At the closing of Nintendo’s Digital Event for E3, we got to see Shigeru Miyamoto, General Manger of Nintendo EAD (Entertainment Analysis and Development) playing a game on Wii U. One might assume, based off the trailers that debuted, that Miyamoto was playing the upcoming The Legend of Zelda. Not so, my friends. Turns out, […]
E3 2014 – Breaking News from Nintendo
Nintendo came into E3 this year with big concerns on their mind. The lack of Wii U sales has been big news for the gaming pioneer. Opting for another digital event over a live conference, the animated show kicked off with a bang. With the promise to ensure that current owners are satisfied with their purchase […]
First Game Released on Wii U Virtual Console
Back in January, Nintendo announced DS games would be coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. In April, we saw the first release of Game Boy Advanced games. In Japan, the first DS game released for the Virtual Console.
Mario Kart 8 Has Great Opening Weekend
Nintendo placed big hopes on Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U, since the company did not reach predicted numbers on the consoles sales in 2013. Mario Kart 8 is available as a stand-alone product and a Wii U deluxe bundle. Over the opening weekend, the game hit 1.2 million units […]
Wii U Owners, Don’t Lose Hope
Not all Wii U owners are happy with their purchase. Nintendo acknowledges this about their system. While some critics are clamoring for a new console release as soon as possible to replace the Wii U, Nintendo says no. Instead, they want users content with the purchase they made. This year, Nintendo will release the new […]
Could Mobile Save Nintendo?
Nintendo has been a household name for ages. The Nintendo Entertainment System brought video games to a whole new generation. Some of us can still recall the midi-style music that accompanied the games. In a world where technology is moving as fast as the people, consoles are having to stretch to catch up. Even Nintendo […]
Nintendo Shares Fall on Stock Exchanges After Wii U Sales Goal Cut By Two Thirds
Nintendo’s shares have dropped significantly following the release for their financial report last week. Nintendo reported an expected loss of $336 million for the fiscal year of 2013. Nintendo had projected sales at approximately 9 million Wii U units and had to drastically cut that number down to 2.8 million projected sales before end of March […]