Wii U

Indie darling Shovel Knight will get its very own Amiibo

It’s a first for an indie game.

On Aug 28, 2015 by Imad Khan

Japanese arcade hit Pokkén Tournament is coming soon to your Wii U

Pokémon fans and fighting game fans have a new game to bond over.

On Aug 21, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Splatoon teams to square off as Autobots and Decepticons

Two new factions will face off in the next Splatfest.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Super Mario Maker gives you 50 reasons to bulk up that Amiibo collection

Never has a Wii U game supported so many of Nintendo’s popular, collectible figurines.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Don’t expect a next big Metroid game before the release of Nintendo NX

In an interview with Eurogamer, producer Kensuke Tanabe gave insight on the future of Metroid Prime.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Imad Khan

Nintendo shows off Star Fox Zero at E3 event

During Nintendo’s E3 Digital Event, the company announced a new Star Fox game for the Wii U.

On Jun 16, 2015 by Imad Khan

Mother finally comes to the U.S. as Earthbound Beginnings

You can play it right now.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Imad Khan

Splatoon proves Nintendo has the chops for online shooters

Nintendo finally has a first-party game on the Wii U that isn’t aimed squarely at Nintendo fans.

On May 29, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Try Nintendo’s new competitive shooter Splatoon for free this weekend

Get in on a test run of a multiplayer shooter, Nintendo-style.

On May 8, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Mario Kart 8’s new DLC package is Animal Crossing–themed

Nintendo offers free and paid additions to its super-popular racing game.

On Apr 23, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Smash Bros. characters clapping is oddly entrancing

If that conciliatory applause were audible after each game, here’s what it’d sound like.

On Feb 27, 2015 by Jared Wynne

Gamers explain why they bought certain consoles last holiday season

Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo should be paying attention.

On Feb 26, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Nintendo has an Amiibo problem

How Nintendo gets gamers to buy the same thing twice.

On Jan 3, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker will be your favorite new Wii U game

The adorable Captain Toad nails his first starring role.

On Dec 5, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

This Smash 4 bug might KO your console

This small problem might turn your Wii U into an expensive doorstop.

On Dec 2, 2014 by Ian J. Barker