Tagged:  WiiU

By Greg Galiffa, June 28, 2011 0 Features

The original NES controller had five buttons: A, B, Start, Select and the D-Pad. The SNES had nine with the addition of Y, X and two shoulder buttons. From then on, controllers became increasingly more complicated, manufacturers cramming in as… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, June 24, 2011 0 Previews

Nintendo LOVES innovation. The Big N prides itself on being a trendsetter in the gaming industry. First it was “Get the hell up and MOVE while you play!” Then it was “Look Ma! 3D with no glasses!” Now, a company… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, June 23, 2011 0 GN

At its E3 2011 press conference, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced that the company’s new Wii U console would have a brand new Super Smash Bros. title. According to series creator Masahiro Sakurai however, his studio has been so busy with… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, June 17, 2011 1 Features

Nintendo took home the biggest E3 headline by unveiling their new console, the Wii U. The big reveal has both puzzled and excited gamers, but it seems that quite a few developers are willing to put their faith in the… Read More »

By Dan Crabtree, June 13, 2011 1 Previews

Metro-2 is the Russian equivalent to America’s Area 51. Rumors about the construction of an armed military base well below the streets of Moscow began during Stalin’s reign, popping back into the public eye every so often for quizzical, fleeting… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, June 7, 2011 0 GN

Nintendo finished its E3 press conference earlier this morning, and the Wii’s successor took all the headlines. Titled Wii U, the new console will include HD visuals, backwards compatibility, and an innovative new controller. The controller includes a six inch… Read More »

By Greg Galiffa, May 20, 2011 0 Features

Last E3, Nintendo came out swinging in a press conference redemption story that seemed too good to be true. Suddenly, the company that peddled to the casual was very non-casual. We had new Metroid, Kirby, and Donkey Kong titles coming… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, April 25, 2011 0 GN

Rumors have been circulating the internet for the past week-and-a-half regarding Nintendo’s new console, codenamed Project Cafe. After giving the company line of not commenting on rumors and speculation, Nintendo has now confirmed the recent reports. The Wii’s successor will… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, April 22, 2011 0 GN

Just last week reports surfaced that Nintendo is planning to reveal its next console at this year’s E3. The Wii’s successor is now being referred to as Project Cafe, and more details are emerging. Sources close to the project are… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, April 15, 2011 0 GN

It’s been less than five years since Nintendo released the Wii back in late 2006, but the company may be ready to unveil its next console in the very near future. Game Informer is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed… Read More »