Category Archives: Virtual Console
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 10:39 GMT
Wii U Virtual Console games won’t import previous save files
With the Wii U’s Virtual Console announced, many wondered whether save files from the Wii’s Virtual Console can be brought over. In a rather bold move, Nintendo says no.
Sat, Jan 26, 2013 | 18:46 GMT
Nintendo’s network services being brought down for emergency maintenance starting January 28
Nintendo’s network services will be brought down for emergency maintenance on Monday, January 28.
Sat, Jan 26, 2013 | 18:35 GMT
Wii U Virtual Console 30 Cents for 30 Days schedule released by Nintendo
Nintendo has released the schedule for its Virtual Console 30 Cents for 30 Days promotion.
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 10:42 GMT
Wii U Virtual Console photos suggest dual GamePad play, classic & pro controller support
Wii U’s Virutal Console store – Nintendo’s marketplace for retro titles – was announced during the company’s latest episode of Nintendo Direct yesterday. Check out Steph’s all-encompassing report on everything that got announced, including Wind Waker HD. Photos have surfaced online of the Virtual Console’s controller options, including dual GamePad support.
Wed, Jan 23, 2013 | 20:21 GMT
Wii U tastic: Virtual Console, Mario at E3, Wind Waker HD
Nintendo Direct presentations for Europe, Japan, and North America brought some interesting news on Wii U, Miiverse, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Find out what happened below.
Wed, Jan 23, 2013 | 10:26 GMT
Nintendo Direct will announce Wii U Virtual Console, Gamecube titles- rumour
Nintendo Direct kicks off at 2pm GMT, and although company president Satoru Iwata has confirmed he will reveal new Wii U titles, eagle-eyed gamers have spotted hints that he will also announce the opening of the console’s Virtual Console store, and that it could contain Gamecube games off the bat.
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 | 22:32 GMT
Club Nintendo Wii rewards inaccessible from Wii U
Games purchased and surveys completed while using the Wii U in Wii Mode do not contribute to Club Nintendo reward earnings, as spotted by NintendoLife and confirmed in a Nintendo FAQ. Nintendo cites a “system constraint” for the limitation, which seems a good reason to keep your original Wii sitting around for a little while longer.
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 | 14:14 GMT
ZombiU and NBA 2K13 demos arrive on North American Nintendo eShop
ZombiU has a demo available on the North American end of the Nintendo eShop today, along with a demo for NBA 2K13. Other than demos, there are all sorts of title available to purchase. head below for your update.
Wed, Jan 09, 2013 | 12:51 GMT
Wii U Virtual Console development is ‘moving on’, will support GamePad-only play
Wii U may have launched with functioning online store and an array of digital titles to boot, but the burning question regards the whereabouts of Virtual Console, Nintendo’s retro game hub.
Wed, Jan 09, 2013 | 11:34 GMT
Nintendo Downloads: Fractured Soul leads this week’s line-up
Nintendo has issued a run-down of its weekly eShop and other downloadable titles. Endgame Studios’ platformer Fractured Soul – which has taken some eight years to develop – leads this week’s offering.
Wed, Jan 02, 2013 | 11:55 GMT
Nintendo Downloads: Ghosts N Goblins leads this week’s digital charge
Nintendo 3DS owners have Capcom’s fiendishly difficult Ghosts N Goblins to look forward to on the eShop this week, leading 2013′s first run of digital releases. Get the rest of what’s on offer below.
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 | 15:54 GMT
Nintendo Downloads NA: Crimson Shroud, Adventure Time, Arkham City
Crimson Shroud, Adventure Time: Hey Ice King why’d you steal our garbage?!!, Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, and a Rayman Legends demo are available for download through Nintendo’s eShop in North america this week. There’s more though, so hit the break for your full update along withe the launch trailer fro Crimson Shroud.
Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 15:25 GMT
Nintendo Downloads North America: Fractured Soul demo, Harvest Moon 3D, more
Demos for Fractured Soul and FIFA 13, Scribblenauts Unlimited, LEGO Lord of the Rings, and Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning are just some of goodies available in North America through Nintendo. Get your updates below.
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 13:12 GMT
Wii U: PAL backwards compatibility doesn’t upscale to HD
Wii U backwards compatibility functions have been thoroughly tested by the boffins at Digital Foundry. While the site champions Nintendo’s handling of classic Wii games, it has found that while NTSC titles upscale to HD resolution, PAL games will not. Get their findings below.
Mon, Dec 03, 2012 | 03:56 GMT
Ninja Gaiden headed to US 3DS eShop this week
NES classic Ninja Gaiden will finally arrive on the US 3DS eShop this week.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | 23:14 GMT
Wii U Launches in the US: reviews, impressions, details
A massive day-one patch, a pile of eShop games, graphical doubts and mixed hardware reviews. Everything you need to know from the Wii U’s first day is here.
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 | 16:31 GMT
Donkey Kong Country titles to be removed from European Wii shop next week
Donkey Kong Country titles will no longer be available through the Wii shop in Europe as of next week. According to a message on the shop, as of November 25, the titles Donkey Kong Country, Diddy’s Kong Quest and Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble will be removed from Virtual Console. Best nab it before it’s gone if you haven’t already. Thanks, GoNintendo.
Thu, Nov 08, 2012 | 14:24 GMT
Nintendo US Downloads: Pokédex 3D Pro, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion demo
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion has a demo available through Nintendo’s eShop this week as part of the firm’s North American offerings. Also available is Pokédex 3D Pro, and on November 11, 3DS owners can download Paper Mario: Sticker Star. There’s more this week on offer though, so head below for the full update.
Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 12:31 GMT
Nintendo Downloads: Pokédex Pro leads this week’s update
Pokédex Pro hits the Nintendo 3DS eShop today to trigger another week of digital clobber. Game Freak’s enhanced Pokédex boasts new features a quiz mode and more. Check out what else is on offer on Nintendo’s stores below.
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 13:16 GMT
Nintendo Downloads: Gradius, Monster Shooter lead this week’s store update
This week’s list of various Nintendo European store downloads has been unveiled, and other than classic shmup Gradius, the pickings are pretty slim.


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