Nintendo banking on Wii U to break sales slump
Super Mario is proving no match for "Angry Birds." Nintendo executives have watched with alarm as consumers spend a few dollars to buy apps like "Angry Birds" for their smart phones or tablets - instead of spending...
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Nintendo Greases Wii U Wheels
Nintendo's Wii U will be out in time for the 2012 holiday season and will feature NFC technology, according to the company. The next-generation Nintendo Wii will also have a handheld controller with a touchscreen that can interact with what's showing on the TV screen.
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Nintendo gets with the times, announces Nintendo Network, DLC, and NFC for Wii U
After a decade of lackluster online support, Nintendo may finally be wising up. During an investor’s briefing today, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced that its upcoming console, the Wii U, will have two new features: NFC built into the controller and an Xbox Live-like online service called Nintendo Network. Downloadable content, including fullly downloadable retail games is also a ...
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Nintendo Details Plans For Wii U’s Online Service
At a briefing this week for investors and media in Japan following the release of its most recent financial forecasts, Nintendo outlined major new steps it would take to bring its online gaming service for its upcoming Wii U console up to speed with the competition. Announcing a rebranding of the service from the somewhat [...]
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Nintendo developing “Nintendo Network” for Wii U and 3DS
Nintendo is stepping up its online game with the future launch of a “Nintendo Network” for the Wii U and 3DS. Announced by Satoru Iwata in the company's latest financial report , the Nintendo Network will takes its lead from existing online services such as PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, and offer Wii U and 3DS owners access to Nintendo DLC, enhanced community features, and the opportunity ...
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