Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford
Nintendo confirmed today that the Wii Fit franchise is coming to Wii U.
Wii Fit U will feature new ways to burn calories via new mini games, as well as the ability to upload data from a “Fit Meter”. The game can be fully played on the Wii U Gamepad, allowing for exercising to continue.
My body is ready.
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Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford
Warner Bros. and 5th Cell announced the development of Scribblenauts Universe today, available on Wii U.
The game plays like you’d expect a Scribblenauts game to, only in high-resolution. However, the world is more connected and available to explore this time around — and now features a new multiplayer mode.
The story will finally reveal to gamers what’s behind Maxwell’s magical notebook.
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Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford
Nintendo and Warner Bros. just announced Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, exclusively for Wii U.
The game will feature enhanced gameplay with the Wii U Gamepad, and fully playable Batman and Catwoman.
New to the game is BAT mode, which is accessed via the Gamepad and will allow players to play the game in a whole new way. You’re able to use the Gamepad to spray walls with explosives, throw batarangs, as well as many other gadgets
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Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford
Nintendo confirmed that the Wii U will support 2 Gamepads at the same time, as well as detailing more about their new controller at E3.
In addition to details announced earlier this week, the controller will support full motion and rumble and will have speakers with volume control.
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Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford
Nintendo confirmed development of Pikmin 3 today, showing off the game for the first time.
The game features full HD graphics and looks to star new forms of pikmin as they try to build bridges and other objects to help survive.
With Wii U Motion control, you’re able to aim specifically at where to aim Pikmin. You’re able to use the Wii U Gamepad to see a map at all times, as well as use it to place Pikmin around the environment.
You will be able to play the game solely on the Gamepad, too, playing the game in a more RTS style. In addition to that, there are now 4 leaders that can be placed around the maps.
According to Shigeru Miyamoto, it’s a new version of the game enhanced with the controls and high-resolution graphics offered by Wii U.
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Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford
Nintendo gave us a small hint of what may be coming in today’s E3 Press briefing — a black Wii-U with Gamepad is on stage. Looks nice!
Nintendo’s show begins in a mere 5 minutes — stay tuned to Broken Joysticks for all the news as it is announced.
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Posted on June 3, 2012 by Eric Regier
A Great Idea Solves Multiple Problems at the Same Time
This quote from Shigeru Miyamoto describes the Wii U GamePad, says Satoru Iwata. This is what describes the now named Wii U GamePad. Nintendo is stepping into the social networking scene with a leap by combining message boards and a console called the Miiverse.
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Posted on June 3, 2012 by Eric Regier
Tonight at 6pm EDT over at the Nintendo Direct website Satoru Iwata will be hosting a broadcast revealing new information about the Wii U.
While no other information has been revealed about what they will be showcasing during the broadcast, it could anything from new games, a price point or just some announcements as to what they will announce at E3. So we’re just 3 hours away from hearing the first information from one of the 3 big names in gaming.
Don’t forget on June 5th 12pm EDT Nintendo will be airing their live E3 presentation over here.
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Posted on May 2, 2012 by Matthew Regier
Starting in August Nintendo will begin releasing its first party titles, and possibly allowing third party titles in both physical and digital releases simultaneously. This new digital distribution service is going to affect both the 3DS and the Wii U when it launches later this year.
This new digital distribution service isn’t just going to effect Nintendo’s first party titles either. Today they announced through a statement to IGN, “We are currently preparing a program for third parties, but have nothing specific to announce at this time”.
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Posted on April 20, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards
The third entry in the New Super Mario Bros series was announced this evening by Nintendo via streaming conference. Super Mario Bros 2 will be released this August in Japan according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.
Alongside the announcement and the reveal of the game’s logo, which you can check out above, a few screenshots are making the rounds/ Interestingly the game seems to be inspired by the classic Super Mario Bros 3 (1990, NES). Elements from that game present in the screens include the P Wing item, which in previous games allow you to skip single stages, and the Power Leaf power up which allows Mario to fly.
Check out the screenshots of the game below after the jump. There is still no solid release date for North America but Nintendo of America’s twitter did make reference to the game being released in August.Read More
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