{"id":45180,"date":"2012-09-25T11:21:05","date_gmt":"2012-09-25T15:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=22113"},"modified":"2012-09-25T11:21:05","modified_gmt":"2012-09-25T15:21:05","slug":"wii-u-video-game-update-super-mario-bros-legend-of-zelda-metroid-more-nintendo-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=45180","title":{"rendered":"Wii U – Video Game Update – Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, Metroid & MORE – NINTENDO NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Nintendo today revealed full details about how the new Wii U\u2122 home console and its groundbreaking touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller can revolutionize not only video game play but also the way people find and watch TV and video content. The new HD system will offer entirely new ways for consumers to play games and enjoy their favorite programming when it launches in the Americas on Nov. 18. During the launch window, more than 50 games will be available for Wii U, which will be offered in two different colors and configurations. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99, while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and the new Nintendo Land\u2122 video game, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99.<\/p>\n

At a special Wii U preview event in New York, Nintendo also unveiled Nintendo TVii, an application that will let Wii U owners in the United States and Canada find, watch and engage with their favorite video entertainment in fun new ways. Using the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii lets viewers seamlessly explore available video content from a variety of sources \u2013 including live TV, their TiVo DVR and video-on-demand services such as Netflix \u2013 all in one easy-to-use interface.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Nintendo shared new information about dozens of games on the way for Wii U, including Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros.\u2122 U, LEGO\u00ae City: Undercover, BAYONETTA 2, The Wonderful 101\u2122, Capcom\u2019s Monster Hunter\u2122 3 Ultimate and Activision\u2019s Call of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops II. New Super Mario Bros. U offers unprecedented ways for friends and families to play together and explore Mario\u2019s world using the GamePad. Nintendo Land, which will be available as a standalone game or included with the Wii U Deluxe Set, is a virtual theme park featuring a lineup of 12 playable attractions based on Nintendo\u2019s greatest game worlds, including The Legend of Zelda\u2122, Metroid\u2122, Mario\u2122, Animal Crossing\u2122 and Donkey Kong\u2122. As an added bonus for consumers, a Chase McCain LEGO minifigure will come as a special pre-order bonus for those who pre-order a copy of LEGO City: Undercover at participating retailers while supplies last. All of these games will instantly immerse players in a variety of new game-play experiences that are available only on Wii U.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe wait is almost over \u2014 in just 66 days, Wii U will arrive with the strongest lineup of launch software in Nintendo history,\u201d said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. \u201cWith the integrated second screen of the included GamePad and features that instantly enhance the way people play games, watch video and interact with each other, consumers will see how Wii U delivers a completely unique experience and a remarkable value right out of the box. The new system also creates extraordinary new possibilities for game developers, bound only by the limits of their imaginations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Wii U Basic Set includes a white Wii U console with 8 GB of internal storage, one white GamePad controller, AC adapters for both the console and controller, a sensor bar and an HDMI\u00ae cable. In the Wii U Deluxe Set, components are black. This bundle includes all elements from the Basic Set, as well as the Nintendo Land game, increased console storage capacity of 32 GB, a console stand, GamePad charging cradle and a stand that allows users to place the GamePad vertically on a table. Consumers who purchase the Deluxe Set also will be enrolled in the Deluxe Digital Promotion, which lets Wii U owners receive points for each digital download and redeem those points for future downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop. The promotion is currently planned through 2014.<\/p>\n

Both configurations offer a wealth of one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences, including an online gaming community called Miiverse\u2122 and the new Nintendo TVii application. Using the touch screen on the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii users will be able to browse programming from sources they subscribe to, including cable and satellite channels, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and even their recorded TiVo shows \u2013 all from a single starting point.<\/p>\n

The selection of third-party games on the way for Wii U will include some of the industry\u2019s biggest names and most beloved franchises. Activision is set to bring several of its leading properties to Wii U during the launch window, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants\u2122 and TRANSFORMERS PRIME\u2122. Other third-party games coming soon to Wii U include Assassin\u2019s Creed\u00ae III, ZombiU\u2122, Rayman Legends\u00ae and Just Dance\u00ae 4 from Ubisoft, Madden NFL 13 and Mass Effect\u2122 3 from Electronic Arts, Scribblenauts\u2122 Unlimited and Batman: Arkham City\u2122 Armored Edition from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two from Disney Interactive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe integrated second screen of the GamePad creates new possibilities for how games can be played, and further reflects the innovation Nintendo has poured into the Wii U,\u201d said Eric Hirshberg, Activision Publishing\u2019s CEO. \u201cWe\u2019re excited for our fans to experience the biggest franchises, like Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants and Transformers Prime, in new ways made possible on Wii U.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below is a list of upcoming Wii U games that will be available on launch day or during the launch window*. (For information about third-party games, check with the individual publishers.)<\/p>\n

Publisher Title
\n505 Games Funky Barn
\n2K Sports NBA 2K13
\nActivision Publishing, Inc. 007\u2122 Legends
\nCall of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops II
\nTRANSFORMERS PRIME\u2122
\nWipeout 3
\nSkylanders Giants\u2122
\nCabela\u2019s Dangerous Hunts 2013
\nRapala Pro Bass Fishing
\nCapcom Monster Hunter\u2122 3 Ultimate
\nD3Publisher Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
\nBen 10: Omniverse\u2122
\nFamily Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
\nDisney Interactive Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
\nElectronic Arts Mass Effect\u2122 3
\nMadden NFL 13
\nEA SPORTS\u2122 FIFA Soccer 13
\nFrozenbyte Trine 2\u2122: Director\u2019s Cut
\nGaijin Games Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
\nMajesco Entertainment Zumba\u00ae Fitness Core
\nMaximum Games Jett Tailfin\u2122
\nNAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT\u2122 2 Wii U Edition
\nTANK! TANK! TANK!\u2122
\nNintendo Nintendo Land\u2122
\nNew Super Mario Bros.\u2122 U
\nNINJA GAIDEN\u2122 3: Razor\u2019s Edge
\nSiNG PARTY\u2122
\nLEGO\u00ae City: Undercover
\nWii Fit\u2122 U
\nGame & Wario\u2122
\nPikmin\u2122 3
\nThe Wonderful 101\u2122
\nSEGA Aliens: Colonial Marines\u2122
\nSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
\nShin\u2019en Nano Assault Neo
\nTecmo Koei America Corporation WARRIORS OROCHI\u00ae 3 Hyper
\nTHQ Darksiders\u00ae II
\nWheel of Fortune\u00ae
\nJEOPARDY! \u00ae
\nTwo Tribes Toki Tori 2
\nUbisoft Assassin\u2019s Creed\u00ae III
\nJust Dance\u00ae 4
\nMarvel Avengers\u2122: Battle for Earth
\nRabbids\u00ae Land
\nSports Connection\u2122
\nYour Shape\u00ae: Fitness Evolved 2013
\nZombiU\u2122
\nRayman Legends\u00ae
\nWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Scribblenauts\u2122 Unlimited
\nGame Party Champions
\nBatman: Arkham City\u2122 Armored Edition
\n* Launch window is defined as the period beginning Nov. 18, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013.<\/p>\n

Broadband Internet access is required for online features. For more information, go to http:\/\/support.nintendo.com.<\/p>\n

Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/wiiu.<\/p>\n

For more information about Nintendo, visit http:\/\/www.nintendo.com.<\/p>\n

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