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29 min ago | GamersHell.com

Sniper Elite V2 Wii U Launch Trailer

The Wii U version of the highly-acclaimed Sniper Elite V2 gives gamers an all-new, immersive experience via the Wii U GamePad touch screen.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, Sniper Elite V2, Rebellion, 505 Games

9 hrs ago | The Escapist

EA Exec Says It Actually Will Develop Future Wii U Games

EA's chief financial officer says the company is making Wii U games, but is focused on the Xbox and PlayStation brands.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, Madden, EA Tiburon, EA Sports, X360, Microsoft Xbox

Tue May 21, 2013

ABC News

New Xbox Details Coming Today

After eight years on the shelves and having sold some 70 million units, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is finally getting a successor today.

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Related Topix: The, Video Games, Deep Silver, Kinect, Microsoft Game Studios, Rare Ltd., Kinect Sports, X360, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo

411mania.com

Ubisoft Will Continue to Support Nintendo and the Wii U

Ubisoft Will Continue to Support Nintendo and the Wii U Posted by Jeffrey Harris on 05.19.2013 Publisher says Nintendo will take steps to ensure the Wii U's success... Games Industry International asked the games publisher, Ubisoft, about working with Nintendo and the Wii U after big publisher Electronic Arts announced that they no longer have any ... (more)

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, Ubisoft, Rayman Legends

CNET News.com

Wii U Basic price slashed by 20 percent at Target

Target is now selling Nintendo's diminutive console at a 20 percent discount off the full retail amount.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games

Tom's Hardware

Sony Shows off PS4 in Teaser Trailer, More to Come at E3

This year, 2013, is the year of next-gen announcements. Nintendo leapfrogged both Sony and Microsoft by getting a head start on launching the Wii U late last year, and Sony made its reveal in February.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, X360, Microsoft Xbox

Mon May 20, 2013

Joystiq

Splinter Cell: Blacklist trailer features stealthy co-op

Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist , showcasing gameplay from its co-op narrative campaign and some gruff banter between Sam Fisher and his partner-in-stealth Isaac Briggs.

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Related Topix: Ubisoft, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Video Games, Nintendo

Iol.co.za

Nintendo to refresh Sonic franchise

Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms.

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Related Topix: Sega, Sonic, Video Games, Sonic Generations, Sonic the Hedgehog, Nintendo, 3DS

Computer And Video Games

This week's eShop releases: Resident Evil Revelations, Donkey Kong Country Returns

Nintendo has detailed this week's eShop releases, with highlights including the digital releases of Resident Evil: Revelations and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D .

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Related Topix: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Nintendo, Video Games, Resident Evil: Revelations, Capcom, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Monster Games Inc., Ubisoft, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, 3DS

The Guardian

Press Start: EA has no Wii U games, Activision market share grows, and more

Plus, how console is still a big deal in the global games market, the rise of 'neuro-gaming' and Nintendo's forthcoming announcements Less than a year after its launch, EA seems to have abandoned Nintendo's latest console.

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Related Topix: Activision, Call of Duty , Video Games, Nintendo, Mario Kart, Battlefield!, Madden, EA Tiburon, EA Sports

Sun May 19, 2013

411mania.com

Next Sonic Game to Be Exclusive to Nintendo Wii U and 3DS

Next Sonic Game to Be Exclusive to Nintendo Wii U and 3DS Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 05.17.2013 SEGA and Nintendo make an official announcement... Nintendo and SEGA announced today that they have signed an exclusive deal to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to the Wii U and 3DS.

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Related Topix: Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog, Video Games, Sonic, Nintendo, 3DS, WII

Sat May 18, 2013

Eurogamer

Nintendo confirms Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101 UK release dates

Nintendo has revealed release dates for a number of upcoming Wii U games, including Pikmin 3 and Platinum's The Wonderful 101.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, Video Games, Pikmin 3, PlatinumGames, The Wonderful 101, New Super Mario Bros. U

Joystiq

Watch this morning's summery Nintendo Direct right here [update: and it's done]

We're not sure today's Nintendo Direct will announce much in the way of new Wii U games.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games

Fri May 17, 2013

The Inquirer

Nintendo to cash in on user Youtube walkthrough videos

GAMING FIRM Nintendo is being accused of trying to profit from user generated videos that have been uploaded to Youtube.

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Related Topix: The, Video Games, Deep Silver, WII, 3DS, Nintendo

GamesIndustry.biz

Nintendo Wii U: Death By Apathy

With no support from Electronic Arts, the Wii U just experienced its Dreamcast moment.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, The, LucasArts, Star Wars, Deep Silver, Activision, Call of Duty , Death

AusGamers

Nintendo Direct Airing Tonight, Focuses on Wii U Titles

Rockstar has released a new trailer showcasing the three protagonists you'll be able to play through Grand Theft Auto V with, and each looks to have a different story to tell.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, Ubisoft, Far Cry

CTV

Sega's 'Sonic the Hedgehog' video games coming to Nintendo

Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms.

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Related Topix: Sega, Sonic Generations, Sonic the Hedgehog, Video Games, Sonic, Nintendo, 3DS

Ubergizmo

Nintendo And SEGA Agree On Exclusive Partnership

Sega does what Nintendon't? That's all old hat and water under the bridge by now, as Sega and Nintendo have come to an agreement where future Sonic the Hedgehog games will be Nintendo exclusives, especially on the Wii U home console and the Nintendo 3DS portable handheld system.

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Related Topix: Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog, Video Games, Nintendo, 3DS, Sonic, DS

Computer And Video Games

Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3 European release dates confirmed

The Platinum Games developed title will be available for the Wii U on August 23 in Europe and September 15 in the US.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Pikmin 3, Video Games

BBC News

EA stops making games for Wii U

The news comes as a blow to Nintendo on the day that it is due to unveil a fresh marketing strategy to boost interest in the Wii U. EA revealed in an interview with tech news site Kotaku that it had halted work on Wii U games.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Video Games, The, Deep Silver, Electronic Arts, BioWare, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 3, Criterion Games, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Madden, EA Tiburon, EA Sports