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New Super Mario Bros 2 DLC remembers the plumber’s past

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [1]

There are two great things about Nintendo embracing a connected future for gaming: it allows Nintendo to release DLC for its games (more on that in just a minute) and it also allows the company to track gameplay data and give us the insane statistics we all crave. For instance, did you know that 3DS gamers across the globe have collected 300 billion coins in New Super Mario Bros. 2? That's a lot of coins, and to celebrate Nintendo has released new DLC for New Super Mario Bros. 2 that's free for a short time. Read The Full Story

Nintendo TVii launching December 8 in Japan, US and Europe in 2013 [update]

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [5]

Nintendo has announced that TVii, the Wii U's multimedia TV guide, will launch alongside the console's Japan launch on December 8, while US and European users will have to until 2013 in order to get TVii functionality. TVii pulls data from Rovi’s G-Guide and lets gamers scroll through listings using the GamePad. UPDATE: It's confirmed that Europe will see the 2013 delay, but a solid release date for the US is actually still unknown. The last we heard, TVii was delayed into December, so it's possible we may see it on the 8th along with Japan, but no official word from Nintendo on that yet. Read The Full Story

Wii Mini official: $99.99 Canada exclusive sheds internet

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [9]

Nintendo’s new Wii Mini has been made official, a compact refresh to the original Wii with a few drawbacks – such as no internet connectivity – to keep the price down. The new console, prematurely leaked in the past weeks, is Canada-only – at least initially – where it will be sold at CA$99.99 from December 7. Nintendo has trimmed out all online functionality among other things.

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Wii U hits 400,000 US sales in first week

, Nov 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Wii U seems to be off to a pretty good start in the US. As of yesterday, the console had been available for one full week, and today Nintendo told CNET that it managed to sell 400,000 units in that time. That certainly isn't bad, with the Wii U beating out every other system Nintendo is offering at the moment. Read The Full Story

Nintendo reportedly planning Wii Mini console

, Nov 24th 2012 Discuss [8]

All eyes may be on the Wii U at the moment, but that doesn't necessarily mean Nintendo is ready to abandon the Wii. A new rumor from Nintendo World Report claims that the big N is planning to launch a new redesign of the original Wii, this time going a bit smaller scale. Yes, we're talking about a Wii Mini - it seems that everyone is going for a smaller form factor these days, so why not Nintendo? Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 23, 2012

, Nov 23rd 2012 Discuss [1]

Some of us are still recovering from our food comas, but luckily the weekend is here so most of us can use that time for recouping (or chowing down on leftovers). Let's recap the news from the day, shall we? Of course, today is Black Friday, with Apple kicking off a Black Friday sale of its own and the NPD saying that sales today could be what pushes tablet shipments above notebook shipments. We also heard from various companies that people were reaching for their phones and tablets on Thanksgiving to net some great deals, apparently not willing to wait until the Black Friday "festivities" kicked off. Read The Full Story

First UK Wii U launch event attendees get free games

, Nov 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

The Wii U has been available in US (we use the term "available" loosely, of course) for a little under a week, but folks in Europe are still waiting for the console to arrive. The Wii U is set to launch in Europe on Friday, November 30, and if you happen to live in London, you might want to stop by the launch event Nintendo is holding at HMV's Oxford Street store. That's because if you get there early enough, you might be able to snag a couple free games. Read The Full Story

Nintendo adds new download content for gamers

, Nov 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has added several new games to the Nintendo eShop that gamers can download on Nintendo game consoles. At least one of the games is an old-school title that will take fans of Zelda into the past as they search for the Tri-force of Courage. There are also a number of other games available. Read The Full Story

YouTube for Wii U released

, Nov 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Thanksgiving in front of the family TV needn't pry you away from internet videos of people falling over or cats doing cute things, with the YouTube app for the Wii U arriving on Nintendo's console. Released today, the new app uses the Wii U GamePad as a remote keyboard for searching through content on the site, with playback in up to 1080p Full HD. Read The Full Story

Amazon Instant Video for Wii U released

, Nov 22nd 2012 Discuss [1]

Nintendo's new console has received another jolt of streaming entertainment, with Amazon Instant Video landing on the Wii U today. The new service - which joins Netflix and Hulu Plus - puts 140,000 movies and TV shows for purchase or rental on the Wii U, while Amazon Prime subscribers can access around 30,000 titles without extra charge. If you're having trouble deciding what to watch, Amazon's recommendations system will put potential options on both your TV and the Wii U GamePad. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii U “has horrible, slow CPU” says game developer

, Nov 21st 2012 Discuss [20]

The Wii U from Nintendo just released a couple days ago, and it's turning out to be a pretty hot item. However, to one game developing studio in particular, it's not as great as it may seem. 4A Games will be bringing its new shooter, Metro: Last Light, to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, but they'll be skipping the Wii U because of it's "slow CPU." Read The Full Story

Wii U Black Friday stock incoming says Nintendo USA president

, Nov 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed rumors of a fresh batch of Wii U in time for Black Friday, though demand for the new motion-tracking console is still expected to be tight. "We'll have more available on Black Friday in retail locations" Fils-Aime told CNBC, following analyst predictions that stores were likely holding back units in anticipation of the notorious sales day. Read The Full Story
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