Wii U (Basic Set) News

Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter offers bleak outlook for Mario factory, believes Wii U "has to" launch at $250 to be viable.

Game company said to enter distribution negotiations with Comcast, other cable providers, Web video producers.

USPTO filings reveal Mario maker has right to develop upgraded version of tablet controller for upcoming console.

Underwhelming reaction and concerns of customer confusion supposedly have the Mario maker weighing its options for a rebranding before this year's E3.

Tablet-based console coming to the US, EU, AU, and Japan before year's end; Nintendo reveals operating loss of $624 million; 3DS sales climb to 15 million, Wii to 94 million.

GameSpot survey indicates gamers keen on playing older software on new hardware, though they have little faith in companies to provide the means.

Publisher's newest job postings hint at new projects in the works at the studio behind Wii version of Black Eyed Peas Experience.

Develop says there are indications Nintendo's next console will allow for simultaneous screen-sporting controllers after all.

Nintendo confirms design-complete console will be on hand at next year's industry event; 3DS eShop update brings playable demos, more.

Employee's LinkedIn page says studio currently at work on code-named Project Atlantis, Phoenix, and Nova for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Wii U.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim developer confirms working on Nintendo's latest system "definitely a possibility" if it doesn't require changes to game design.

Hardware maker lays claim to idea of a virtual world devoid of direct player interaction, suggests implementation on "Wii 3D video game console."

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata concerned 3DS price drop could damage early adopter trust, explains approach to microtransactions, mobile gaming, and more.

Full-year profits for Nintendo now projected to be 82 percent lower than expectations; sluggish 3DS sales, Wii U development costs blamed.

Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored.

Hacker group releases 500,000 user names from EA's free-to-play shooter before declaring its 50-day virtual rampage over.

Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel.

University of Texas, Baylor, European researchers think "incapacitation effect" in games is helping keep potential offenders off the street and out of trouble.

Former Vice President voices support for socially conscious titles during Games for Change keynote address.

The creator of Mario dishes on the decision to move Pikmin to the Wii U, similarities between the new controller and the iPad, 3DS development struggles, and more.