Breath of the Wild isn’t out until tomorrow, but someone’s already modded the new Link into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: The Kotaku Review
Early in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, I discovered a puzzle shrine containing a small maze. Inside that maze was a little ball. The goal, I realized, was to maneuver the ball out of the maze and slide it into a nearby funnel. To do this, I’d have to rotate my Nintendo Switch controller, using motion…
Hackers And Modders Will Keep The Wii U Alive
In many ways, the Wii U was a flop. Passionate modders haven’t given up on the system, however. Instead, many have spent the the last two years breathing new life into the neglected console, hacking new characters, new levels, and new modes into their favorite games. As far as the modding community is concerned,…
Remember How Bad The Wii U’s Marketing Was?
We’re nearly two weeks away from the Nintendo Switch, and no matter how it ultimately fares, it’s already surpassed the Wii U in one key area: marketing. And unlike the Wii U, people actually know it exists.
This Week In The Business: Great Switch Expectations
QUOTE | “Some of those who have seen this lineup have expressed the opinion that the launch lineup is weak. Our thinking in arranging the 2017 software lineup is that it is important to continue to provide new titles regularly without long gaps.” – Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima explains the company’s strategy…
Simpler Video Game Menus Are Better
The release of the former Wii U exclusive Yoshi’s Woolly World to the Nintendo 3DS demonstrates once again that gaming menus are best when they’re lists. Nothing fancier is needed. We don’t need to be able to wander every which way through them.
Poochy Makes Yoshi’s Woolly World For 3DS Cuter, But Less Hardcore
Today, Nintendo added saccharine platformer Yoshi’s Woolly World to its already plush 3DS lineup. In case you hadn’t heard, this time, it’s got puppies.
Smash Bros. Sells Better On 3DS Than Wii U
Yesterday’s Nintendo financial report revealed that Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U sold 3.43 million fewer copies than the same game on the 3DS. It’s a surprising discrepancy considering that Smash 4 is the franchise’s first handheld incarnation and the game has traditionally been played on a home console.
Wii U Production Has Officially Ended For Japan
Last fall, Kotaku reported Wii U production was slated to end “soon” for Japan. And today, we can say it’s officially finished.
Smash Bros. Players Infuriated Over Surprise Setting Tweak At Big Tournament
Although Super Smash Bros Melee closed out this weekend’s Genesis 4 with a bang, a cloud of controversy hangs over the tournament due to rule complications during the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U finals. The competitors most affected are looking for answers and, perhaps most surprisingly, compensation for the match…