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Wii U: Figuring out the dying console’s legacy

Posted byby Mike Minotti
November 2, 2016
4 min

With Nintendo ending production of its sixth major home console as it ramps up the hype for its next system, the Switch, it’s now time to ponder where the Wii U will belong in the pages of gaming history.

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4 min

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Nintendo will reportedly stop Wii U production this year (updated)

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
November 1, 2016
3 min

2016 is potentially the end of the road for the Wii U. Nintendo is going to end production of its latest home console, according...

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3 min

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Listen to the alpha episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
November 1, 2016
1 min

GamesBeat is doing a podcast called GamesBeat Decides. We’re starting today with a test episode because we need to figure out our audio quality, interactions...

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1 min

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Rating Nintendo’s names for its home gaming consoles

Posted byby Mike Minotti
October 29, 2016
4 min

What’s in a name? If you’re trying to a sell home video game console, a lot. The name is the most important marketing tool...

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4 min

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Nintendo CEO: We’ll make more than 2 million Switch consoles for March launch if needed

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
October 28, 2016
2 min

Nintendo is not holding back on the Switch due to supply constraints. Instead, the company doesn’t want systems sitting unsold in warehouses and on...

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2 min

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Nintendo to unveil Switch console’s price and details on January 12

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
October 27, 2016
1 min

Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima announced today that major details about the Nintendo Switch home-and-tablet game console will be shared at a January 12 event...

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1 min

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The Nintendo Switch secrets that may sit inside Nvidia’s Shield

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
October 27, 2016
4 min

Nintendo has a new console coming in March, and it is running on some familiar hardware. This could give us some idea of what...

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4 min

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Nintendo won’t sell Switch at a loss; plans to ship 2 million units in March

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
October 26, 2016
1 min

Nintendo didn’t give any more details about how the Switch will work or what games will debut alongside it, but the publisher provided some...

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1 min

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The Pokémon Go effect: 3DS sales up 19% as the mobile megahit stirs up fan excitement

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
October 26, 2016
2 min

Nintendo is having a rough fiscal year, but the company was able to rub off some shine from Pokémon Go to help buoy its most...

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2 min

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Pokémon Go and Mariners sale are the only bright spots in a weak Nintendo quarter

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
October 26, 2016
2 min

Nintendo reported earnings that missed expectations for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30. And it also significantly lowered its outlook for revenues for...

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2 min

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