Tag Archives: Nintendo

Nerd Review: Nintendo’s Wii U Console

After what has no doubt felt like an excruciatingly long wait for Nintendo fans, especially given the game drought the Wii has suffered over the last few years, the next generation of Nintendo consoles has finally been launched. I was lucky enough to be one of the few to be able to obtain a Nintendo Wii U Black Deluxe Set and it’s touchscreen controller Gamepad on launch day. After a … [ Read More... ]

Cover Art: Super Metroid (Super Famicom)

Nintendo’s in-house developed Super Metroid was a hit when it was released on the SNES in 1994. Today we’ve got the Japanese Super Metroid box art for the Japanese version of the Super Nintendo, the Super Famicom. The cover depicts Samus Aran fighting the Metroids, although it is illustrated differently than the US artwork.

Famous for its open world gameplay and weapon system, it’s gameplay inspired the … [ Read More... ]

Wii U Online Services Explained including Nintendo Network & Miiverse

Nintendo released a new video on their youtube channel detailing the online features and functionality of the Wii U console. The video breaks down how to get a Nintendo Network ID and how Miiverse will tie in with the games.

Each Wii U console will allow 12 Users per system with their own Mii Character. Each user’s Mii will store their own game settings, saves, bookmarks and play history. … [ Read More... ]