27 titles such as Ninja Gaiden 3, Just Dance 4, Assassin’s Creed and Batman Arkham City could be coming out sometime this year as launch titles (or, of course, next year) for the upcoming Wii U, according to leaked images from a UK retailer.
Nintendo responds: Miyamoto not stepping down
Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com
Update: Nintendo has told Reuters Japan that the reports of Miyamoto stepping down are false. Their official statement says:
This is absolutely not true. There seems to have been a misunderstanding. [Miyamoto] has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation. He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned.
Nintendo stock fell 2% after the report. Is Nintendo in damage control or is the report from Wired false?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword launches Nov 18 in Europe, Nov 20 in USA
It now has an official release date. Nintendo has announced that the upcoming Legend of Zelda title, Skyward Sword, will launch in Europe on November 18 while the Americans will have to wait on November 20 for its release.
Wii to get update before Christmas, loses GameCube compatibility
The Nintendo Wii is about to get a redesign with a new bundle with Wii Party and Wii Sports set to be released in the UK. The new “streamlined” body will arrive in stores sometime before Christmas, not before axing some old baggage.
Nintendo mass announce game releases, plans stronger second half
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – one of the upcoming games for Nintendo this year.
Nintendo has decided to announce a big bumper list of all the games that are being planned for their Wii, 3DS and DS consoles. And while the DS isn’t getting much love from the big titles, the Wii and 3DS seem to have a stronger line-up than the first half of the year.
E3 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword TRAILER and SCREENSHOTS
Nintendo’s 25-year celebrations of the Legend of Zelda’s franchise will not only be focused on the Nintendo 3DS. The Wii is getting into the field with the release of the new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
E3 2011: This is the Nintendo Wii U
Nintendo just announced the Wii successor, the Wii U. The biggest news from the Wii U is that the new console will have a large, resistive (we’re guessing by the stylus) touchscreen controller with two ‘circle pads’, a D-Pad, the classic Nintendo face buttons, a front facing camera, a gyro and accelerometer.
Konami announces latest PES title – PES 2012 for Xbox 360, Wii and PS3
Football fans, another game is heading your way. Konami has announced a new title for its Pro Evolution Soccer line of football simulation with the PES 2012 that will be heading to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and the PC.
Nintendo: Next Wii coming in 2012, to be previewed at E3
The rumours of a new home console from Nintendo have been officially confirmed by none other than Nintendo. The new console is scheduled for 2012, but Nintendo will preview the console at this year’s E3 on July 8th AEST.
Nintendo: net profit down 74 percent; slashes Wii, DS sales numbers
Sony isn’t the only one making an announcement. Nintendo announced its earnings for the third quarter, and it isn’t pleasant reading. The company’s results showed that its net profit for the nine months through December dropped 74 percent.
Top 5 Games to get for Christmas (Part One)
As its the final week of Christmas, expect to see some huge bargains coming out for stores in order to get you to buy last minute gifts. Of course, one of these would be the games – and I have created this super list of the top five games for the next-gen console (except for the PC) should get as a gift.
EB Games Mad Monday Sale [Bargain Hunter]
If you need a Christmas present for a gaming friend or family member and don’t want to spend too much, you might want to check out EB Games’ Mad Monday sale. It’s online-only and starts, funnily enough, on Monday, December 6th at 12AM.
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board [Bargain Hunter]
Are you in the mood to get fit after christmas? After all that eating of turkey, lollies, candy canes and all the other stuff during christmas and new year – it’s the perfect time to get in shape. What better way to do it? With the Wii Fit Plus! It tracks your weight, gives suggestions on what to do and it even teaches you how to keep fit with the most efficient ways. Of course, this only works when you have a Wii to use it with.
Nintendo posts net loss – first in seven years
With declining demand for the Nintendo Wii and the delay of the highly-praised Nintendo 3DS to next year rather than sometime before the big Holiday Shopping season, Nintendo has posted a net loss during the April-September financial period, the first net loss in the last seven years.
Rumour: Nintendo’s next console might be called the Zii after recent trademark
After the recent filing of a trademark for the name Zii, speculation has occurred on the internet that it might be Nintendo’s next console. Although to contradict the above statement, Nintendo have also filed a trademark for Cii, Bii and Yii suggesting it be a protective trademark. Nintendo have also refused rumours that it may be a Wii HD.