Tag: Nintendo
NintendoLand Announced At E3
Nintendo announced during their E3 Press Briefing a new title for Wii U, called NintendoLand. Developed to be the “game that makes you understand the Wii U,” Nintendoland is a party game that features your Mii exploring a Nintendo theme park, loaded with attractions and games to play that tie to various Nintendo franchises. Nintendo […]
Lego City: Undercover Confirmed for Wii U
The previously announced Lego City for Wii U now has a subtitle: Undercover. Using the Wii U gamepad, players will be able to access special elements of the game, like communicating with mission leaders and finding criminals. You’ll also be able to assume various roles via disguises. The game has the known humor element that […]
Wii U Fit Announced
Nintendo confirmed today that the Wii Fit franchise is coming to Wii U. Wii Fit U will feature new ways to burn calories via new mini games, as well as the ability to upload data from a “Fit Meter”. The game can be fully played on the Wii U Gamepad, allowing for exercising to continue. […]
Scribblenauts Unlimited Announced For Wii U
Warner Bros. and 5th Cell announced the development of Scribblenauts Universe today, available on Wii U. The game plays like you’d expect a Scribblenauts game to, only in high-resolution. However, the world is more connected and available to explore this time around — and now features a new multiplayer mode. The story will finally reveal […]
Batman: Arkham City Confirmed for Wii U
Nintendo and Warner Bros. just announced Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, exclusively for Wii U. The game will feature enhanced gameplay with the Wii U Gamepad, and fully playable Batman and Catwoman. New to the game is BAT mode, which is accessed via the Gamepad and will allow players to play the game in a […]
Wii U Will Support 2 Gamepads At Same Time
Nintendo confirmed that the Wii U will support 2 Gamepads at the same time, as well as detailing more about their new controller at E3. In addition to details announced earlier this week, the controller will support full motion and rumble and will have speakers with volume control.
Pikmin 3 Detailed
Nintendo confirmed development of Pikmin 3 today, showing off the game for the first time. The game features full HD graphics and looks to star new forms of pikmin as they try to build bridges and other objects to help survive. With Wii U Motion control, you’re able to aim specifically at where to aim […]
Black Wii-U Spotted @ E3
Nintendo gave us a small hint of what may be coming in today’s E3 Press briefing — a black Wii-U with Gamepad is on stage. Looks nice! Nintendo’s show begins in a mere 5 minutes — stay tuned to Broken Joysticks for all the news as it is announced.
Nintendo First Out of the Gate
A Great Idea Solves Multiple Problems at the Same Time This quote from Shigeru Miyamoto describes the Wii U GamePad, says Satoru Iwata. This is what describes the now named Wii U GamePad. Nintendo is stepping into the social networking scene with a leap by combining message boards and a console called the Miiverse.
Nintendo Direct Pre-E3 Presentation Tonight
Tonight at 6pm EDT over at the Nintendo Direct website Satoru Iwata will be hosting a broadcast revealing new information about the Wii U. While no other information has been revealed about what they will be showcasing during the broadcast, it could anything from new games, a price point or just some announcements as to […]
Nintendo To Support Digital Downloads
Starting in August Nintendo will begin releasing its first party titles, and possibly allowing third party titles in both physical and digital releases simultaneously. This new digital distribution service is going to affect both the 3DS and the Wii U when it launches later this year. This new digital distribution service isn’t just going to […]
Nintendo Announces New Super Mario Bros 2, Coming This August
The third entry in the New Super Mario Bros series was announced this evening by Nintendo via streaming conference. Super Mario Bros 2 will be released this August in Japan according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. Alongside the announcement and the reveal of the game’s logo, which you can check out above, a few screenshots […]