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Your controller may soon track your heart rate during intense matches
Anbernic’s RG G01 controller integrates a heart rate sensor and display, combining gaming controls with wellness tracking and signaling a new trend in smart gaming accessories.
Nintendo denies Nikkei report, claims Wii U hardware production will continue
Nintendo has denied reports from earlier this week indicating that it would end Wii U production in order to focus on its next home console.
Pikmin 3, Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D among planned Nintendo reprints
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Pikmin 3 are among the out-of-print rarities that will soon be reissued as part of the Nintendo Selects program.
Dolphin GameCube/Wii emulator sees performance boost with DirectX12 integration
Thanks to Dolphin community member hdcmeta, we're seeing performance improvements across the board with the emulator's DirectX12 integration.
Super Mario Galaxy will soon make the jump to Wii U
Nintendo's acclaimed 3D platformer Super Mario Galaxy is due to return as a downloadable title via the Wii U eShop, an ESRB ratings submission indicates.
Sin & Punishment series arrives on Wii U in latest eShop update
This week's eShop update brings the Treasure-developed Nintendo 64 shooter Sin & Punishment and its 2010 follow-up Star Successor to the Wii U.
Pandora’s Tower, Wind-Up Knight 2 join Wii U eShop
Xseed's action-RPG Pandora's Tower joins the Nintendo eShop this week, becoming one of the first legacy Wii games to launch digitally for the Wii U.
Nintendo Wii and DS to lose online play support in May 2014
Nintendo announces a plan to shut down online gaming services for the Wii and DS/DSi on May 20, 2014. No reason is given for the shutdown.
Nintendo sold fewer than 500,000 Wii U consoles in six months
Nintendo’s fledgling Wii U console has sold under half a million units in the last six months, and sold under 4 million units since its release in 2012.
Trade-in your old game console and get an Alienware gaming PC for $499
Remember Cash for Clunkers? Alienware currently has a similar program of its own, specifically for gamers.
If you are looking for more Wii U games, you may want to look at the Wii
Nintendo drops the price on three commercially successful Wii games - Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and Wii Sports Resort - down to $30 apiece. The company also wants to remind you that all three are playable on a Wii U as well.
Nintendo appeal to recover WiiU.com from domain squatter denied
Nintendo's request to recover the WiiU.com URL from a domain squatter is denied, likely owing to the fact that the domain was registered in 2004, before either the Wii or the Wii U were announced.
Jetsetter: Capcom comes home and the last of the Wii exclusives
This week in Jetsetter, our weekly column that examines the gaming industry around the world, Capcom spurns the West, Indian gaming blossoms, and Korea gets one final Wii exclusive.
Report: Strong 2012 performance suggests Xbox 360 may beat Wii overall
Microsoft had a phenomenal holiday season, and that's convinced analysts at DFC Intelligence that the Xbox 360 might very well be the best-selling console of its generation.
Best games for the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS for 2012
With the year coming to a close, we look back at Nintendo’s best offerings of 2012.
Kirby 20th Anniversary Collection for Wii has new mini-games
Nintendo classes up its impending celebration of the Kirby series with some new mini-games for the Kirby 20th Anniversary Collection.
DT Debate: Did the Wii’s casual gaming focus hurt or help Nintendo?
In this week's DT Debates, Staff Writers Ryan Fleming and Jeffrey Van Camp duke it out over whether the Wii was a help or hindrance for Nintendo.
Nintendo news: New Mario game coming to 3DS, Kirby collection coming to Wii, 3DS system update
Nintendo has announced new Mario and Kirby games as well as an upcoming 3DS system update.
Study: Offline consoles devour $1.24 billion of electricity annually
Though it stands to reason that shutting off your video game console should end its power consumption, new research claims that these machines are draining a staggering 10.8 terawatt hours of energy every year.
Nintendo will introduce ‘full-blown’ app store with the Wii U
Nintendo reportedly plans to offer a competitive app store with its Wii U, which could help it invade living rooms as more than just a gaming console.
Study: Xbox 360, PS3 owners are turning to video streaming over physical discs
While the amount of streaming options available on gaming consoles is increasing rapidly each year, more consumers are taking advantage of streaming content over DVD or Blu-ray.
Nintendo releases early 2012 software lineup for 3DS and Wii
While Nintendo's year has been somewhat disappointing due to slowing Wii sales and lackluster 3DS sales, the gaming company looks to build interest in both platforms with new releases in the next few months.
Holiday gifts for her
Check everything off your holiday shopping list with these great gifts for her.
Wii U may support multiple tablets on one console after all
An insider source reveals that Nintendo is close to working out a way to allow Wii U consoles to support more than one tablet controller, despite what had previously been reported.
Go Vacation Review
Review: Namco Bandai is back with a new collection of Wii mini-games in Go Vacation.
Nintendo announces wider losses, lowers yearly forecast
Nintendo was once riding high on the Wii, but the company now says it's lost over $900 million so far this year...and expects to end the year with a loss, not a profit.
Dragonquest X will be an online RPG, confirmed for Wii 2012 and WiiU
Dragonquest X has been confirmed for the Wii and WiiU. It will be online and it looks like the Wii may be getting the game in 2012.