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Nintendo’s Mini Wii has no wifi, no usb, and no GC compatibility. Why?

In a strange update from Nintendo, they announced a new smaller, compact model of the Wii. This isn’t the strange part. The strange part is the fact that the Mini Wii, as they’ve dubbed it, will not be able to connect to the internet. It also doesn’t have a USB port, so you can’t even connect a USB Wifi adapter. To make things even more strange, they’ve also … [ Read More... ]

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... ]

Why Some Publishers Don’t Think a PC Version Is Worthwhile

Each year, console gamers enjoy AAA titles, tailored to the machines they play on. During the first years of a console’s lifespan, most accept the fact that the games were designed for specific hardware. But now with game engines like the Unreal Engine and Unity Engine, you can build once and play anywhere. Not to mention, PC gamers have hardware that greatly exceeds the current console generation’s graphical muscle. … [ Read More... ]