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Nintendo: Wii U will NOT support DVD or Blu-ray
Although Nintendo is finally attempting to increase the all-encompassing appeal of its Wii brand by throwing more processing and graphics power at the upcoming Wii U, the console won’t be the home entertainment platform some fans were hoping for. Moreover, Nintendo of America’s vice president of corporate affairs, Cindy Gordon, has this week confirmed via [...]
Current-gen console prices slashed at retail
If you’re a hardened penny pincher that doesn’t yet own a current-generation home console because you think hardware prices are still exorbitant—this piece of austerity-friendly news is for you. Specifically, UK supermarket chain Morrisons has launched a round of tantalizing hardware price cuts that ably demonstrate how videogame consoles have never been so accessible. For [...]
Nintendo promises to deliver ‘proper’ Wii U launch
Looking to avoid the same flat reception that met its 3DS portable console, Nintendo has boldly pledged to make sure the launch of its hugely anticipated Wii U system truly hits the mark. That’s according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who this week said the lack of compelling launch software that hamstrung the 3DS will [...]
Rumor: Xbox 720 to include tablet peripheral
We’re barely two weeks into 2012 and already rumor and speculation regarding the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Next (a.k.a. 720) is piling up about the office. Following on from last week’s glut regarding mystery CES hardware peeks and E3 Expo announcements, we today bring you reports that suggest Microsoft’s next-gen platform will ape the Wii [...]
Report points to new Nintendo online store
Leading the videogame market on both hardware fronts, but somehow always seemingly caught playing catch-up where content is concerned, Nintendo is reportedly prepping a “full-blown” software store. That’s according to The Daily, which claims the download portal will accompany the upcoming Wii U console and will supposedly help the Japanese gaming giant compete directly with [...]