All Posts by: Shaun Zimmerman

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 26, 2012 News, Nintendo

Nintendo unleashed a new firmware update upon the masses this evening, pushing the system to version 4.2.0-9U.  It is currently unclear what the update actually did besides change the version number from the last update in May.  Most likely is… Read More »

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 21, 2012 News, Nintendo

Nintendo felt the need to get their news on yet again as they hosted the latest installment in their Nintendo Direct series.  While Japan and Europe each got their own videos, you get a recap of the North American video since… Read More »

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 5, 2012 E3, News, Nintendo

Today Nintendo announced a new game called Nintendo Land for the upcoming Wii U console.  Like Wii Sports did for the Wii, this game is designed to show consumers exactly what the new Wii U GamePad can do for gaming…. Read More »

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 5, 2012 E3, News, Nintendo

To the surprise of no one in attendance, Nintendo announced New Super Mario Bros. U as a launch title for their new Wii U system during their E3 presentation today.  As the name suggests, this is a return to the… Read More »

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 5, 2012 E3, News, Nintendo

Nintendo wasted no time at their main E3 presentation in announcing one of the most anticipated titles heading into this year’s conference: Pikmin 3! Now sporting amazing HD graphics, Pikmin 3 features a new rock pikmin and deeper strategy.  Miyamoto… Read More »

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 3, 2012 E3, News, Nintendo

Nintendo got the E3 ball rolling a little early this year by releasing a new Nintendo Direct video this afternoon.  Here it is in case you missed it: The main focus of the presentation was the new Wii U console.  Nintendo President Satoru… Read More »

By Shaun Zimmerman, June 2, 2012 E3, News, Nintendo

Looks like Nintendo is starting the E3 hype train a little early this year.  On Sunday afternoon (6/3/2012) they’ll be hosting a special Nintendo Direct episode.  The show is said to discuss the concept behind the new WiiU console that… Read More »