Tag Archives: Wii U

Looking Back at the Best Bits of the Wii U You May Have Already Forgotten

Posted on Mar 2, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

At the time of writing, Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch, has already begun to release worldwide. As a hybrid between a home and handheld system, it represents a bold new direction for Nintendo, particularly from a software creation standpoint. … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Posts, Retrospective | Tagged Music, Nintendo, Retrospective, Satoru Iwata, Wii U, Wii U Panorama View | Leave a comment

Bring some freshness into your amiibo collection with Splatoon dioramas

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

Joining Nintendo’s lineup of amiibo diorama kits are these two Splatoon-themed setups ideal for showcasing your Inkling boys and girls, as well as the upcoming Callie and Marie amiibo, in the freshest possible manner. Inspired by both the Inkopolis plaza stage where the Squid Sisters … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Posts | Tagged 3DS, amiibo, Import, Japan, Merchandise, Nintendo, Splatoon, Wii U | Leave a comment

The games you should’ve played in 2015

Posted on Dec 31, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

2015 is finally coming to a close. The world of gaming was well and truly turned on its head this year; we’re entering a time where Nintendo are developing mobile games and opening theme parks, a time where The Last Guardian … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Posts | Tagged 3DS, Features, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U | 2 Comments

REVIEW – FAST Racing NEO (Wii U)

Posted on Dec 10, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

FAST Racing NEO Developer: Shin’en Multimedia Publisher: Shin’en Multimedia Platform(s): Wii U Release Date: December 10th 2015 Links: Official Website Shin’en’s FAST Racing NEO has garnered a lot of attention for itself for a number of reasons; notably, it received something of a push from … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts, Reviews | Tagged eShop, FAST Racing NEO, Nintendo, Racing Games, Reviews, Shin'en, Wii U | 2 Comments

Nintendo Direct (12/11/15) – Thoughts and Impressions

Posted on Nov 13, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Like a pack of rabid hyenas stalking a wildebeest, Nintendo fans have eagerly taken in every little drop of information the company has squeezed out since an E3 presentation that was met with a mixed reaction. However, the coming of … Continue reading →

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Nintendo’s Niche Game Problem

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Nintendo have never been known for following trends. Their attitude to mobile gaming is a perfect example; whilst many other companies quickly set about bringing their biggest IP into people’s pockets, Nintendo have stood by their ideals and held out … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Opinion Piece | Tagged 3DS, Advance Wars, Chibi-Robo!, Download, DS, Fatal Frame, Features, Nintendo, Opinion Piece, Rhythm Heaven, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments

The case for Zelda on NX.

Posted on Aug 20, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

It’s quite arguable that the upcoming Zelda title for the Wii U, aptly titled ‘The Legend of Zelda for Wii U’, is one of the most highly anticipated Nintendo titles in a long time. Despite this lofty title, so far … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Opinion Piece | Tagged Console, Features, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Opinion Piece, The Legend of Zelda, Wii U | 2 Comments

Nindies@Home Promotion – Previews and Impressions

Posted on Jun 15, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Today Nintendo introduced yet another surprise for E3 week, the introduction of the Nindies@Home promotion, allowing you to download 9 different demos for indie titles that will soon be hitting the Wii U eShop. As well as getting to try … Continue reading →

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Some impressions on today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct.

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Nintendo Direct live-streams always seem to either get people excited or get them riled up, but regardless they’re always something I (and I’d like to think many others) look forward to, regardless of the announcements. Today’s Nintendo Direct was Japan … Continue reading →

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Another piece of Splatoon merchandise that can’t transform you into a squid, but will make you look cool.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

The Splatoon-centric Nintendo Direct that aired earlier this month made a big deal out of the duds featured in Splatoon, and in the British direct the voiceover man even went as far as to call it a “utopian fashion … Continue reading →