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Wii U’s slow performance will be improved, promises Nintendo president IwataWii U’s slow performance will be improved, promises Nintendo president Iwata
Despite ‘Black Ops II,’ ‘Halo 4,’ and Wii U, video game sales continue to slipDespite ‘Black Ops II,’ ‘Halo 4,’ and Wii U, video game sales continue to slip
Nintendo president Iwata apologizes for Wii U’s out-of-box experienceNintendo president Iwata apologizes for Wii U’s out-of-box experience
Wii U sales surpass 400,000 in launch week, Nintendo says console ‘sold out’ at retailWii U sales surpass 400,000 in launch week, Nintendo says console ‘sold out’ at retail
YouTube and Amazon Instant Video apps for Wii U now availableYouTube and Amazon Instant Video apps for Wii U now available
Hulu Plus arrives on Wii U with GamePad-only viewing optionHulu Plus arrives on Wii U with GamePad-only viewing option
Nintendo spins delayed Wii U entertainment apps as proof of a ‘living, breathing system’Nintendo spins delayed Wii U entertainment apps as proof of a ‘living, breathing system’
Wii U users reporting bricked consoles after losing power while trying to install big updateWii U users reporting bricked consoles after losing power while trying to install big update
Nintendo Wii U review

Years after the Wii upended the gaming industry, Nintendo takes on consoles present and future

David Pierce
The beauty of Wii U: Nintendo knows how to go all in on a gimmickThe beauty of Wii U: Nintendo knows how to go all in on a gimmick
Nintendo details the engineering that went into the Wii UNintendo details the engineering that went into the Wii U
Wii U is still missing the Wii’s trump card — universal appealWii U is still missing the Wii’s trump card — universal appeal
The secret behind Nintendo TVii is an i.TV partnership (video walkthrough)The secret behind Nintendo TVii is an i.TV partnership (video walkthrough)
Wii U on sale December 8th in Japan: priced higher than entry-level Xbox 360 and PS3Wii U on sale December 8th in Japan: priced higher than entry-level Xbox 360 and PS3
Why the Wii U’s GamePad controller won’t have a multitouch screen, and other tidbits from Reggie Fils-AimeWhy the Wii U’s GamePad controller won’t have a multitouch screen, and other tidbits from Reggie Fils-Aime
Netflix interface for Wii U revealed in prototype imagesNetflix interface for Wii U revealed in prototype images
Rumored Wii U specs leak ahead of E3 event: three-core PowerPC chipRumored Wii U specs leak ahead of E3 event: three-core PowerPC chip
Wii U games and ‘New Super Mario Bros. 2’ to be sold digitally through retailersWii U games and ‘New Super Mario Bros. 2’ to be sold digitally through retailers
Wii U graphical power about on par with Xbox 360 and PS3, suggest developersWii U graphical power about on par with Xbox 360 and PS3, suggest developers
Nintendo reportedly courting content providers for Wii U multimedia featuresNintendo reportedly courting content providers for Wii U multimedia features
Team Ninja: Wii U is ‘very easy to develop for’Team Ninja: Wii U is ‘very easy to develop for’
Nintendo Wii U controller will include near-field communicationNintendo Wii U controller will include near-field communication
Nintendo Network official, will start on 3DS and extend to Wii UNintendo Network official, will start on 3DS and extend to Wii U
Wii U to launch in US, Japan, Europe and Australia by end of 2012Wii U to launch in US, Japan, Europe and Australia by end of 2012
Nintendo Wii U video walkthrough: Chase Mii, Battle Mii, the Zelda HD experience, and more!Nintendo Wii U video walkthrough: Chase Mii, Battle Mii, the Zelda HD experience, and more!

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