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Wii Mini Shown On Canadian Online Retailers

By: Melissa Evans   (@Fataleflare) Only 24 hours ago the Wii Mini was an unconfirmed console, but retailer postings and a few official photos have confirmed the rumor. The Wii Mini will be a smaller, downpriced version of Nintendo’s last-gen console. The listing for the system appeared on Best Buy’s Canada homepage hours after the unconfirmed report. Wii Mini will not have internet connectivity options nor will … Continue reading Wii Mini Shown On Canadian Online Retailers

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Yoshi’s Land spotted for Wii U

By: Eddie Makuch Longtime Mario sidekick Yoshi is featured in Wii U launch game Nintendo Land, but he may be getting a game of his own. Listings at Best Buy and its subsidiary Future Shop for “Yoshi’s Land” have appeared and even revealed details about the unannounced game. The product description for Yoshi’s Land says players will see Yoshi as never before: in high definition. … Continue reading Yoshi’s Land spotted for Wii U

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Wii Mini lacks Wi-Fi, GameCube support

By: Eddie Makuch [UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Nintendo confirmed the Wii Mini as a Canada-exclusive to be sold through the holiday season. No mention was made of a release in other territories. A landing page at the company’s website confirms the earlier reports. The Wii Mini cannot connect to the Internet or play GameCube games. The original story follows below. The evidence … Continue reading Wii Mini lacks Wi-Fi, GameCube support

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Nintendo: Microsoft, Sony must react to us

By:  Eddie Makuch Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is not fearful that the Wii U will become irrelevant if Microsoft and Sony launch new consoles next year as is suspected. In fact, the executive said he believes Nintendo has set the innovation bar with its Wii U, and Microsoft and Sony cannot rely solely on more advanced technology if they wish to succeed. “In the end, … Continue reading Nintendo: Microsoft, Sony must react to us

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Wii U charges 50 cents to register minors

By:  Eddie Makuch The Wii U‘s Nintendo Network is not entirely free. According to a Wii Usupport page, parents or guardians must pay a one-time fee of $0.50 to create a Nintendo Network account for children under the age of 13. This acts as proof of consent to create a Nintendo Network account, and is in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According … Continue reading Wii U charges 50 cents to register minors

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Pitchford: GamePad is best Nintendo hardcore controller ever

By: Eddie Makuch Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford is a believer in the Wii U‘s GamePad controller. Speaking to Joystiq, the executive claimed Nintendo has never made a better input for first-person shooter games and other hardcore titles. “This is the best controller Nintendo’s ever made for making [a first-person shooter],” Pitchford said. “This is the best controller Nintendo has ever given us for playing … Continue reading Pitchford: GamePad is best Nintendo hardcore controller ever

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Disney working on ‘Toy Box’ console game

By: Eddie Makuch Disney appears to be pouring its efforts back into console gaming. A new console game with “extensive mobile and online applications” is in development at the company, Disney Interactive co-president John Pleasants told The New York Times. This project is currently codenamed “Toy Box.” Its gameplay involves various Disney and Pixar characters interacting with each other. No further details were shared. Disney … Continue reading Disney working on ‘Toy Box’ console game

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Gangnam Style coming to Just Dance 4

By: Eddie Makuch The “Gangnam Style” phenomenon is continuing to spread. Ubisoft announced today that South Korean rapper Psy’s chart-topping hit will be available as downloadable content in Just Dance 4. The song will be available beginning in November 2012 as a paid download. Launch and pricing information will be made available closer to release. “Gangnam Style” debuted on YouTube in July and has amassed … Continue reading Gangnam Style coming to Just Dance 4

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Bayonetta 2 Wii U Exclusive

By: Mark Walton Bayonetta 2 will be a Wii U exclusive, Nintendo revealed today. Platinum Games, creator of the original Bayonetta, will be taking up development duties once more, with the game set for release in March 2013. Nintendo also revealed that Platinum Games’ Project P100 has been renamed The Wonderful 101. The game is also a Wii U exclusive, but no release date has … Continue reading Bayonetta 2 Wii U Exclusive

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