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Namco Bandai Super Smash Bros partnership announced

, Jun 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

The next installment in the global smash hit Super Smash Bros franchise is by all accounts very far off in the distance. But that doesn't mean we won't be getting news trickling in all along the way. Case in point - today, it was revealed that Nintendo is working with Namco Bandai to bring third-party franchise characters to the new series entry. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Miiverse will not connect to other social networks

, Jun 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

If you were expecting to have any sort of integration with your Wii U online social experience and your existing social networks, get that idea out of your head right now. If you weren't expecting it but now you think it would be a good idea, then, well, we're sorry but that is something that will not happen. Nintendo has confirmed that Miiverse will be completely devoid of integration with third-party platforms. Read The Full Story

Nintendo confirms Wii U will not have used-game ban

, Jun 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's one of the things that has sparked the most controversy when it comes to rumors about the next generation of consoles. But for Nintendo, it won't be an issue. We're talking about new technologies that could prevent gamers from using pre-owned game discs on their consoles. There was not even a hint of suggestion that the new console might have such a restriction in place, but it's good to hear from Nintendo that it understands the place of pre-owned games in the market. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii U hopes to be preferred Black Ops II platform

, Jun 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Can you imagine a world where the best experience for the newest Call of Duty game exists on a Nintendo console? It may be possible that such a world exists after the Wii U is released, making it the most current console on the market, surpassing the Xbox 360 and PS3 in its timeliness and relevance. At least, that's what Nintendo is saying. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii U GamePad was nearly shelved

, Jun 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo fought long and hard to make the GamePad a reality. During the development process, all signs pointed to it being thrown out due to high cost and lack of scalability. Even up until the last minute, the company had reservations about incorporating such an expensive piece of equipment. That's the story out of a recent interview with Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. He was quoted as literally saying that team "almost gave up." Read The Full Story

Nintendo CEO: Xbox SmartGlass is no Wii U threat

, Jun 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has dismissed concerns that Microsoft's new Xbox SmartGlass could bury the Wii U, pointing out that gamers' phones and tablets aren't equipped with play-specific controls. Asked by analysts at E3 2012 whether he was worried by SmartGlass - which will turn mobile devices plus Windows 8 PCs and tablets into second-screens for the Xbox 360 - Nintendo president Satoru Iwata pointed out that the fact that gamers only have two hands mean non-specific hardware could never legitimately rival the Wii U Gamepad tablet. Read The Full Story

Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 might head to Wii U

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Forget the new touchscreen controller. Forget the fact that Nintendo will finally offer HD graphics in a video game console. And you can even forget the new online community Miiverse. All of those things are irrelevant if the Wii U doesn't manage to bring significant third-party support and blockbuster franchises that have helped deliver success to its rival consoles. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: June 12, 2012

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

This morning you're going to feel the aftershocks of the Apple event that took place yesterday, so you might want to get up to speed with our giant WWDC 2012 Keynote Round-Up. Next head down the rabbit hole with the waves that will continue to move on in now that Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference's first big bang has subsided. Start with Mophie Juice Pack and move on directly to the Satechi WRT-A remote for your Canon 5D. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii U 2012 hands-on

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo’s Wii U was the only next-gen console on show at E3 2012 last week, and the Japanese company didn’t disappoint with its new game lineup, tweaked hardware and ambitious launch plans. The dual-screen concept is still going strong, and making more sense the more titles Nintendo and its studio partners preview. We caught up with Nintendo to spend some more hands-on time with the redesigned Wii U and some of the key games.

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E3′s future in Los Angeles is uncertain

, Jun 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Even though everyone in the video game industry just finished wrapping up this year's E3 trade show, sparks are already starting to fly about next year's event. Specifically at issue is the fact that the current Los Angeles Convention Center as we know it is set to be drastically redesigned by this time in 2013 due to the construction of a new stadium called Farmer's Field. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Weekly Wrap-Up: June 9, 2012

, Jun 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Saturday, everyone. Are you enjoying your weekend? Would you like to spice it up with a bundle of this week's top technology stories? Then what a coincidence - that's exactly what we have for you. First up, a social network that is playing damage control – LinkedIn hack update includes no unauthorized access. Moving on from there, another corporate firestorm – Oracle ordered to pay Google’s legal fees. And if you have any interest in Google TV, check out – Android 4.0 Google TV gets AirPlay-like movie streaming. Read The Full Story

Ubisoft’s ZombiU might be ported to other consoles

, Jun 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Even though ZombiU has a name that sounds like it has to be a Wii U exclusive, there is a chance that it might be turned into a cross-platform title. ZombiU was among the title that made the most waves among Nintendo's requisite lineup of Mario titles and mini-games on the Wii U. So to be exclusive would be a huge benefit to the platform. Read The Full Story
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