Guide How To Prepare Your 3DS And Wii U For Retirement - Hard Drive, Battery, Backup Tips
Recommendations to help get your affairs in order
"it will no longer be possible to make purchases"
News The Wii U Is Getting A New eShop Game In 2022, Will Include Balance Board Support
Silver Falls is a horror game launching "later this year"
Random Where Does Hyrule Truly End In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild? Let's Find Out
It's larger than you think
Wii U - News
June2022
News Footage Of Cancelled 'Epic Mickey' Spin-Off Starring Donald Duck Discovered
Epic Donald would've been epic
Disney's Mickey Mouse has been no stranger to video games over the years, from classic The Magical Quest and Illusion series to kart racers, and even Kingdom Hearts. His best friend, Donald Duck, has also been in the limelight plenty of times too — including a bigger role in Square Enix's action RPG series. Perhaps...
News Developer Says Nintendo Turned Down Upcoming Wii U Horror Game For Being "Too Scary"
Losing balance
The Silver Falls series is incredibly unique among new releases nowadays. Australian developer Jerrel Dulay of Sungrand Studios wants to release his games on the 3DS and Wii U eShops, even though both storefronts are closing this year. Unfortunately, Dulay has hit an issue with one of his Wii U-bound games — Silver Falls - White...
May2022
Guide How To Prepare Your 3DS And Wii U For Retirement - Hard Drive, Battery, Backup Tips
Recommendations to help get your affairs in order
The announcement that Nintendo will be closing the 3DS and Wii U eShop stores and effectively sunsetting those consoles has caused many of us to fire up our old systems and survey our digital libraries. Both of these consoles represent the first generation of Nintendo hardware where it was possible...
Random Switch Console Sales Outstrip The Poor Wii U's Total Software Sales
The Switch has pilfered most of its games, after all
Nintendo's latest financial results demonstrate strong sales for the Switch, despite a 20% drop YoY as a result of semiconductor shortages. With a total of 107.65 million Switch units sold, the console is inching ever closer to the lifetime sales of the Game Boy and the Nintendo DS. Just to...
April2022
News Star Fox Character Designer Wants Nintendo To Port The Wii U Entry To Switch
Come on Nintendo, make it happen
One game that's been requested time and time again for the Switch is Star Fox Zero. We've seen various other titles from the Wii U generation ported across to Nintendo's hybrid system, but there's still no sign of this 2016 release. In September last year, developer PlatinumGames said it would "definitely" be...
News The Wii U Gets More Love As 'Reversi 32' Releases Later This April
Wii love to see it. U love to see it
Okay, we'll stop speculating when the last Wii U game will hit us. Every time we bring it up, another one sneaks in. We love seeing this underappreciated console get some love, so we're going to shout about any new games we spot on the horizon. April 2022 is becoming the official Wii U revival month, as...
News The Wii U Gets Another New Game As 2.5D Platformer 'Pad Of Time' Launches Next Week
Wii U means life, right?
Back in November, we thought Captain U would be the last Wii U game released on the system. But, thanks to Markanime, that's not the case. Pad of Time is a 2.5D platformer inspired by N64 classics that lets you travel between the past, present, and future of every single level. We hear you, Sonic CD fans! And we don't need...
March2022
News Shin'en Kicks Off 'Everything Must Go' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Discounts in US and EU
The 3DS and Wii U eShops are sadly on their way out and, as expected, publishers are beginning to line up with some heavy discounts on their 3DS and Wii U software libraries in preparation for the store closures next March. Just yesterday, Capcom launched their own 3DS sale in the US, and now developer and publisher Shin'en...
February2022
Guide Potential Switch Port Round-Up - The Wii U Games That Haven't Come To Switch
Want that one
Update: And another one bites the dust! Well, sort of — Nintendo Switch Sports is bringing the Wii Sports series back on Switch on 29th April, which means Wii Sports Club comes off this list. Back in 2020 we asked you in a poll which games you'd most like to see return from Nintendo's previous console generation for an encore on...
News Video Game History Foundation Calls Out Nintendo's "Destructive" 3DS & Wii U eShop Closure
Asks Nintendo to "rethink" things when it comes to preservation
Nintendo this week announced the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShop, and well...it's caused quite an uproar online. So, what now that roughly 2,000 games will no longer be purchasable on the 3DS and Wii U digital storefronts? There's seemingly not much that can be done from
Guide When Does The 3DS And Wii U eShop Close? Nintendo eShop Closure Guide
All your questions answered, including "BUT WHY"
It's been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U's case), but it's finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform. Of course, this change won't take place until March 2023, which means...
Full server shutdowns could be coming sooner than you think, too
Nintendo recently revealed its schedule for shuttering its digital storefronts for both the 3DS family of systems and the Wii U. From March 2023 you'll be unable to make new purchases of digital software of any kind on the 3DS and Wii U eShops, which includes digital versions of...
Random Where Does Hyrule Truly End In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild? Let's Find Out
It's larger than you think
Hyrule in Breath of the Wild is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely mind-bogglingly big it is. You may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to Hyrule in BOTW. However, while the map itself is vast, the actual edges of the world – as in, what you can actually...
News 1,000 "Digital-Only" Titles Estimated To Disappear When Nintendo Closes 3DS & Wii U eShop
It's like Nintendo's version of the Blip, but worse
Nintendo yesterday announced the beginnings of a phased shutdown for the 3DS and Wii U eShop stores. It's set to wipe out a huge amount of digital content on these systems, but just how many games can we expect to disappear? While we already know Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation and its D
Feature Our Nintendo 3DS And Wii U Memories, In Infographic Form
Wow, we sure liked Netflix on Wii U
Alongside the rather dispiriting — perhaps even controversial, depending on your take — news of the Wii U and 3DS eShop being shutdown in the next year, Nintendo also shared a rather neat trip down memory lane. Similar to the year-end Switch website many of us used, you can visit My Nintendo 3DS & Wii U...
"it will no longer be possible to make purchases"
Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of "late March" 2023. While you'll still be able to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and play online beyond this date, the ability to purchase games will "no longer be possible" and new content will...
News The Wii U Is Getting A New eShop Game In 2022, Will Include Balance Board Support
Silver Falls is a horror game launching "later this year"
If you thought the Wii U was dead - think again! Although the platform has been completely abandoned in terms of first-party and major-third party support, there are indie developers out there keeping its legacy alive. Following on from the launch of the 2D platform 'Captain U' last...
News Don't Say It Too Loud, But PS5 Has Outsold Wii U In A Year
...to the surprise of no one?
Despite only being available for just over a year, Sony's PlayStation 5 has outsold the Wii U. The PS5 sold in 17.3 million units as of December 31st, 2021. It launched in November 2020. The Wii U, which launched in 2012, has sold 13.56 million as of December 31st, 2019. None of this will be particularly shocking to...
January2022
News The Sonic Lost World PC Mod Has Now Recreated The Legend Of Zelda DLC
Reaching for the sky
Sonic Lost World was a rather interesting entry in the series, and pretty decent in this scribe's humble opinion. It was exclusive to Wii U (with a 3DS version also released) until a little heralded PC port arrived, and of course that opened up the potential for mods; just last year we saw a fan recreation of the Yoshi DLC from...
December2021
News Nintendo Is Removing Credit Card Support From The 3DS And Wii U eShop Next Month (Japan)
A timely reminder
Nintendo's customer service Twitter account for Japan has issued a reminder that it will be ending credit card and prepaid card support for the 3DS and Wii U next month on 18th January 2022, 9 AM JST. The company previously announced these changes for 3DS and Wii U users in Europe, Australia and New Zealand back in 2019. Here's a...
November2021
News Wii U's Getting A New Game, And This Will Probably Be The Last
Today is the console's ninth anniversary
Don't throw that Wii U away just yet, folks, because something new is headed our way very soon indeed. Ultra Dolphin Revolution, an indie developer that's been busy keeping the Wii U alive since the arrival of the Nintendo Switch, has announced that it plans to celebrate Wii U's ninth anniversary (which is...
News The Top Ten Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And DS (As Of September 2021)
How many of these do you own?
We've already seen an updated list of the top ten best-selling Nintendo Switch games, but what about the good old Wii and Wii U, and even the DS and 3DS? Naturally, sales for games on these older systems aren't what they used to be, but some copies continue to be picked up thanks to digital stores or the odd bit of...
September2021
News Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
But design decisions would likely be up to Nintendo
The Nintendo Switch has seen a lot of games ported across from the Wii U generation, but one many fans are still waiting on is Star Fox Zero. PlatinumGames noted last August how it had no idea if Nintendo would bring the game to the hybrid system, and mentioned how a future port might not even be...
August2021
Guide Best Wii U-To-Nintendo Switch Ports
Upwardly mobile
Sure, the Wii U was a commercial bomb for Nintendo, but let's not act like it didn't have any good games. In fact, the Wii U had some of the best games of its generation – it's just that not enough people bought the console to find out. Still, not to worry, because Nintendo is fixing this issue by putting pretty much every decent...
News Zelda: The Wind Waker Reimagined Inside Unreal Engine Is A Sight To Behold
Would you play this?
Hold on to your unnecessarily long green hats folks, because you're about to witness what The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker could look like if it were made inside Epic Games' Unreal Engine. The video below has been shared online by Brazilian artist Vitor Maccari. "This is my first personal project using Unreal Engine," Vitor...
July2021
Rumour Nintendo To End Submissions For New Wii U And 3DS eShop Games
"Effective from 1st April 2022"
Nintendo could be preparing to wind down 3DS and Wii U eShop game releases, according to a new rumour. YouTube channel Impact Game Station has supposedly "received a message from someone" about Nintendo's European branch ceasing the acceptance of submissions for new eShop releases on the 3DS and Wii U by early next...
News Nintendo Removing Credit Card Support From 3DS And Wii U eShop In Japan
Ends January 2022
Back in 2019, Nintendo announced 3DS and Wii U users located in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand would no longer be able to top up their eShop funds with a credit card. Japan is now a part of this - with Nintendo's customer support account on social media today confirming credit cards and prepaid cards will no longer be accepted...
News Netflix No Longer Works On Wii U Or 3DS, So Where's The Switch Version?
"Thank you for your support of these applications over the years"
If you're one of the few people that still uses the Netflix app on your Wii U or 3DS, then we've got some bad news – the service has now been totally discontinued. The Netflix app for both platforms was removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShops in December last year, but if you had the...
June2021
News Metroid Series Tops Wii U eShop's "Best Sellers" List Following Dread Reveal
The return of Samus
Over the past week, Nintendo lifted the lid on Metroid 5 - no, it's not a sequel to the Metroid Prime game we're still waiting on, it's part of the original series dating all the way back to the NES era. This new entry, known as Metroid Dread, is being co-developed by MercurySteam and has already seen pre-order success on Amazon...
Random Remember That Zelda HD Tech Demo For Wii U? It's Now 10 Years Old
Time flies when you're saving Hyrule
E3 is almost here! In the lead-up to the event, the Nintendo Reddit community has been reflecting on the Japanese company's big reveals and announcements at the annual convention over the years. With this in mind, it's now been 10 years since Nintendo gave the world a look at "The Legend of Zelda HD" tech demo...
Video Yuji Naka Actually Made This Hidden Gem During The Wii Generation
Before Balan
Earlier this week, it was discovered Balan Wonderworld creator Yuji Naka had left Square Enix. In an update on social media, Naka confirmed he had resigned and is now considering calling time on his career. While it's sad he may end on this note, Naka has actually had quite a wonderful career - working on Sega games like Nights into...
Random Who Needs A Switch Pro When There's The Wii U Pro?
Wave storage issues goodbye!
Bored of 'Switch Pro' rumours? Well, feast your eyes on this custom-made, beefed-up Wii U that could put any official hardware revision to shame. Maybe. Yes, Reddit user orlandots has shared a custom modification project that has transformed a Wii U into a, well, slightly better Wii U. This new beast includes a built-
May2021
Guide How To Beat Everyone Else In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, With Help From The Experts
Pro tips from the pros
There are reasonable odds that if you own a Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a prominent part of your gaming routine, with online races a major part of the fun. As we've discovered, however, playing online can be a humbling experience in the face of rivals boosting to victory and leaving us behind. One racer who gave us a sound...
Random Did You Know The Wii U Can Burn eShop Games To Discs?
Not any old disc, mind you
Just like the Switch, Nintendo's Wii U only shipped with 32GB of internal storage – or even less than that if you picked up the 8GB white model. If you're the type to buy games digitally, or if you had a pretty beefy collection of Wii U eShop games, you probably had to make use of some form of external storage to keep...
April2021
Talking Point Is It Worth Buying A Nintendo Wii U In 2021?
The answer might not be as obvious as you think...
Nintendo's doing pretty well at the moment, with its Switch console selling like hotcakes and games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons creating a whole new generation of fans. You might assume, then, that the sheer notion of investing your hard-earned money in the company's last-gen system – and...
News Tough Blow As Sonic Lost World Yoshi's Island DLC Gets Modded, No Longer 'Wii U Exclusive'
We still love you, Wii U
Back in 2013 our world was rocked when Sonic Lost World added a free Yoshi's Island Zone DLC; admittedly it was pretty easy to blow our socks off in that particular gaming era. And though SEGA betrayed Wii U owners by eventually bringing Sonic Lost World to PC
News Mario Kart 8 Becomes The "Best-Selling" Racing Game In US History
Combined sales overtake the Wii entry
The eighth entry in the Mario Kart series has finally surpassed the sales of Mario Kart Wii in the US to be crowned the "best-selling" racing game in this country. This information comes from NPD Group's Mat Piscatella. According to IGN, this includes the "combined" sales of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the original...
March2021
News Nintendo Appears To Have Already Terminated Super Mario Maker's Bookmark Website
Update - it's back! Well, for a few days
Update: The website now appears to be restored, but obviously not for long... Original Story: When Mario's 35th anniversary comes to a close next week, the online services for Super Mario Maker on the Wii U also end - meaning players will no longer be able to upload their own courses. As you might recall,...
Random Did You Know You Can 'Steal' Your Friends' Clones In Super Mario 3D World?
Naughty, but effective
The original Super Mario 3D World on Wii U introduced the Double Cherry, a brand new power-up that creates a clone of your character, essentially allowing players to control two or more versions of themselves at the same time. Naturally, the item is present once again in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on Switch...
The end of an era
With Super Mario Maker's servers being completely shut down on 31st March (the original Wii U game, that is, not Super Mario Maker 2 on Switch), one indie developer has decided to give it a mighty send-off. That send-off arrives in the form of a 36-course feast courtesy of Ultra Dolphin Revolution, a developer which has been...
News Wii U Receives Its First System Firmware Update Since 2018
You can probably guess what's been improved
Well, here we are in 2021 - production of the 3DS has been discontinued and the focus is now entirely on the Switch, which is almost four years old. Despite everything happening with Nintendo's hybrid platform, it seems the video game giant has still got enough time in its busy schedule to update older...
February2021
Video 10 Times Nintendo Characters Appeared In Third-Party Games
Peach Panda will never be forgotten
Nintendo has historically been rather careful with whom they lend out their characters and properties, which is why the likes of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda are such a recent breath of fresh air. That's not to say there were...
January2021
News Reggie Admits Switch Was A "Make Or Break Product" For Nintendo After Poor Performance Of Wii U
"luckily it was a hit"
Nintendo of America's former president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, recently appeared on a New York Gaming Awards Twitch stream earlier this week alongside industry counterparts Jack Tretton (Sony) and Robbie Bach (Microsoft). Reggie was asked what his defining achievement was during his time at Nintendo and touched on the company's...
News New Christmas Game Appears On The eShop - But Only On Wii U, And In January
Launching "super early for 2021 holidays"
Launching almost as far away from the upcoming holiday season as is possible, a brand new Christmas-themed game has appeared on the Nintendo eShop today. If that wasn't bizarre enough, it's also skipping the Switch, favouring a release on the discontinued Wii U. That's right, Seasonal Assistant, a title...
As ranked by you
Despite our affection for the the console, there's no denying that Wii U had its share of issues. Chiefly, Nintendo failed to properly communicate the hardware's unique potential to the game-playing public — a mistake the company was careful avoid repeating with Switch. The name was a point of confusion, too, with some people...
News 3DS And Wii U Software Discounts Have Been Removed From My Nintendo
Can we get some Switch ones now?
It seems 3DS and Wii U software discounts on My Nintendo are no longer a thing, at least in certain parts of the world. My Nintendo users located in North America have noticed the removal of this icon from the store - meaning you'll no longer be able to get discounts for games associated with these systems. It...
News LEGO City: Undercover Games Removed From Wii U And 3DS eShops
In what's becoming a worryingly common trend
Just days after it was discovered that a number of DSiWare games had vanished from the eShop, and following the confirmation that Netflix will soon be discontinued across Wii U and 3DS, it's now come to our attention that two LEGO City: Undercover games have also been entirely removed from Nintendo's...
News Netflix Is Winding Down Its Services On Wii U And 3DS
Will be discontinued as of 30th June
Nintendo has now removed Netflix's video application designed for the Wii U and 3DS from both eShops. As of 31st December 2020, it can no longer be downloaded by new users. It is, however, still possible for existing users to re-download the applications at this point in time. The service for Wii U and 3DS will...
December2020
Random Dust Off Your Wii U, It's Time For Some Banjo-Kazooie And Blast Corps
Update: Maybe not...
Update [Wed 30th Dec, 2020 10:00 GMT]: Nintendo has updated the release schedule on its Japanese website and sure enough it was a mistake. Sorry folks! "Banjo-Kazooie's Adventure" and "Blast Dozer" have been posted as Wii U software delivered on December 30, 2020, but they will not be delivered. We apologize for the...
News This "Impossible" Glitch Could Change The Way You Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Forever
Want to keep the Bow of Light? Now you can
Zelda: Breath of the Wild has remained one of the Switch's most popular games despite being released right at the start of the console's life back in 2017. Since its release, fans have spent countless hours trying to unearth all of its secrets and master the strategies that will allow them to speed-run it...
News The Wii U's Getting A New Game Today, Just In Time For Christmas
Although it's not exactly 'new'
Loading up the Wii U eShop doesn't tend to result in many new games or exciting updates these days, but thanks to a release arriving on the system's digital shelves today, owners of Nintendo's discontinued system can finally get stuck into something new. Well, we say new, but the game in question is Commander Keen in...
Video Are People Still Playing Wii U Games Online? Let's Find Out
Can you still get games on Smash, Splatoon and more?
It's December 2020, almost four whole years since the Wii U was discontinued due to poor global sales and the incoming Nintendo Switch, but we have one burning question on our minds: are people still playing this thing online? Yes, our newest lovely YouTube star Jon has taken the Wii U and its...
Random Nintendo Extracts Customer's Missing Wedding Ring From Their Wii U
My precious
A Twitter user has shared a story about Nintendo repairing a Wii U that had a missing wedding ring lodged in it. User @sam_nama explains how their daughter put the ring in it - treating the system as if it was a piggy bank. Obviously, it didn't work out and the console had to be sent to Nintendo for repair. Upon return, it was...
Random Holiday-Themed Game Seasonal Assistant Coming To The Wii U eShop Early On In 2021
It's a Christmas miracle
Did you know games are still being released on the Wii U? In fact, early next year, there'll be a special holiday-themed game launching on the system's eShop for $3.99 / € 3.59. It's called Seasonal Assistant and is a spin-off of Ultra Dolphin Revolution's arcade action Wii U eShop title, Spellcaster's Assistant. Here's...
Random Mario Maker Player Still Trying To Complete Course After 3,353 Hours
Ideally before the game's services are discontinued
Last week, Nintendo revealed it would be pulling the plug on the online services in the original Super Mario Maker for Wii U. After 31st March 2021, it will no longer be possible to upload courses but it will still be possible to play courses that were uploaded before the service discontinuation...
November2020
News Super Mario Maker Online Services To Be Terminated, Will Soon Be Removed From Sale
Goodbye, old friend
Nintendo has announced a discontinuation of online services for the original Super Mario Maker on Wii U, meaning players will no longer be able to upload their own courses. The discontinuation comes into effect on 31st March 2021; from that date, it will "no longer be possible to upload courses" and on that same day, the Super...
News The Wii U First Launched Eight Years Ago Today
Oh you poor, poor thing
Eight years ago today on the 18th November 2012, Nintendo's Wii U hit the market in North America. Coming off the back of the Wii, Nintendo's most successful home console of all time, hopes were no doubt high for this latest system, but we all know how the story goes from there. With its blocky GamePad controller and HD...
News The Top Ten Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And DS (As Of September 2020)
Mario Kart still reigns supreme
Earlier today, we shared an updated list of the top ten best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time, but how are the likes of the Wii U and 3DS doing, and even the Wii and DS before those? Well, it just so happens that Nintendo has also provided up-to-date figures for its best-selling games on those platforms. As...
News Pikmin 3 Opening Week Physical Sales Were Lower On Switch Than Wii U (UK)
Not what Nintendo was hoping for
Last Friday saw the launch of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, a new and improved port of Pikmin 3 which originally released on Wii U. In an unusual turn of events, the Switch version hasn't managed to outperform the original game in its opening week sales – in the UK, at least. Thanks to the Switch's...
October2020
News Rodea The Sky Soldier Is Being Removed From The Wii U And 3DS eShops In Japan
Following its removal in Europe and NA
Rodea the Sky Soldier, an action-adventure title produced by Sonic lead programmer Yuji Naka, will be removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShops in Japan next month. The game's delisting follows similar removals in Europe and North America earlier this year, meaning the title will soon be unavailable digitally...
News Kemco Discounts Six RPGs Across Switch, Wii U And 3DS For A Limited Time
With up to 50% off
Kemco has kickstarted an October sale across Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U, slashing the price of six of its RPGs for a limited time. We have a full list of the games included for you below. Discounts range from 40-50% off, with each Nintendo system being treated to two deals each. Have a look through and make sure to jump on...
September2020
Anniversary Super Mario Maker Turns 5 Years Old Today
Mamma mia!
The original Super Mario Maker is celebrating its fifth anniversary today, after originally launching for the Wii U in Japan on 10th September, 2015. Also appearing in Europe and North America on the following day, Super Mario Maker flipped the Mario platforming franchise on its head by giving players access to a full suite of level...
News Nintendo Reinstates Pikmin 3 On The Wii U eShop Ahead Of The Switch Release
Update: And it's back
Update: The game has apparently now reappeared for digital purchase on the Wii U eShop. So, if you haven't played Pikmin 3 before, this means you still have the option to buy and experience the game in its non-Deluxe, vanilla (and much cheaper) form on the hardware it was originally designed for. Here at Nintendo Life, that's...
August2020
Random Nintendo Changed The Name Of Pikmin 3's Scaly Custard In The West, Thank Goodness
It has a very different flavour in Japan
The announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch may well have whetted our collective appetites for another round of this juicy, adorable real-time strategy game, but did you know about this curious translation from the original on Wii U? One of the many pieces of fruit that you can find in the game...
News Shakedown: Hawaii For Wii U Arrives Next Week
No, seriously!
Vblank Entertainment has finally locked in a release date for Shakedown: Hawaii on the Wii U. It'll be made available on 20th August on the Vblank store and the North American Wii U eShop. The standard editio
News Nintendo Details Switch, Wii U And 3DS Network Maintenance Across August And September
Some times for your eShop browsing diary
Nintendo has updated its network maintenance schedule with details of upcoming work that will affect its services across Switch, Wii U and 3DS. Several maintenance sessions are planned between now and mid-September, all of which have the potential to - or will definitely - impact Nintendo's network...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Shrine Locations And Maps
Time to bulk up your hearts and stamina
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible game, both in terms of critical acclaim and sheer size. Few aspects of Link's latest sprawling adventure exemplify this as well as the sheer number of shrines - miniature dungeons focused solely on puzzle solving. Finding all of the shrines in Breath of...
Video The Switch Is A Wii U Port Machine, And That's A Good Thing
53 million Switch owners haven't played Pikmin 3
It's no secret that the Wii U was a bit of a commercial flop. Why that happened is a topic for another time, but the fact remains that there was a whole mess of great games for the system, and due to it only selling a disappointing 13.5 million units a lot of people missed out on some seriously spicy...
News PlatinumGames Has No Idea If Star Fox Zero Will Be Ported To Switch
"no conversations have come our way"
One of the few major Wii U releases that could still potentially be ported across to the Nintendo Switch is the Platinum-developed title, Star Fox Zero. Although the controls would need a massive overhaul, many Star Fox fans are still wondering what the chances are of it happening. In a recent interview with the...
July2020
Random Bloober Team's Mind-Bending The Medium Was Intended For The Wii U Almost A Decade Ago
"Do you know about Medium? If not, you will"
During Microsoft's recent Xbox showcase, Bloober Team – the studio behind Observer, Layers of Fear and Blair Witch – revealed its next project, called The Medium. This uni
News YouTube Doesn't Seem To Work In The Wii U Browser Anymore
Fortunately, the app still works
Another nail has seemingly been driven into the Wii U's coffin. According to multiple sources, YouTube no longer supports the system's internet browser. For many users, this was the preferred way to view YouTube videos on the system. Now, if you attempt to load a video on YouTube within the Wii U browser, you'll be...
June2020
News No, Seriously, The Wii And Wii U Are Getting Physical Versions Of Shakedown: Hawaii This Year
We kid you not
Vblank Entertainment is bringing physical versions of Shakedown: Hawaii to the Wii and Wii U this summer. Yes, you read that correctly. Originally released on the 3DS and Switch, the game will include all of the latest updates, including The Mogul Update, the Full Tank Update and "many other little tweaks, improvements and...
News Switch eShop Exploit Encourages Fake 'Leaks' Of Wii U And 3DS Game Rereleases
Don't believe everything you see
We've all seen some pretty convincing Photoshop efforts in our time, trying to trick us into believing that certain sought-after games are headed to Switch, but this newly-discovered eShop exploit will make fake rumours look even more believable. Or at least, it would have done if you hadn't read this article...
News Game Originally Planned For Wii U, Then Switch, Winds Up As A PS5 Timed-Exclusive
It's having quite the journey
Last week, Sony gave us our first look at the PlayStation 5, showing off a decent number of upcoming titles and inspiring an even larger number of excellent memes. What you might not know, however, is that one of the games featured was actually once confirmed for release on Wii U. Of course, the g
May2020
News Splatoon Players Celebrate The Series' Fifth Anniversary With Lovely Fan Art
Stay fresh!
Five years ago (well, five years and a day ago, actually) the original Splatoon inked its way onto the Wii U. It was an exciting and fresh take on the online shooter and a completely new venture for Nintendo - and boy are we happy that it was released. Splatoon and its sequel, Splatoon 2, have arguably been two of the most important...
News Pixelheart Delays Upcoming Switch And Wii U Physical Editions, New Dates Revealed
Four games have been pushed back
With the coronavirus pandemic causing havoc across the entire industry, it comes as no surprise to hear that some physical game releases are being pushed back. Indie publisher Pixelheart is the latest to reveal a new release schedule for its upcoming games. The publisher has decided to postpone each game in its...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Tarrey Town Quest
From the ground up
It's amazing how much of the content included in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is entirely optional and can easily be missed on your first playthrough if you're not exploring off the beaten track. One of the coolest optional features involves the construction of an entire town, and it's also one of the longest quests in...
News The Top Ten Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And DS (As Of March 2020)
Did someone say Mario Kart?
We've already received an updated list of the top ten best-selling Nintendo Switch games today, but how about the 3DS, the Wii U, and even the Wii and DS? Well, as it happens, Nintendo has also provided updated lists for each of these consoles, and while the standings below have seen very little change over the past few...
April2020
News Nintendo To Shutdown "Limited" Wii U And 3DS eShops In Select Countries
By 31st July 2020
Nintendo has announced it will shutdown the limited eShops for the Wii U and 3DS family of systems in certain Latin American and Caribbean countries by 31st July 2020. The brief summary on the Nintendo Support page explains how users in affected regions will no longer be able to redeem codes, redownload software, or update...
March2020
News Yikes, Nintendo Network Services And eShop Are Currently Down Across Switch, Wii U And 3DS
Update: And it's back?
Update (Tue 17th Mar, 2020 18:50 GMT): Nintendo has yet to announce anything officially, but it appears that services are once again running as normal. We've had success accessing the eShop, and multiple users have reported similar success stories. If you're still struggling to access the eShop or other online services...
Random The Wii U Is Getting Two New Physical Releases This Year
And you can pre-order both right now
Even though first-party support for the Wii U came to a halt a number of years ago, that hasn't stopped third-party developers and publishers from pumping out new releases for Nintendo's previous generation of console hardware. PixelHeart – a publisher and distributor of retro and next-generation games – has...
News DuckTales: Remastered Returns To Digital Storefronts, Includes The Wii U eShop
Quack, it's back!
Last year in August, Capcom pulled the 2013 DuckTales: Remastered from all digital storefronts, including the Wii U eShop. It was believed to be tied to the game's license, as it's all about the Disney-owned character, Scrooge McDuck. Now, roughly eight months later, the Capcom-Unity blog has announced the remaster has returned to...
February2020
Video Early Plans For The Wonderful 101 Starred F-Zero's Captain Falcon, Mario And More
The game's history explained
Unless you've been living under a giant fist/sword/gun-shaped rock over the past week or so, you'll be aware that Wii U exclusive The Wonderful 101 has been all over the news just lately. The sudden interest has arrived thanks to PlatinumGames' new Kickstarter campaign which has already generated enough funds to secure a...
News Space Hunted: The Lost Levels Is Coming Exclusively To Wii U This Week
Take that, Switch
The good ol' Wii U is getting a brand new release this week, and if that's not exciting enough, it's even launching exclusively on the console. Who needs Switch anyway? Space Hunted: The Lost Levels is the latest title headed our way from Ultra Dolphin Revolution, the indie dev which also brought Shadow Archer to Wii U towards the...
News Hideki Kamiya Shares Early The Wonderful 101 Design Documents And Art
Including the game's very first screenshot
As you'll no doubt be aware if you've visited the site over the last couple of days, PlatinumGames revealed a Kickstarter campaign earlier this week which will bring The Wonderful 101: Remastered to Switch later this year. It's been quite the success, raising
Review The Wonderful 101 - A Thrilling Assault On The Senses
Chaos and colour multiplied by 101
Editor’s Note: With The Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter now in full swing, we thought you might like to read our 2013 review for the Wii U original. Playing The Wonderful 101 for the first time on "normal" difficulty is a stressful, headache-inducing experience that, nevertheless, delivers a genuine...
January2020
News New ESRB Rating Suggests The Wii U Isn't Done With New Games Just Yet
One more with feeling?
Despite being completely killed off by Nintendo itself, the Wii U seems to be having a late surge of new titles just lately - a new N64-style platformer launched just last week and there was even a release on Christmas Day last year. Now, it looks like there's yet another title on the way. A newly-discovered ESRB rating...
Feature Game Of The Decade Staff Picks: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Former editor Thomas Whitehead returns to tell us his selection!
Following on from our reader-voted Top 50 Games of the Decade, Nintendo Life staff members will be picking their personal favourite Nintendo games between the years 2010-2019. To round off our run of features, former Nintendo Life editor Thomas Whitehead returns to let us know his pick...
Random Nintendo Took Down The Official Pikmin 3 Website And The Internet Noticed
Well, eventually
For the past few weeks, there have been rumours swirling around about a few more Wii U ports coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2020. Which ones are they, though? Last week, Peer Schneider, the co-founder and Chief Content Officer at IGN said one is a "nine out of the 10" and the other is about a six. One of these games is also...
Feature Game Of The Decade Staff Picks - Splatoon
Woomy
Following on from our reader-voted Top 50 Games of the Decade, Nintendo Life staff members will be picking their personal favourite Nintendo games between the years 2010-2019. Today, Alex recalls the growing pains of his first major step into his career, and how one squid and/or kid-based shooter made all the difference... “These controls...
News IGN Founder Offers Hint At One Of The Rumoured Wii U Ports Coming To Switch
Our biggest clue so far?
Over the past few days, rumours surrounding two potential Wii U ports supposedly being planned for rereleases on Switch have been almost impossible to ignore. So much so, in fact, that we decided to ask you lovely people which remaining Wii U hits you'd like to see make the jump in a poll. These potential ports haven't been...
Video Digital Foundry Looks At How Certain Wii U Games Might Run On The Nintendo Switch
Port them all, please
Recently, there's been some rumours swirling around the internet that we'll be seeing more Wii U titles ported across to the Switch this year. Obviously a number of games have already made the transition such as Mario Kart 8 and New Super Mario Bros. U, and then there are improved sequels like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and...
News You're Not Dreaming, This N64-Style Platformer Really Is Coming To Wii U
"Stands in the tradition of the classics from the late 90s"
If you're an indie developer, the Switch has to be one of your target platforms these days. The console's popularity – combined with a vibrant digital storefront – has triggered a flood of indie classics. However, it's becoming increasingly hard to stand out on the crowded eShop, so...
Poll What Other Wii U Games Do You Want To See On Switch?
The pickings are getting slimmer, but some still remain...
Given the amazing success of the Switch – and the relative failure of its forerunner, the Wii U – it was almost inevitable that Nintendo would use its current console as a means of giving some of its better Wii U games a second chance at fame. So far, we've seen the likes of Mario Kart...
December2019
News Nintendo Shares Colourful Infographic Reflecting On The Past Decade
From 3DS to Switch
To celebrate the last decade, Nintendo of America has released a colourful infographic on Twitter, highlighting all of the games and systems it has released. In terms of consoles, we started out with the previous generation of hardware. This included the release of the 3DS in 2011 and the Wii U in 2012. Further down the track the...
Feature 2010-2019 - Nintendo's Decade In Review
The highs and lows of the past 10 years
So, that's it then – another decade is over. The past ten years are perhaps a little unusual in that they've been a reverse of the ten that preceded them; in the year 2000, Nintendo was struggling to keep pace with Sony in the home console arena and was facing competition for the handheld market thanks to...
News Yoshi's Woolly World's Composer Has Uploaded Lots Of Unheard Music From The Game
Give them a listen
Yoshi's Woolly World was one of our favourite games on the Wii U, partly because you can't go wrong with a nice dose of Yoshi cuteness, but also largely because of its truly wonderful soundtrack. The man behind many of our fondest musical memories in that game, composer Tomoya Tomita, has his very own YouTube channel, and fans of...
News PlatinumGames Co-Founder Says MadWorld And The Wonderful 101 Were The Most Fun To Make
Working with Kamiya can be 'a very painful experience'
PlatinumGames is a studio which is growing ever more popular with Nintendo fans, largely thanks to the release of some wonderful exclusives over recent years. We all know about series like Bayonetta - and we're desperately waiting for Bayonetta 3 to show up - but it appears that other, arguably...
News Yacht Club Delays Shovel Knight Update For 3DS And Wii U Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Switch is all-clear
Update: It appears the delays of some versions in certain regions weren't as bad as Yacht Club expected in the end. Here's the updated list: 3DS – North America – [December 13th, 10 am PST] – Out now! 3DS – Europe – [December 10th] – Out now! Wii U – Europe – [December 10th] – Out now! PS3 – North America...
News Metacritic Reveals The 50 Best-Reviewed Games Of The Decade, Nintendo Takes Top Two Places
And three of the top five
We've been treated to some incredible gaming experiences over the last ten years. In our eyes, Nintendo has produced some of its finest titles throughout this last decade, and those of us who dabble in gaming on the likes of PlayStation and Xbox have had plenty to share about, too. The list below shows the top 50 games of...
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