wii Fit U that uses both the GamePad and the console to track your exercises, calories and all. The trailer portrayed a woman on the balancing scale jumping up and down while the GamePad in front of her showed the virtual trampoline. In line with…
By Tina Amini Published June 5, 2012 -
Nintendo Brings Karaoke Lyrics to the Masses with Sing
They’re saying that they want the Wii U to bring people together so it kind of makes sense that Nintendo’s brining an all-new karaoke style experience to the system with Sing. It’s being made by FreeStyle Games, who tuned out the DJ Hero games for Activision a few years back. Expect to hear more about…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 5, 2012 -
Scribblenauts Unlimited coming to Wii U
Scribblenauts will be coming to the Wii U in HD, giving players an insight into Maxwell’s story. Players can use the Wii U touchpad to design and edit creations to add to the world, like the auto mutt shown, going above and beyond the previous Scribblenauts games’ word entry capabilities. Scribblenauts Unlimited will also add…
By Kate Cox Published June 5, 2012 -
Hallelujah! New Super Mario Bros. U Coming to Wii U
You won’t have to wait for Nintendo’s most famous character to show up on its next home console. Nintendo America president Reggie Fils-Aime confirmed that a new Mario title New Super Mario Bros. U will be a showcase title on the Wii U. Gameplay will offer multiplayer options with both Wii remotes and the gamepad…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 5, 2012 -
Nintendo’s Wii U Will Support Two GamePads
Nintendo’s new console can support two of its screen-controllers, or GamePads, Nintendo announced during it’s E3 2012 press conference this morning. Nintendo has been coy about whether the Wii U can support two controllers since last E3 when the company first showed its upcoming 2012 machine. Last year, Nintendo designer Katsuya Eguchi told us that…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 5, 2012 -
Pikmin 3 Confirmed as Wii U Title
The crazy-cute strategy series that’s been missing in action since the days of the Gamecube will finally return on Nintendo’s next home console. Gameplay video of Pikmin 3 was shown off during Nintendo’s E3 2012 press conference this morning, including snippets of various multiplayer modes. Kotaku will have more on Pikmin 3 this week.
By Evan Narcisse Published June 5, 2012 -
We’re Liveblogging Nintendo’s E3 Press Conference Right Here
The pre-E3 keynotes from the industry’s major players concludes this morning in Los Angeles with Nintendo, expected to give a full reveal of its upcoming Wii U console. Kotaku will have Stephen Totilo, Kirk Hamilton and Chris Person tweeting live from the scene. You can follow Here now, we’ve got our own Evan Narcisse, Mike…
By Owen Good Published June 5, 2012
