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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…
By Jason Schreier Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2012 -
The Secret World‘s issue two slips to next week to fix a potential exploit. If only they had more folks working on it.
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2012 -
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.
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
All of Japan’s Big Wii U Launch Details, Right Here
Tonight, for the first time, Nintendo will be divulging concrete information on its upcoming Wii U console for the Japanese market. Release dates, prices, specs, the works. While much of it will be of direct relevance only to the Japanese market, we should be able to divulge hints as to Western availability and pricing from…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2012 -
New Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Headed to the 3DS
According to Japan’s Corocoro magazine, the latest Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Magna Gate and The Maze of Infinity will be out on the 3DS this winter in Japan. The Corocoro article calls the game “totally new” and “totally different” from Pokémon games up to now. Have a look at the game—and its 3D…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
A Mega Man Hoodie. That Comes With a Mega Buster.
Capcom’s online store in Japan is selling these Mega Man hoodies. Just looking at them, they appear to be like any other poorly-imagined video game hoodie, straddling the fence between design and cosplay and satisfying neither. That is, until you fold the arm back. Oh my God that’s a mega buster you can fold out…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2012 -
Sega’s Striptease Images Leak Out Early
As previously hinted at, here is the teaser site for Sega’s “Project Omega”. Under September 13, the Japanese character “de” (デ) is written. It seems like each day a new phonetic katakana title will appear, revealing the game’s name. There’s also a lady in a black dress with an icon on her chest. Not sure…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2012 -
Black Mesa is Actually Finished, Guys
Believe it or not – and I’d forgive you for not believing it, given the mod’s torturous history – but this is reportedly a shot of notorious Half-Life remake Black Mesa. Like, its gold master disc. Meaning the thing is actually done Well, mostly done; as we told you last week, the mod won’t contain…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2012 -
Why The Wii U Will Probably Cost ¥25,000
We won’t know the exact details of the Japanese Wii U launch until 4pm Tokyo time. That’s soon, but to pass the time until then, let’s speculate a little about the console’s price. While we could just guess wildly, plucking numbers out of thin air, let’s instead look at that mightiest of historical tools: precedence.…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2012