Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U’s ‘killer app’

By: Eddie Makuch Nintendo has long touted the Wii U’s new tablet-like GamePad controller as a feature that will set the system apart from the competition. However, in a new interview with the Wall Street Journal‘s AllThingsD, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said the system’s new Miiverse social network stands to be the console’s “killer app.” “I think that [Miiverse] will pleasantly surprise people,” … Continue reading Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U’s ‘killer app’

Wii U will be region-locked – Report

By: Laura Parker, Associate Editor Nintendo has reportedly confirmed the Wii U will be region-locked. The publisher made the original statement in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (as reported by GameSpot sister site CNET), seemingly confirming the Wii U–just like the Wii and 3DS before it–will not allow gamers to play titles imported from other regions. Nintendo’s region-locking policy has been in place since the … Continue reading Wii U will be region-locked – Report

Piano Collections Final Fantasy XII dated for November 7th

By: Erren Van Duine The previous revealed Piano Collections Final Fantasy XII now has a date. VGMDB.net has the scoop, with the album available on November 7th and priced at 2800 yen. A full track listing is not yet available, but some of the tracks included will be: Opening Movie (Theme of Final Fantasy XII) The Dream To Be a Sky Pirate The Royal City … Continue reading Piano Collections Final Fantasy XII dated for November 7th