Nintendo Wii U and 3DS news at Wii's World

Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends new screenshots

Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends screenshot

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October 30th, 2012
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Hello Kitty Picnics on Nintendo 3DS

Say ello to my lil friend

It must be a day for dressing up. Publishers Majesco have issued a statement announcing the release of 3DS game Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends. It's a compilation of 10 mini-games, with an emphasis on decorations, clothes and jewelry. There's also a trailer: Help Hello Kitty and Sanrio... read more

October 30th, 2012
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Monster Shooter new screenshots

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October 30th, 2012
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Nintendo Download: Nov 1st (EU)

News from the future

We've got an early peek at what's being released for download in Europe this coming Thursday. The highlight is probably not a new release, but a discount for Art of Balance TOUCH! that lasts 7 days. Pick it up if you haven't already. There's also a mysterious piece of WiiWare, which sounds like it's... read more

October 30th, 2012
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Dress to Play: Cute Witches trailer

50 challenges await

EnjoyUp has released a new trailer for Dress to Play: Cute Witches. North America can get its hands on this cutesy girl 'em up on November 8th when it hits the 3DS eShop (sadly a little late for Halloween). Priced at $3.99 this one won't break your budget, but it may warm your heart?... read more

October 30th, 2012
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Endless Ocean 2 review

Surprisingly "deep" ocean exploration.

You're here for a review, but please give me some time to set up a story here. It's about how I first came across the game, and I can guarantee that if you are the kind of person who likes to judge games on their box-art, you will relate. Since 2010, this game has been sitting enticingly in my local Big W... read more

October 29th, 2012
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Two Tribes want new logo feedback

Logo or no-go?

Dutch developers Two Tribes are tweeting the community to ask for feedback. They weren't entirely happy with the logo of their Wii U eShop game Toki Tori 2, and have created another one. Is the logo pictured below any better? What do you think? Let Two Tribes know by tweeting them out at... read more

October 29th, 2012
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Rayman Legends new screenshots

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October 29th, 2012
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Black Ops II live action trailer

There's a soldier in all of us

Publishers Activision are spending big on getting people hyped up for Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The latest promo effort is a live action trailer, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring the likes of Robert Downey Jr, along with some others who seem famous but I don't know them. Excited?... read more

October 29th, 2012
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Nintendo Land new screenshots

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October 29th, 2012
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Paper Mario: Sticker Star diorama contest

Goats not required

If you're feeling creative then Nintendo has a contest going on that might just be up your street. To promote Paper Mario: Sticker Star and its November 11th launch, they're giving away 10 prizes (5 to US residents, and 5 to Canadians). Entrants must make a diorama based on the Paper Mario universe. If... read more

October 29th, 2012
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Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning new screenshots

Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning screenshot

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October 29th, 2012
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted on Wii U next year

Better late than NFS'r (....horrible)

Earlier this week Nintendo held a financial briefing. Aside from the usual NASDAQ Dow Jones Wall Street Journal New York City stuff, third-party games were mentioned. EA's Need for Speed: Most Wanted (not to be confused with the 2005 game!) is in the pipeline for Wii U. We are very excited to deliver... read more

October 29th, 2012
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Two Brothers coming to Wii U eShop

Life in mono

Indie outfit Ackkstudios have announced they are now licensed developers for the Wii U console. They'll be bringing their game Two Brothers onto the eShop sometime during 2013. Two Brothers started out as a Kickstarter project for PC, Xbox 360 and OSx. The initial goal was to raise $6,000 but this target... read more

October 29th, 2012
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n-Space unhappy with 3DS sales

Heroes of their own ruin

Speaking in an interview, the co-founder of game development company n-Space stated that sales figures for their 3DS title Heroes of Ruin were on the low side. "We're not satisfied with the sales. The 3DS attach rate is challenging at best and it seems that, for all its promise, Heroes of Ruin did not... read more

October 29th, 2012
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The Denpa Men 2 will be localized

They're coming by bus this time

Recently released eShop game The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave has been creating positive rumblings around the web, with favorable reviews and nice feedback from gamers. Developers Genius Sonority already have a sequel in the works, in fact it seems about ready to go. In a recent interview, it was... read more

October 26th, 2012
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Tekken Tag 2 download is huge

But cheaper...

Publishers Namco Bandai are releasing Wii U's Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on launch day in Japan. The game will be available as both a disc game at retail, and as a download from the eShop. Interestingly, the eShop game will be cheaper: 6,280 Yen - a saving of 700 Yen over the boxed version. We hope anybody... read more

October 26th, 2012
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Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper new screenshots

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October 26th, 2012
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Nintendo Download: Oct 25th (US)

Suda51 on the eShop

It's Thursday again, the week flies by so quickly. Suda51 fans in North America can do a little dance, as his shooter game Liberation Maiden blasts its way onto the 3DS eShop. In fact, it's a good week in general: 3DS eShop Liberation Maiden (Level 5, $7.99) NightSky (Nicalis, $9.99) DLC for... read more

October 25th, 2012
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Wii U will be sold at a loss

It's not printing money yet

President Satoru Iwata spoke at Nintendo's quarterly financial briefing today, and he stated the Wii U console would be sold at a loss for its launch next month. "In addition to the yen's continuous appreciation, the Wii U hardware will have a negative impact on Nintendo's profits early after the launch... read more