Wii U Rumors

Last week we posted a story about Nintendo electing to enforce copyright claims to retrieve ad revenue from YouTube users. Is this kind of practice morally right? We examine all sides of the issue on this edition of Gaming Shades of Grey!

Bethesda's upcoming Wolfenstein: New World Order shocked us all by electing not to include multiplayer as part of the plan. It sounds a bit weird, but it may not have been the worst idea. Here are five reasons why excluding online modes could be a smart decision.

In the past week, Nintendo has really sent a wrench through the industry by hiring a new CEO and electing not to make a presentation at this year's E3. The idea can be a lot to process, so this article will attempt to break down two essential questions: why did they do it, and what does it mean.

The days counting down to E3 have more or less meant some slightly slow news weeks for us, but Nintendo made some really massive moves to change that trend over the past seven days. In this week's One Hacker's Opinion we'll examine the shocking happenings while giving you your next-gen rumor fix!

Traditionally Nintendo gaming on the go has been dominated by the likes of Gameboys and the DS, but what if you could play your Wii U in the car? With this easy to use adapter, now you can!

There's no real avoiding the fact that as of right now the Wii U hasn't exactly been selling out in the storefronts. Of course there are lots of things you can attribute this to, but in the end here are just a few things Nintendo can (and possibly should) do to solve their problems.

The Wii U hasn't exactly been selling as fast as Nintendo would have liked. However while, the hardware maker keeps trudging onward, industry analyst Michael Pachter thinks that bad news will be coming in the future.

If you follow the gaming industry at all, you've probably heard of analyst Michael Pachter. He is probably one of the most vocal in the business, so his big claims often get a lot of media attention. Wait till you hear what he's got to say about the Wii U.

Ever since the dawn of gaming, plenty of us have loved to try out games before we buy them. That's why locales like the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live have hundreds of free demos. However, there has been a slight controversy over how the Wii U in particular handles this trial process.

It's no secret that the Wii U isn't the most technically impressive system out there in terms of specs. Despite this knowledge however, many have chosen to take a few jabs at the system's CPU as the supposed main flaw behind the hardware.

The Wii U has a retail price of $350 Australian ($430 for the premium console) and is just three days away from its inevitable launch.  With this being said, you wouldn't expect anyone to be paying too much more for a Wii U elsewhere right?

We have some huge news from the Nintendo camp! According to rumours from Nintendo World Report, Nintendo are planning the release of a new ‘mini’ console that is set to be released in the near future...

In case you haven't heard already, quite a bit of that old Wii homebrew can still work on that brand new Wii U you just unwrapped. This story can give you at least some of the skinny on these new developments.

Earlier this morning, a lot of major gaming sites were reporting a rumor that the Wii U debug menu can be accessed by consumers. However, you may want to read the official response before you start getting excited.

Since the date was announced not too long ago, gamers have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Wii U. If you're looking to get your hands on one during your respective launch day, I have some good news and bad news.

If you're looking to be among the first in the US to get your hands on a Wii U, then the place to be is the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Plaza New York. Check out the details on what this special occasion will hold for early adopters!

We've all seen the transition from physical to digital slowly emerging, but will Nintendo be the first company to make that jump more or less complete? A company customer service rep certainly says so!

With the release of the Wii U less than a week away, more and more mysteries are starting to be uncovered about Nintendo's latest console. Still, what is the deal with this little discussed connector at the bottom of the gamepad?

While a few Japanese details were leaked on the Wii U internet browser, we now have some more concrete English conformation on what the experience will be like. Check out the full feature set!

Traditionally, Nintendo has been known for creating hardware that appeals to a more casual gaming audience. Recent statements from Gearbox's Randy Pitchford suggest that in the coming years, the Wii U might attract a different kind of audience.