The Wii U shipped missing most of its online functionality — here’s a list of stuff to bear in mind, in case you’re hoping to nab a Wii U today (Black Friday) or in the near future.
Video Games
Too Late to Grab a Wii U on Black Friday? Not According to Nintendo
For all the racket about the Wii U being sold out, it really happened months ago, when stores ran through their preorder allotment. A few held stock back for the launch, and maybe you even snatched something from that handful. If …
Wii U Review Redux: Nintendo Adds Miiverse, Netflix, eShop and More
Nintendo waited to roll out the Wii U’s online features until launch day. I’ve already praised the two-screen gaming approach, so how does the online angle measure up?
Nintendo Wii U Review: A Tale of Two Screens
The Wii U introduces the world to second-screen gaming, and reminds us why Nintendo wouldn’t be Nintendo without its focus on how we play, as much as what we play.
Nintendo TVii: The Next Big Thing Isn’t Here Yet
The Wii U’s ambitious TV service won’t show up when the console hits stores this weekend.
Nintendo Wii U: 15 Points to Consider Before Buying One
I’ve had a Wii U for the past week, and while I’m not allowed to tell you what I think about the system overall until Sunday, I’ve pulled together a list of points worth considering before you pull the trigger.
All-TIME 100 Video Games
From Adventure to Zork, here are our picks for the All-TIME 100 greatest video games.
Watch Out, Here Come the Wii U Vultures (Is Anyone Not Sold Out of the Wii U?)
It looks like the Wii U may be sold out, which means it’s time to put on black and go into mourning. Gnash your teeth. Wail. Shrug if you couldn’t care less. Or pay embarrassing amounts of money to have one, day one.
Look at Your Wii U, Now Back to Me, Now Back to Your Wii U (I’m on a Horse!)
The Wii U, which arrived last week then merged with my entertainment center like the Spider-Man symbiote, is doing something unexpected: teaching me how to feed my own visual cortex using cues from multiple sources.
Medal of Honor Classified Consult Lands 7 Navy SEALs in Hot Water
It sounds like the perfect public relations ploy: “Buy this game! Top secret military info revealed! Most realistic first-person shooter ever!”
May App Stores Be with You: Angry Birds Star Wars Now Available
A long time ago in a blog post far, far away, we received word that a Star Wars-ified version of Angry Birds would be making its way to Earth someday. That day is now here.
Xbox Surface: Does a Standalone Gaming Tablet Make Sense?
Since the idea of an Xbox-angled gaming tablet is back out there, and with the Wii U looming, I have a few questions about this hypothetical Xbox Surface.